ORR FAMILY FARM Whether you’re looking for a weekend staycation or the perfect pumpkin, Orr Family Farm has plenty to offer. The farm features overnight camping and “glamping” in covered Conestoga wagons and teepees, giving visitors a unique outdoor experience. Guests can enjoy outdoor games, a scenic train ride, fishing in the stocked pond and visiting the animal barn with goats, pigs and chickens. The farm also hosts seasonal events like pumpkin patches, corn mazes and hayrides during the fall. Located just outside OKC in Moore, Orr Family Farm offers plenty of open space for kids to run and families to make memories year-round. SAM NOBLE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Located on the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman, the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History features thousands of artifacts that trace Oklahoma’s natural history. The museum highlights impressive dinosaur fossils, Native American cultural exhibits and a wide range of displays on geology, wildlife and paleontology. Just a short drive from OKC, the museum provides a rich educational experience for newcomers and families alike. SCIENCE MUSEUM OKLAHOMA Located next door to the OKC Zoo, Science Museum Oklahoma features numerous galleries all under one roof. The museum offers live science and planetarium shows, one of the nation’s tallest spiral slides and CurioCity, a 20,000-square-foot village with eight whimsical neighborhoods where children can explore science through play. Adults can enjoy SMO21+, a series of after- hours events for people age 21 and older to celebrate science with cocktails, special guests and themed attractions. The museum offers engaging experiences for all ages, making it a favorite destination for families and newcomers to OKC. BLESSED STANLEY ROTHER SHRINE Located in southeast OKC near Moore, the 6,000-square- foot Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine opened in 2023 to honor the life of Father Stanley Rother. He was murdered by unknown assailants in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala, in 1981, where he served as a missionary priest until his death. The Catholic Church recognized Rother as the first U.S.-born martyr for the faith and beatified the Okarche native in 2016. The shrine church, designed in the Spanish mission style, is the largest Catholic church in Oklahoma.
Osteology is a unique attraction in OKC. It houses over 450 real animal skeletons, including a 40-foot, 2,500-pound humpback whale suspended from the ceiling. The museum's collection spans from tiny bat skulls to large mammals, offering a fascinating look at the form and function of skeletal systems. Visitors can explore more than 40 exhibits, each designed to educate and captivate. It's a perfect stop for families, school groups or anyone curious about the natural world. OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO Go wild at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden. Home to more than 1,000 animals and 314 species— including many endangered—the zoo is a conservation organization dedicated to preserving wildlife and wild places. Located in OKC’s Adventure District, the zoo offers fun and education for families and newcomers alike. From July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, the zoo welcomed a record-breaking 1,114,208 guests, marking its second consecutive year of record attendance.
METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM
With 19 locations across the county and an online virtual library accessible 24/7, the Metropolitan Library System makes it easy to check out books, download eBooks and magazines, research genealogy and learn computer skills from almost anywhere. With a library account, users can access subscription online resources, stream movies and TV shows, and download eBooks, eAudiobooks and magazines. The library offers materials in a variety of languages, including Spanish, German and Chinese. All locations host story times and book clubs, and now offer classes and events that engage and entertain both young and old.
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