August in OKC

It doesn't get much better than summertime in Oklahoma City! Explore the coolest ways to beat the heat, new attractions and fun experiences you won't find anywhere else. Here are a few of our recommendations of ways to discover OKC this month!

Heating Up

With local attractions adding new events and exhibitions, there's always something exciting to explore in Oklahoma City!

Celebrate Native art, culture and community as the 40^th Annual Red Earth Festival comes home to downtown OKC for a vibrant two-day event at the Oklahoma City Convention Center Aug. 1-2.
Thoroughbred Season returns to Remington Park from Aug. 21 to Dec. 19, offering an exciting series of horse racing events! This annual season attracts racing enthusiasts from around the region, eager to witness top-tier Thoroughbred racing.
Oklahoma National Guard Museum's newly constructed museum is now open! The new space focuses on telling the entire story of the Oklahoma Air and Army National Guard, from pre-statehood to modern times.
See Oklahoma City Museum of Art's temporary exhibition, The Sense of Beauty: Six Centuries of Painting from Museo de Arte de Ponce. This exciting exhibit features six centuries of painting by European, Puerto Rican and North American artists from the Museo de Arte de Ponce, including masterpieces by Peter Paul Rubens, Gustave Courbet, John Singer Sargent, Francisco de Goya and many more.
OKC's live music is thriving! Venues like Beer City Music Hall, Tower Theatre, The Jones Assembly, The Criterion, The Zoo Amphitheatre, Paycom Center, Resonant Head and more are bringing in the hottest acts every weekend. Check out their upcoming lineups and get ready to enjoy the show.

Cooling Off

Dive into adventure with thrilling rides, wave pools and sandy beaches at OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark.
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.
Hit the water at Riversport with whitewater rafting and surfing.
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.
Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Oklahoma River.
Splash your way into more fun with our guide to the best ways to beat the heat in OKC.

Shop 'til You Drop

Oklahoma's annual sales tax holiday runs Aug. 7-9 and is the best time to shop for back-to-school clothes! No matter your shopping style, you’ll find retailers of all shapes and sizes across the OKC metro. Venture out to the city’s major shopping centers to find the well-known brands you love. The OKC Outlets features more than 80 stores ranging from luxury brands to family friendly favorites. For the traditional, indoor shopping mall experience, centrally located Penn Square Mall and north OKC's Quail Spring Mall are sure to fit the bill with a selection of national department stores.

Mark Your Calendars

Oklahoma City is filled with entertaining events this month!

Lyric Theatre's Sweeney Todd, Civic Center Music Hall: July 28 - Aug. 2
USA Softball International Cup, Devon Park: July 30 - Aug. 3
AQHYA World Championship, OKC Fair Park: July 31 - Aug. 9
PBR Wildcatters Days, Paycom Center: July 31 - Aug. 2
OKC Broadway's Hamilton, Civic Center Music Hall: Aug. 11-23
Pakistan Day Celebration, Scissortail Park: Aug. 15
John Mulaney, OKC Zoo Amphitheatre: Aug. 20
Food & Brew Festival, Frontier City: Aug. 22 - Sept. 7
OKC Broadway's The Outsiders, Civic Center Music Hall: Aug. 25-30

Summer fun abounds in the Modern Frontier! Check out our guide to everything happening in OKC this season.

Children playing the splash pad at Scissortail Park. OKC skyline can be seen in the background.

Labor Day Weekend

The lazy days and long nights of summer are coming to an end, so why not head to Oklahoma City for one last hurrah? Here are our recommendations of ways to spend Labor Day Weekend in OKC – and be sure to come back to check out all of the must-do's in OKC!