CALENDAR #OKCFAMILYFUN
May 24
FREE Summer Concert Series at Hafer Park (1034 S Bryant Ave, Edmond) features an outdoor concert starring local artists, The Old Bulldog Band & John the Franklin. Bring your own seating and snow cones available for purchase. 6:158:45pm. Also held: May 31 & June 7. 359-4630, www.edmondok.com/concerts
Wild Kratts Live at Civic Center Music Hall (201 W Walker Ave). Animated Kratt Brothers, Martin and Chris, “come to real life” in a classically Wild Kratts story. $27.50 & up. 2pm. 2972264, www.okcciviccenter.com
May 22 • Tuesday
Little Sapling Series at Myriad Gardens (301 W Reno Ave) features songs, games and interactive fun to learn about gardens. Preregister. For ages 2 - 5. 10-11am. 445-7080, www.myriadgardens.org
The Wrap Party at Dunlap Codding (609 W Sheridan Ave) features hors d’oeuvres from participating restaurants, drinks tickets, live entertainment and more. Benefits OK Foster Wishes. Must be 21 or older to attend. $50-$75. 5:30-8:30pm. 236-5437, oica.org/events/wrapparty/ FREE Mind Body Essentials Series at Raymond A. Young Conference Center at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center (3300 NW Expressway). Ashley Glenn will explore how trauma informed yoga can help you deal with stress and trauma. This presentation will include discussion and a short all-levels yoga practice. 6-7pm. 951-2277 FREE Cast Iron Cooking on a Budget at the Moore Library (225 S Howard, Moore). Learn how to cook a tasty and budgetfriendly meal in your cast iron cookware. For ages 14 & up. Preregister. 6-7pm. 793-5100, www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org
May 23 • Wednesday
FREE Cake Decorating for Teens at the Almonte Library (2914 SW 59th St). Learn some cake and cupcake decorating techniques from a local bakery. For ages 12 & up. Preregister. 5-7:30pm. 606-3575, www.metrolibrary.org
May 23-27
Phillips Big 12 Baseball Championship at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark (2 S Mickey Mantle Dr) features eight
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teams competing in a single elimination tournament for the championship. Prices vary. See website for schedule. 2365000, www.okcallsports.org/big12bsb
May 24 • Thursday
FREE Sensory Story Time at the Mustang Library (1201 N Mustang Rd, Mustang) features a special story time geared towards children with special needs. Enjoy stories and activities in a stress-free environment. Preregister. 5pm. 376-2226, www.mustanglibrary.org
FREE Ping Pong Mania at The Station at Central Park (700 S Broadway Ave, Moore) features a family friendly evening of ping pong. All experience levels welcome. Kids 6 & under must be accompanied by an adult. 7:30-9:30pm. 793-5090, centralpark.cityofmoore.com
May 25-27
Babies at the Museum at Oklahoma City Museum of Art (415 Couch Dr) features complimentary coffee, social time, a 30-minute gallery tour and playtime with age-appropriate activities in a classroom. Members, $5; non-members, $12. Friday & Saturday, 9:30-11:30am; Sunday, 11:30am1:30pm. 278-8213, www.okcmoa.com
May 25-28
Chris Neal’s “Future Stars” Calf Roping at the Lazy E Arena (9600 Lazy E Dr, Guthrie) features numbered roping competitions and an Open Ladies Breakaway and All-Girl Tie-down. Prices vary. See website for a schedule of events. 282-7433, www.risingstarscalfroping.com
May 26 • Saturday
FREE Hooked on Fishing Lessons at South Lakes East Pond (7210 SW 119th St). Young anglers learn fishing basics including knot-tying, casting, fish identification, angler ethics and fishing regulations. Classes are open to boys and girls 5 to 15 years old. All participants must be accompanied by an adult. Preregister. 8-10:30am. www.okc.gov
Bethany 66 Festival (Ashbury & College Ave, Bethany) features food, downtown sidewalk sales, antiques, commercial exhibits and children’s activities including a Princess & Action Hero Parade and a Pet Parade. Free to attend. 10am-4pm. 312-0155, www.bethanyimprovementfoundation. com/bethany-66-festival/
FREE Retro Video Game Tournament at the Downtown Library (300 Park Ave) features a friendly competition to win a grand prize. All ages are welcome. Preregister. 1-3pm. 2318650, www.metrolibrary.org Kayak Tour of Stinchcomb at the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge (NW 51st St & N Stinchcomb Ave). Martin Park Naturalists will take participants on a kayak trip through Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge to discuss the different plants and animals. Best suited for ages 14 & up with kayaking experience. Preregister. $15. 2-4pm. www.okc.gov/parksignup
May 26-28
Paseo Arts Festival in the Paseo Arts District (3022 Paseo St) features art vendors, live entertainment, food vendors and a children’s area. Free to attend. Saturday & Sunday, 10am-10pm; Monday, 10am-5pm. 525-2688, www.thepaseo.org
May 26 & 27
Chuck Wagon Festival at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (1700 NE 63rd St) features two days of family fun including chuck wagon food samples, artisan demonstrations, live music, rope making, western re-enactors, face painting, children’s craft stations and more. Saturday only, meet Hank the Cowdog author John R. Erickson. $15; kids (12 & under) & museum members, free. 10am-4pm. 478-2250, www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
Memorial Day Celebration at the Chickasaw Cultural Center (867 Cooper Memorial Dr, Sulphur) features cultural demonstrations, traditional games and a family films in the Anoli’ Theater. Fees apply for films and admission to the exhibit halls. Saturday, 10am5pm; Sunday, noon-5pm. 580-622-7130, www.chickasawculturalcenter.com
May 27 • Sunday
Banda Carnaval in Concert at Frontier City (11501 N I-35 Service Rd). Free with park admission. See website for performance time. 478-2140, www. frontiercity.com/entertainment/concerts/
May 28 • Monday
FREE Memorial Day Celebration at the 45th Infantry Division Museum (2145 NE 63th St) features a helicopter flyover, massing of the colors, patriotic music