April 8, 2009
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Happy Easter from MetroFamily

Check out our Easter Activity Listing for events at locations around the city including POPS, OKC Zoo, City Arts, Sam Noble OK Museum of Natural History and many more!

Make Plans to Attend Oklahoma's Summer Adventure EXPO

Sunday, April 19,
Noon-5pm
Downtown OKC Sheraton Hotel Pavilion

FREE event
for entire family!


Over 40 programs & attractions.

Exbhibitors include:
OKC Thunder
Tiger Safari
Andy Alligator's
OK Photobooth
Many more...

Stage performaces:
Thunder Girls - 1:30pm
Sugar Free All Stars
12:30 & 4:30pm
Oklahoma Children's Theatre 2:30pm
Mike Morgan 4pm

For details click here!

6400 S Sooner Road, Oklahoma City,OK
405-732-1300
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THIS WEEKEND




Easter Activity Listing for fun family Easter events happening this weekend accross the Metro.

Chef's Feast benefitting the Regional Food Bank's Food 4 Kids backpack program is planned for Thursday, April 9, 7pm at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Open seating tickets $120. For details call 604-7109 or visit RegionalFoodBank.org.

Plant & Garden Sale at the Myriad Botanical Gardens is scheduled Thursday & Friday, April 9 & 10, 9am-5pm. Beautiful plants including annuals and perennials on sale and garden experts on hand to answer questions. For details call 297-3995 or visit MyriadGardens.com.

Oklahoma Centennial Horse Show at the State Fairgrounds is set for Thursday-Sunday, April 9-11, 10am daily. The free event will feature multiple horse breeds. For details call 302-2900 or visit OKCentennial.com.

Beauty and the Beast at Guthrie's Pollard Theatre runs through May 3. Tickets $25. For details and performance schedule call 282-2800 or visit ThePollard.org.

Art a la Carte at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art will take place on Friday, April 10, 6-9pm. The free event will include live music, hands-on activities, and an independent film. For details call 325-3272 or visit ou.edu/fjjma.

Rainy Day Origami at Martin Park Nature Center is planned for Saturday, April 11, 2pm. $2 per person. For details call 755-0676 or visit OKC.gov.

Spring Garden & Produce Market in Downtown Edmond will open on Saturday, April 11, 9am-12pm. Fresh produce, bedding plants, herbs,, yard & garden decorations. Also planned for 4/18 & 4/25. For details call 359-4630 or visit EdmondOK.com.

Easter Brunch at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum will take place on Sunday, April 12, 11am-3pm. The event is hosted by the museum's Dining on Persimmon Hill restaurant. Museum admission included. Reservations required. For details call 478-2250 or visit NationalCowboyMuseum.org.

SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure at the Science Museum Oklahoma provides a unique chance for visitors to discover the science and technology of shipwreck hunting through the use of hands-on exhibits and interactive media components. For details call 602-OMNI or visit ScienceMuseumOK.org.

Dinosaurs Unearthed will be on display at the OKC Zoo through June 30. Come face-to-face with the prehistoric creatures and meet life-like creatures such as the T-Rex. Free with regular zoo admission. For details visit OKCZoo.com.

PLANNING AHEAD

Click here to learn about MetroFamily's Oklahoma's Summer Adventure EXPO on April 19, noon to 5pm at Sheraton Hotel Downtown!

Do you know a child who displays outstanding character? Nominate them for our monthly Spotlight on Character Award. Click here for more details about the award program and a nomination form.

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Save the Date!
Free Event for the Entire Family!


Sunday, April 19,
noon-5pm. Downtown OKC Sheraton Hotel Pavilion


Discover: Summer camps, programs, activities and great Oklahoma destinations for your family.

Enjoy: Entertainment, Inflatables, Hands-On Activities, Face Painting, Costumed Characters, concessions and more!

Free photos in the OK Photobooth

Meet Rumble the Thunder mascot & Diezel the Yard Dawgz mascot.

Stage Entertainment includes:
Thunder Girls perform at 1:30pm
Sugar Free All Stars 12:30 & 4:30pm
Oklahoma Children's Theatre 2:30pm
Mike Morgan speaks about severe weather at 4pm

For details click here.

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