The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games announced plans to stage Canoe Slalom and Softball competitions in Oklahoma City instead of building temporary venues. Southern California lacks a Canoe Slalom venue, and the largest Softball venue seats fewer than 2,000 people, not meeting the expected spectator demand for the Games.
Ten Buck Lunch Week returns to Midtown for its third year, with 20 restaurants in the district offering $10 lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. throughout the week of February 24-28.
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt was featured in Smart Cities Dive in an article titled, "How an Oklahoma City sales tax fuels the city’s ‘renaissance.’" The article explores the transformative impact of Oklahoma City’s MAPS initiative, particularly MAPS 4, which has been pivotal in the city’s progress.
The University of Oklahoma recently ranked 10th out of 75 in the most valuable college sports programs in the nation, according to CNBC’s athletics valuations released Thursday.
At the 34th Annual Environmental Excellence Celebration, the City of Stillwater was honored with the Affiliate of the Year award by Keep Oklahoma Beautiful. This recognition celebrated the efforts of the Waste Management Department and Watershed Quality Division, commending their dedication to cleanup initiatives, community engagement and exceptional service and structure.
A groundbreaking ceremony for a new multicultural outdoor plaza in Capitol Hill’s historic Calle Dos Cinco will be held on January 15 at 1:30 p.m. at We the People Consulting, located at 228 SW 25th Street.
Oklahoma City will host the 2025 Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad at Paycom Center on January 10-11, spotlighting 12 top NCAA women’s gymnastics teams in three quad meets. This event marks the second year of the Collegiate Quad and Oklahoma City’s role as a key location for high-profile gymnastics competitions.
Science Museum Oklahoma, the state's only hands-on science museum, is debuting a new holiday experience, Winter WonderLab, on December 21-23 from 6-9 p.m. This immersive event offers a fun and interactive way for families to celebrate the season with science-based activities.
