Playdate & Create
Beginning February 2026, Playdate & Create will be offered on the fourth Saturday of each month. Designed for children ages 2 through 4 and their adults, each session includes themed gallery exploration, story time, and a hands-on art-making activity—perfect for curious minds and busy little hands. Grown-ups participate alongside their child, fostering creativity and connection.
Registration Information
- Space is limited and advanced registration is required.
- Please register one spot per child (ages 2 through 4) who will participate in the program.
- Each child’s registration includes admission for two accompanying adults (parents, grandparents, or caregivers).
- Additional adults wishing to attend will need to purchase general admission tickets in advance online or at the Admissions Desk upon arrival.
What to Expect
- 9 am | Arrive and Settle
Begin your morning in our studio classrooms, where little ones can get comfortable and explore age-appropriate toys and activities. At the same time, grown-ups can enjoy a relaxing start to their day with coffee and conversation. - 9:15 am | Gallery Adventure
Together, we’ll set out on a guided gallery adventure to explore this month’s theme. Using playful prompts, a story, and themed toys, we will spark curiosity, observation, and connection with works of art. - 9:30 am | Art Activity
Back in the classroom, with your help, your little artists will create their own themed artwork using materials and techniques designed for early learners. This hands-on activity nurtures fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination. - 10:30 am | All done!
Our morning wraps up, and families can take home their children’s creations—along with new memories and inspiration for more artful play.
Upcoming Events
Turn bold shapes into bright creations! Playdate & Create returns to OKCMOA.
Experience the magic of light, color, and movement in glass.
Offered on the second Saturday of each month from 9 to 10:30 am, Babies at the Museum is designed for visitors 0 to 24 months and their caregivers.
This program begins with complimentary coffee and social time in the Family Space. After settling in, visitors will head to the galleries for a fun-filled thirty minutes in front of the month’s featured work of art, before the Museum opens to the public. We will wrap up the morning with playtime in the Family Space, where babies can enjoy age-appropriate activities and adults can plan their next Museum visit!
We love family visitors! Please check out our tips for visiting and upcoming family-friendly programming.
Kids 17 and under always receive free admission. Free children’s admission is possible thanks to generous support from The Chickasaw Nation, The Ann Lacy Foundation, Cresap Family Foundation, and Renate Wiggin.
Explore
View our open exhibitions at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. From delicate glass pieces to painted portraits, we have everything you are interested in.
OKCMOA is pleased to invite you to Museum Store x Ganache, a partnership with Ganache Patisserie. In addition to the enhanced shopping experience in the new space, visitors can enjoy a full bar with coffee, cocktails, beer, wine, and grab-and-go options from Ganache, including sweet and savory items.
