Free & Cheap Things to Do in Oklahoma City

History & Culture

The free outdoor Symbolic Memorial marks the site of the 1995 bombing that killed 168 people. The Field of Empty Chairs, the Gates of Time, and the Survivor Tree make this one of the most powerful free memorials in the country — open 24 hours a day, every day.

Address: 620 N Harvey Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Tip: The outdoor memorial is free and deeply moving at any hour. The indoor museum is $18 for adults if you want the full story — it's excellent but optional.

Parks & Nature

A stunning free 70-acre urban park stretching from downtown OKC to the Oklahoma River, with a 3.7-acre lake, children's nature play area, dog park, interactive fountains, sports courts, and a performance stage with free events all year.

Address: 300 SW 7th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73109

Tip: Open daily 6am–11pm. Free concerts and events are held on the great lawn throughout the year — check scissortailpark.org for the schedule.

Parks & Nature

Fifteen free acres of ornamental gardens in the heart of downtown OKC, with a children's garden, shade gardens, a lake with terraced plantings, and a diverse collection of flowering perennials. A genuine green oasis steps from the city center.

Address: 301 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Tip: The outdoor gardens are always free. The Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory adds a lush indoor rainforest experience for $10.50 — worth it if you have time.

History & Culture

One of the few state capitols in the US with an oil well on its grounds — and the only one with a working pump jack. Free self-guided and guided tours take you through six floors of a beautifully restored neo-classical building completed in 1917 and fully restored in 2022.

Address: 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Tip: Walk-up guided tours run weekdays at 11am and 1pm — no reservation needed. Self-guided tours available weekdays 8am–5pm, weekends 9am–4pm.