July in OKC
Summer is here! From ways to cool off on those hotter-than-normal days to the best outdoor recreation Oklahoma City has to offer, there's no shortage of entertaining things to do in OKC! Here are a few recommendations of ways to discover the Modern Frontier this month.
Heating Up
With local attractions adding new events and exhibitions, there's always something exciting to explore in Oklahoma City!
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Spend 4th of July weekend in OKC! From a concert in the park to a baseball game, there's a firework show for everyone to enjoy.
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Mark your calendar for the grand opening of Andretti Indoor Karting & Games on July 15. Join us July 17 for Visit OKC Day, featuring beloved local brands, giveaways, mascot photo ops, community booths and high-speed action!
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See Oklahoma City Museum of Art's newly opened exhibition, Discovering Ansel Adams. This exciting exhibit features over 100 photographs that share Adams’s most celebrated works while revealing aspects of his development that are frequently overlooked.
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OKC's live music is thriving! Venues like Beer City Music Hall, Tower Theatre, The Jones Assembly, The Criterion, The Zoo Amphitheater, Paycom Center and more are bringing in the hottest acts every weekend. Check out their upcoming lineups and get ready to enjoy the show.
Cooling Off
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Dive into adventure with thrilling rides, wave pools and sandy beaches at OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark.
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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.
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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!
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Visit Hurricane Harbor with the whole family! Grab your swimsuits and make a day of it on the water slides, lazy river and family-friendly play areas.
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Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Oklahoma River.
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Splash your way into more water adventures with our guide to the best ways to beat the heat in OKC.
Mark Your Calendars
Oklahoma City is filled with entertaining events this month!
- Prix de West, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum: June 6 - Aug. 3
- Red, White & Boom, Scissortail Park: July 3
- Star Spangled Bash, OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark: July 4
- Porsche Parade, Oklahoma City: July 6-12
- Lyric Theatre's Beautiful, The Carole King Musical, Civic Center Music Hall: July 8-13
- PBR Wildcatters Days, Paycom Center: July 11-13
- Shane Gillis, Paycom Center: July 18
- Arabian & Half-Arabian Youth National Championship Horse Show, OKC Fair Park: July 19-26
- The Avett Brothers, Paycom Center: July 19
- Lyric Theatre's Oklahoma!, Civic Center Music Hall: July 29 - Aug. 3
- Descendants Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour, Paycom Center: July 30
Summer fun abounds in the Modern Frontier! Check out our guide to everything happening in OKC this season.