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Oklahoma City Special Events
February
Black Heritage Celebration
Leadership Square
211 N Robinson
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-843-1427
Call for exact dates and hours
Admission Free
Various artists and musicians gather for a two day showcase of quality entertainment, food and exhibits. High school and grade schools participate, and an interesting and informative display of exciting black art and historical artifacts fill the Bank of America display case throughout the month of February.
24th Annual WinterTales Storytelling Festival
Stage Center Theatre
400 West Sheridan (downtown)
Oklahoma City, OK 73101
405-270-4800
Call for exact dates and workshop/storytelling schedule
Admission Charged
WinterTales Art of Storytelling is a three day festival that offers workshops to teach people how to tell great stories and also how to incorporate storytelling into everyday life. Children 4 and older can listen to entertaining tales told by master story-tellers.
March
Oklahoma City International Auto Show
State Fair Grounds
Oklahoma City, OK 73101
405-524-2626.
Call for exact dates and hours
Admission Charged, Children 6 and under are free
Visitors will enjoy four buildings full of the latest models including 36 NEW Line-makes of cars, trucks, mini-vans, and sports-utility vehicles, as well as the futuristic concept cars. The Classic Cars of the 40's & 50's are also on display.
April
Festival of the Arts
Myriad Botanical Gardens
301 W Reno Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-270-4848
Call for exact dates and hours
Admission Free
Featuring over 100 visual artists, the 6 day festival is one of the top fine arts festivals in the nation and draws over 700,000 people. There are performing arts stages as well as food booths and hands-on art activities for children.
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
Starting line is at the Oklahoma City National Memorial
620 N Harvey Ave
Oklahoma City, OK
405-235-3313 or 1-888-452-HOPE
Call for exact date and time
Fee Charged
Participants must be 16 years of age or older on race day
The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is a Boston qualifying USATF sanctioned event on a certified (OK-03019-BB) 26.2 mile single loop course. Participants have the opportunity to register for the full marathon, a half marathon, a relay marathon or a memorial walk. Also, there is a Kid's Marathon for young athletes ages 11 & under (including physically and mentally challenged athletes) who have logged 25 miles run in 1 mile increments. All children will run the final 1.2 miles on race day and receive a special finisher's medal. Come out and cheer the hard work of all the participants!
The Medieval Fair
Reaves Park
1700 Asp
Norman, OK 73072-6400 (Norman is 17 miles south of Oklahoma City on Interstate 35)
1-800-767-7260 or 405-366-8095
Call for exact dates and times
Admission Free
The Medieval Fair is a three day event filled with jugglers, jousting tournaments, belly dancers, elephant, camel and pony rides, tests of strength as well as having well over 100 arts and crafts booths.
May
Memorial Day Ceremony
45th Infantry Division Museum
2145 NE 36th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-424-5313
Hours: Call for exact date and time
Admission Free
This event pays tribute to the men and women who serve or have served in the Armed Forces and honors those who have paid the ultimate price in service to their country. Ceremony highlights include a helicopter flyover, massing the colors, patriotic music and distinguished guest speakers.
Irish Arts Oklahoma Feis
Trinity School Gym
1120 E Hefner Rd
Oklahoma City, OK
405-528-0239
Call for exact date and time
Admission Free
This uniquely Gaelic event is the only one of its kind in Oklahoma. In beautiful embroidered costumes, young Irish step dancers compete for medals in various traditional Irish dance categories.
September
Oklahoma State Fair
State Fair Arena
333 Gordon Cooper Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
405-948-6704
Call for exact dates and hours (usually runs for 11 days)
Admission Charged
This gigantic state fair offers everything from family entertainment and educational exhibits to exciting competitions! From auto racing, truck pulls and rodeo riding to live concerts, band competitions, and "Disney on Ice", there is always something to do or see at the fair. More than 100 rides, games and attractions are featured on the Oklahoma State Fair's carnival midway!
October
Haunt the Zoo for Halloween
Oklahoma City Zoo
2101 NE 50th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-424-3344
Call for exact dates and hours
Admission Charged
Celebrating more than 15 years of Haunt the Zoo and one of the most spook-tacular events in town, the tradition continues with six nights of trick-or-treating fun.
December
A Night Before Christmas Holiday Open House
National Cowboy Museum
1700 N.E. 63rd Street
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111
405-278-2250
The museum's turn-of-the-century Western town, Prosperity Junction, comes alive with historical characters, a school house cakewalk and choirs singing traditional Christmas music.
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