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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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.
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Spend 4th of July weekend in OKC! From festivals on the river to a baseball game, there's a firework show for everyone to enjoy.
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Oklahoma City welcomes rowers from across the country for nine days of racing and revelry at USRowing’s RowFest. It’s all happening at RIVERSPORT, July 13-21.
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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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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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OKC's only water park, Hurricane Harbor, is a great time for 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: May 31-Aug. 4
- Red, White & Boom, Scissortail Park: July 3
- Fireworks at the Flagpole, Bricktown: July 3
- Lyric Theatre's Jersey Boys, Civic Center Music Hall: July 9-14
- PBR Teams, Paycom Center: July 12-14
- Arabian & Half-Arabian Youth National Championship Horse Show, OKC Fairgrounds: July 18-27
- Janet Jackson & Nelly, Paycom Center: July 26
- Olivia Rodrigo, Paycom Center: July 27
Summer fun abounds in the Modern Frontier! Check out our guide to everything happening in OKC this season.