Things to Do in May & June MAY 13
MAY 20 NAMIWalk at Scissortail Park - Songbird Plaza (1423 S Robinson Ave) features an inspirational, family-friendly event with music, a resource fair and a 5k walk. Free to attend; fundraising encouraged. 8:30-11:30am. namioklahoma.org Wild-ones Wildlife Walks at Martin Park Nature Center (5000 W Memorial Rd) features a guided hike to see and learn about the amazing wildlife all around us. Preregister. $2. 9-10am. Also held: June 17. okc.gov Endangered Species Day at the OKC Zoo (2000 Remington Pl). Discover ways you can help endangered species at activity stations throughout the Zoo. Free with admission. 10am-2pm. okczoo.org Drop-in Art at Oklahoma City Museum of Art (415 Couch Dr) features come-and-go art activities for all ages. No preregistration required. Free with admission; kids (17 & under) get in free. 11am-4pm. Also held: June 17. okcmoa.com
FREE Second Saturday XL at Oklahoma Contemporary (11 NW 11th St) features a showcase of their most popular camp offerings including DJing, shadow puppets and more. Enjoy art-making, artist demonstrations and family-friendly activities such as dance lessons, puppet shows and a pretend campfire. The first 75 kids (ages 12 & under) will receive a free ticket for a treat from the Snow S’more food truck. 1-4pm. oklahomacontemporary.org MAY 16 Sensory Playdate at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (1700 NE 63rd St) features sensory-friendly activities designed for all abilities. In May, create your own “I spy” sensory bag and learn a Western dance from Aspiring Attitudes dance instructors. Free with admission. 10am-noon. Also held: June 20. nationalcowboymuseum.org
MAY 5-7 Shrek The Musical Jr. at Lyric’s Plaza Theatre (1727 NW 16th St) features a production by the Thelma Gaylord Academy based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film. $15. Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 2 & 7pm; Sunday, 2pm. thelmagaylordacademy.com MAY 6 FREE Armed Forces Day Parade in Del City (SE 17th & Sunnylane, Del City) features a military color guard, decorated floats, vintage cars, Shriners and more. The parade starts with a flyover and aerial performance by the Tulsa Warbirds. 10am. cityofdelcity.com/armed-forces-day-parade Festival of the Child at Yukon City Park (2200 S Holly Ave, Yukon) features a family-friendly festival with over 60 areas of fun including kayaking, pony rides, painting, inflatables, crafts and more. Best suited for ages 12 & under. $5 in advance, $7 day of; adults, free. 10am-4pm. yukonok.gov MAY 6-7 Space Days at Science Museum Oklahoma (2020 Remington Pl) features special hands-on activities and live demonstrations, plus the museum’s permanent exhibits with NASA artifacts, interactive simulators and more. Free with admission. 9am-5pm. sciencemuseumok.org MAY 7 FREE BikeFest at the Wheeler Ferris Wheel (1700 S Western Ave) features local bike shops, live music, family- friendly activities and more. Noon- 3pm. facebook.com/ACOGOK FREE Calderón Dance Festival in the Plaza District (1745 NW 16th St) features dance classes in various styles and performances from more than two dozen genres on several stages throughout the day, plus live music, artist vendors and more. Noon-8pm. plazadistrict.org/calderon
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