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Shop Local, Love Local: Where to Support Small Business Week 2025 in OKC

National Small Business Week 2025 is from May 4–10, and it's the perfect time to support local businesses here in Oklahoma City.

Roll Into Creativity: The 2025 Steamroller Print Festival in OKC

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3, as the vibrant Deep Deuce district of Oklahoma City transforms into an open-air printmaking studio for the annual Steamroller Print Festival. 

Explore Oklahoma City Like a Local with the Explore OKC Walking Tour

If you really want to get to know Oklahoma City, not just the tourist spots, but the real heart of it, the Explore OKC Walking Tour is where you need to start!  

Will Rogers International Airport to offer nonstop flights to Cancun this winter

Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers International Airport (WRIA) announced nonstop service to Cancún, Mexico, offered by American Airlines beginning Nov. 8, 2025.

OKC receives highest possible bond ratings for 17 years in a row

Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global reaffirmed the City of Oklahoma City’s highest possible bond ratings, citing strong financial management and stability.

Three OKC finalists named for 2025 James Beard Awards

Three chefs and restaurants from the Oklahoma City area were named finalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards, one of the highest honors in the restaurant industry.

OKC Memorial Marathon

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

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. 

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. 

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.  

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.   

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.  

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.