From rainy-day boredom busters to weekend adventures, here’s my running list of things to do with kids, friends, or solo. A mix of family-friendly outings, budget hacks, and little escapes to keep life fun (and sane)
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Indoor activities
Book stores
Outdoor Activities
Oklahoma weekends are made for fresh air and wide-open spaces. From sunrise hikes at Gloss Mountain to kayaking crystal-clear waters in Beavers Bend, there’s no shortage of adventures. Pack a picnic for Scissortail Park, ride bikes around Lake Hefner...
We love this park! It has a park, walking trails, a building with animals in it, picnic areas!
Martin Park Nature Center | City of OKC
We love this farmers market! It has tons of animals you can feed and fun things to do in the fall. Also a farmers market on the weekenda!
Lakeview Market
The falls views here are beautiful!
Bluff Creek Park
I’ve heard this is a great place to walk!
Lake Murray State Park | TravelOK.com - Oklahoma's Official Travel & Tourism ...
Pretty place to walk trails!
Beavers Bend State Park and Nature Center
I want to go here SOOO bad!!
Gathering Place
Restaurants
From hidden hole-in-the-wall diners to trendy spots downtown, Oklahoma’s food scene has something for everyone. Think chicken-fried steak bigger than your plate, smoky BBQ straight off the pit, Tex-Mex with endless chips and salsa, and farm-to-table ...
It’s kind of like homemade! It’s so good!
The Hall's Pizza Kitchen
The salmon poke bowl and their wedge salad 🥗 is my favorite!!
Pub W (Memorial)
If you drive through, stop here! The people are great and it’s so good. I love their fajitas!
Kingfisher OK - Gordos Authentic Mexican Restaurant
If you want to enjoy a dinner and let the kids go play, this is my favorite place to go!! Especially a nice day!
Louie's Grill & Bar
Adding to places to do!
Eote Coffee
Yummy food & coffee!
Junction Coffee - Automobile Alley, Oklahoma City, OK
Arts & Entertainment
Oklahoma knows how to put on a show. From Broadway tours at the Civic Center to live country music in a small-town bar, there’s always something happening. Explore vibrant art districts like the Paseo in OKC or Brady Arts in Tulsa, filled with galler...
We will be going this weekend!!
Piedmont Founder's Day
Come to my town and have some fun! Vendors and games for kids!
Okarchefest
Of course the zoo is a must on a nice day! They keep adding cool things!
Oklahoma City Zoo
We love the horse races they are so fun!
Remington Park
This is a special place to visit while here ❤️🩹
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
I homely have never even been here. And I’ve lived in OK my entire life lol
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Makes for a cool place to take pictures and for kids to run 😂
OKC Underground
Local Favorites
The best spots aren’t always in the guidebooks—they’re the places locals can’t stop talking about. Think mom-and-pop cafés with the best pie, quirky antique shops, hometown BBQ joints, and scenic spots only the regulars know. These are the hidden gem...
She’s been doing my hair for over 3 years. She’s turned into a good friend for me! Love her
Justy Stewart (@justy.theneutralstudio)
My go to place to find a cute outfit for a concert or outing! I always find something
Urban Boondocks Market
I just went in here the other day & they have tons of goodies! Coffee too! But didn’t get to try it
Produce Gal
If you drive through Okarche, stop and eat some famous chicken!
Eischen's Bar
Stop and do some local shopping at this cute boutique!!
Bauernhaus | Okarche OK
Indoor activities
Rain or shine, there’s plenty to do inside. Explore hands-on science exhibits, wander art museums, or let the kids burn energy at indoor play spaces. Catch a movie, bowl a few frames, or test your skills at escape rooms and arcades. For something slo...
I love going here when I need to do some work on my laptop. It’s clean, only one way out for kids, the owners are wonderful!
Playbox Indoor Playland
We LOVE it here!! Play ground inside and outside, it’s 2 stories and a day full of fun!! Pack your lunches!
Leonardo's Children's Museum & Adventure Quest
I have never been here but looks cool!
Factory Obscura: Mix-Tape
Book stores
Step inside and slow down—Oklahoma’s bookstores are cozy corners full of stories waiting to be found. From indie shops with shelves stacked high to quirky used book nooks where every find feels like treasure, these spots are perfect for wandering wit...
I have not been here but it’s on my list of to do’s!
