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Thanks to our panel of judges who selected the participating books for our bracket!

  1. Best of Books
  2. Mrs. Amy Lounsbery, 2nd Grade Teacher at Rose Union Elementary
  3. Sarah Brown, public librarian at the Metropolitan Library System and citizen of the Choctaw Nation

  • Fri, Jul 1, 2022

  • Find Our Guide to Current Museum Exhibits Here!

    Click here to see a list of current museum exhibits in the OKC Metro.                  

  • Cocktail Cruise on the Oklahoma River

    Features an evening cruise with views of the Boathouse District, the Wheeler Ferris wheel and an amazing Oklahoma sunset. Departure schedule - Departs from Regatta Landing on Friday and Saturday evenings, June – August at 6:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. September offers one departure on Fridays & Saturdays at 6:30 p.m.

    Where

    Regatta Landing View map
    701 S. Lincoln Blvd.,
    OKC, 73109, OK, US

  • FREE Metropolitan Library’s Neighborhood Arts Summer Programming

    Features a variety of musical styles and performing arts, such as rock music, puppet shows, hip-hop demonstrations, and opera. Every week a new artist will be featured.  

    Where

    Various locations View map

    Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US

  • FREE Yoga at the Wheel

    Features an outdoor yoga class for all levels. This series is free, no registration is required.

    Where

    Wheeler Ferris Wheel View map
    1701 S Western Ave,
    Oklahoma City, 73109, OK, US

  • 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM | Summer Canine Olympics at State Fair Park

    Features at a dog show by the Mid-Del Tinker Kennel Club, Lawton Dog Fanciers and the Bartlesville Kennel Club. The event is free and open to the public.

    Where

    State Fair Park View map
    Kiamichi Pl,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM | FREE Bethany StoryWalk at the Bethany Library

    Enjoy nature and Bethany's walking trails as you read a story. The story changes every month so drop by to catch a different story. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

    Where

    Bethany Library (outside) View map
    6700 NW 35th St,
    Bethany, 73008, OK, US

  • 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM | Red Earth Festival

    This award-winning festival features artistic creations of some of America’s most celebrated Native artists. Liichokoshkomo’, The Cowboy's interactive outdoor venue, will showcase the diversity of the West with inter-tribal native dwellings serving as a backdrop for hands-on arts and craft stations, artist demonstrations, live music and special presentations of tribal dance throughout the weekend. Schedule:  Friday, July 1 Art Market Open, 9 am to 5 pm Hands-On Art Activities, 10…

    Where

    National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum View map
    1700 NE 63rd St,
    Oklahoma City, 73111, OK, US

  • 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM | Zoorassic World at Tulsa Zoo

    Features an immersive, temporary exhibit featuring more than 25 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. The lifelike dinosaurs set in natural vignettes incorporate both movement and sound to give families a realistic experience. Walking tours and an archeological dig for dinosaur fossil casts will be available to enhance learning experiences. Entry into Zoorassic World is the cost of zoo admission plus $6 for general admission, $5 for members or $45 for a membership add-on…

    Where

    Tulsa Zoo View map
    6421 E 36th St N,
    Tulsa, 74115, OK, US

  • 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM | BRICKLIVE Animal Paradise at the OKC Zoo

    Features endangered animal statues made with more than one million toy bricks. This one-of-a-kind exhibit will be located within the Zoo’s butterfly garden area and is designed to connect wildlife fans to many of the planet’s endangered species while “building” an appreciation for conservation and biodiversity. General admission for BRICKLIVE is $5 per person plus Zoo admission. Children 2 and under are free and do not require tickets for entry…

    Where

    OKC Zoo View map
    2000 Remington Place,
    Oklahoma City, 73111, OK, US

  • 9:45 AM - | Harkins Bricktown Summer Movie Fun Series

    Harkins Theatres’ will again have their annual kid’s movie program, Summer Movie Fun. Individual tickets are available the day of the show for $1 each. Doors open at 9 a.m. and all shows begin at 9:45 a.m. with movies running every weekday through Friday, July 29. Parents can visit www.harkinstheatres.com/SMF for schedules, show times and more information.

    Where

    Harkins Bricktown 16 View map
    150 E. Reno Ave.,
    Oklahoma City, 73104, OK

  • 10:00 AM - | Prenatal Yoga at This Land Yoga

    Yoga is an excellent option during pregnancy. It can help to soothe aches and pains, reduce stress, promote relaxation, and prepare you for childbirth and motherhood. In the class at This Land Yoga, they focus on lengthening and strengthening muscles, soothing common pregnancy discomforts, and teaching proper breathing and relaxation techniques. This class fosters deep connection: connect to your body, bond with your baby, and with other women in our…

    Where

    This Land Yoga View map
    405 NW 30th St,
    Oklahoma City, 73118, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM | FREE Admission to the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art

    Features complimentary admission for the months of June, July & August. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

    Where

    Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art View map
    1900 W MacArthur St,
    Shawnee, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM | Summer Animal Enrichment Event at the Oklahoma City Zoo

    Watch a variety of the OKC Zoo’s wildlife interact with summer-inspired enrichment prepared for them by their caretakers, encouraging them to use their environment to stay cool. Utilizing treats and toys, guests will see animals interact with items like a giant ice block, sprinklers and more. The Zoo’s caretakers use daily enrichment to enhance the quality of an animal’s habitat, and to offer opportunities for animals to participate in species-specific…

    Where

    Oklahoma City Zoo View map
    2000 Remington Place,
    Oklahoma City, 73111, OK, US

  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE Friday Fun Days in Yukon Parks

    Features fun activities for kids. June 10 - Turtle Race, Yukon City Park June 17 - Fishing Derby, Mulvey Pond June 24 - Dog Show, Kimbell Park July 8 - STEAM Day, Yukon City Park July 15 - Backyard Fun, Freedom Trail Park July 22 - Super Kids Day July 29 - Glow Party, YCC Aug. 5 - Water Games, JCG    

    Where

    Yukon Parks View map

    Yukon, OK, US

  • 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE Purcell Independence Day Celebration

    Features food trucks, games, a car show, live music and fireworks. Fireworks will begin at 9:45 p.m.

    Where

    Purcell Lake View map
    1400 Chandler Rd,
    Purcell, 73080, OK, US

  • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE Red Brick Nights Street Festival

    Red Brick Nights in Downtown Guthrie features rotating pop-up shops, food trucks and live music, on the first Saturday each month.

    Where

    Downtown Guthrie View map
    2nd & Harrison Ave,
    Guthrie, OK, US

  • 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM | FREE First Friday Gallery Walk

    Each First Friday, Paseo galleries offer special themed exhibits, guest artists and a variety of live entertainment - all within walking distance. Ten restaurants and a handful of other shops round out the Paseo’s distinctive atmosphere. During July, the Paseo Arts and Creativity Center (PACC) will feature two exhibits - PACC’s Artist in Resident, Verdean Evergarden, in Gallery I and the Paseo Arts Association’s (PAA) Print on Paseo in Gallery…

    Where

    Paseo District View map
    NW 30th & 27th Streets, Walker and Hudson Ave.,
    Oklahoma City, OK, US

  • 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE Bixby Freedom Celebration

    Features a patriotic program, food trucks, entertainment, lawn games and a fireworks show

    Where

    Bentley Park Sports Complex View map
    8505 E 148th St S,
    Bixby, OK

  • 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Stillwater’s Boomer Blast

    Features area vendors, food trucks, a little hometown hospitality, and a firework show set to music broadcast on 93.7 FM. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Schedule: 4 p.m. – Boomer Lake Park and boat ramp close to vehicle and boat traffic; Harned Road closes 6 p.m. – Food trucks open 7 p.m. – Lakeview Bridge closes 8 p.m. – Stillwater Radio begins two-hour live remote broadcast on Hot 93.7 FM 9:30 p.m. –…

    Where

    Boomer Lake park View map
    Washington & Lakeview,
    Stillwater, OK, US

  • 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM | FREE Concerts at the Creek

    Features live, local music from Oklahoma singer-songwriters in the open-air pavilion. Bring a blanket and pick up a to-go picnic from any of the surrounding restaurants.  There is a playground and coffee shop nearby as well as shopping.

    Where

    The Water Stage at Chisholm Creek View map
    13230 Pawnee Drive,
    Oklahoma City, 73114, OK, US

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