Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day at Participating Museums (various locations) features free admission at participating museums, zoos and cultural centers including Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Oklahoma History Center and more. www.smithsonianmag.com/ museumday/museum-day-2020 FREE Lake Sweep at Arcadia Lake’s Spring Creek Park (SE 15th St, Edmond) features a clean-up work day open to the public. Participants will receive a t-shirt (while supplies last) and a hot dog lunch. 8-11am. 216-7471, www.arcadialakeok.com Kids Take over the Cowboy at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (1700 Ne 63rd St). Visit the temporary exhibition Warhol and the West , then join artists from ARTSPACE at Untitled to create a Warhol-style silk screen print to take home. Enjoy stories written by Andy Warhol’s nephew and a showing of The Muppet Movie . 10am-noon. 478-2250, www. nationalcowboymuseum.org Spring Celebration at Lake McMurty (29180 Chisholm Curve, Stillwater) features an afternoon of fun, games, food and more including face painting, yoga and crafts. Free with park admission. 10am- 2pm. 747-8085, www.lakemcmurty.com Fairytale Forest at Harn Homestead (1721 N Lincoln Blvd) features a walk-a- long storybook featuring beloved classics including Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs, Rapunzel and more. Kids, $10; adults, free. 10am-6pm. 235-4058, www.harnhomestead.com FEATURED FREE Grand Opening at Oklahoma Swim Academy (15001 Gambels Trail Dr) features a fun celebration with a bounce house, photo booth, giveaways and more. Attendees can hang out with princesses Ariel and Moana. This free event is open to the public. 3-5pm. 509-5415, www.oklahomaswim.com April 4 & 5 Redbud Classic at Nichols Hills Plaza (Avondale & Western Ave) features events for the whole family including a 1-mile kids’ fun run and the inaugural 1-mile Woof Walk. Prices vary. See website for schedule of events. 842-8295, www.redbud.org
children must be accompanied by a responsible adult or sibling. Preregister. 1-3pm. 231-8650, www.metrolibrary.org FREE A Day in the Hundred Acre Woods at the Belle Isle Library (5501 N Villa Ave) features stories, crafts and other activities inspired by characters from Winnie the Pooh. Best suited for ages 5 & under. 2-3:30pm. 843- 9601, www.metrolibrary.org FREE Circus Performance at the Warr Acres Library (5901 NW 63rd St, Warr Acres) features a hula hoop and juggling performance by Hooplahoma. Participants will get a chance to try out their own skills. All ages welcome. 3-4pm. 721-2616, www.metrolibrary.org March 29 Spring Fling at Artsy Learning Center (1215 36th Ave NW, Norman) features a fun family event with arts & crafts, snacks and photos with the Easter bunny. All ages welcome. $10. 1-2:30pm. 343- 4064, www.artsylearningcenter.com March 29-April 4 Just Between Friends Consignment Sale at State Fair Park Pavilion (3212 Wichita Walk) features gently used toys, clothes, shoes and baby supplies at bargains up to 90% off retail prices. Sunday, $3; no admission charged for other days. Sunday, noon-9pm; Monday, 10am-9pm; Tuesday-Thursday, 10am- 4pm; Friday, 10am-9pm & Saturday, 10am-2pm. www.okc.jbfsale.com March 30 FREE Dinosaur Dance Party at the Southern Oaks Library (6900 S Walker Ave) features a dinosaur-themed toddler dance party with music and story time. Best suited for ages 5 & under. Preregister. 10:30-11:30am. 631-4468, www.metrolibrary.org April 2 Montmartre Chalk Art Festival at University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma (1727 W Alabama, Chickasha) features hundreds of artists of a variety of ages creating wonderful works of art in chalk as well as live music, vendors and a variety of exhibits. 574- 1302, usao.edu/arts-and-culture FREE Eggstravaganza at Sam Noble Museum (2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman) features a spring party of Jurassic proportions, complete with spring crafts, face painting, an egg hunt and more. In addition to the activities, museum exhibits
will be available for viewing. 4-7pm. 325-4712, samnoblemuseum.ou.edu FREE Star Party at Oklahoma Contemporary (11 NW 11th St) features an evening of stargazing on the lawn. Volunteers from the Oklahoma City Astronomy Club will be on site with a number of telescopes to highlight different planets, stars and features in the sky. Weather permitting. 7-9pm. 951- 0000, www.oklahomacontemporary.org April 3 Aspire Women’s Conference at Crossings Community Church (14600 N Portland Ave) features teacher and speaker Mary Shannon, comedian Anita Renfroe and singer/songwriter Kendall Payne. $25 & up. 7-10pm. 242-5449, crossings.church/aspire April 3 & 4 Dogwood Days Festival in Downtown entertainment, fair food, a 5k run/walk, barbecue cook-off, a free concert and more, celebrating the beautiful blooms of thousands of dogwood trees. Free to attend. 8am-4:30pm. 580-286-3305, www.idabelchamberofcommerce.com Stillwater Balloon Festival at the Payne County Expo Center (4518 Expo Cir E, Stillwater) features tethered balloon rides, live music, a car show and more as well as a Taco Fiesta with taco-centric food trucks. Adults, $10; kids (16 & under), $5; parking, $10. Friday, 7-10pm; Saturday, 7am-10pm. 385-4040, www.redbudentertainment.com April 3-5 Idabel (various locations) features craft vendors, children’s games, live Medieval Fair of Norman at Reaves Park (2501 Jenkins Ave, Norman) features arts, crafts, food, games, educational exhibits, demonstrations and ongoing entertainment on seven stages. Free to attend; parking, $5. 10am-7pm. www.medievalfair.org Family Band Fest at God’s House Ministries (624 W Warner, Guthrie) features a musical event with concerts, workshops, a talent show and Sunday worship service. The Saturday evening concert is open to the public and free of charge. See website for schedule of events. www.familybandfest.com April 4 Arcadia Lake Sweep (9000 E Second, Arcadia). Volunteers, including families with children, are encouraged to help clean up the shores of Arcadia Lake. Free T-shirt and lunch provided. 8-11am. arcadialakeok.com
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