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Youth: Touching science

Tinkerfest 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 29 Science Museum Oklahoma 2020 Remington Place sciencemuseumok.org 405-602-6664 Free Of the many cars expected at Science Museum Oklahoma for this year’s Tinkerfest, two will be completely taken apart. Clint Stone, vice president of programs at the museum, said the free event, now in its second year, is designed to […]

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Pet Gazette: Home to roost

Milo’s Barn is a wooded hideaway that feels far removed from the urban sprawl, tucked away near a creek on acres of untouched land in northeastern Oklahoma City. Any visitor to the property is immediately greeted with bright eyes, wagging tails or sniffing noses because this local nonprofit houses an estimated 68 rescued animals, including […]

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Summer Guide: Decked halls

If there is one thing this state is not short on, it is quality museums. It does not matter if you want to stick to the metro or venture out for a daytrip somewhere a few hours down the highway. Either way, you can bet there is a worthwhile and enlightening collection awaiting you somewhere […]

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Summer Guide: Baby builders

Now back by popular demand: household chores. Building Buddies, an interactive exhibit designed for small children, is currently making its second appearance at Science Museum Oklahoma through September. A creative collaboration between Oklahoma Museum Network and design group Toboggan produced with a grant from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, the exhibit tasks children with helping […]

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Summer Guide: Festival eats

Summer is a time for abundance, and what better way than to celebrate the harvest by enjoying some Oklahoma specialties at food festivals across the state? Through August, from crawfish to blackberries, there is a food festival for every hungry Oklahoman. Chisholm Trail & Crawfish Festival June 2 | Free Mollie Spencer Farm 1001 Garth […]

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Summer Guide: Summer fun

The school year is stressful for parents and kids, and come summertime, everyone deserves a break. Three months of video games and TV are a tempting distraction, but there are better options to keep young minds occupied. Local summer camps give your children a chance to learn new skills, prepare for higher learning and supplement […]

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