Kids

“Shrek the Musical” Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Wednesday-Sunday $20-$65 297-2264, www.okcciviccenter.com. Almost one decade ago, movie audiences met and fell in love with an unconventional Prince Charming known as Shrek. In 2001, the ugly, green ogre found his princess with the help of his faithful sidekick, Donkey. Taking home the first Academy […]

Chemistry Day 9 a.m., Friday Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 N.E. 52nd $10.95 adults, $8.95 seniors and children 4″?12 602-6664, www.sciencemuseumok.org On Friday, kids can experiment with a host of chemistry-related projects and have a good time while learning the fundamentals of science. Chemistry Day, an annual event for Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 N.E. 52nd, is […]

1512 Terror Lake Road 8 to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 8-10 p.m. Sunday 1512 Turtle Lake, Moore Free It all started with a Halloween party for a 12-year-old girl at 1512 Terror Lake Road, but has since evolved into a full-fledged, seasonal spook house. After six years, the Berger family’s annual haunted house, which is actually […]

Art Adventures Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art 555 Elm in Norman Ages 3-5 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, ongoing 325-3272, www.ou.edu/fjjma Kids can take an adventure tailored specifically for them, all while learning about art and literature. Art Adventures, an interactive program for ages 3-5, gives children the opportunity to learn creative forms of expression at […]

“Tiny Tuesdays” The Oklahoma City Museum of Art 415 Couch 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday $12, adults; $10, seniors and students; free for children under 5. 236-3100, www.okcmoa.com Tuesdays just got more creative and quite a bit smaller. The Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch, presents “Tiny Tuesdays” the third Tuesday of every month. […]

Discovery Family Series “Safari Symphony” 2 p.m. Sunday Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker $9 232-7575, www.okcphilharmonic.org The Oklahoma City Philharmonic gives kids the opportunity to “discover” a love for music through a three-part concert series. From wildlife excursions to musical muses with Dr. Seuss’ classic characters, the 2010-11 Discovery Family Series is designed […]

Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum 2716 N.E. 50th Adults $5, seniors $4, children 6-12 $2, firefighters and their families free  9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday. 424-3440, www.osfa.info/museum Centuries ago, Europeans bred Dalmatians to protect their horses from thieves. In America, early fire trucks were not the big red vehicles seen […]

“Children’s Summer Art Program 2010 Exhibition” Firehouse Art Center, 444 S. Flood, Norman 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Through Oct. 16 329-4523, www.normanfirehouse.com free By summertime, school is usually the furthest thing from children’s minds. But this was not the case at the Firehouse Art Center, […]

International Talk Like a Pirate Day Norman Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1309 W. Boyd Sunday $5 226-9712, www.talklikeapirate.com Kids don’t have to wait until Halloween to dress like a pirate, because International Talk Like a Pirate Day is right around the corner. Hidden treasure, eye patches and pirate ships are just some of the sights and […]