Just minutes from Tinker Air Force Base, Midwest City offers a wide variety of summer activities for everyone, from kids and adults to pets and families. Some of the best summer activities you’ll find in Midwest City include:
- The Annual Tinker Air Show
- Kids College Summer Camps from Rose State College
- Golf courses
- Water parks
- Dog parks
- Indoor playgrounds
- Entertainment and movie theaters
- Skating rinks and bowling alleys
Summers in Oklahoma just seem to stretch, lending itself to lazier days and longer nights. So how are you going to fill all that time?
The largest city in eastern Oklahoma County and the 8th largest in the state, Midwest City is a veritable treasure trove of great summer activities close to Tinker Air Force Base. No matter how or where you like to play—on the golf course or the lake, at the movies or the pool, soaking up culture or singing karaoke—Midwest City has everything you need to get the most out of your Oklahoma summers and it’s all right next door.
The 15 Best Summer Activities in Midwest City
1. Tinker Air Show
An annual highlight of the summer and a regional favorite, the award-winning Tinker Air Show is held in late June or early July. This free two-day event is open to the public and features performances by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the Wings of Blue, WWII reenactments, and more, as well as plenty of food vendors, demonstrations, static ground displays, and exhibitions.
2. Rose State College
Keep those kid brains busy during their school hiatus with summer Kids College Summer Camps from Rose State College. These week-long camps draw more than 1,500 students every summer, and give kids in 1st-9th grade an introduction to everything from aerospace, meteorology, chemistry, 3D printing, and data science to drones, archery, esports, rock climbing, movie making, and more!
You can also check out the Rose State Performing Arts Center for great shows for both kids and adults held throughout the year in partnership with the Civic Center Music Hall and the Hudiburg Chevrolet Center.
3. John Conrad Regional Golf Course
One of Golf Digest’s four-star “Places to Play,” the recently renovated John Conrad Regional Golf Course continues its nearly 40-year legacy of providing Midwest City golfers with one of the best experiences in the state. Challenging tree-lined roughs, bunkers, and water features are strategically set along 6,850 yards of rolling hills and meandering creeks, for 18-holes that will truly test your 72-par merit.
4. Hidden Creek Family Golf Course
To make your golf outing a family affair, check out the Hidden Creek Family Golf Course, an easily walkable 1900-yard 9-hole course that accommodates everyone from junior golfers to senior players. It’s perfect for introducing new players to the game and military members can enjoy special weekday greens fees.
5. Reno Swim and Slide
Midwest City’s new million-dollar water park and swimming complex, Reno Swim and Slide is the place to be when you need to get wet. Whether it’s a zero-depth beach entry and separate playground for the littles, a variety of slides and an aqua climbing wall for the bigs, or fountains and splash pads for everyone, there’s something for everyone—including lounge chairs, pavilions, shade tents, and a concession stand.
6. Fred Quinn Happy Tails Dog Park
Your four-legged family members deserve a little freedom, too, this summer, to take them over to the two-acre Fred Quinn Happy Tails Dog Park, where your pup can explore water features, rock formations, and grassy mounds. With two covered entrances to separate small and large breeds and plenty of shaded seating areas for puppy parents, it’s the perfect place to go leash-free and footloose.
7. Little Flyers Indoor Playground
On days when it’s just too hot to let the pint-sized ones run off their energy outside, head to Little Flyers Indoor Playground, where your kiddos can enjoy unlimited play on their state-of-the-art indoor equipment and toys for one low price. Infant swings, gymnastic bars, climbing walls, a soft block pit, and plenty of pretend play await along with safe, clean, family-friendly bathrooms and tables where you can get a little work done (maybe).
8. The Regal Warren Theater in Midwest City
The Midwest City location of the Regal Warren is truly a movie-lover’s paradise. Reclining heated seats, dine-in theaters, and IMAX screens are a great way to spend a hot summer afternoon, and with the Kids Summer Movie Express, you can enjoy family-favorites for just $1 a ticket.
9. Midwest City High School History Center & Vietnam Memorial
The history of Midwest City High School is front and center at 213 Elm St. The outdoor Bomber Plaza honors 22 Midwest City High School graduates who died during the Vietnam War, as well as alum who lost their lives during the Oklahoma City Bombing or while serving in WWII, the Korean War, or the Iraq War. Inside, the center is packed with memorabilia collected since the school’s founding in 1943, including band uniforms, photographs, and signed sports balls and jerseys.
10. Andy’s Altitude 1291
Named for Tinker Air Force Base’s elevation—1291 ft.—Andy’s Altitude 1291 provides plenty of elevated fun for kids of all ages, from bumper cars and laser tag to virtual reality, arcade games, laser tag, and a full bar and restaurant.
11. Star Skate
Tie up your laces and roll back in time with Star Skate, Midwest City’s family-friendly skating rink. Enjoy later summer hours, games and arcades, and special weekend events, including Adult Nights.
12. Community events
Midwest City is a vibrant community, hosting hugely popular events like:
- Tribute to Liberty, Midwest City’s annual Independence Day celebration held at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park. Enjoy live music, great food, and spectacular fireworks.
- Cruise in for Coffee the third Saturday of every month, when car and motorcycle enthusiasts cruise into the Santa Fe Steakhouse Parking Lot for a free cup of coffee and a chance to check out some of the city’s best two- and four-wheeled rides.
13. Been the G.O.A.T. Daiquiri Bar
At Oklahoma City’s first Daiquiri Lounge, you’ll find cold, refreshing custom daiquiri flavors and specials that change every week. You’re welcome to bring your own food and stick around for the karaoke.
14. The Landing Zone
The place to be for late-night summer fun, from food and drink specials to live music, poker leagues, dancing, and more.
15. Lake Stanley Draper
In addition to 34 miles of shoreline, an extensive trail system, and a motorcycle and ATV area on the north side, Lake Stanely Draper also offers boating, skiing, fishing, and a model airplane field to the south.
Bonus tip: Tinker Air Force Base Outdoor Recreation Center
For active duty military, retired military, reservists, civilian employees of Tinker, and family members 18 years of age or older, the Outdoor Recreation Center is your one-stop shop for everything you need for an epic summer. You can rent everything from camping equipment and power tools to bounce houses and bicycles, while the Iszard pool provides a plethora of outdoor activities, including party rentals, recreational swim, and water aerobics. You can also jump in on organized activities and programming like skydiving, whitewater rafting, zip-lining, and horseback riding.
Make the Most of Your Midwest City Summer at Liberty Creek Village
With resort-style pools, outdoor entertaining spaces, and luxurious clubhouses, life at Liberty Creek Village is a ready-made vacation, carefully curated to provide you with the perfect place for the perfect summer. At Liberty Creek Village, there’s fun in the sun for everyone right outside your front door. Find out more about our summer-ready kid- and pet-friendly amenities—both indoor and out—here!
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