Things to do with kids in Edmond, OK
Checked · All times are local Central Time (Edmond time)
Coming up in Edmond: Edmond Turkey Trot (Nov 26), Edmond Ice Rink at Mitch Park (from Nov 7), Deck the Downtown Tree Lighting (Nov 12) and 8 more events. 8 always-open places. Prices and hours come from each official site.
Thanksgiving events in Edmond
Edmond Turkey Trot
- When
- Thu, Nov 26
- Cost
- Registration required (2026 details coming)
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Thanksgiving-morning 5K run and 1-mile Family Wobble downtown. Strollers and leashed dogs welcome; prize for the best costume. Proceeds benefit Turning Point Ministries.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Christmas & holiday events: Santa, lights and tree lightings
Edmond Ice Rink at Mitch Park
- When
- Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Jan 31 (Daily Nov 7–Jan 31) · Mon–Thu 3–9pm, Fri 3–10pm, Sat noon–10pm, Sun noon–9pm
- Cost
- $15 general admission; $10 without skate rental; $10 children 5 and under
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Outdoor ice rink’s 16th season. Daily noon–10pm during Thanksgiving break (Nov 22–28) and winter break (Dec 20–Jan 2); Christmas Eve noon–5pm.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Deck the Downtown Tree Lighting
- When
- Thu, Nov 12 · 5:30–7:30pm
- Cost
- No admission listed
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Lighting of downtown Edmond’s 20-foot Christmas tree with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live reindeer, horse-drawn wagon rides, dance performances, cocoa and live music.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Edmond Electric’s Luminance
- When
- Fri, Nov 20 – Fri, Jan 1 (Nightly Nov 20–Jan 1) · Nightly 5–10pm
- Cost
- See site
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Walk-through display of more than 40 larger-than-life holiday light scenes at Mitch Park, next to the Edmond Ice Rink.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Christmas in Downtown Edmond (Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides)
- When
- Sat, Nov 28 – Sat, Dec 19 (Saturdays Nov 28–Dec 19) · Wagon rides 11am–3pm
- Cost
- Horse-drawn wagon rides at no charge; other activities vary
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Holiday shopping and fun downtown with horse-drawn wagon rides (at no charge) from the corner of Campbell and Broadway, weather permitting.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Meet Santa at Citizens Bank of Edmond
- When
- Wed, Dec 2 – Tue, Dec 22 (Dec 2, 8, 11, 12, 18, 19 and 22) · Times vary by day
- Cost
- See site
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Santa visits downtown on select days: Dec 2 (10am–12:30pm and 1–6pm), Dec 8 (10am–6:30pm), Dec 11 and 12 (9:30am–2pm), Dec 18 (9:30am–5pm), Dec 19 and 22 (9:30am–2pm).
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
A Holly Jolly Storytime at Edmond Library
- When
- Sat, Dec 19 · 10–10:45am
- Cost
- No fee listed
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Holiday-themed stories, songs and activities; all ages welcome, geared to preschoolers.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
New Year's events in Edmond
Noon Years Eve Countdown Dance Party at Edmond Library
- When
- Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30am–12:15pm
- Cost
- No fee listed
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
A dance party with a countdown to 12 noon for kids who can’t stay up until midnight.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Storytimes
Toddler Storytime (Ages 1–3) at Edmond Library
- When
- Wed, Oct 28 – Tue, Dec 15 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays (no sessions Thanksgiving week)) · 9:30–10am and 10:30–11am
- Cost
- No fee listed
- Ages
- Ages 1-3 · Indoor
Weekly toddler storytime with two sessions each morning (9:30 and 10:30am).
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Baby Storytime (0–24 Months) at Edmond Library
- When
- Thu, Oct 29 – Thu, Dec 17 (Thursdays (not Thanksgiving)) · 9:30–10:15am
- Cost
- Registration required
- Ages
- Ages 0-2 · Indoor
Thursday-morning storytime for babies up to 24 months; register each baby, older siblings welcome.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Preschool Storytime & Craft (Ages 3+) at Edmond Library
- When
- Mon, Nov 2 – Mon, Dec 14 (Mondays) · 10–10:45am and 11–11:45am
- Cost
- Registration required
- Ages
- Ages 3-5 · Indoor
Monday storytime and craft for ages 3+ (10am and 11am sessions); register each child 3+, younger siblings welcome.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Always-open family places
Most popular first: zoos, aquariums and museums, then nature spots, parks and libraries. Prices come from each official site; "Not stated" means the site doesn't list one.
Edmond History Museum
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Local history museum; Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 1–4pm, closed Sundays
Bickham-Rudkin Park at Arcadia Lake
- Price
- Arcadia Lake entry: $10 per vehicle (up to 5 people); pedestrians and cyclists $3
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
249-acre lake park with trails; day use 7am–10pm
✓ Price verified Oct 26, 2026 · source
Spring Creek Park at Arcadia Lake
- Price
- Arcadia Lake entry: $10 per vehicle (up to 5 people); pedestrians and cyclists $3
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Lakeside park with trails; day use 7am–10pm
✓ Price verified Oct 26, 2026 · source
Carl Reherman Park at Arcadia Lake
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Lakeside park on Arcadia Lake; day use 7am–10pm
Mitch Park
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
280-acre park with two playgrounds, five miles of trails and a skate park; dawn to dusk
E.C. Hafer Park
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Three playgrounds, a kids’ fishing pond and trails; dawn to dusk
Stephenson Park
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Park at the Edmond Parks & Recreation offices that hosts community events
Edmond Library
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Metropolitan Library System branch with weekly storytimes; Mon–Thu 9am–9pm, Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–5pm
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with kids in Edmond this weekend?
Edmond History Museum, Bickham-Rudkin Park at Arcadia Lake and Spring Creek Park at Arcadia Lake are open most days, but we don't have an Edmond event listed for this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Next up: Edmond Turkey Trot (Nov 26) and Edmond Ice Rink at Mitch Park (Nov 7).
What time is trick-or-treating in Edmond?
Sunset on Halloween in Edmond is at 6:35 p.m. Edmond doesn't list official trick-or-treat hours, so plan around dusk.
Where can kids play indoors in Edmond when it's too hot or stormy?
We list 2 indoor places in Edmond: Edmond History Museum and Edmond Library.
What Thanksgiving events can I take my kids to in Edmond?
We list 1 Thanksgiving event in Edmond: Edmond Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26). Our Thanksgiving weekend guide for the Oklahoma City area has more nearby.
When and where can kids see Santa in Edmond?
We list 2 events with Santa in Edmond: Deck the Downtown Tree Lighting (Nov 12) and Meet Santa at Citizens Bank of Edmond (Dec 2 – Dec 22). Our Santa guide for the Oklahoma City area has more nearby.
Where can I take my kids to see Christmas lights in Edmond?
We list 2 holiday light events in Edmond: Deck the Downtown Tree Lighting (Nov 12) and Edmond Electric’s Luminance (Nov 20 – Jan 1). Our holiday lights guide for the Oklahoma City area has more nearby.
Are there storytimes or regular kids' programs in Edmond?
We list 3 everyday programs in Edmond: Toddler Storytime (Ages 1–3) at Edmond Library (Tuesdays and Wednesdays, no sessions Thanksgiving week), Baby Storytime (0–24 Months) at Edmond Library (Thursdays, not Thanksgiving) and Preschool Storytime & Craft (Ages 3+) at Edmond Library (Mondays).
What is there to do with toddlers in Edmond?
We list 7 places and 1 event in Edmond that welcome kids under 2, including Baby Storytime (0–24 Months) at Edmond Library (Oct 29 – Dec 17), Bickham-Rudkin Park at Arcadia Lake and Spring Creek Park at Arcadia Lake. See all 8 above. Age ranges for places are our own guidance.
How much do Edmond family attractions cost?
Prices from the official sites for 2 places in Edmond: Bickham-Rudkin Park at Arcadia Lake (Arcadia Lake entry: $10 per vehicle, up to 5 people) and Spring Creek Park at Arcadia Lake (Arcadia Lake entry: $10 per vehicle, up to 5 people). Confirm before you go; prices change.
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