14 Spend some time on the water. RIVERSPORT Adventures will have kayak and stand-up paddle board rentals open at all three locations during Spring Break as well as their land adventures in the Boathouse District. Day passes are $39.99 and single experiences start at $19.99. riversportokc.org 15 Futsal is a fast-paced, freestyle version of soccer played with teams of five, making it a perfect family activity or pickup game with friends. The OKC metro has several futsal courts open to the public including at Together Square. metrofamilymagazine. com/futsal 16 Have you tried pickleball? If you haven’t, OKC has a brand new attraction to get you started. Chicken N Pickle is an indoor/ outdoor entertainment complex mixing pickleball with casual dining. They also have Bocce ball, shuffleboard and ping-pong, and the spacious complex and court reservations encourage safe social distancing. 17 Immerse yourself in the world of Mix-Tape at Factory Obscura , a unique handcrafted art experience where art is all around you. Advanced reservations are required and tickets are limited. factoryobscura.com/mixtape 18 Tiptoe through thousands of tulips in bloom at Myriad Gardens! (42,000, in fact!) Get your wiggles out with a spin on Mo’s Carousel and some fun in the Children’s Garden, which will offer hands-on activities Wednesday through Friday. Carousel rides are $3 per person or free with a Family Plus Membership; activities are $3 per child. myriadgardens.org
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23 Hike a nature trail to see what’s blooming and what animals are on the move. 24 Plant an herb garden. Easy-to-maintain container gardens are great for beginners. 25 Go on a bike ride. Popular spots for families include Arcadia Lake, Lake Hefner, Oklahoma River trails, Mitch Park and Tinker-Draper Trail. 26 Create a sidewalk chalk masterpiece . Experiment with different techniques like adding water to increase saturation or swapping your chalk for soft pastels to elevate your colors.
19 Learn a new skill in a fun class with Edmond Parks & Recreation. The MAC at Mitch Park offers ceramics, archery, photography and more. Prices vary by course and in-person and virtual options are available. edmondparks.com 20 Harness the Oklahoma wind and fly a kite. Spacious parks like Ruby Grant, Earlywine or Mitch Park are great places to catch the breeze. 21 Play a round of disc golf at Will Rogers Gardens. The 18-hole course winds through streams and waterways offering a peaceful setting for some friendly competition. 22 Picnic at the park . Then kick back and cloud watch.
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