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34. Eat cookies for a good cause! Purchase sweet treats from Catalyst Cookies to support the mission of local nonprofit Remerge, a diversion program for high-risk, high-need moms. 35. Visit a metro community garden to teach kids about sustainability, examine future career options and build new friendships. Find options at metrofamilymagazine.com/community-gardens. 36. Pack up the too-small kids’ clothing to resell (and recycle!) at Once Upon a Child. Use the cash you receive on the spot to scope out new- to-you summer wear! 37. Go on an outdoor scavenger hunt. Find a list of things to hunt for at metrofamilymagazine.com/outdoor-scavenger-hunt. 38. Enjoy summer’s tasty bounty by visiting a local Pick-Your-Own farm with our list at metrofamilymagazine.com/okc-pick-your-own-farms.
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28. Head West! To the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, that is, for the Chuck Wagon Festival May 29-30. Enjoy chuck wagon and Native food samples, artisan demonstrations, live music, crafts and more. Don’t miss Liichokoshkomo’, the outdoor education experience and playscape. 29. Try frisbee tic-tac-toe! Using masking tape and your favorite frisbee, set this game up outside on a nice day. 30. Enjoy the best of locally-grown produce and foods by visiting a local farmers market. Find our favorites at metrofamilymagazine. com/farmers-markets. This list is generously sponsored by Edmond Farmers Market, where you even pre-order your items for pick-up, a parent’s literal dream!
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39. Is it even summer without snow cones?! Check out our favorite spots serving up cool treats at metrofamilymagazine.com/cool- treats. This list is generously sponsored by The Ice Shop — serving up 40+ flavors like cherry limeade and mango sorbet. 40. Soak up the sun with a walk through Scissortail Park. Then enjoy playtime on the unique playscape, pedal boat around the lake or take a spin on the roller rink. 41. Plan a nature-inspired day trip to commune with the outdoors and each other! Find four unique spots to explore at metrofamilymagazine.com/ explore-nature-in-oklahoma. 42. Cool off by visiting a cave or go wild on a spelunking adventure. Find our faves at metrofamilymagazine.com/oklahoma-caves-to-explore- with-kids. 43. Enjoy a truly unique immersive art experience at Factory Obscura’s Mix-Tape. 44. Hit an Oklahoma beach! Say what?! The Sooner State offers miles and miles of lake and reservoir splashing fun. Find our favorites at metrofamilymagazine.com/best-beaches-in-oklahoma. 45. Grab a good book and read outdoors. 46. Play disc golf. Find courses to try at metrofamilymagazine.com/disc- golf-courses-in-the-metro.
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31. Visit Oklahoma Contemporary on the second Saturday of each month for a FREE, socially distanced, family-focused day of hands- on art activities, performances and adventures for visitors of all ages. Timed tickets are free but must be reserved in advance. 32. Create your own fairy garden using plants, stones and other natural finds. Bonus points for added flair such as gemstones, painted signs and a fairy house! 33. Enjoy nostalgic family fun at a local drive-in movie theater.
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