Events

Put on your red dancing shoes and get ready to dance at the Red Shoe Gala in support of Ronald McDonald House® Charities OKC. The gala takes place at OKC Golf and Country Club on Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m.

The FireLake Fireflight Balloon Fest will take place in Shawnee during the weekend of Aug. 10-11.

The Fireflight Balloon Festival will host its 2nd annual 5K at the CPN Cultural Heritage Center and FireLake Golf Course in Shawnee on Aug. 11 at 7 a.m. Participants are welcome to run or walk the race, and the top finishers will receive a Balloon Fest prize pack.

Looking for ways to show how thankful you are for the father figure in your life? Check out this list of where to go:

Father’s Day is right around the corner on Sunday, June 17. Check out the best ways to spoil the father figure in your life:

On June 26, Oklahomans will vote on SQ788, which would prevent companies from operating a safe workplace free of drugs. This framework would also allow a special class of employees to use a federal illegal drug without fear of significant penalties.

Thousands of cats are waiting for adoption in shelters across Oklahoma City. Since it’s National Adopt-a-Cat Month, why not bring home a furry friend and share the love?

The “Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered” exhibition will be on display from June 10 – August 19 at the Armstrong Auditorium in Edmond. Visitors will discover nearly three dozen artifacts from the time of King Hezekiah and unveil key Assyrian history.

Every year, thousands of people from all over Oklahoma head to Stillwater for the Special Olympics. It’s a three-day event that brings together athletes, coaches and volunteers.

Thought you couldn’t combine two activities you love to do into one? Think again. At StudiOne in Tulsa, yoga instructors teach a class behind Fuel 66 Tulsa every Sunday morning at 10 a.m., accompanied by cups of beer (or coffee and water), a few puppy paws and food trucks.

Tulsa offers activities for everyone to enjoy the outdoors, relax, try new eateries or spend the day shopping during the Memorial Day weekend.

Join the Paseo Arts Association in celebrating its annual Paseo Arts Festival. This year, there will be 80 visual artists showcasing original paintings, photography, wood and jewelry.

From looking for frogs, collecting bugs and investigating giant sharks to creating the stickiest, messiest, grossest experiments, the Sam Noble Museum’s Summer Explorers has something to offer every explorer this summer.

Heisman Trophy winners, a country superstar, NFL pros, Orange Bowl officials, more than 100 former players and 1,200 friends saluted former OU Head Coach Bob Stoops. Even OSU Head Coach Mike Gundy sent humorous well-wishes via video.

It is no secret that the Big 12 is a breeding ground for top-tier talent in all NCAA sports. The 2018 NFL Draft showed that the Sooners and Cowboys are prime powerhouse programs for aspiring NFL stars.

With Mother’s Day around the corner, you’re probably looking for something to do with the mother in your life. If you’re looking for something unique this year, take her on a Mother’s Day cruise on the Oklahoma River or to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s Mother’s Day Buffet.

It’s the best time of year. The Oklahoma Craft Beer Festival will host its 7th annual event on May 18 and 19 at the Cox Convention Center.

In 1973, the National Trust for Historic Preservation established May as Preservation Month. Whether it’s the first place you traveled to or a landmark that reminds you of home, Preservation Month encourages people to share stories of the places that are significant to them and their communities.

One in five women in the U.S. has experienced rape or attempted rape, with Native American women being twice as likely to experience this form of sexual assault. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and now is the perfect time to hone in on the facts about sexual assault and become advocates for change.

Since 2001, runners from around the world have been gathering every April to honor the 168 victims killed in the 1995 bombing by participating in the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. Also known as the Run to Remember, the marathon was voted one of the “12 must-run marathons” in the world by Runner’s World magazine.

Following the grand opening of the all-new Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame earlier in the day, OKC Dodgers fans filed into Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark for the season opener against Round Rock Express. After a slow start, the Dodgers came back from a four-run deficit in the final inning of the night, clinching an exciting 8-7 win at home.

This year marks the 23rd Annual Remembrance Ceremony honoring victims of the April 19, 1995 bombing. In remembrance, 168 seconds of silence will be observed at 9:02 a.m., followed by a program of hope and healing honoring the spirit of national unity that followed the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.

In order to honor those who exemplify the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation’s core beliefs, the Reflections of Hope Award was created to reward a person or organization that has fought to blossom amidst tragedy and political chaos.

The Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma (DSACO) hosted Knock Your Socks Off in support of World Down Syndrome Day, held on March 21. This year’s World Down Syndrome Day celebration honored those who rock the extra chromosome and included remarks given by mayor-elect David Holt, self-advocates and DSACO board members.

The Redbud Classic brings fun, fitness and philanthropy to Oklahoma City April 7-8.

Searching for a volunteer opportunity may be simple for some, but for Karen Roberts it is much more. Roberts serves as the site coordinator for the Westwood Elementary Whiz Kids site at Exchange Avenue Baptist Church.

Easter is around the corner. Whether you are looking to grab a drink with family and friends, take your kids Easter egg hunting or enjoy a relaxing afternoon, OKC is the best place to celebrate.

On March 31 there will be plenty of “doggos” in the Myriad Botanical Gardens sniffing out eggs with delicious treats inside (and if they find any with stickers, they get a pup prize).

Tulsa has a number of Easter egg hunts and activities for all ages. Whether you are looking for an Easter egg hunt or an egg dyeing class, head to these events from March 24-31.

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my. It’s true: The Circus is coming to town. From March 22-25, the India Shrine Circus will perform with three rings of high-flying acrobatics, animals and clowns at the State Fair Arena in Oklahoma City.

Whiz Kids Oklahoma provides literacy tutoring and mentoring to under-resourced students. Each student in the program receives one-on-one tutoring and mentoring from a Whiz Kids volunteer.

Deck out in all green and head to OKC on March 17 to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Who knows, maybe you’ll find a leprechaun with a pot of gold!