25 Fun Activities to Do in the Summer in OKC

Is it just me, or is each year coming and going quicker than the last? Summer’s here, school’s out, and us moms are tasked with finding things to do that don’t require a tablet.

I have compiled a list of 25 fun activities to do in the metro over the summer months.

1. Festivals

  • 36th Annual Garden Festival at Will Rogers on May 30th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Paseo Arts Festival on May 23rd – 25th, located in the Paseo Arts District
  • First Friday Art Walk (every first Friday of the month), in the Paseo Arts District
  • Norman Arts Festival on May 16th, Andrews Park
  • Plaza District Festival
  • Rush Springs Watermelon Festival at Jeff Davis Park in Rush Springs, August 8th at 9:00 a.m.
    • They have some info on their FB page, but more details can be found here.
  • Norman Friday Art Walk, every second Friday of the month in downtown Norman at 6:00 p.m.
  • Live on the Plaza, July 10th at 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. with fun, art, and plenty of food!
    • All upcoming events at the plaza can be found on the events tab.

2. Night Markets

  • Wheeler Park hosts a night market every fourth Friday until October from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Scissortail Park hosts their night market on the second Friday of every month, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

3. Farmers’ Markets

  • Wheeler Park, every Friday (until October 23rd), from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Scissortail Park, every Saturday (until October), from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Oak (new apartments across from Penn Square Mall) holds its farmers’ market in its central greenspace (they haven’t specified which Saturday, but one Saturday a month until October)
  • OKC Public Farmers’ Market hosts their market on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Moore also hosts a farmers’ market located at Central Park’s Pavillion every Saturday, until September from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Norman Farmers’ Market operates year-round at the Cleveland County Wellness Square (Tuesdays open from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. until July. Saturdays open from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Keep a lookout on their page, as weather may modify their hours.)

4. Galaxy Con

  • Three-day festival from May 22nd to 24th
  • Buy tickets here.

5. Zoo

  • Breakfast with the animals every Saturday in May. You can enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet and then experience giraffe, flamingo, and tortoise feedings!
  • Sip & Stroll every Friday in May and June. Guests over 21 are invited to come explore the zoo after hours from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. There are beverage-only, food-only, and beverage packages available on their website.
  • Purchase tickets here.

6. Drive-In

7. Arcades

8. Volunteer

9. Pick Produce at Local Farms

We used to go with our son when he was a baby, and it’s so cute to watch his tiny little hands pick out these gorgeous strawberries.

10. Asian Heritage Month Celebration at Remington Park

  • Saturday, May 23rd, at 5:00 p.m.
  • Free entry and they welcome all ages!

11. Bricktown Taxi

  • Tickets start at $5 for ages 5 and under

12. Firework Shows

  • Frontier City is hosting its Star Spangled Night on July 3rd and 4th this year. Hurry, their tickets are on sale now and start at $35.

13. Live Music

  • Oklahoma City Philharmonic is doing a FREE, hour-long, concert at Scissortail Park on July 3rd at 8:30 p.m. A show you won’t want to miss!
  • Riversport is throwing a Stars & Stripes River Festival on June 27th. Come enjoy boat races throughout the day, food, and live music.
  • I know the Norman Music Festival is over, but they have another music festival called Jazz In June from June 18-20th!

14. Movie Nights

  • Starting May 27th, Myriad Gardens will be showing a movie on the lawn. So bring your picnic blankets out!
    • Food trucks will be there at 7:30 p.m. with a movie to follow.

15. Start a Garden

I have been wanting to be outside more and be a little more green, so we have started a little herb garden. It has been so sweet seeing my son get so excited whenever it’s time to go water the herbs!

16. Splash Pads

Check out our guide to splash pads in the metro here.

17. Bingo and Dining

18. Take a Class

  • We love the monthly classes that JCP, Lowe’s, and Home Depot offer. Keeps those little hands busy!
  • Gymnastics
  • Swimming, we have been loving it at Goldfish, but the YMCA also offers swimming classes (discount if you’re a member!)
  • Cooking
  • Painting
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19. Have a Picnic

  • Pick your favorite park, bust out those picnic blankets, and enjoy the nice weather with the family.
  • Bonus if there’s a playground next to it, wink wink!

20. Indoor Play

For those indoor days, indoor playgrounds are the go-to!

21. Go Camping or Hiking

Step out of your comfort zone and go camping/hiking!

22. Route 66 Centennial

Can you believe that Route 66 has been around for 100 years? So we are definitely celebrating this year.

  • If you haven’t already, go get you a Route 66 Passport! It is SO FUN. You get to see neat places and eat at new restaurants.
  • There will be a Route 66 Balloon Festival this year in Arcadia. I will 100% be there. It is September 23rd through the 28th. You can buy tickets online now!

23. Lesser-Known Museums

24. Aquariums

25. Day-Trips

Aside from exploring Route 66, a road trip to the outskirts of Oklahoma is an easy trip. See the stars that came from our home state.

Christine Spade- Content Creator OKC Mom

Christine Spade

When Christine is not at work, she loves eating out with her friends, spending time with her family on the weekends, and crafting. On other nights that she has free time, you can find her either reading a book or making cute goody bags for all events and holidays!