What to Do
Splash & Play Kids can burn off energy at the Scissortail Park playground just across the street from the Omni. Pack the sunscreen and bathing suits so they can splash around in the Scissortail Sprayground. Also a short walk from the hotel is the Myriad Botanical Gardens , where kids can feed the ducks, ride Mo’s Carousel or play in the Children’s Garden. From June 11 through 20, the Myriad Botanical Gardens will host its annual Children’s Garden Festival. This year’s theme, “Tiny Gardens and Enchanted Woods,” will bring books to life including Unicorns are the Worst, Hilda and the Hidden People, Thumbelina, The Borrowers, Backyard Fairies and more. Kids can enjoy activities, crafts and creative displays. Myriad Botanical Gardens members get in free; nonmembers, $8.
Game On Just across the street from the Omni is the Chesapeake Energy Arena where families can typically catch the Thunder in action. Staff is working to determine how to safely reinstate in- person fans for the 2021-2022 season. Ride the streetcar from Scissortail Park to the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark to cheer on the OKC Dodgers. Single-game tickets are on sale for May and June, with limited capacity in the stadium and COVID safety protocols in place. Family Fun Take the streetcar to Bricktown to enjoy Brickopolis , which offers several options for family entertainment including 18-hole mini golf, an arcade, a climbing wall, bungee trampoline and laser tag.
Dive In Catch some summer rays at the Omni’s outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub. Private cabanas are also available for rent. Grab food and drink from the Catbird Seat pool bar, which offers a panoramic view of the downtown skyline and Scissortail Park. Unwind Parents can take a breather and relax at the Omni’s full-service Mokara Spa , offering everything from a sauna and body treatments to facials and salon services (any guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult).
Get Artsy Have a future Picasso in your family? There are several options for enjoying art and culture a short ride away on the streetcar. Visit the Oklahoma City Museum of Art (streetcar stop: Library) or for more modern flair, check out Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center (stop: Art Park). Want something more interactive and experiential? Get off at Automobile Alley to visit Factory Obscura and immerse yourself in innovative multimedia exhibits enjoyed by kids and adults alike. Be sure to check out the museums’ websites before visiting to learn about the latest COVID safety measures and regulations.
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