Things to Do in OKC with Kids

If you're looking for adventures for you and your little ones, Oklahoma City has plenty of options. Here are just a few, broken down by ages from toddlers to pre-teens and beyond. Oklahoma City is a true family destination, whether it's a day spent in the Adventure District exploring the Science Museum or Oklahoma City Zoo or walking to all of the shops and restaurants in midtown, there's a vibrant energy around these diverse districts.

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Little Kids (Ages 5 and Under)

Myriad Botanical Gardens

Kids can run, jump and climb their way through the six-acre Children’s Garden, which is free. Myriad Gardens also host regular events, workshops, movies and concerts for all ages throughout the year, so check out our calendar for family-friendly activities.

Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum and Oklahoma Railway Museum

Located in the Adventure District, your future firefighter will love the classic fire trucks and other exhibits at the Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum. Down the street, the Oklahoma Railway Museum features historic locomotives and train rides on certain days.

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

At the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, have your kids explore the Children’s Cowboy Corral, where kids can dress up like little cowpokes and participate in other activities. While there, see the collection of Western art and sculpture, as well as remnants of cowboy life, including weaponry, hats, boots and more.

OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark

You have to visit the newly opened OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark! Inside the 100,000 sq. ft. indoor park, check out Splash Falls, an interactive play structure packed with kid-sized water slides, splash zones and tipping buckets. Another favorite among kids is the Low Tide area, a playful pool with a gentle slide and a mini lazy river, perfect for little ones to splash, float and explore. And if you're visiting in the summer, don’t forget to check out OKANA Beach, where you can soak up the sun and enjoy the resort’s outdoor fun.

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Big Kids (Ages 6-9)

RIVERSPORT's Youth Zone

Outdoor adventure at RIVERSPORT's Youth Zone, located in the Boathouse District, includes activities for active kids – big and small zip lines, an 80-foot tower to climb, a playground and more. Also, families can rent kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddle boards on the Oklahoma River, with options for children as young as 5.

Oklahoma City Zoo

Explore the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, home for more than 1,200 animals and amazing exhibits. Enjoy world-class habitats including Great EscApe, Cat Forest/Lion Overlook, Oklahoma Trails and Sanctuary Asia where you will find the amazing animals of the Asian continent. The newest installment is Expedition Africa, which features a new, state-of-the-art giraffe viewing area and vista spaces for common elands, flamingos, gazelles, honey badgers, meerkats, mongooses, naked mole rats, okapis, ostriches, wildebeests and zebras.

Science Museum Oklahoma 

At a whopping 390,000 square feet, Science Museum Oklahoma is guaranteed to keep your crew busy and active for the whole day. It’s one of the biggest hands-on science museums in the United States. There are hundreds of activities on the Science Floor alone, but that’s not all – there’s a Tinkering Garage, a 20,000-square-foot CurioCity where kids can balance on a tightrope or play an instrument, arts activities and a café. 

Museum of Osteology

As America’s only skeleton museum, the Museum of Osteology, displays hundreds of skeletons and skulls from all corners of the world. Their gift shop is one-of-a-kind as well, with lots of fun, science-related gifts and souvenirs for the whole family.

Brickopolis

Brickopolis, located in Bricktown, has three levels of family fun, with games for toddlers to pre-teens and beyond. Visitors can play mini golf, laser tag and “Lazer Frenzy,” an arcade-style maze attraction, and enjoy a variety foods on both canal and street levels.

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Tweens and Teens (Ages 10+)

Frontier City and Hurricane Harbor Oklahoma City

Frontier City offers more than 50 rides and attractions, including four roller coasters, an outdoor water park and concerts all summer. At Hurricane Harbor Oklahoma City, more than 30 slides, pools and water fun will keep them cool in summer.

The Silos

The Silos are a 90-foot tall climbing gym located near downtown Oklahoma City. Converted to a climbing gym from grain silos in 1999, this gym hosts, top-rope, lead, auto-belay and bouldering. The inside of the silos are climate-controlled, but weather permitting, there are several routes on the outside of the building, which allow you amazing views of the downtown skyline.

Indoor Fun

Don’t miss one-stop-for-all-ages places like Main Event Entertainment, which offers video and arcade games, bowling, billiards, laser tag and more, as well as food. And Dave and Buster’s is a hit with older kids and adults alike, with plenty of games, food and drinks.

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