Welcome to the 25th Silver Anniversary Issue
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Whether planning a family vacation, finding a fun activity for the kids to enjoy or exploring resources available to your family, Oklahoma has an amazing variety of attractions and activities. Browse through our categories listed on the index page to discover interesting new activities, fun things to do, programs and family resources across the state. Be sure and pick up printed Fall Winter directories at the huge free music festival - Wiggle Out Loud, October 20th. See the inside back cover for more information about this great event. Printed copies are available at each of our advertisers’ businesses and: • Metropolitan Library System Libraries • Oklahoma Tourism Information Centers • Edmond Chamber of Commerce • Yukon Chamber of Commerce • Embassy Suites-Downtown/Medical Center • Infant Crisis Services • Tinker Air Force Base Family Services Check out our website and social media for a list of the events/ festivals where this issue will be distributed. Our next issue “SPRING SUMMER STAY-CATION” will premier in March 2020. Be sure to visit our website to find out more information on each of our advertisers and an updated calendar of events.
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Central Oklahoma Children’s Directory Table of Contents
Animal & Nature Programs........................................................................... 3 The Arts/Fine Arts......................................................................................... 3 Boutique/Consignment.................................................................................. 4 Community Resources................................................................................4-5 COLOR ADVERTISING SECTION..................................................... 11-26 Counselors..................................................................................................... 5 Dance............................................................................................................. 6 Educational Programs.................................................................................6-7 Entertainment.............................................................................................7-9 Events/Festivals............................................................................................. 9 Foster Family Providers.............................................................................. 10 Index of Advertisers.................................................................................... 36 Kitchen Products......................................................................................... 10 Library Systems........................................................................................... 10 Medical Providers.............................................................................10, 27-28 Museums.................................................................................................29-30 Music Schools............................................................................................. 31 Performing Arts........................................................................................... 31 Preschools...............................................................................................31-32 Private Schools............................................................................................ 32 Special Events............................................................................................. 32 Sports........................................................................................................... 32 Swimming Programs................................................................................... 33 Toys/Toy Store............................................................................................. 34 Travel........................................................................................................... 35
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Animals & Nature Programs
Oklahoma City Rattlesnake & Venom Museum 405-850-5905
SW 14th & Agnew in Historic Stockyard City
The Arts/Fine Arts Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center..........................(405) 951-0000 Website: oklahomacontemporary.org Email: info@oklahomacontemp.org Oklahoma Contemporary encourages creativity and artistic expression. We offer school-break art camps in which youth gain confidence and learn new skills exploring art and artists; FREE monthly Make + Take workshops where families create art across a variety of mediums.
See our COLOR ad on page 21!
Partnering with the Metropolitan Library System! Central Oklahoma Children’s Directories are available at the member libraries in the Central Oklahoma Metropolitan Area For LOCATIONS: www.metrolibrary.org Fall Winter 2019-20 6 3
Boutique Consignment Sweet Repeats...................................................................(405) 265-7499 website: sweetrepeatsok.com email: info@sweetrepeats.com Contact: Jen Burrow 718 S. Mustang Road, Suite A Childrens & Maternity Boutique Consignment See our COLOR ad on page 18! The Attic ..........................................................................(405) 513-5611 website: www.theatticokc.com email: melissa@theatticokc.com Contact: Melissa Decker 1110 E. 2nd Street, Edmond, OK 73034 Children’s Consignment Shop - Shop, Save, Recycle, Sell, Get Paid!
Community Resources Dean McGee Eye Institute.................................................(405)271-6060 Website: dmei.org 608 Stanton L. Young Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Locations also in NW OKC, Edmond & Lawton One of America’s top eye institutes. The one source for all of your family’s eye care needs. See our COLOR ad on page 23! J.D. McCarty Center........................................................(405) 307-2800 Website: www.jdmc.org 2002 E. Robinson, Norman, OK 73071 Pediatric rehab hospital specializing in children with developmental disabilities from birth to age 21. Inpatient and outpatient services. See our COLOR ad on page 14! Saint Francis Ministries..................................................(877) 263-1890 Website: www.saintfrancisministries.org 3000 United Founders Blvd., #227 OKC 73112 A voice of hope since 1945, Saint Francis ministries provides healing and hope to Oklahoma children and families through foster care services that honor human dignity and worth. See our COLOR ad on page 16! 4 6 Fall Winter 2019-20
Skills For Living, Inc........................................................(405) 360-5554 Website: skillsforliving.net Email: info@skillsforliving.net 330 West Gray Street, Suite 100-2, Norman, OK 73069 Skills For Living is a holistic, pediatric clinic. Occupational and physical therapy. Services address: sensory-motor, gross-fine motor, social skills, driving issues. See our COLOR ad on page 13! The Opportunity Scholarship Fund...............................(918) 877-2710 Website: www.osfkids.org Email: info@osfkids.org 1831 E. 71st Street, Tulsa, OK 74136 Contact: Rob Sellers The Opportunity Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for lower-income families at more than 60 K-12 private schools across Oklahoma. See our COLOR ad on page 15!
Counselors and Counseling Services The Counseling & Consulting Offices of:
Paul G. Tobin, Ph.D., Prof. Corporation also providing services: Ann E. Benjamin, M.Ed., LPC Gracie Moyers, M.Ed., LPC Phyllis Van Hemert, M.Ed., LPC Nancy McReynolds, Ph.D., LADC Moreen W. Foster, M.A.P.C.P., LPC Fred McGinn M.A., LPC Kimberly Spears, M.Ed., LPC Janet Stafford, M.Ed., LPC Janice Kimball, MSW, LCSW Andrea Larabee, Ph.D., Psychologist
Family n Marriage n Individual Counseling Educational & Business Consultations Assessment n Groups n Seminars 3855 South Boulevard, Ste. 100
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Educational Programs Goldfish Swim School-Edmond.......................................(405) 696-7500 Website: goldfishswimschool.com Email: swimedmond@goldfishss.com 10 NW 146th St., Edmond, OK 73013 Perpetual year-round swim lessons for children 4 months to 12 years, plus birthday parties and family swims. See our COLOR ad on page 22! Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center..........................(405) 951-0000 Website: oklahomacontemporary.org Email: info@oklahomacontemp.org Oklahoma Contemporary encourages creativity and artistic expression. We offer school-break art camps in which youth gain confidence and learn new skills exploring art and artists; FREE monthly Make + Take workshops where families create art across a variety of mediums.
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Oklahoma Swim Academy...............................................(405) 509-5415 Website: oklahomaswim.com Email: www.oklahomaswim.com/contact/ Oklahoma City, Edmond, and the surrounding areas We specialize in one-on-one, private swim lessons that balance pushing each student toward their goals while having fun. See our COLOR ad on page 19! Quail Springs United Methodist.....................................(405) 755-3258 website: www.qsumc.org/ecp email: ecp@qsumc.org 14617 N. Penn Avenue, OKC, OK 73134 Contact: Jeanine Randall MDO, Preschool & Pre-K. Ages 2 mo. to 5 yrs. See our COLOR ad on page 22! Southern Hills Child Development Center.....................(405) 341-0100 Website: shcdc.net Email: cdcoffice@southernhillschristian.org 3207 S. Boulevard St., Edmond, OK 73013 Contact: Suzanne Ray Mother’s Day Out Program and preschool. See our COLOR ad on page 12!
Entertainment Archery Traditions............................................................(405) 350-1100 Website: archerytraditionsok.com Email: ken@archerytraditionsok.com 328 Elm Avenue, Yukon, OK 73099 Contact: Ken Wilkins Archery range and pro shop See our COLOR ad on page 12! Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum............................... 800-259-KIDS Website: www.jasminemoran.com 1714 W. Wrangler Blvd. Seminole, OK 74818-1828 Children’s Museum See our COLOR ad on page 26! Leonardo’s Children’s Museum................................................. (580)233-2787
Website: www.leonardos.org 200 East Maple, Enid, OK 73701 Hands-on, state-of-the-art children’s museum. See our COLOR ad on the BACK COVER!
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Entertainment continued Michelle’s Destinations Unlimited...................................(405) 360-4482 Website: www.travelwithmichelle.com Email: info@travelwithmichelle.com 300 W. Gray #112, Norman, OK 73069 Contact: Michelle Carbone Your family travel consultant. See the color ad on page 11! Okie Kids Playground......................................................(405) 562-4888 Website: okiekids.com Email: okiekidsplayground@gmail.com 321 W. 15th Street, Edmond, OK 73013 Contact: Annalisa Douglass An amazing parent-supervised indoor playground based in purposely play learning and has a cafe for parents to enjoy! See our COLOR ad on page 24! Oklahoma WONDERtorium...........................................(405) 533-3333 Website: www.okWONDERtorium.org Email: info@okwondertorium.org 308 W. Franklin, Stillwater, OK 74075 A children’s museum where wonder grows! See our COLOR ad on page 20! Unpluggits Playstudio......................................................(405) 340-7584 Website: www.unpluggits.com Email: play@unpluggits.com 575 Enterprise Drive, Suite 110, Edmond, OK 73013 Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Indoor Playground See our COLOR ad on page 18! Oklahoma Children’s Theatre.........................................(405) 606-7003 Website: www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org 2501 N. Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, OK 73106 Contact: Lyn Adams Theatre for young audiences, camps, classes and workshops 3-17 years! See our COLOR ad on page 17!
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Oklahoma Railway Museum............................................(405) 424-8222 Website: www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org Email: annem@oklahomarailwaymuseum.org 3400 NE Grand Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Come spend an afternoon at the Oklahoma Railway Museum. Come see freight cars, passenger cars, and even a real steam engine on display. See our COLOR ad on page 24!
Events/Festivals Pumpkin Harvest Craft Festival Nov. 2 Yukon.............(405) 350-8937 Website: www.cityofyukonok.gov Email:jscott@cityofyukon.com Dale Robertson Center, HWY 66 & Yukon Parkways, Yukon, OK 73099, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission in it’s 20th years with more than 45 craft vendors See our COLOR ad on page 26! Wiggle Out Loud............................................... www.wiggleoutloud.org Wiggle Out Loud 2019: OKC’s Free Family Music Festival Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102 Wiggle Out Loud benefits The Children’s Hospital Volunteers, who create and grow programs designed to provide children at The Children’s Hospital at OU Medicine access to creative arts, music therapy and animal assisted therapy, among many other opportunities that helps kids feel like kids, when they need it most! See our COLOR ad on the inside back cover! Fall Winter 2019-20 6 9
Foster Family Provider Saint Francis Ministries..................................................(877) 263-1890 Website: www.saintfrancisministries.org 3000 United Founders Blvd., #227 OKC 73112 A voice of hope since 1945, Saint Francis ministries provides healing and hope to Oklahoma children and families through foster care services that honor human dignity and worth. See our COLOR ad on page 16!
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Library Systems Metropolitan Library System...........................................(405)231-8650 Website: www.metrolibrary.org Main Library: 300 Park Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73102 See website for all of the 19 MLS locations. See our COLOR ad on page 25!
Medical Providers Dean McGee Eye Institute.................................................(405)271-6060 Website: dmei.org 608 Stanton L. Young Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Locations also in NW OKC, Edmond & Lawton One of America’s top eye institutes. The one source for all of your family’s eye care needs. See our COLOR ad on page 23! Medical Providers continued on page 27 10 6 Fall Winter 2019-20
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Free therapeutic screening The J.D. McCarty Center for children with developmental disabilities offers a free therapeutic screening for children with special needs and their families to meet with our experts and receive information about services and resources available. The center serves children from birth to age 21. Call 405-307-2800 to schedule a free screening and to learn more about how we enrich the lives of children with disabilities and enhance their skills. J.D. McCarty Center 2002 E. Robinson St. Norman, OK 73071 405-307-2800 www.jdmc.org
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DONATE NOW AT WWW.OSFKIDS.ORG The Opportunity Scholarship Fund is life changing for students who might not otherwise receive a private education. Our donors provided $4.1 million in 2018, generating scholarships for more than 1,300 Oklahoma students. Help us provide even more in 2019!
Donors are eligible for tax credits and deductions. Ask your tax professional or an OSF member school for details. Visit our website to learn more about our scholarships and how to apply.
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Give hope. Change a life. Become a foster parent. Learn more at www.fostercare-ok.org or call 877-263-1890
Sept. 14 – Dec. 8, 2019 2401 Chautauqua Ave., Norman, OK 73072-7029 | (405) 325-4712 | samnoblemuseum.ou.edu The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. ou.edu/eoo. For accommodations, please call (405) 325-4712.
Dec. 21, 2019 – March 15, 2020 Smithsonian Institution A New Moon Rises was created by the National Air and Space Museum and the Arizona State University, and is organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. Image: North Pole Topography. Image courtesy NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University
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NS TI O N NA T MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF INS GIIN PIRING YOU UN G I M A G
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To Kill a Mockingbird
Young Company Productions
By Aaron Sorkin Based on Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird October 23 - 27
I think My Mom’s a Zombie By Nathan Benfall Rehearsals start September 14
A co-production with TheatreOCU
A Christmas Story
Junie B in "Jingle Bells Batman Smells"
by Philip Grecian Rehearsals start November 9
By Allison Gregory December 2 - 20
The Jungle Book
Rehearsals start March 7
Go, Dog. Go! By Allison Gregory and Steven Dietz Based on the story by P.D. Eastman February 21 - March 6, 2020 Recommended for ages 2+
Rumpelstiltskin Revisited By Guy J. Jackson March 26 - April 09, 2020 Recommended for ages 5+
The Trials of Robin Hood By Will Averill April 24 - May 8, 2020 Recommended for ages 5+
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Come See What’s New! You will be AMAZED! 800-259-KIDS (5437) jasminemoran.com OPEN Tues.-Sat. 10-5 Sunday 1-5 Closed Mondays 1714 W. Wrangler Blvd. 1 hour east of OKC 26 6 Fall Winter 2019-20
Medical Providers continued J.D. McCarty Center.................................................................. (405) 307-2800 Website: www.jdmc.org 2002 E. Robinson, Norman, OK 73071 Pediatric rehab hospital specializing in children with developmental disabilities from birth to age 21. Inpatient and outpatient services. See our COLOR ad on page 14! Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic......................................... (405) 235-0040 Website: www.oklahomaallergy.com Email: info@oklahomaallergy.com Main office Oklahoma Health Center Five Metro Locations - Yukon opening December 2019 750 NE 13, Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Come see the Allergists who can help you and your family find relief. Serving Oklahoma since 1925. Follow us on Facebook,Twitter & Instagram. See our COLOR ad on page 20! Skills For Living, Inc.................................................................. (405) 360-5554 Website: skillsforliving.net Email: info@skillsforliving.net 330 West Gray Street, Suite 100-2, Norman, OK 73069 Skills For Living is a holistic, pediatric clinic. Occupational and physical therapy. Services address: sensory-motor, gross-fine motor, social skills, driving issues. See our COLOR ad on page 13!
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Museums Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum..........................................800-259-KIDS Website: www.jasminemoran.com 1714 W. Wrangler Blvd. Seminole, OK 74818-1828 Children’s Museum See our COLOR ad on page 26! Leonardo’s Children’s Museum................................................. (580)233-2787 Website: www.leonardos.org 200 East Maple, Enid, OK 73701 Hands-on, state-of-the-art children’s museum. See our COLOR ad on the BACK COVER! Oklahoma Railway Museum...................................................... (405) 424-8222 Website: www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org Email: annem@oklahomarailwaymuseum.org 3400 NE Grand Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Come spend an afternoon at the Oklahoma Railway Museum. Come see freight cars, passenger cars, and even a real steam engine on display. See our COLOR ad on page 24! Oklahoma WONDERtorium..................................................... (405) 533-3333 Website: www.okWONDERtorium.org Email: info@okwondertorium.org 308 W. Franklin, Stillwater, OK 74075 A children’s museum where wonder grows! See our COLOR ad on page 20! Sam Noble Museum.................................................................... (405) 325-4712 website: samnoblemuseum.ou.edu Email: samnoblemuseum@ou.edu 2401 Chautauqua Avenue, Norman, OK 73072 Over 4 billion years of Oklahoma’s natural history are featured in thousands of artifacts from the collections on display in 50,000 feet of public galleries. See our COLOR ad on page 16! Oklahoma’s birth place, where it’s not the story you think you know. Check out our fun and educational programs for kids of all ages. We offer games, scavenger hunts, tours, lectures, living history programs and more. Bring your homeschool, daycare, church group, etc. to visit us this summer. Programs: $5/kid 406 East Oklahoma Ave. Guthrie, Oklahoma 73044 (405) 282-1889 www.OklahomaTerritorialMuseum.org
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Daily Tours Hands-On Educational Programming October and November open from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Save the dates for Haunt the Harn Thursday, October 24th & Christmas on the Prairie Thursday, December 5th 1721 N. Lincoln Blvd., OKC 73105
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Music Schools THE MOST REVOLUTIONARY MUSIC EDUCATION SCHOOL IN THE WORLD Offering lessons in vocals, drums, guitar, bass and keyboard! Ages 2-99+ Call today for a FREE trial!
School of Rock Edmond School of Rock OKC 100 N Broadway Ste. 124 7200 N May Ave, Suite D, Edmond, OK 73034 OKC, OK 73116 (405) 471-6630 405-242-4815 schoolofrock.com
Performing Arts Oklahoma Children’s Theatre.........................................(405) 606-7003 Website: www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org 2501 N. Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, OK 73106 Contact: Lyn Adams Theatre for young audiences, camps, classes and workshops 3-17 years! See our COLOR ad on page 17!
Pre-schools Quail Springs United Methodist.....................................(405) 755-3258 website: www.qsumc.org/ecp email: ecp@qsumc.org 14617 N. Penn Avenue, OKC, OK 73134 Contact: Jeanine Randall MDO, Preschool & Pre-K. Ages 2 mo. to 5 yrs. See our COLOR ad on page 22! Fall Winter 2019-20 6 31
Southern Hills Child Development Center....................(405) 341-0100 Website: shcdc.net Email: cdcoffice@southernhillschristian.org 3207 S. Boulevard St., Edmond, OK 73013 Contact: Suzanne Ray Mother’s Day Out Program and preschool. See our COLOR ad on page 12!
Private Schools The Opportunity Scholarship Fund...............................(918) 877-2710 Website: www.osfkids.org Email: info@osfkids.org 1831 E. 71st Street, Tulsa, OK 74136 Contact: Rob Sellers The Opportunity Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for lower-income families at more than 60 K-12 private schools across Oklahoma. See our COLOR ad on page 15!
Special Events (birthday parties) Okie Kids Playground......................................................(405) 562-4888 Website: okiekids.com Email: okiekidsplayground@gmail.com 321 W. 15th Street, Edmond, OK 73013 Contact: Annalisa Douglass An amazing parent-supervised indoor playground based in purposely play learning and has a cafe for parents to enjoy! See our COLOR ad on page 24! Unpluggits Playstudio......................................................(405) 340-7584 Website: www.unpluggits.com Email: play@unpluggits.com 575 Enterprise Drive, Suite 110, Edmond, OK 73013 Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Indoor Playground See our COLOR ad on page 18!
Sports Archery Traditions............................................................(405) 350-1100 Website: archerytraditionsok.com Email: ken@archerytraditionsok.com 328 Elm Avenue, Yukon, OK 73099 Contact: Ken Wilkins Archery range and pro shop See our COLOR ad on page 12! 32 6 Fall Winter 2019-20
Swimming Programs Aqua-Tots Swim Schools - Oklahoma City.....................(405) 721-1871 Website: aqua-tots.com Email: oklahomacityinfo@aqua-tots.com 8405 N. Rockwell Suite 1-4, Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Our swim programs help children of all ages and abilities learn how to swim safely and develop a life-long love of swimming. See our COLOR ad on page 14! Goldfish Swim School-Edmond.......................................(405) 696-7500 Website: goldfishswimschool.com Email: swimedmond@goldfishss.com 10 NW 146th St., Edmond, OK 73013 Perpetual year-round swim lessons for children 4 months to 12 years, plus birthday parties and family swims. See our COLOR ad on page 22! Oklahoma Swim Academy...............................................(405) 509-5415 Website: oklahomaswim.com Email: www.oklahomaswim.com/contact/ Oklahoma City, Edmond, and the surrounding areas We specialize in one-on-one, private swim lessons that balance pushing each student toward their goals while having fun. See our COLOR ad on page 19! Fall Winter 2019-20 6 33
Toy Store-Toys
Fabulous Toys for Fabulous Children Wilshire Village – Oklahoma City 7638 North Western 848-1415 learningtreeokc.com
for ages birth to fourteen Monday – Saturday 10 to 6 pm
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Travel Michelle’s Destinations Unlimited...................................(405) 360-4482 Website: www.travelwithmichelle.com Email: info@travelwithmichelle.com 300 W. Gray #112, Norman, OK 73069 Contact: Michelle Carbone Your family travel consultant. See our color ad on page 11!
Thank you to the Edmond Chamber of Commerce for supporting this publication for 25 years!
Have you checked out our newly redesigned website that is mobile friendly? You’ll find the entire directory online, text version, monthly e-newsletter, direct links to our color advertisers and much more! Fall Winter 2019-20 6 35
Index of Advertisers Al's Bicycles Edmond............... 33 Apex Dance Studio..................... 6 Archery Traditions of OK.7,12C,32 Aqua Tots..........................14C, 33 Cactus Jacks................................ 9 Dean McGee Eye Institute.... 4,10, 23C Downtown Edmond Business Association...... Inside Front Cover Edmond Chamber of Commerce................................. 35 Edmond Historical Society Museum.................................... 30 Forever Young Toy Shoppe....... 34 Goldfish Swim School-Edmond ......................................6, 22C, 33 Harn Homestead........................ 30 Jasmine Moran Children's Museum ......................................7, 26C, 29 J.D. McCarty Center.......4,14C,27 Learning Tree Toys................... 34 Leonardo's Children Museum ............7, 29, and BACK COVER Metropolitan Library.........10, 25C Michelle's Destinations Unlimited ......................................8, 11C, 35 Okie Kids Playground.....8,24C,32 Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic.................................20C, 27 Oklahoma Children's Theatre ........................................8,17C,31
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Oklahoma City Rattlesnake & Venom Museum.......................... 3 Oklahoma Contemporary Art Center................................3,6,21C Oklahoma Railway Museum......... .......................................9, 24C,29 Oklahoma Swim Academy........... ........................................7,19C,33 Oklahoma Territorial Museum.. 29 Oklahoma WONDERtorium......... ........................................8,20C,29 OU Medicine............................. 28 The Attic .................................... 4 The Opportunity Scholarship Fund ........................................5,15C,32 The Pampered Chef................... 10 Quail Springs ECP..........7,22C,31 Saint Francis Ministries..4,10,16C Sam Noble Museum..........16C, 29 School of Rock.......................... 31 Skills for Living..............5,13C,27 Southern Hills CDC......7, 12C, 32 Sweet Repeats......................4,18C Paul Tobin Counseling................ 5 Unpluggits......................8, 18C,32 Yukon Pumpkin Harvest Craft Festival................................9, 26C Wiggle Out Loud... 9, Inside Back Cover
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Wiggle Out Loud is Oklahoma City’s free family music festival. We aim to get kids of all ages movin’ and groovin’ their way to healthier lives. The 2019 Lineup: • Chasing James // 10:30 - 11:10 a.m. • Microgiant // 1:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. • Race Dance Company // 12:30 - 1:10 p.m. • Jazzy Ash & the Leaping Lizards // 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. • Sugar Free Allstars // 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. • Koo Koo Kanga Roo // 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Find us on Facebook for more event details or go to www.wiggleoutloud.org The Children’s Hospital VOLUNTEERS is the charity partner for Wiggle Out Loud. Sponsors, discounted services, creative collaborations and donations allow the festival to be free for families and helps cover creative arts programs for kids at The Children’s Hospital.
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