Calendar of Events
Things to do in June
Walk for Kids at Scissortail Park (801 S Robinson Ave) features a family- friendly, 2.5k walk benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities Oklahoma City. Preregister. Free to attend; fundraising encouraged. 8:30-11am. rmhc-okc.org Summer Craft Series at Myriad Gardens (301 W Reno Ave) features a craft with a botanical theme. June’s activity is glow- in-the-dark daisy friendship bracelets. Best suited for ages 8 & up. $2 suggested donation. 2-3pm. myriadgardens.org JUNE 13-30 Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Shakespeare Gardens Outdoor Amphitheatre (2920 Paseo). Duke Theseus and Queen Hippolyta prepare for their royal wedding when they are interrupted by Egeus, who plans to marry his daughter to a man she doesn’t love. Adults, $33 & up; kids (18 & under), $28. Thursday, 7:30pm; Friday & Saturday, 8pm; Sunday, 7:30pm. okshakes.org JUNE 14 Let it Glow Event at Westwood Family Aquatic Center (2400 Westport Dr, Norman) features a family-friendly pool party with a live DJ and glow products. $5. 8:30- 10:30pm. facebook.com/normanokparks JUNE 18 Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour at Hudiburg Chevrolet Center (6000 S Prosper Blvd, Midwest City). Dance, sing and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Best suited for ages 2 & up. $37.50 & up. 6pm. okcciviccenter.com JUNE 15 Family Tree Golf Tournament at Lake Hefner Golf Course (4491 S Lake Hefner Dr) features a family-friendly scramble tournament where multiple generations can compete together. Lunch provided. Team of three, $210; team of 4, $275. 8am-5pm. okc.gov/parks JUNE 16 FREE Father’s Day Fest at Scissor- tail Park (601 S Robinson Ave) features inflatables, games, face painting, local vendors, food trucks and live entertain- ment. 11am-4pm. okcountycasa.org/fdf
FREE C onstellation Exploration at Lake Thunderbird State Park (131011 Alameda Dr, Norman) features a walk to the dam to view and learn about constellations while exploring star gazing tools. 8pm. facebook.com/LakeThunderbirdStatePark JUNE 6 FREE VIBES Artwalk in downtown Edmond (Broadway from 2nd to Edwards St, Edmond) features local artists, art experiences, live entertainment and more. 6-9pm. edmondvibes.org JUNE 7 Summer Beats & Eats at Central Park (700 S Broadway Ave, Moore) features a free concert in the park with live music, food trucks and lawn games. Free to attend. 6-9pm. cityofmoore.com JUNE 8 FREE Arcadia Lake Kids Fishing Derby at Spring Creek Park (SE 15th St, Edmond). Young anglers ages 5-15 can enter the derby and compete for prizes. Bring bait, fishing equipment, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a lawn chair. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 7:30am-noon. arcadialakeok.com FREE Kids Fishing Derby at Buck Thomas Park (1903 NE 12th St, Moore). Kids ages 5-15 can cast a line to try to catch a prize fish. The pond will be stocked with catchable- sized channel catfish. Bring your own pole and bait. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. 8-11am. cityofmoore.com JUNE 13-15 FREE Jazz in June at Andrew’s Park (201 W Daws St, Norman) features a long list of jazz musicians performing over the course of the three-day festival. See website for schedule. jazzinjune.org JUNE 14 Daddy & Daughter Party at the Pool at The Station Aquatic Center (700 S Broadway Ave, Moore) features a fun night of swimming, dancing, snacks and door prizes for girls and their dads or any influential adult figure. All ages welcome. $10; $15 day of. 6-8pm. cityofmoore.com
JUNE 1 FREE Family Fishing Derby at Griffin Park (1001 E Robinson St, Norman) features a fishing derby with food trucks and more. Bring your own bait. Children must be supervised by a legal guardian. All ages welcome. 8-11am. facebook.com/normanokparks Picnic on the Prairie at Harn Homestead (1721 N Lincoln Blvd) features tours of the historic buildings and grounds, old- fashioned games, craft vendors, live music and more. Families can bring their own picnic lunch or purchase from onsite food trucks. 10am-2pm. harnhomestead.com MetroFamily’s Thrive Fest at Mitch Park YMCA (2901 Marilyn Williams Dr, Edmond) features a local celebration of family health and wellness with fun activities and local resources in the areas of physical health, mental wellness, nutrition and safety. $5 in advance; $8 day of; adults & kids (under 2), free. 10am-2pm. metrofamilymagazine.com/thrive-fest Autism Oklahoma PieceWalk at Scissortail Park (415 S Robinson Ave) features an awareness walk, kids’ zone, food trucks and a resource fair benefiting Autism Oklahoma. Free to attend; fundraising encouraged. 10am-8:30pm. piecewalk.org Father’s Day
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