OKC families, shake up your weekend routine! We dug up some unique spots this week, from a last chance to skate outdoors to free culture downtown. Don't miss the chance to get artsy or check out immersive history!
Quick Picks
FREE Guided Gallery Tours at Oklahoma Contemporary
Oklahoma Contemporary
Score some free culture indoors this Saturday afternoon.
Family Fun! Hanging Around
9217 N Pennsylvania Ave (The Village)
A step-by-step canvas painting session perfect for a cozy afternoon.
Devon Ice Rink Public Skate
301 W Reno (Downtown)
If you have younger kids (3-14), this is your absolute last chance to skate outdoors!
· January 31
3FAMILY FUN! HANGING AROUND : Grab the kids (6+) for a super fun painting session! You'll follow an instructor step-by-step to create a cool canvas piece—no experience needed, just bring your creativity. If you arrive 30 mins early, you can even upgrade to make a DIY candle!Hands-on painting class where everyone leaves with their own artwork. Great for kids who need a focused, creative activity.
FREE GUIDED GALLERY TOURS AT OKLAHOMA CONTEMPORARYFREE : Score some free culture this Saturday afternoon with a guided tour through their current exhibits. It’s a sweet, low-key indoor option for the family.It's totally free and a great way to get some quality indoor time experiencing local art without committing to a huge museum visit.
THE COWBOY: AN IMMERSIVE JOURNEY (SPECIAL EXHIBIT RUN) : This is a cool, bold 360-degree experience showing you the landscapes and stories of the American West. It’s a unique way for older kids to learn history that feels more like an attraction than a lecture.This exhibit sounds highly immersive and unique—way cooler than a standard history lesson for older, easily bored kids.
· February 1
1DEVON ICE RINK PUBLIC SKATE (LAST DAY!) : You've got one last shot to go ice skating outdoors at the Devon Ice Rink in the Gardens! It’s a perfect way to burn off some energy before the school week starts up again.It’s the FINAL DAY for outdoor ice skating this season! Great for active young families (ages 3-14).
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Oklahoma City this weekend?
The best free option this weekend is the FREE Guided Gallery Tours at Oklahoma Contemporary on Saturday at 1:00 PM—a great way to see local art!
Is there anything active/physical for the kids to do outdoors?
Yes! Sunday is your absolute last chance to take the kids (ages 3-14) outdoor ice skating at the Devon Ice Rink downtown before it closes for the season.
What's a good hands-on workshop for kids 6 and older?
Check out the Family Fun! Hanging Around painting session on Saturday afternoon in The Village. Kids 6+ can follow an instructor to create their own canvas piece.