LOCAL FAMILY FUN
30 ideas for family fun in OKC BY LINDSAY CUOMO . PHOTOS PROVIDED. Last year’s Spring Break has been described as the one that never happened or perhaps the one that went on far too long. But Spring Break 2021 is an opportunity for a reboot, and we’ve got plenty of safe, staycation fun for you. Get inspired by these 30 things you can say YES to! REBOOT
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Kick off your break with a frenzy, a Second Saturday: Print Frenzy at Oklahoma Contemporary. Art demonstrations, collaborative activities and hands-on projects will explore the fun and funky side of printmaking during this free afternoon event on March 13 from 12 to 3 p.m. oklahomacontemporary.org Feed the wildlife at the Oklahoma City Zoo! Families can hang out with flamingos, giraffes or the zoo’s newest feeding opportunity, Indian rhinos, and help out with snack time. Reserve your animal feeding experience when you reserve your advanced admission tickets online. You can purchase your feeding experience at the zoo but capacity is limited. okczoo.org
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Spend a day exploring the change of seasons at Martin Park Nature Center. The nature center offers cleverly hidden
See the groundbreaking Spiro and the Art of the Mississippian World exhibit then get hands-on with kid-focused crafts and activities that explore Native art and craftsmanship at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. From clay figurines to twining and more, each day features a different drop-in activity, free with admission while supplies last. nationalcowboymuseum.org 4
geocaching treasures, an ADA accessible hiking trail and a bird wall that is a great place to get bird-watching tips. Did you know Oklahoma is home to 450 species of birds, some of which only visit for a few weeks each spring? You can also feed carp and turtles from the park’s two bridges. They like to eat dry dog food and fresh veggies or fruits like apples but please do not feed other animals or give any animal bread, caution park staff. okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation
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