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Hop Around Town This Easter

Spring is in the air, and it’s time to hop to one of the many Easter events happening in the Oklahoma City metro!

Know The History Behind The Oklahoma City Bombing

April 19, 1995, was a day that made a point in history and changed the city forever. 

OKC Memorial Marathon

Lace up your shoes, pin your bib and start your watch.  

OKC ranked No. 9 city with the best street art

USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 recently ranked Oklahoma City No. 9 among the top 10 U.S. cities with the best street art collections, placing ahead of Portland, Oregon, at No. 10.  

L.A. City Council officially approves OKC to host canoe slalom, softball for LA28 Olympics

The Los Angeles City Council voted today (Friday, March 28, 2025) to approve the LA28 revised venue proposal, relocating canoe slalom to Oklahoma City, where it will join softball in top-tier, purpose-built venues. Both Oklahoma City sports complexes are renowned for hosting premier canoe slalom and softball events and are hosting a series of international events leading up to the LA28 Games. This vote was the last step in confirming Oklahoma City’s role in the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. 

Festival of the Arts returns to downtown OKC

The Festival of the Arts will take place April 24-27 at Bicentennial Park in downtown Oklahoma City. The annual event, organized by Arts Council Oklahoma City, draws an average of 750,000 people and features visual, performing and culinary arts. 

OKCMOA’s 6th Annual Art in Bloom: A Celebration of Art and Flowers

Experience the fusion of fine art and florals at the 6th Annual Art in Bloom at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. 

OAK’s Made in Oklahoma Market: Shop Local, Support Local

Oklahoma’s vibrant maker community is coming together for a monthly celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community.

MOMENTUM 2025: Showcasing Oklahoma’s Emerging Artists

Celebrate Resilience and Run for History – Join the City’s Most Anticipated Event

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, and the 25th year of the OKC Memorial Marathon, one of OKC’s most celebrated annual events, offering an inspiring and energetic experience for runners, walkers and spectators alike.  

Discover OKC’s Thriving Districts: Where Innovation, Culture and Community Come Together

Spring into Creativity: Explore Nature, Art and Wellness Across OKC

As spring breathes new life into Oklahoma City, it’s the perfect time to explore the vibrant intersection of nature, art and wellness.

Spring in Bloom: The Myriad Botanical Gardens’ Tulip Festival Returns to OKC

As spring approaches, Oklahoma City prepares to welcome one of its most vibrant and picturesque events—the Tulip Festival at the Myriad Botanical Gardens.

Route 66 Art & Murals in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City is known for many things, including its vibrant art scene and its long stretch of the historic Route 66 Highway. Combine those two things and you get some of OKC’s coolest art and murals along Route 66.   

39th Annual Red Earth Festival

The Red Earth Festival is a premier annual event in Oklahoma City that celebrates Native American art, dance, and culture. Established in 1987, it has grown into one of the world's largest and most respected visual and performing arts festivals. 

Hit the trails

Oklahoma City boasts some of the top trails in the region, offering something for everyone. Whether you're into hiking, biking, running or simply walking, you'll find a trail that suits your needs. The city features a variety of trails, from gravel and paved paths to options of varying lengths.

OKC earns Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification

Results for America has named Oklahoma City one of 21 new cities across the Americas to receive the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification. The certification recognizes cities that effectively use data to shape policy, allocate resources, improve services, evaluate programs and engage residents.

Inside Oklahoma City's Dolby Atmos-certified sound stage

Oklahoma City’s film and media industry continues to grow, and at the forefront of this evolution is Apex Post Production, a cutting-edge studio offering state-of-the-art sound technology.

Oklahoma leaders share vision for education and workforce development at Chamber’s State Spotlight Event

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber will host its annual State Spotlight on Wednesday, March 12, from 8-9:30 a.m. at Embassy Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City Northwest, located at 3233 Northwest Expressway. 

Women-owned businesses in OKC

OKC is a place where women can thrive and lead with confidence, and as part of Women’s History Month, the city celebrates its women-owned businesses.

OKC Ballet 2025-26 season performances

Get ready for an unforgettable year with the Oklahoma City Ballet, featuring a year filled with performances everyone will love.

Oklahoma City’s culinary scene on the national stage

Oklahoma City’s food scene is gaining major national recognition, with chefs and restaurants consistently earning accolades from prestigious awards and publications. Here's a deeper dive into the places and people putting Oklahoma City on the map.

Resilience and resistance: The struggle for Civil Rights in Oklahoma City

It’s important to know the rich and complex history of the Black and Civil Rights movement of Oklahoma City, which became a battleground for racial equality, as African Americans fought against segregation, discrimination and inequality throughout the 20th century. 

OKANA ribbon cutting marks a transformative investment in OKC’s economic future

Oklahoma City officially opened the OKANA Resort and Indoor Waterpark with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a major milestone for the city’s tourism industry and the Chickasaw Nation’s economic development efforts.  

Cowboy Boots: From Roundups to Runways

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is stepping into history with its latest exhibit, Cowboy Boots: From Roundups to Runways. 

Black History Month – History of Deep Deuce district

The Deep Deuce district stands as one of the most historically significant areas in Oklahoma City, preserving a rich cultural legacy that continues to be recognized today. Located between Main Street and NE 4th Street, from Broadway Avenue to I-235, this district carries decades of history that shaped the city’s identity. 

OKC Museum of Art celebrates 80 Years with new exhibit

The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a landmark exhibition, From the Vault: The 80th Anniversary Exhibition. 

OKC takes steps to becoming more walkable with MAPS 4 sidewalks

Construction has begun on the first two phases of MAPS 4 sidewalks across Oklahoma City, prioritizing walkability and safety for pedestrians across the city.  

Best happy hours in OKC

Happy Hour as a national institution began in earnest in the 1960s – yes, it goes back much farther – when bars and restaurants used discounts to attract customers in slower afternoon hours, but one of the best trends is restaurants offering a late Happy Hour to keep guests in the building after the peak dinner hours.

Oklahoma City MSA unemployment rate is 2.8% / ranked No. 6 lowest among large metros

In December, the Oklahoma City MSA unemployment rate held steady at 2.8%, unchanged from November.