JULY 19 Faerie Frolic and Gardening at Will Rogers Gardens (3400 NW 36th St). Go for a walk to see what the faeries in the park have been up to. Then, make a faerie garden. Preregister. $30 per garden. 8-10am. okc.gov/parks FREE Party in the Park at Little River Park South (801 SW 10th St, Moore) features inflatables, yard games and free snow cones. Pioneer Library’s Maker Mobile will be on site for fun educational STEAM experiences. 9am-noon. cityofmoore.com FREE Heard on Hurd Street Fest in Edmond (Broadway, 1st & Hurd, Edmond) features local food, unique shopping and live music. 6-10pm. mycitizens.bank/ heard-on-hurd JULY 20-23 OKC Spark vs Florida Vibe at Tom Heath Field, Oklahoma Christian University (Baird Loop, Edmond). $15 & up. 7pm. okcspark.com
JULY 24 Winter in July at Sam Noble Museum (2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman) features wintry activities, cool crafts and an after-hours visit to the temporary museum exhibit Snow and Walking in Antarctica . Preregister. $20 per
JULY 25 FREE Pick-a-Tune at American Banjo Museum (9 E Sheridan Ave) features a beginner banjo lesson with Lucas Ross. Preregister; space is limited. Noon-1pm. Also held: Aug. 8. americanbanjomuseum.com
member adult/child pair; $25 for nonmembers. 6:30-8pm. samnoblemuseum.ou.edu JULY 24-27 Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. at Oklahoma Children’s Theatre (2501 N Blackwelder Ave) features a kid-friendly production based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film, performed by student actors in the Young Company. Best suited for ages 5 & up. $10-$12. Thursday, 1pm; Friday, 10:30am & 1pm; Saturday & Sunday, 2pm. oklahomachildrenstheatre.org
Kids Corner A DOSE FROM DR. DAN W e’ve all heard the fairy tale: “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” But the mirror doesn’t get to decide that. You do. And let me tell you something: that face looking back at you? That’s the face of someone BEAUTIFUL! Sure, mirrors are great for brushing your teeth or checking for crumbs on your face. But do you know what else they’re great for? Reminding you how special the person looking back at you really is. Did you know your smile can brighten someone’s whole day? And that your kindness can make the world a better place? So, the next time you’re brushing your teeth or making a silly face in the mirror, try this: smile at that amazing person looking back and say, “I love what I see.” Because that person … is you . P.S. Check out the QR code with your phone to see the Stickadoodle come to life! Editor’s note: Dr. Dan Molina is a physician, artist and advocate for mental and emotional well-being. Through his whimsical stick figure art, Stickadoodles™ , Dr. Dan shares heartwarming messages that resonate with kids and adults alike. Learn more about Dr. Dan and see more of his work at metrofamilymagazine.com/dr-dan.
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