There is always something to explore in the Modern Frontier, and this month is no different.
Thanksgiving is upon us, and there's a lot of excitement happening in the city to ring in the holiday season. Our guide to the must-do activities in OKC over break will keep the whole family entertained. Here are a few more of our recommendations of ways to safely discover Oklahoma City this month!
Shop 'til You Drop
From local boutiques to national retailers, OKC is serving up all the retail therapy you could need. With the holidays quickly approaching, there's never been a better time to shop your way through Oklahoma City. Explore locally-owned and locally-loved shops like Painted Door Gift Boutique or Tin Lizzie's. Pick up a souvenir to commemorate your time in the Modern Frontier at Shop Good or Plenty Mercantile. If major retailers are your thing, make time to explore the OKC Outlets, Penn Square Mall and Classen Curve. Discover more places to treat yourself in our local shopping guide. You can find something for everyone on your list in Oklahoma City!
Explore the Outdoors
Admire the beauty of Oklahoma City's fall foliage and take advantage of the cooler temps with an outdoor adventure! Walk through Myriad Botanical Gardens, come to remember at the Oklahoma City National Memorial's Outdoor Memorial or bike the trails around Lake Hefner. Looking for the perfect spot for to take a picture for your holiday card? OKC has you covered with these Instagramable spots in OKC. You'll find there's no shortage of natural beauty in OKC, and fall is a terrific time to explore the outdoors.
Discover Newly Opened Exhibits
Journey into a 80s and 90s musical experience at Factory Obscura's UNRAVELED, Oct. 21 - Nov. 7, 2021.
Roam through a virtual world at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center's Open World - Video Games & Contemporary Art, Oct. 21 2021 - Feb. 21, 2022.
View artists' portraits together with their representative works at Oklahoma City Museum of Art's For America Exhibition, Nov. 6, 2021 - Jan. 30, 2022.
Head to the NCWHM Santa Fe Trail exhibit to explore how the trail shaped the history of the American West, Nov 11, 2021 - May 8, 2022.
It's (almost) the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
Get in the yuletide spirit with downtown Oklahoma City's annual holiday extravaganza, Downtown in December! The fun is back this year with light displays, ice skating and more! Don't miss the OKC Tree Lighting Festival on Nov. 18. Go wild at the OKC Zoo's Safari Lights, a festive drive-thru showcasing over 59 wildlife themed light sculptures, starting Nov. 6. Get ready to rock around the Modern Frontier this festive season!
Check out Visit OKC’s Fall Guide for even more of this season's must-dos.
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