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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.  

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.

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

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 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.

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.  

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.

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. 

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. 

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 Police Athletic League helps connect kids to sports

Oklahoma City’s Police Athletic League (PAL) is one of the top five PAL organizations in the nation, connecting children and young adults with officers who care about their future. OKC PAL’s mission is “Cops Helping Kids Succeed,” where staff and OKCPD officers provide opportunities for local youth. 

OKConnect offers exclusive look at OKC’s growth and opportunities

Help your new-to-market executives and senior managers get connected to our community by signing them up for OKConnect, a special partnership program between Leadership Oklahoma City and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. 

Experience the culture and history of Calle Dos Cinco in historic Capitol Hill

Located just south of downtown Oklahoma City on SW 25th Street between Walker and Broadway, Calle Dos Cinco is a district rich in history and cultural significance. Established before Oklahoma even became a state, this business district showcases historic buildings and classic facades that transport visitors to the early 1900s while embracing the vibrant spirit of today’s community. 

Honoring the late Dr. King in Oklahoma City

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we commemorate Dr. King's legacy of nonviolent activism and his pivotal role in the civil rights movement. Oklahoma City has the third largest Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in the United States. The OKC MLK Alliance has organized this event for 40 years and has made it into not only one of largest, but the most diverse in the country.  

Capitol Hill to celebrate groundbreaking of multicultural plaza in Calle Dos Cinco

A groundbreaking ceremony for a new multicultural outdoor plaza in Capitol Hill’s historic Calle Dos Cinco will be held on January 15 at 1:30 p.m. at We the People Consulting, located at 228 SW 25th Street.  

Oklahoma legislature’s key leaders discuss critical issues at Legislative Kickoff

Individuals will get the opportunity to hear from several key legislative leaders during the Chamber’s annual Legislative Kickoff scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. 

What’s coming to OKC in 2025

The future is bright in Oklahoma City, with exciting new and expanded attractions, marquee events and things to do in the year ahead. These highly anticipated experiences deserve a spot on your 2025 bucket list.   

Safari Lights

The Oklahoma City Zoo’s Safari Lights features all new light displays, presented by OG&E, through January 1 from 5:30-11 p.m.

Snow place like the Devon Ice Rink

Need to relax after a long day? Chill out on the Devon Ice Rink, back at the Myriad Botanical Gardens for its thirteenth season! The outdoor rink promises another great winter of real ice-skating and seasonal food and beverages.  

See our favorite colorful light displays across the metro

Are you feeling merry and bright this holiday season? We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite Christmas light displays around town to help you see the OKC metro in a new light. 

Oklahoma City joins Afar's 2025 list of lesser-visited destinations

AFAR magazine has released its annual “Where to Go” list for 2025, naming 23 destinations worldwide that offer a mix of cultural, natural, and emerging travel experiences. Among the destinations is Oklahoma City, which has undergone a major transformation in recent years. From a growing film industry to a revitalized dining scene, the city is drawing increased attention as an up-and-coming U.S. destination. 

Tommy Bahama to open first Oklahoma location at OAK in Oklahoma City

Tommy Bahama, a pioneer of the combined restaurant-retail experience, will make its debut in Oklahoma with the opening of a Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar at OAK in Oklahoma City, OK.  The Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar, scheduled to open on October 30^th, embraces the brand's easy, relaxed spirit with a casual new concept where guests can eat, drink and shop.  

Thunder season introduces fresh fan experiences, showcasing community growth

As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepares to kick off another exciting season, our community has plenty to look forward to, both on and off the court.

Halloween in the 4-0-5

With Halloween just around the corner it's time to strategize for maximum candy collection! For those who want an early start on Halloween fun without the late-night candy rush on the 31st, here are some great options.

Spooktacular October: Halloween events in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City offers a variety of events throughout October designed for Halloween enthusiasts and those eager to celebrate the fall season. From family-friendly events to attractions tailored to older audiences, Oklahoma City provides something for everyone.