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!
- 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.
- 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 newly opened 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 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
- 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.
- 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!
- 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 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!
- Moments That Made Us exhibit, Oklahoma History Center: June 19 - Aug. 31
- Red, White & Boom, Scissortail Park: July 3
- Lyric Theatre's Sister Act, Civic Center Music Hall: July 7-12
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown, Paycom Center: July 10
- Tiffany Haddish, Bricktown Comedy Club: July 10-12
- Arabian & Half-Arabian Youth National Championship Horse Show, OKC Fair Park: July 17-25
- 2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships, Riversport: July 20-25
- Jason Aldean, Paycom Center: July 24
- AQHYA World Championship, OKC Fair Park: July 31 - Aug. 9
- PBR Wildcatters Days, Paycom Center: July 31 - Aug. 2
Summer fun abounds in the Modern Frontier! Check out our guide to everything happening in OKC this season.
