Spring Break in OKC: Top Activities, Events & Ideas

Named one of the best places to visit by Southern Living, Oklahoma City has everything you need for the ultimate Spring Break vacation. From family friendly fun to a relaxing getaway and must-eat restaurants to must-do attractions, new memories and experiences await you in OKC.

With fun for all ages, we invite you to make new Spring Break memories in OKC.

2027 dates and event details coming soon!

Outdoor Recreation

To see some of the best parts of Oklahoma City, opt outdoors. Enjoy a picnic in Myriad Gardens or Scissortail Park or walk through the trails at Lake Hefner, Martin Nature Park or Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge. Have fun on the water by cruising the Oklahoma River with OK River Cruises.

Free in OKC: Spring Break Edition

Stretch your budget and maximize your fun in Oklahoma City with these free adventures! Opening March 13 at Oklahoma Contemporary, Anthony McCall: Solid Light invites you to walk through breathtaking installations of sculptural light for an unforgettable, interactive experience. Cruise OKC’s stretch of historic Route 66, home to iconic landmarks, modern attractions and destination dining along the Mother Road. Stroll through the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, snap Instagram-worthy pics at Plaza Walls in the Plaza District and explore the quirky The American Pigeon Museum and Library.

New in OKC

Discover exciting new things to do in Oklahoma City this spring!

OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark
Dive into fun at OKC’s new resort destination featuring 11 pools, 13 dining options, water slides, wave pools, an arcade and a relaxing spa.
FAMily Discovery Center
Explore a fully illustrated, pop-up-book-inspired forest at First Americans Museum, designed for hands-on learning and cultural storytelling for all ages.
New Exhibits at the National Cowboy & Western Museum
Step into The Cowboy: An Immersive Journey for a 360° experience of the American West, and explore Route 66: From Trails to Truck Stops to uncover stories of travel and adventure.
Cloud Embrace
Opening this spring in Bricktown, this 24-foot-tall interactive public art installation lights up day and night, creating a stunning photo spot inspired by Oklahoma skies.

Cloud Embrace sculpture in Bricktown District

Explore the Districts

Spring Break is the perfect time to check out all of the awesome things happening in the Oklahoma City districts. For outdoor fun, you can explore the Oklahoma River on kayaks or standup paddle boards in the Boathouse District on weekends. Learn about the history of Oklahoma on a water taxi ride in the Bricktown Entertainment District. Feed giraffes at the OKC Zoo in the Adventure District. You can see some of Oklahoma's truest Western roots in Stockyards City, then experience all that's hip and happening in the Plaza District.

(Basically, we're saying you need to see them all.)