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Oklahoma City Events
February
Black Heritage Celebration
Leadership Square
211 N Robinson
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-843-1427
Call for exact dates and hours
Admission Free
Various artists and musicians gather for a two day showcase of quality entertainment, food and exhibits. High school and grade schools participate, and an interesting and informative display of exciting black art and historical artifacts fill the Bank of America display case throughout the month of February.
24th Annual WinterTales Storytelling Festival
Stage Center Theatre
400 West Sheridan (downtown)
Oklahoma City, OK 73101
405-270-4800
Call for exact dates and workshop/storytelling schedule
Admission Charged
WinterTales Art of Storytelling is a three day festival that offers workshops to teach people how to tell great stories and also how to incorporate storytelling into everyday life. Children 4 and older can listen to entertaining tales told by master story-tellers.
March
Oklahoma City International Auto Show
State Fair Grounds
Oklahoma City, OK 73101
405-524-2626.
Call for exact dates and hours
Admission Charged, Children 6 and under are free
Visitors will enjoy four buildings full of the latest models including 36 NEW Line-makes of cars, trucks, mini-vans, and sports-utility vehicles, as well as the futuristic concept cars. The Classic Cars of the 40's & 50's are also on display
April
Festival of the Arts
Myriad Botanical Gardens
301 W Reno Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-270-4848
Call for exact dates and hours
Admission Free
Featuring over 100 visual artists, the 6 day festival is one of the top fine arts festivals in the nation and draws over 700,000 people. There are performing arts stages as well as food booths and hands-on art activities for children.
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
Starting line is at the Oklahoma City National Memorial
620 N Harvey Ave
Oklahoma City, OK
405-235-3313 or 1-888-452-HOPE
Call for exact date and time
Fee Charged
Participants must be 16 years of age or older on race day
The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is a Boston qualifying USATF sanctioned event on a certified (OK-03019-BB) 26.2 mile single loop course. Participants have the opportunity to register for the full marathon, a half marathon, a relay marathon or a memorial walk. Also, there is a Kid's Marathon for young athletes ages 11 & under (including physically and mentally challenged athletes) who have logged 25 miles run in 1 mile increments. All children will run the final 1.2 miles on race day and receive a special finisher's medal. Come out and cheer the hard work of all the participants!
The Medieval Fair
Reaves Park
1700 Asp
Norman, OK 73072-6400 (Norman is 17 miles south of Oklahoma City on Interstate 35)
1-800-767-7260 or 405-366-8095
Call for exact dates and times
Admission Free
The Medieval Fair is a three day event filled with jugglers, jousting tournaments, belly dancers, elephant, camel and pony rides, tests of strength as well as having well over 100 arts and crafts booths.
May
Memorial Day Ceremony
45th Infantry Division Museum
2145 NE 36th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-424-5313
Hours: Call for exact date and time
Admission Free
This event pays tribute to the men and women who serve or have served in the Armed Forces and honors those who have paid the ultimate price in service to their country. Ceremony highlights include a helicopter flyover, massing the colors, patriotic music and distinguished guest speakers.
Irish Arts Oklahoma Feis
Trinity School Gym
1120 E Hefner Rd
Oklahoma City, OK
405-528-0239
Call for exact date and time
Admission Free
This uniquely Gaelic event is the only one of its kind in Oklahoma. In beautiful embroidered costumes, young Irish step dancers compete for medals in various traditional Irish dance categories.
Paseo Arts Festival
Paseo Arts District
3000 N. Lee
Oklahoma City, OK. 73103
405-525-2688
Call for exact dates and hours
Admission Free
Held in the historic Paseo district, this little Spanish village is the home of Oklahoma City's artist community. During this annual Memorial Day event, the streets are filled with 75 artist tents, a free children's area and two stages of live entertainment.
Festa Rio
Myriad Gardens
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-752-5746
Call for exact dates and hours
Admission Free
Festa Rio is a Brazilian cultural festival celebrating Oklahoma City's sister city relationship with Rio de Janeiro. Attractions will include Brazilian food, arts, crafts, sports and entertainment.
Summer
June
Juneteenth Bar-B-Que Cookoff
Metro Tech Center
1900 Springlake Dr
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-528-2342
Call for exact dates and hours
Admission Free
Contestants from across the state will compete for the title of "Master of the Pit" while other activities include live entertainment, arts, crafts, children's games, table tournaments for adults, and more than 50 vendors offering cultural products, food and art.
Charlie Christian International Jazz Festival
1 Remington Pl
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405-524-3800
Call for exact dates and hours
Admission Free
This two day outdoor festival celebrates the musical contributions of jazz guitar legend, Charlie Christian, who grew up in Oklahoma City. The event features continuous music on two stages, arts & crafts, a children's cultural tent, great food and a free health fair.
Summer Twilight Concerts
Water Stage, Myriad Botanical Gardens
301 W Reno
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-270-4848
Hours: Every Sunday evening during the summer, 6:30-8:30pm
Call for concert schedule and exact location (changes monthly)
Admission Free
A variety of music is featured at the Sunday evening concerts, ranging from top 40's Dance music to blues and jazz, Americana and patriotic, rock, country and salsa. Families and picnics are encouraged.
September
Oklahoma State Fair
State Fair Arena
333 Gordon Cooper Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
405-948-6704
Call for exact dates and hours (usually runs for 11 days)
Admission Charged
This gigantic state fair offers everything from family entertainment and educational exhibits to exciting competitions! From auto racing, truck pulls and rodeo riding to live concerts, band competitions, and "Disney on Ice", there is always something to do or see at the fair. More than 100 rides, games and attractions are featured on the Oklahoma State Fair's carnival midway!
Arts Festival Oklahoma
Oklahoma City Community College
7777 S May Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
405-682-7536
Call for exact dates and times, usually held the first weekend of September
Admission Free; Charge for parking
Five huge tents of fine art, crafts, children's activities, culinary specialties, continuous live entertainment, and the Philharmonic with fireworks!
October
Haunt the Zoo for Halloween
Oklahoma City Zoo
2101 NE 50th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-424-3344
Call for exact dates and hours
Admission Charged
Celebrating more than 15 years of Haunt the Zoo and one of the most spook-tacular events in town, the tradition continues with six nights of trick-or-treating fun.
FrightFest
Frontier City Theme Park
11501 N I 35 Service Rd
Oklahoma City, OK 73131
405-478-2412
Hours: Usually held Fri 6pm-midnight, Sat 10:30am-midnight, Sun noon-10pm
Call for exact dates
Admission Charged
Visitors will have a hauntingly fun time at this annual Halloween bash. Scream your head off on your favorite thrill rides or at one of the many frightening attractions that fill the entire park. Brave the spooktacular Haunted House, and endure the wicked taunts of circus clowns gone mad, a fog-shrouded mausoleum of the dead and terrifying jungle snakes. Little goblins can skip their way around the Trick-or-Treat trail collecting yummy goodies.
Octoberfest
Frontier City Theme Park
11501 N I 35 Service Rd
Oklahoma City, OK 73131
405-478-2412
Call for exact dates and hours
Admission Charged
Enjoy all the thrills of Frontier City's rides, shows and attractions combined with German food and lots of beer. The entire park is magically transformed into a festive, Bavarian celebration with singing, dancing and fun for the entire family. German bands will perform every Fri-Sun throughout the event.
Fall Festival
OSU-OKC Campus
John E. Kirkpatrick Horticulture Center
400 N Portland Ave
Oklahoma City, OK
405-945-3358
Hours: 8am-1pm
Call for exact date
Admission Free
Activities at the Fall Festival feature Oklahoma grown produce and Made in Oklahoma products, cooking demonstrations, door prizes and a vendor costume contest, along with a Tree Fest with representatives from the Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry offering conservation tips and free trees.
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