June in OKC
Summer is here and Oklahoma City is ready with a plethora of entertaining things to do! The Oklahoma City Thunder made it to the playoffs! Check out the Thunder's Playoff Central to keep updated on the latest info. Celebrate Father's Day at one of the top barbecue spots in the city or take him on a Father's Day Cruise along the Oklahoma River. Want something more active? Head to Boombox Beach Club, OKC’s exciting indoor/outdoor beach volleyball facility. If you're looking for more adventurous ways to celebrate, here are a few recommendations of ways to discover the Modern Frontier this month.
Attend an Event
OKC's calendar is packed with exciting, artistic and celebratory events to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community for Pride Month, including events like Pride on 39th (June 5-7) and Oklahoma PrideFest (June 26-28). The 2026 NCAA Women's College World Series returns to Oklahoma City, the Softball Capital of the World®! Cheer on your favorite team at Devon Park, May 28 - June 5. You don't want to miss Juneteenth on the East, a celebration for all people to come together and peacefully rejoice in freedom, exchange in culture and uplift the community. This year the annual festival will take place at the Oklahoma City Zoo Amphitheatre on June 20, with a 5k on June 20 in the East End District .
Cool off for the Summer
It's summertime in the Modern Frontier, which means it can get a little warm! No need to sweat though, there are plenty of spots to cool off around town. Visit OKANA Beach, a nearly 200,000 sq. ft. outdoor paradise with ziplines, a sandy beach and an adults-only swim-up bar. Run through the splash pad at Scissortail Park. Hit up all the water slides at Hurricane Harbor. If you want to get a work out in, go water rafting at RIVERSPORT Adventures. End the day with a relaxing cruise along the Oklahoma River.
