With Valentine’s Day just days away, now is the time to lock in plans that feel thoughtful while supporting the local restaurants and experiences that help drive Oklahoma City’s economy. From intimate dining rooms to hands-on activities and easy downtown outings, OKC offers plenty of ways to celebrate while keeping Valentine’s spending close to home.
From Jan. 28 through March 16, the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library’s four-story glass atrium becomes an unexpected gallery for innovation, science and art with “Small Wonders: Insects in Focus.” The traveling exhibition invites visitors to see the natural world through a sharper lens.
As we reflect on 2025, Oklahoma City experienced more than our fair share of newness, including the opening of OKANA Indoor Resort & Waterpark, the first season of the OKC Comets, Perle Mesta and a stunning renovation of the Skirvin Hilton, plus the Lively Hotel and a bevy of stylish dining and retail options at the OAK
Oklahoma City is offering plenty of ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve, whether you are looking for live music, a big countdown or an elevated night out. From outdoor festivities to ticketed shows and dining experiences, there are options across the metro to fit a variety of plans and budgets.
Winter training is officially underway as runners begin preparing for spring marathons and race season. Whether you are building base mileage, mixing up your routes or visiting Oklahoma City and looking for scenic places to jog, the metro offers plenty of variety for every type of runner.
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum has received the James Cathey Rodeo Photography Collection, a gift of more than 68,000 negatives documenting rodeos, livestock shows and American Quarter Horse Association conformation photography from 1947 through the 1960s. The donation from the Cathey family expands the museum’s holdings as the steward of the largest rodeo photography archive.
Oklahoma City offers a full slate of Thanksgiving Day options, from early brunch services to community meals and evening events. Residents can plan the day around food, fellowship and activities across the metro.
A new mural titled “Howdy” now greets visitors inside the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Created by local artist Nick Bayer, the 17-by-20-foot piece joins the City’s growing public art collection.
