Holiday fun for kids

This weekend is Memorial Day and if you’re one of many, you have three fantastic days off to enjoy.  You may be visiting relatives or heading out to the lake.  But if you still don’t have any idea what to do with the kids for three days, and plan to stay local, here are some ideas.

Star Spangled Salute Air Show, Saturday, Tinker Air Force Base.  The aviation acts will leave any child captivated and fascinated.  For more information, go to http://wimgo.com/events/29627/star-spangled-salute-air-show. My toddler may be a little young (he scares easily from loud noises) but I hear it is a terrific family event.

Chuck Wagon Gathering & Children’s Cowboy Festival, Saturday-Sunday, at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.  Food, kids’ activities, pony rides.  It doesn’t get more fun (and educational) than this. You may even be able to coerce your kids into behaving long enough to let you walk around the museum and check out exhibits.  For more info, go to http://wimgo.com/events/27105/chuck-wagon-gathering-childrens-cowboy-festival.

The Oklahoma City Zoo starts its summer hours this weekend: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, beginning Monday. I personally bought a Zoo Friends pass online at www.okczoo.com so that my son and I could go all summer.  He loves the zoo, and it kills a few hours (and calories!) every time we go. Save the playground for last because once the kids get in it, they won’t want to leave.

As an added bonus, they have a program just for 4- and 5-year-olds this Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m.  Check it out at http://wimgo.com/events/31220/ .