Gymnastics
Children, ages 4-14, can participate in a gymnastics course at Southern Oaks Recreation Center, 6818 S. Walker Ave. This program helps kids develop cognitive skills and strong and healthy bones, increases coordination and improves flexibility. Starting Dec. 7 at 6 p.m., this three-session program allows participants to showcase what they’ve learned in a final performance for family and friends. $25/kid, and registration ends Dec. 31.
Adult Birding Walk
Led by retired naturalist Neil Garrison, Martin Nature Park Nature Center, 5000 W. Memorial Rd., is holding its “Adult Birding Walk” at 8 a.m. Dec. 9. If you’re a seasoned birder or just a curious newcomer to birding, this is a great opportunity to take in the beauty of Martin Nature Park and learn more about Oklahoma City’s native birds, their behaviors and characteristics. Grab your binoculars and join us for a morning of birding. This is a free, one-time class. Registration ends Dec. 9 and is intended for guests 18 and up.
Children’s Mini Greens Wreath Workshop
Your kids will learn how to make their very own holiday wreaths at Will Rogers Gardens, 3400 NW 36th St., at 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 9. While exploring the arboretum, participants will collect the greenery, berries and pods needed to make their wreaths while making new friends and having a ton of fun. This class is for kids 7-17. The fee is $10 per person, and registration ends Dec. 9.
For more information on all the programs Oklahoma City Parks has to offer, go to okcparks.gov/parks and click “Browse Programs.”