Opportunities to learn and grow abound in OKC. Check out these noteworthy examples happening this fall!
See the universe at Love’s Planetarium
Opening Sept. 20, the Love’s Planetarium at Science Museum Oklahoma features some of the most advanced equipment in the world for families to see the stars, planets and more. This new space provides an exciting, engaging approach to space education and a creative platform to explore subjects like physics, chemistry, art, history and math.
Experience Picasso at OKCMOA
Pablo Picasso has arrived at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art! Picasso and the Progressive Proof: Linocut Prints from a Private Collection displays 17 progressive proofs and two published linocuts, which explore
Picasso and the Progressive Proof will be on display through Jan. 5. Kids ages 17 and under always receive free admission to museum.
Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma Festival & 5k celebrates 30th anniversary
The 30th annual Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma’s Festival and 5k is Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Myriad Gardens. Starting at 8 a.m., the event kicks off with a one-mile Fun Run and a USATF-sanctioned 5k race. At 10 a.m., participants and the community can join the awareness walk, followed by a free festival featuring a DJ, food trucks, carnival games, inflatables and inclusive entertainment for all ages.
Pivot helps youth facing housing instability
In July, Pivot opened 15 tiny homes in Oklahoma City designed to help youth facing housing instability after aging out of foster care. The new homes were made possible through a grant from Oklahoma Human Services. Various local designers and groups helped decorate and furnish the homes.
Pivot is a nonprofit that works with young people ages 12 to 24 who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, alone or disengaged. The organization provides programs and services that focus on meeting housing and basic needs, education and job assistance.
Find our Best of the Month lists, including the top 10 FREE events and best events for toddlers, teens and date night. Special thanks to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art for their sponsorship of Best of the Month lists.
