It doesn't get much better than summertime in the Modern Frontier!
Explore the coolest ways to beat the heat, new attractions and fun experiences you won't find anywhere else. Here are a few of our recommendations of ways to discover OKC this month!
Heating Up
With local attractions adding new events and exhibitions, there's always something exciting to explore in Oklahoma City!
Thoroughbred Season returns to Remington Park from Aug. 16 to Dec.13, offering an exciting series of horse racing events! This annual season attracts racing enthusiasts from around the region, eager to witness top-tier Thoroughbred racing.
See Oklahoma City Museum of Art's newly opened exhibition, Edith Head: Hollywood’s Costume Designer. This exciting retrospective of award-winning costume designer Edith Head will feature costumes from the 1930s to the 1960s that were worn by some of Hollywood's biggest stars of the 20th century.
The Colors of Freedom: Ukrainian Children for Peace exhibit opens this month at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. The exhibition presents a collection of artworks created by young Ukrainians who want to share their fears, hopes and dreams with the world. Through their art, they celebrate the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people, showcasing a nation's unwavering spirit.
OKC's live music is thriving! Venues like Beer City Music Hall, Tower Theatre, The Jones Assembly, The Criterion, The Zoo Amphitheatre, Paycom Center, Resonant Head and more are bringing in the hottest acts every weekend. Check out their upcoming lineups and get ready to enjoy the show.
Cooling Off
Scissortail Park offers everything you need to make a day of it, including a skating rink, paddle boats on the lake, a splash pad and more.
Cool off at Riversport's indoor alpine skiing and snowboarding! Hit the water with them in the Boathouse District for whitewater rafting and surfing. A fan of calmer waters? Rent a paddleboard or kayak at Lake Hefner or Lake Overholser!
OKC's only water park, Hurricane Harbor, is fun for the whole family! Grab your swimsuits and make a day of it on the water slides, lazy river and family-friendly play areas.
Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Oklahoma River.
Splash your way into more fun with our guide to the best ways to beat the heat in OKC.
Shop 'til You Drop
Oklahoma's annual sales tax holiday runs Aug. 2-4 and is the best time to shop for back-to-school clothes! No matter your shopping style, you’ll find retailers of all shapes and sizes across the OKC metro. Venture out to the city’s major shopping centers to find the well-known brands you love. The OKC Outlets features more than 80 stores ranging from luxury brands to family friendly favorites. For the traditional, indoor shopping mall experience, centrally located Penn Square Mall and north OKC's Quail Spring Mall are sure to fit the bill with a selection of national department stores.
Mark Your Calendars
Oklahoma City is filled with entertaining events this month!
Lyric Theatre's Cinderella, Civic Center Music Hall: July 30 - Aug. 4
AQHYA World Championship, OKC Fairgrounds: July 31 - Aug. 11
Aventura, Paycom Center: Aug. 1
Closer 2 the Earth Zonly Looman Exhibition, Red Earth Art Center: Aug. 1 - Sept. 27
Childish Gambino, Paycom Center: Aug. 11
Queens of R&B, Paycom Center: Aug. 14
Barry Manilow, Paycom Center: Aug. 17
OKC Whiskey Festival, Harn Homestead: Aug. 17
Luke Bryan, Paycom Center: Aug. 22
Oktoberfest, Frontier City: Aug. 24 - Sept. 8
The Flaming Lips, OKC Zoo Ampitheatre: Aug. 30-31
Summer fun abounds in the Modern Frontier! Check out our guide to everything happening in OKC this season.
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