Spring Guide

Oklahoma City is positively blooming with new attractions and exciting things to do. Stay up-to-date on all things OKC year-round with our monthly eNewsletter, featuring must-dos, upcoming events and insider tips from locals.

Spring Break in OKC 

Planning the ultimate Spring Break vacation (or staycation)? Look no further than Oklahoma City, a perfect combination of fun for families and students in one destination. Our Spring Break Guide is full of fun trips ideas and inspiration that will make planning a breeze.

New in OKC

Discover exciting new things to do in Oklahoma City this spring! 

• OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark
  Dive into fun at OKC’s new resort destination featuring 11 pools, 13 dining options, water slides, wave pools, an arcade and a relaxing spa.

• FAMily Discovery Center
  Explore a fully illustrated, pop-up-book-inspired forest at First Americans Museum, designed for hands-on learning and cultural storytelling for all ages. 

• New Exhibits at the National Cowboy & Western Museum
  Step into The Cowboy: An Immersive Journey for a 360° experience of the American West, and explore Route 66: From Trails to Truck Stops to uncover stories of travel and adventure.

• Cloud Embrace
  Opening this spring in Bricktown, this 24-foot-tall interactive public art installation lights up day and night, creating a stunning photo spot inspired by Oklahoma skies.

Spring Events 

The Oklahoma City spring calendar is packed with all kinds of happenings and festivals. Here are some signature events that you don't want to miss.

2026 NCAA® Division I Men's Basketball Championship First/Second Rounds | March 19 & 21

The Big 12 Conference hosts the First and Second Rounds of the NCAA ® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. Experience the excitement in Oklahoma City March 19 & 21, 2026 at Paycom Center!

Tulip Festival | March 28-29 & April 4-5

Ring in spring while admiring over 100,000 tulips and enjoying an array of family friendly activities, food trucks, regional merchants and live music spread throughout the Myriad Gardens for the Tulip Festival.

Festival of the Arts | April 23-26

The stunning displays of over 100 artists will line Bicentennial Park for OKC's Festival of the Arts. Browse through paintings, jewelry, photography, mixed media and other beautiful pieces (all for sale!) between live performances from local musicians, school groups and more. You can even create some art of your own! Insider tip: Come with an empty stomach. The Festival food is as impressive as the impeccable art that surrounds it.

OKC Memorial Marathon | April 24-26

This year, runners and spectators from across the globe will make their way to downtown Oklahoma City for the 26th Annual OKC Memorial Marathon. A tribute to those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever by the Oklahoma City bombing, the marathon unites locals and visitors in a hopeful mission to celebrate life, reach for the future and honor all who were affected on April 19, 1995.

Get your foam fingers ready to root for one of Oklahoma City's sports teams! "Thunder Up" at an Oklahoma City Thunder basketball game or enjoy a night in Bricktown for an Oklahoma City Comets game (first home game is March 27!).

Dine with a View

'Tis the season for patio dining. Take advantage of OKC's beautiful, sunny days and dine al fresco at some of these locally-loved spots.