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MARCH/APRIL CALENDAR
FREE Learn About Poetry with the Society of Urban Poets at the Ralph Ellison Library (2000 NW 23rd St). Study and write the different genres of poetry. Best suited for teens & adults. 11am-1pm. metrolibrary.org APRIL 2 Thunder Ride and Bike Fest at Paycom Center (100 W Reno Ave) features a 10- mile ride through downtown Oklahoma City, followed by an opportunity to see world-class BMX riders with a meet- and-greet autograph session. $50 & up. 1-4:30pm. nba.com/thunder/thunderride APRIL 3 FREE Rex Finds His Roar Story Time at the Ralph Ellison Library (2000 NW 23rd St) features a reading of the book about body safety and empowerment. Best suited for ages 12 & under. 10-11am. metrolibrary.org APRIL 15 The Alice Harn Art Show at Harn Home - stead (1721 N Lincoln Blvd) features a one- day, show-and-sell art event with local artists, Harn House tours, a children’s art contest, live demonstrations and more. Free with admission. 11am-4pm. harnhomestead.com FREE Dino Egg Hunt at the Southern Oaks Library (6900 S Walker Ave). Help the library’s dino buddies find their eggs. All ages welcome. 1pm; weather permitting. metrolibrary.org APRIL 15-16 Redbud Classic at Nichols Hills Plaza (Avondale & Western Ave) features bike tours, timed runs, kids’ fun run, stroller derby and more. Proceeds benefit Wings Special Needs Community. Prices vary. See website for event times. redbud.org APRIL 16 OKCPHIL Discovery Family Series: Road Trip on Rt 66 at Civic Center Music Hall (201 N Walker Ave) features a family-friendly concert designed to excite and engage children of all ages. Buckle up for a musical scenic tour along the Mother Road. $9. Preconcert activities, 1pm; concert, 2pm. okcphil.org APRIL 18 Sensory Playdate at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (1700 NE 63rd St) features a sensory-friendly playtime with activities designed for all abilities. Free with admission. 10am-noon. nationalcowboymuseum.org
MARCH 22-APRIL 2 Disney’s Frozen at Civic Center Music Hall (201 N Walker Ave) features the timeless tale of a family pulled apart by a mysterious secret. The production features the songs you know and love from the original Oscar®- winning film, plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers by the film’s songwriters. Best suited for ages 6 & up. $36 & up. See website for show times. okcbroadway.com MARCH 23-26 India Shrine Circus at Jim Norick Arena (333 Gordon Cooper Blvd) features live animals, aerial and acrobatics acts, clowns and more. Proceeds benefit India Shrine Center. In advance: adults, $15; kids (12 & under), $10; plus $2.50 per ticket at the door. Thursday & Friday, 7:30pm; Saturday, 10am, 2pm & 7:30pm; Sunday, 2 & 7pm. oklahomacircustickets.com MARCH 25 Harlem Globetrotters at Paycom Center (100 W Reno Ave) features interactive family entertainment with amazing feats of basketball, humor and acts of goodwill on and off the court. $20 & up. 2 & 7pm. paycomcenter.com MARCH 25-APRIL 1 Just Between Friends Consignment Sale at State Fair Park Pavilion (3212 Wichita Walk) features gently used toys, clothes, shoes and baby supplies at bargains up to 90% off retail prices. Saturday presale, $10-$20; Sunday, $5; no admission charged for other days. See website sale times. okc.jbfsale.com MARCH 29-APRIL 2 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. at Sooner Theatre (101 W Main St, Norman) features a youthful adaptation of the original Broadway production. $15. See website for show times. soonertheatre.org MARCH 31-APRIL 2 Medieval Fair of Norman at Reaves Park (2501 Jenkins Ave, Norman) features arts, crafts, food, games, educational exhibits, demonstrations and ongoing entertainment. Free to attend. 10am-7pm. medievalfair.org APRIL 1 FREE Arcadia Lake Sweep at Spring Creek Park (SE 15th St, Edmond) features a volunteer opportunity to help clean up the lakeshore. Participants will receive a t-shirt and hot dog lunch while supplies last. 8-11am. arcadialakeok.com
APRIL 19 Day of Remembrance at the Oklahoma City National Memorial (620 N Harvey) features a remembrance program including 168 seconds of silence and reading of the 168 names of those who were killed in the Oklahoma City bombing. Free to attend. 8:45-10am. memorialmuseum.com APRIL 21-22 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert at Civic Center Music Hall (201 N Walker Ave) features a live orchestra film experience. See a giant high-definition screening of the film with the score performed by a live orchestra. $57 & up. Friday, 8pm; Saturday, 2 & 8pm. okcciviccenter.com APRIL 22 OKC Daddy Daughter Dance at Scissortail Park Sky Rink (655 S Robinson Ave) features a “You Are My Sunshine” themed dance with refreshments, a DJ, photo booth, cotton candy, horse-drawn carriage rides and a craft. $40 per parent/child pair; $15 each additional child. 2:30-4pm, 5-6:30pm & 7:30-9pm. okc.gov/parksignup APRIL 25-30 Festival of the Arts at Bicentennial Park (500 Couch Dr) features performing arts entertainment, visual arts and an array of sweet and savory foods from a variety of restaurants. Benefits Arts Council OKC. Free to attend. Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-9pm; Sunday, 11am-6pm. artscouncilokc.com APRIL 28-29 Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in Concert at Civic Center Music Hall (201 N Walker Ave) features a one-of-a-kind experience for the entire family performed with live music. $27 & up. 8pm. okcphil.org APRIL 28-30 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum (620 N Harvey Ave) features a kids’ marathon, marathon, half marathon and Memorial 5k. Prices vary. See website for event times. okcmarathon.com
Find a searchable list of local events at metrofamilymagazine.com/ calendar.
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