Weekend highlights in OKC: From museums to music

We’re leaning all the way into sunshine, creativity and a little bit of nostalgia this weekend. Whether you're wrangling the kids for crafts, reliving your Disney Channel glory days or fluttering into garden party vibes, we’ve got your weekend plans covered. 

Friday night: Bop to the Top at Tower Theatre 

End your week with a full-on singalong to your childhood soundtrack. Bop to the Top is a Disney Channel dance party like no other, featuring hits from High School Musical, Hannah Montana, Camp Rock, The Cheetah Girls, Lemonade Mouth and more. 

• When: Friday, July 25 | 9 p.m. 

• Where: Tower Theatre (425 NW 23rd St) 

• Admission: $35+ | 18+ only 

• Why Go: Come for the music, stay for the nostalgia. This one’s for the adults who still know every word to “Breaking Free.” 

Saturday morning: Summer Roundup at the Cowboy Museum 

Start your Saturday with Western-themed crafts, hands-on games and wide-open museum fun. Each day of Summer Roundup at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum brings something new, like tie-dye bandanas, giant horseshoes or DIY sheriff badges. 

• When: Saturday, July 26 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

• Where: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (1700 NE 63rd St) 

• Admission: Included with museum ticket  

• Why Go: This event is a summer classic, perfect for families, museum lovers or anyone looking to escape the heat and still make some memories. 

Saturday afternoon: Butterfly Garden Party at Myriad Gardens 

After a morning of cowboy crafts, swap boots for wings at the Butterfly Garden Party in downtown OKC. This whimsical event is all about celebrating pollinators through storytelling, glittery wing-making and garden exploration. 

• When: Saturday, July 26 | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 

• Where: Water Plaza Room, Myriad Botanical Gardens (301 W Reno Ave) 

• Admission: $13 for members, $15 for non-members (advance registration required) 

• Why Go: It’s hands-on, adorable and educational, all in the heart of downtown. Plus, the gardens are always worth a visit on their own. 

If your weekend includes a little creativity, a lot of laughter and something that makes you feel like a kid again? You’re doing it right.