May in OKC
With Memorial Day Weekend and summer on the horizon, Oklahoma City is ready with a plethora of fun things to do this month! Plus, with Mother's Day just around the corner, be sure to check out our guide for thoughtful ways to celebrate the moms in your life.
Attend an Event
May is packed with fun events in OKC! ARTSPACE at Untitled brings heavy metal printmaking to Oklahoma City during the Steamroller Print Festival on May 3. Dozens of giant wood block prints are inked and pressed by an actual steamroller. There's lots to do if you're visiting over Memorial Day Weekend! Enjoy art from 100 nationally acclaimed visual artists, over 50 live performances and amazing food at the Paseo Arts Festival. Bring the whole family to the Chuck Wagon Festival at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum for butter making, bandana decorating, Western reenactments and more.
Root for the Home Teams
The Oklahoma City Thunder made it to the playoffs! Check out the Thunder's Playoff Central to keep updated on the latest info. Cheer on the OKC Comets during a home game at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Collegiate sports are also headed to Oklahoma City in May! Devon Park will be hosting the Big 12 Softball Championship May 7-10 and the NCAA Women's College World Series May 29 - June 6.
Get Outdoors
With summer quickly approaching, it's the perfect time to take advantage of Oklahoma City's exemplary outdoor recreation options! Take a cruise along the Oklahoma River. Hit the water at RIVERSPORT Adventures. Run or bike the trails at Lake Hefner. With a skating rink, paddle boats on the lake, soccer field, sports pavilion and more, you can make a day of it at OKC's urban park, Scissortail Park. Get your dogs out of the house to enjoy Bar K, featuring a bar, fast-casual dining for both owners and pets, and two dog parks; one inside and one outside. Cast a line at Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge or go birdwatching at Martin Nature Park. Explore all of the Outdoor Recreation the Modern Frontier has to offer.
Mark Your Calendars
Oklahoma City is filled with entertaining events this month!
- OKC Broadway's & Juliet, Civic Center Music Hall: April 29 - May 4
- Cinco de Mayo Fest, Scissortail Park: May 2
- Julep Jubilee, OAK: May 3
- OKC Ballet's Shorts, Civic Center Music Hall: May 9-11
- Katy Perry, Paycom Center: May 9
- OKC Broadway's Much Ado About Nothing, Civic Center Music Hall: May 9-18
- Calderón Dance Festival, Myriad Botanical Gardens: May 18
- GalaxyCon, OKC Convention Center: May 23-25
- OQHA 2025 Redbud Spectacular, OKC Fairgrounds: May 29 - June 8
- Pride on 39th Street, 39th Street District: May 30 - June 1
There's more fun blooming in Oklahoma City! Check out our Spring Guide to discover even more of this season's must-dos.