Local Family Fun
Free & Frugal There are plenty of low- and no-cost ways to make art and memories as a family. These spots offer additional parent- child art classes in OKC, some structured and others more free form, so you can enjoy at your own pace. Oklahoma Contemporary Learning Gallery Admission is always free at Oklahoma Contemporary, and the Glenna and Richard Tanenbaum Learning Gallery invites all ages to get hands-on with interactive, art-inspired activities tied to current exhibitions. Don’t miss their Second Saturday events, which add even more opportunities for family-focused art making. Oklahoma City Museum of Art Family Space Kids 17 and under always get free admission to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, plus, the museum offers free admission to all on the second Sunday of each month. The Family Space includes hands-on art activities designed by museum educators and a cozy play area for little ones (and their grownups) to rest and recharge. Will Rogers Gardens, OKC Parks From floral design to fairy gardens, this historic space is buzzing with creative potential. Try the Third Thursday Floral Series, take a Fairy Discovery Tour or join the popular Fairy Gardening Workshop ($30 per garden, supplies included). Several programs are free, and most are designed with all ages in mind. Metropolitan Library System Makerspaces, MLS Studios These all-ages creative labs are totally free to members with a library card and packed with hands-on tools like 3D printers, Cricuts, stop-motion stations, embroidery machines and more. Even younger kids can join in with librarian-guided activities like button-making. Find MLS Studios at Bethany, Almonte and Belle Isle libraries. Call ahead to make an appointment.
RUG CLUB Coaster Making Workshops 📍 Paseo Arts District | 💲 Starting at $60 | Ages 6+ rugclubokc.com | @rugclubokc Rug Club may have launched with trendy tufted rug workshops, but their Jesmonite coaster classes are the perfect entry point for families. These one-hour sessions let you design and pour your own colorful coasters using flexible molds and Jesmonite, a fun, fast- drying material. It’s simple enough for younger kids (around age 6 and up), but satisfying for all ages. Held most weekends, the workshops are relaxed, beginner-friendly and designed so everyone walks out with something usable and totally unique. If you’ve got older kids or teens, check out the more advanced rug-making sessions, which are another great way to tap into tactile creativity. ✅ Pro Tip: No appointments are needed for most workshops, but spots can fill quickly. Check their site or social pages for upcoming class dates.
LEARN HOW TO CRAFT COLORFUL COASTERS USING JESMONITE, A FAST- DRYING MATERIAL, AT RUG CLUB.
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