Get ready to paint the town green as Oklahoma City gears up for a festive week of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. From lively parades and Irish dancing to block parties and live music, there are plenty of ways to celebrate throughout the city.
As spring approaches, runners across Oklahoma City are beginning to ramp up their mileage in preparation for one of the city’s most meaningful annual events, the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. Known as the “Run to Remember,” the race honors the lives lost, survivors and those changed forever by the April 19, 1995 bombing, while celebrating the resilience and unity of the Oklahoma City community.
March brings plenty of excitement to Oklahoma City, with major basketball matchups taking over downtown and giving sports fans multiple chances to experience the energy of live competition. From the drama of March Madness to a full lineup of NBA games, the city’s sports scene is in full swing this month.
Each spring break, parents look for ways to treat their children to a week of nonstop fun and a true escape from school. Many families flock to overcrowded beaches and other big-name destinations across the U.S. — or beyond — unaware that an unforgettable spring break can be found much closer to home.
Oklahoma City residents can access far more than books with a free card from the Metropolitan Library System. Across its 19 locations, the system offers digital media, technology access, research tools and everyday-use items that can help families save money, build new skills or simply make life a little easier.
Whether you’re in the mood for nostalgic throwbacks, a themed dance floor, late-night museum access or a low-key shopping stroll, this week’s lineup offers something for just about every energy level. From big-screen fan moments to hands-on 90s fun, consider this your nudge to get off the couch and make a plan.
You can feel it — longer days, a little more sunshine, and that first hint of spring in the air. As temperatures start to warm up across Oklahoma City, it’s the perfect excuse to get outside and ease back into all the things that make the city feel alive again.
From powerhouse 1960s hits and award-winning Oklahoma filmmaking to stand-up comedy, a massive book sale and Lunar New Year celebrations, this week’s lineup offers something for every kind of night out
February might bring gray skies and chilly mornings, but Oklahoma City’s food scene is anything but sleepy. In fact, this in-between stretch of winter is one of the best times to explore local restaurants, settle into a cozy booth and finally try the spot that’s been sitting on your “soon” list.
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