The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber will host its annual Washington, DC, Visit from Tuesday, April 29, to Thursday, May 1.
Visit OKC’s Sports Development team showcased Oklahoma City’s ability to host major events in FY24, attracting visitors nationwide.
Oklahoma City is gaining national recognition, with top travel publications highlighting its cultural and entertainment offerings. The Horizons District, home to the First Americans Museum (FAM) and the OKANA Resort and Indoor Waterpark, has been a focal point in these features. Both attractions, operated by the Chickasaw Nation, provide a mix of history, entertainment and family-friendly activities.
The Oklahoma City Minor League Baseball team is approaching its 27th year at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. However, the team will enter the 2025 season under a complete rebranding. With deep connections to the history of Oklahoma City, the team will now be recognized as the Oklahoma City Comets.
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.
Oklahoma City officially opened the OKANA Resort and Indoor Waterpark with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a major milestone for the city’s tourism industry and the Chickasaw Nation’s economic development efforts. The $400 million development in the Horizons District, next to the First Americans Museum (FAM), is the largest commercial investment in Oklahoma City history.
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.
The first phase of MAPS 4 bus stop improvements is complete, marking a milestone in Oklahoma City’s efforts to modernize and expand public transit infrastructure. The new upgrades are now open for service in northeast Oklahoma City.
