One of Oklahoma City’s longest-running traditions returns this week as the 60th annual Festival of the Arts takes over downtown. Hosted by the Arts Council Oklahoma City, the four-day event runs April 23–26 at Bicentennial Park, transforming the area into a hub for visual art, live performances and local flavor.
Oklahoma City is earning national recognition for its growing event scene, with two local markets nominated for Best Night Market in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
The Oklahoma Regatta Festival returned October 3–5, bringing thousands of spectators to the Boathouse District for one of Oklahoma City’s premier fall traditions.
Historic Capitol Hill marked a milestone Sept. 24 with the ribbon-cutting for a new outdoor multicultural plaza along Calle Dos Cinco. The space, located on Harvey Avenue between SW 24th and SW 25th Streets, was designed as a hub for cultural events, community gatherings and local business activity.
The Oklahoma City metro is preparing for a full lineup of patriotic events to celebrate Independence Day. From concerts and fireworks to parades and family festivals, residents will have a variety of ways to celebrate the Fourth of July.
The Tinker Air Show returns June 28-29 and will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, marking their first appearance at Tinker Air Force Base since 2019.
RIVERSPORT OKC will host its annual Stars & Stripes River Festival on Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Boathouse District.
Oklahoma City will celebrate Juneteenth with a full weekend of events, performances and cultural experiences that highlight the city's Black history and community. Now in its fifth year, Juneteenth on the East anchors the celebration in the East End District along NE 23rd Street—an area rich with history and now home to Black-owned restaurants, public art and businesses.
