How to have more fun on those rainy weather days with children in the OKC and nearby cities
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Are your children claiming they are bored when weather is rainy or cold out? Do you have toddlers who need to run around and burn off a lot of energy?
Luckily Oklahoma City has plenty of indoor activities for your children, teens, and entire family to enjoy.
Try some of these spots listed below that are located near and in Oklahoma City on those rainy weather days. Be sure to check out each spot's website and reviews to see if it may be a good fit for your family. Some may be more suitable for smaller children or in a surrounding city near Oklahoma City.
Staying at home? Why not bake a cake to celebrate or pull out some board games? Another fun idea is putting your outdoor grill and fire pit to use, playing music and watching a movie afterwards. Simple yet fun!
Ready to venture out in the town a tad? We have got you covered with some great spots to visit.
If the night is still young; Yo Pablo! is pretty-laid back and lively for tacos or a bite to eat before going out. There are also a few locations which is convenient. Some locations have live music, a patio and stay open later than a lot of taco restaurants in the area.
Friends of Friends is usually pretty busy. It is a club type environment if you want to hear music, dance and have fun. There is also Groovy's if you love eighties music; however it tends to be smoky inside.
Casinos such as Riverwind or Remington Park are open twenty-four hours so go have fun anytime and try your luck at the slot machines with your date. Often times; great concerts are held at the casinos in the area.
So many families are searching for reliable housekeepers during the holidays so I had to catch up with a local housekeeper in my area.
I wanted to know how she juggles it all between family, clients and the busy holiday season.
Check out our interview:
What is your favorite part about living in Oklahoma?
Brittany: I just moved here from California right after Thanksgiving, but so far my favorite thing about living in Oklahoma is the people and sense of community.
Where can Oklahoma Mommies find you on social media? Do you have a website?
What are your interests outside of work? Brittany: Spending time with my family, camping, finding ways to volunteer in the community, and having movie or game nights.
How did you get into your career? Brittany: I took the leap of faith 3 years ago to leave my corporate job and begin working for myself cleaning houses. It’s been the best decision I’ve made!
What is your favorite housekeeping task? Brittany: Cleaning bathrooms! It’s where I see the biggest difference in before/after photos. I also like making beds because my customers always appreciate it.
What makes you a great housekeeper? Brittany: I see each client as an individual and tailor my cleaning style to fit their needs. I also take great pride in my work/attention to detail and welcome all feedback.
I caught up with local hair colorist and makeup artist Cody; from Rebel Manikin to chat a little bit about his business in the cosmetology industry.
So many moms in my area for example are always looking for amazing beauty professionals who truly care about their clients. Therefore; I wanted to showcase some very special Oklahoma cosmetologists and professionals.
First; I wanted our readers to meet Cody because I have seen his work online and could not pass up the opportunity to invite him for a little Q & A session. I wanted to know more about him and what made him choose such a creative career...besides the fact he is very talented!
Check out my interview with Cody; my questions were in bold.
What made you get into cosmetology?
I’ve always loved making people happy; but I wanted to show everyone that they are naturally beautiful.
If you could choose to live anywhere besides Oklahoma; where would you choose?
Either Seattle, WA or Siesta keys, FLA
What is your favorite thing about your job?
My favorite thing is the connections and bonds I make and how I can make a difference in their lives and help them get through whatever their struggle with is at that moment...along with giving them the look they want.
If you could do any other career; which would you choose?
If I could do anything different I’d be a psychologist, marine biologist or social worker.
What are your hobbies when you are not working?
My hobbies are listening to music, playing with my dog and spending time with my husband.
What has working in your industry taught you?
My industry has taught me that to always be kind you NEVER know someone’s story or background. And to help those when they never ask.
What advice would you say to someone interested in working in cosmetology?
My advice to anyone wanting to join the beauty work is work hard, HUSTLE always, [and] be nice to anyone cause...you never know if they could be a client and to network your booty off.
What are some of your favorite restaurants to visit in Oklahoma?
My favorite restaurants would have to the parlor, neighborhood jam and Sergio’s
I appreciate Cody so much for allowing me the opportunity to get to know him better. Cody is a talented hair colorist professional and makeup artist in the Oklahoma City metro area. Learn more about his business HERE.
I could not imagine living anywhere other than in Oklahoma. Exploring this beautiful state more with my son was on my bucket list before the summer break ends and school is back in session for children.
Narrowing down our list of to-do attractions; It was time for a little road trip. Besides; I have a kindergartner now. He assured me he could handle road trips without complaining. We will see about that…want to go off the beaten path with us?
My friends call me D and I am a stay-at-home mom and mommy blogger. My incredible son Max and I love blogging about the amazing memories we create together in our hometown. Plus; we homeschool so it is a priority to get out and about.
Traveling can be pricier but I took more affordable routes and my child still had a blast. It is all about the quality time spent together to me.
Finding family-friendly events and activities is one of the things I love most about being a stay-at-home mom. It is not the laundry and dishes; who would have thought?
I feel children learn best by playing so I am constantly on the search for what we can do in the Oklahoma City metro area. It seems as if we have been to Oklahoma City’s wonderful science museum, zoo, splash pads, and indoor playgrounds countless times.
While there are plentiful family-friendly attractions in Oklahoma City; how about those in little towns you may not venture to often or at all? I was very hesitant to drive more than twenty or thirty minutes but these trips were so worthwhile!
Keep calm; the memories are worth the “Are we there yet?” Convos.
When planning your excursion; pack some snacks, electronics, and books to occupy your little ones. I also made sure to stop at gas stations along the way for potty breaks.
Lake Texoma is number one on my list. You can rent container homes, RVs, cabins, or apartment-like homes. Consider staying awhile at Marina Del Rey. I love how everyone waves non-stop and the staff is friendly.
Visit The Belly Flop Restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dining and relaxing at the lake is a lot cheaper when we bring our groceries from the Wal-Mart in Madill on the way or home, but I always have to have their catfish at the Belly Flop.
Lake trips are always my favorite! Going outside in the morning to enjoy quiet time is so refreshing. It was exactly what I needed this Summer! If you ever visit without children; there is a very fun live music venue called Barbay to try. Great for a date night with your spouse!
The business at Marina Del Rey who rented us our carts was amazing and had cars decorated just for children to enjoy. It was so cute! I also suggest bringing snacks, fishing poles and water toys to keep your children entertained during downtime. Most teens enjoy riding the golf carts all day and I see why. It was so much fun!
I remember my field trip to the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum as a kindergartner so it was very special for me to take my son.
Jasmine Moran has a cute eatery, outdoor maze, park, gift shop, water table, craft area, and more. I remember loving the pretend grocery store as a child!
This aquarium is complete with an arcade, concession area, event center, and outdoor playground. There’s an area to feed stingrays and turtles! So cute!
My son was exhausted and had so much fun! I think it was worth the drive from Oklahoma City. There were sharks, fish, eels, jellyfish and more. It was a great experience!
We hope your family gets around to checking out these off the beaten tracks suggestions. We sure had a lot of fun exploring! Well Wishes!
Children are offered pizza dough to play with while dining in; so of course we had to try Jo’s Famous Pizza. We tried the Edmond, Oklahoma location.
Our hostess and server were super friendly when we visited for the first time. My son loved playing with the pizza dough at the table while we waited on our order.
The prices were affordable and there was a kids size pizza we ordered. My son said the pizza was really good and gave it a thumbs up. If you go with a spouse or adult who likes adult beverages; there is only soft drinks here. I think that is great too as I have plenty of friends searching just for that too!
Besides; it is more family friendly so not really like some of the pizza spots I have been to where it is more a bar feel as well. Something was unique about this spot; we will totally go back if it entertains my little one!
I have loved this museum since I was a child. Even friends of mine say it was one of their more memorable Oklahoma school field trips.
My son enjoyed it was more today as a school age child versus when he was a toddler. There is still plenty to do for toddlers at this museum.
We visited the museum today for a play date and they even do birthday parties, train rides at times and have an outdoor maze.
We even did a craft! They had a few options to choose from such as making a mask or balloon decoration.
We had a great time visiting the museum and even purchased a souvenir magnet on our way out. We highly recommend visiting. It was about an hour drive from Oklahoma City. My son did not want to leave after over three hours of being there.
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