Family events in Shawnee, OK

Broadway Farmers Market celebrates fresh foods, welcoming smiles, and a strong sense of community. It offers a relaxed setting to buy from nearby producers, share moments with family, and take a pause to connect with neighbors. Created as a welcoming gathering place, it supports local growers and makers and encourages building something meaningful together. The atmosphere is warm and comfortable so visitors feel right at home.

Young Pokémon fans can take part in a welcoming class at DZ Comics & Gaming designed for ages 3 to 14. Participants explore Pokémon-themed art and creativity, learn how to trade cards safely and fairly, get introduced to the basics of battling and strategy, and make new friends in a fun space. It is suited to both newcomers and experienced players, helping build skills, confidence, and community.

At Muddy Master Chef at the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum, kids dive into a hands-on, gloriously messy experience in an outdoor mud kitchen. They dream up pretend recipes, explore textures through sensory play, and shape their own muddy creations. The activity welcomes young chefs of every age, and clothes that can get dirty are a smart choice.

A car meet at Boom-a-rang Diner in Moore brings hot rods together with hamburgers and welcomes everyone. Attendance is weather permitting. For more information, call 405-794-2112.

Wizard's Asylum Comics and Games Norman hosts an inviting evening of board gaming for all experience levels. People who are new and hoping to meet others in a casual setting are welcome, and seasoned players with games they are excited to play will feel at home. The event is family friendly and inclusive, and a code of conduct supports a positive experience for everyone.

Mana Pool Magic Club brings Magic: The Gathering fans together at the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum in Seminole, Oklahoma for relaxed, community-focused play. New and experienced players of any age or skill level can enjoy friendly matches, connect with others, and pick up fresh strategies in a supportive setting. Attendees can bring a deck, a precon, or simply come without cards and take part.

Young Pokemon fans can build skills and friendships in a welcoming class at DZ Comics & Gaming. Designed for children ages 3 to 14, the session blends creative Pokemon themed art with guidance on safe and fair card trading, introduces the fundamentals of battling and strategy, and encourages friendly play in a community setting. Whether brand new to the game or already experienced, participants can learn, practice, and have fun together.

The Thursday night Pokemon League is starting up again, offering a place to play and trade. Play Pokemon Prize Packs will be available while supplies last.

A weekly chess club where players can build their chess skills or show them off while enjoying the game with friends and family.

A weekly community gathering brings neighbors together for live entertainment, support for local micro-businesses, and friendly connection. The farmers market lines the paved path with goods from area growers, producers, and crafters, while the grassy space near the stage hosts food trucks, retail vendors that are not part of the market, event sponsors, nonprofits, clubs, and select marketing booths. Most weeks highlight local food trucks, with occasional visits from regional names like Chick-fil-A and Cousins Maine Lobster. Special themes introduced in 2025 have included Nerd Night, Wildlife and Outdoors Night, Dog Days of Summer, a night recognizing veterans, an evening focused on pediatric support organizations and healthcare providers, and a Museum of Osteology appearance featuring a display of skeletons and bones. The season also added two Young Entrepreneurs Nights that allow local youth to operate booths without the usual vendor licensing, encouraging participation and small business development. The City of Choctaw continues to refine this welcoming tradition each year, creating a Friday evening experience that runs from May through the end of September, offers entertainment for all ages, supports the local economy, and strengthens community connections.

This event features a full slate of racing classes with posted payouts, entry fees, and buyback options. FOGGIT Super Pro pays $1,200 to the winner and $600 to the runner-up, with a $75 entry and a $40 buyback. Mad Performance Footbrake awards $1,000 to win and $500 to the runner-up, with a $65 entry and a $35 buyback. In the Custom Shine Mobile Detail Sportsman class, the winner receives $500 and the runner-up takes $200, with a $45 entry and a $25 buyback. The Elite Wrecker Service Trophy class offers a $25 entry and a $10 buyback. Young racers are featured in the Jr Dragster One Class presented by Wilson Family Racing and Sooner Heat and Air, paying $150 to win and $50 for the runner-up with a $25 entry and a $10 buyback, and in McLearen Electric Jr Street with the same payout and fees. The Motorcycle class returns 100 percent of entry fees as payout, with a $60 entry and $30 buybacks. Gate times are to be announced pending the OU game schedule. Spectator admission is $20, and children 12 and under are free. Food vendors will be announced.

A pop up market brings together crafts and vendors with a wide variety of handcrafted goods, jewelry pieces, baked treats, home accents, leather accessories and more. Explore a diverse selection of unique finds from multiple sellers.

Forty Roses teams up with Moonies at Hollywood Corners for a lively set of chart-topping favorites from across the years. The performance takes place on the outdoor stage at Hollywood Corners Station, with picnic tables available or the option to bring a comfortable chair. There is no cover charge and the atmosphere is family friendly.