No School on Fridays? No Problem! Your Ultimate Guide to Friday Fun near Durant

🎉 No School on Fridays? No Problem! Your Ultimate Guide to Friday Fun in Durant

Did you hear the news? For the rest of the school year, there is no school on Fridays in Durant! That’s right—every week is now a four-day week.

While the kids are probably jumping for joy, we know parents and grandparents might be thinking: "What are we going to do with all that extra time?"

Don’t sweat it! We’ve put together a "Friday Survival Guide" filled with adventures, history, and cheap activities to help you make the most of your new long weekends.

🤠 Go on a Wild Adventure

Want to feel like a pioneer? Take a quick trip to Fort Washita. It’s an old military fort from the 1840s, and it is a blast to explore.

• The Best Part: It has wide-open spaces for running and cool ruins to see.

• Pro Tip: Pack a big picnic! There are plenty of tables and trails for a family hike.

• Check it out: Fort Washita Historic Site

🏠 Explore a "Tiny Town" at The Kids’ Playspace

If you have little ones (ages 12 and under) who need to burn off some energy while you enjoy a coffee and some AC, you have to check out The Kids’ Playspace. It’s like a miniature city built just for kids!

• Why it’s cool: It features "city-like" structures that let kids pretend they are running their own town. It’s all about intentional, safe, and imaginative play.

• Perfect for: Independent play while caregivers relax nearby.

• Check it out: The Kids' Playspace Website

🌊 Splash & Explore at Lake Texoma

You don’t need a boat to have fun at the lake!

• Island View Park: This is the perfect spot to hunt for cool rocks or sandcastles. If the sun is out, it’s a great place to just hang out by the water.

• Check it out: Island View Park - Lake Texoma

🎨 Discover Choctaw Culture

The Choctaw Cultural Center is a world-class museum right in our backyard. While there is a fee to get in, the experience is amazing.

• What to see: Check out the "Living Village" or join in on a traditional craft workshop. It’s a great way to learn something new while having a blast.

• Check it out: Choctaw Cultural Center

📚 Free Fun at the Library

If you want to stay inside and stay on a budget, the Donald W. Reynolds Community Center & Library is your best friend.

• What’s happening: They have a dedicated teen gaming area, kids' storytimes, and tons of DIY craft events. It's totally free!

• Check it out: Durant Library Website 

🍿 Cheap Thrills & Bowling

Looking for a "classic" Friday? Head over to The District.

• Movies: Catch a matinee (afternoon) movie for a much lower price than the night shows.

• Bowling: Rent a lane and see who can get the first strike!

• Check it out: The District - Durant

❤️ Give Back to Durant

Use your Friday to be a hometown hero!

• Animal Friends: Call the Bryan County Animal Shelter to see if they need help with donations or socialization.

• Clean Up: Spend 30 minutes at Schuler Park or Billy Miller Park picking up litter. It’s an easy way to show the kids how to lead by example!

• Check out local parks: Durant Parks & Recreation