Local Opportunities for Families
These events are not sponsored by FICHE, but are sure to interest* some of our families.
Use the contact info given for more details. (And always double check the event before attending.)
Cowboy Hall of Fame
Wide Open Wednesdays begins Aug. 6th and runs through Nov. 19. http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/announcements/
OKC ZOO
July & August
Way Back Wednesdays with $1 admission and $1 rides and concessions specials.
www.okc.com
White Water Bay
Aug. 11-16 is homeschool week.
OEC at Blanchard Public Library
August 22nd, 1-3pm
Free program for all school-aged children. Reservations required.
County Fairs:
Canadian county: August 20-23
http://www.canadiancountyfair.com/
Oklahoma county: August 21-23
http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.20552
Grady county: August 22-24
http://www.gradycountyfairgrounds.com/
McClain county: September 4-6
http://www.mcclaincountyfair.com/home
Cleveland county: September 5-8
http://www.clevelandcountyfair.org/
SeptemberFest at the Governor’s Mansion September6th.
It’s free (with the exception of a few vendors) and always fun!
Oklahoma State Fair
September 11-21
http://www.okstatefair.com/
Special Discount Days
Thursday, September 11: Opening Day - $2
Monday, September 15: School Kids' Day – FREE admission for all kids thru grade 12
Tuesday, September 16: Super Saver Tuesday - $3, Armed Forces' Day - FREE admission for Armed Forces personnel and spouses (Military I.D. required)
Wednesday, September 17: Senior Citizens' Day – FREE admission for Senior Citizens 55+ (I.D. required)
Chickasaw Cultural Center
Homeschool Day is Sept 18th: https://www.chickasaw.net/Calendar/2014/Home-School-Day.aspx
Storage Unit “Garage” Sales
Saturday, October 4th
Storage unit at 134th and Western, OKC
Jenks Aquarium in Tulsa
Homeschool Day is October 6th: Discounted rate for this day. All About Sharks program from 11am – 1pm. http://www.okaquarium.org/events/activitiesandevents/
Oklahoma History Center
Homeschool Day is October 13th. Currently they will be charging regular admission on this day, unless they receive a grant. Keep checking their site for more info as the time approaches. http://www.okhistory.org/historycenter/classes
Harn Homestead Homeschool Days:
October 15th and November 14th.
Kids are $8 and up to two parents are free. Reservations required for this activity and always double check the prices.
Homeschool Baseball
Sign-ups begin in April
Medieval Fair in Norman
March 27th-29th: http://www.medievalfair.org/
OCHEC Homeschool Conventions
April 24-25: Tulsa convention
May 1-2: OKC convention
www.ochec.com
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McClain County 4-H Club
Meets the 3rd Monday of every month at the Newcastle Library
4-H’ers, ages 9-19, meet at 3:30pm.
Cloverbuds, ages 5-8, meet at 4:30pm.
Fred Jones Museum of Art
Always free: http://www.ou.edu/content/fjjma/visit.html
Sam Noble Museum in Norman
Free on the first Monday of each month.
Oklahoma History Center
Free for “Students” on Mondays.
They also offer free admission to school field trip groups if they schedule in advance, thanks to a grant.
http://www.okhistory.org/historycenter/classes
*FICHE does not specifically endorse these events. This is merely a listing of options provided to us. Events not listed were simply not provided or available at time of posting. Each family must determine the feasibility of attending any event or activity listed here. It is also the parents’ responsibility to confirm details before attending. FICHE does not maintain updates on these events.