LOCAL FAMILY FUN
BEST FREE FAMILY FUN by Season
BY LINDSAY CUOMO . PHOTOS PROVIDED.
SCISSORTAIL PARK
Family flicks under the stars Metro parks are always a solid source of free family fun, but when the warm nights of summer arrive, cities around the metro roll out the red carpet and invite families to enjoy classic films al fresco. From Edmond to Norman and several places in between, enjoy a host of outdoor movie nights. The 2021 summer season movie lineup includes: • Spies in Disguise at Myriad Gardens on July 28 • The Little Giants at Little River Park in Moore on Aug. 13 • Trolls World Tour at Mitch Park in Edmond on Sept. 10 • High School Musical at Lions Park in Norman on Sept. 17 Find even more outdoor movies at metrofamilymagazine.com/summer- outdoor-movies-concerts . Other can’t-miss freebies: • Summer Thursdays at Oklahoma Hall of Fame • Free admission at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art during July & August. • Cat Video Festival at the Myriad Gardens on Aug. 7
Fill an afternoon touring the metro’s urban core to discover the many reasons our city was picked as the best. Before you head out, print our free street-art-scavenger-hunt at metrofamilymagazine.com/street-art- scavenger-hunt for a fun way to engage budding artists. Metro libraries reinvent summer fun! Metro libraries have been a long-time, reader-favorite hub for free fun. Their story times, classes and programming engage a variety of ages in educational enrichment activities year round. Librarians at the Metropolitan Library System are making the most of the summer season with outdoor programs such as Neighborhood Arts events, outdoor story times, yoga in the park and a fun new addition called Storywalk® at the Kiwanis Park Library in Midwest City and the Bethany Library. Storywalk® lets families stroll through the pages of a book as they follow an outdoor path. After enjoying the story, stop in to the library to pick up a related take-home activity. The Moore Library, part of the Pioneer Library System, is hosting kid dance parties and kids’ yoga outside the library. These events combine fun, fitness and community while encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
Summer
Splashing good time Splash pads are a cool spot for free summer fun, in more ways than one! Dump buckets, spray fountains and water slides bring out the kid in children and adults alike, and the OKC metro is home to more than 30 splash pads. Family favorites (literally voted by you, our readers) include Scissortail Park’s cattail-like fountains, Myriad Garden’s Thunder Fountain downtown and Barnett Park’s splash pad in Edmond. The pad in The Village’s Duffner Park is fenced in, which makes it ideal for families with toddlers. Little River Park South’s epic pirate theme and dual slide structure are sure to please older kids. Find a comprehensive list of splash pads at metrofamilymagazine.com/splash-pads . Culture + color collide on an urban street art tour OKC was named Best City for Street Art in 2021 by USA Today readers, topping a list that also includes Cincinnati, Houston and Miami. From the Plaza Walls and Western Avenue to the iconic murals in Bricktown, as well as new pieces popping up around the city, OKC artists have crafted a colorful collection of public art.
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