Winter
Keep an eye out for eagles In the winter, Oklahoma welcomes some high-flying visitors. Hundreds of migratory eagles make our Sooner shorelines their winter home, and the experts at Lake Thunderbird State Park welcome families to tag along on a guided hike to catch a glimpse of these birds in the wild. Park staff starts with an information session and then takes the group on a walking tour through the park. The Eagle Watch hikes happen on select Saturdays from December to March. Space is limited and reservations are required. Find all the details to secure your spot on Lake Thunderbird State Park’s Facebook page. Travel “abroad” with a local story time You won’t find a better bargain than the enriching journey found in the pages of a good book. Local bookstores, metro libraries and other organizations host frequent story times that can whisk your family away to another world or to a far- off imaginary place. Sometimes you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your home to enjoy a story time, which is especially convenient when winter weather creeps in. Virtual story times became a hot trend during the peak of the pandemic, and it’s a trend that has continued to engage readers of all ages. Find a story time near you at metrofamilymagazine.com/storytimes . Keep warm at local free museum Learn about Oklahoma’s unique history, see world-class art, explore government and more! Museums are a fun way for families to spend time together and learn about our world, and many high-quality metro museums are completely free. From Oklahoma Contemporary and Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art to the Federal Judicial Learning Center & Museum and even the OKC Rattlesnake Museum, there are so many options for families to explore. Train fanatics will enjoy a visit to the Oklahoma Railway Museum where they can climb aboard train cars, explore a depot and see engines and a caboose.
ABOVE: PRIMARILY FISH-EATERS, GROUPS OF BALD EAGLES TEND TO RETURN TO THE SAME SHORELINES EACH YEAR. BELOW: LIGHTS ON BROADWAY IN AUTOMOBILE ALLEY.
The Edmond Historical Society & Museum has a 1980s exhibit that looks back on an era rich in pop culture. Artifacts connect the decade on local, national and global levels. It’s easy to fill many winter weekends with our free museum round-up at metrofamilymagazine.com/free-museums- in-okc . Other can’t-miss freebies: • Lights on Broadway in Automobile Alley • Holiday parades • First Day hikes Find more free family wintertime events at metrofamilymagazine.com/winter .
EDMOND HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM'S 1980S EXHIBIT
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