Did you know that in addition to our own fabulous OKC cultural institutions and arts organizations, we are just a short drive away from dozens more world-class museums? This makes for a perfect museum destination trip! People are often...
The FireLake FireFlight Balloon Festival near OKC returns to Shawnee, OK this year! On the weekend of August 11-12, families can enjoy a weekend of family fun including carnival rides, family games and entertainment, balloon glows, live music, petting...
Oklahoma may be land-locked, but we have over 200 lakes and bodies of water for plenty of play and exploring! enture. But the lakes in Oklahoma offer more than just fishing and boating. Depending on the lake, families are...
Experience an old fashioned summer day in the small town of Rush Springs, OK (about one hour south of OKC) with their Watermelon Festival complete with carnival rides and family-friendly contests and games.  One of the most popular summer festivals...
Visit the Stratford Oklahoma Peach Festival  It's time to take a day drip to the Oklahoma Peach Festival this weekend in the self-proclaimed "peach capital of Oklahoma", known to grow the juiciest peaches in the Sooner State!   Head to the Annual...
Norman, OK is synonymous with Sooners and The University of Oklahoma, of course. Boom Sooner! But there are also plenty of other things to do in Norman, and it has so much offer for a fun day trip as...
We all know Oklahoma summers are HOT, and what better way to enjoy childhood and stay cool than to head to the Oklahoma swimming holes and fresh water pools!  Oklahoma has some incredible natural swimming holes to explore with the...
Are you looking for a unique experience for your family this summer? Consider a ride on the Heartland Flyer train from OKC to Fort Worth, Texas. It really is fun for all ages! My family of 4 took the...
Thank you to Tanganyika Wildlife for partnering with us on this article and sharing about their animal encounters for OKC families! Are you and your family looking for a fun and unique adventure that's just a short drive away from...
Silver Dollar City Did you grow up vacationing somewhere with your family every year? Is there one place that you can always visit that takes you straight back to your childhood and make you feel like a kid again? That's...
Recently, my husband and I took our eight-year-old and ten-year-old to the Great Salt Plains to dig for selenite crystals. It was such a fun family trip – one that I know we will take again! I had been...
A few weekends ago, my husband and I traveled down to Lake Texoma and stayed at the Tanglewood Resort! If you're looking for an affordable, yet nearby, place to get away - Tanglewood is it!  Nestled on the southwest shoreline...

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