Oklahoma is the festival city with something on every weekend for you to be invited to join a party, watch the major synchronized fireworks on the fourth of July, or listen to a rock concert with your closest friends. Oklahoma bluegrass international festival and other local specialties to enjoy are the Rush springs watermelon festival, Watonga cheese festival or El Reno's onion fried burger days.

If you are thinking of spending some time in future in the city of Oklahoma, you vacation, and then there are a number of festivals on the list. In September you have the Labor Day to spend the summer in the sun and the Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition in Oklahoma City where you will find the Old West mixed with the modern art.

In October in Oklahoma is the haunting Halloween festival followed by Fright Fest at Frontier city Theme Park in the city. November is the season for Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving Day in the city of Oklahoma. While December is the end of the year that has more than Christmas, with Columbus Day though not a major event, unlike the Territorial Christmas Celebration at Harn Homestead in the Oklahoma City.

January marks the beginning of the New Year, February is time for youngsters to find their Valentine and commemorate the President's day, May for mother's day and Memorial day; June for father's day and July head to mark the Independence Day and celebrate the Fourth of July the birth of the city of Oklahoma.

Traveling with children and teenagers is always a challenge since parents have to decide sightseeing plans that are of interest to the kids. However, when it comes to Oklahoma City, there's no trouble at all since the place is teeming with tourist spots and attractions of special interest to youngsters. From museums to zoos, water parks to family fun farms, Oklahoma City has practically limitless opportunities for fun.

Places to Take Children - Oklahoma City

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Undoubtedly the most popular destination for families is the famous White Water Bay theme park. Spread over an area of 25 acres, the water park offers a multitude of rides, water slides and slippery thrills to choose from. The main attractions is the Wave Pool, in all its 500,000 gallon glory.

White Water Bay Theme Park

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Another stellar place to head to with the kids is the Oklahoma City Zoo. With an exciting animal life and plant life and some unique natural habitat exhibits, the zoo offers an opportunity to combine learning and fun into one package. With the sea lion shows and the Cat Forest, the zoo gives visitors a chance to experience nature at a close glance. Open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on most days, the zoo charges a minimal entrance fee- guaranteeing affordable family time.

Oklahoma City Zoo

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Previously known as the Omniplex, the Science Museum Oklahoma is a widely acclaimed institution. With a dazzling array of informative displays, science models, interactive structures and educational displays, the Science Museum is the ideal destination for a family outing! The main attraction of the museum is the daily Science live performance that teaches the hidden wonders behind all scientific phenomenon.

Oklahoma Science Museum

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