International Museum Day falls on May 18th this year, making Spring the perfect time to get out of the house and explore your local museums. While not many museums in the state are hosting special events for the holiday, there are several museums that are hosting free events throughout May 2023. Below are some of the museum programs any adult or family can check out free of charge. Fort Smith Regional Art Museum RAM Saturdays The Fort Smith Regional Art Museum has art events all year long. Every Saturday from noon to three, (with exceptions to holidays and emergency closures)... Continue reading
School is starting back up in just a few weeks, so kids and parents alike need to start preparing. With how hectic everyday life is, it might be hard to remember to stock up on school snacks or fun activities to do at home. These three subscription boxes are all inexpensive and full of high-quality goods that include something everyone will enjoy. Snack Box First, we need to toot our own horn and brag a little bit about our snack box. Our Snack Lover’s box contains all sorts of goodies. From sweet and salty, to hot and spicy, there are... Continue reading
Oklahoma is a pretty patriotic state, so it only makes sense that there are Memorial Day events going on all weekend– from May 28 to 30. Below are some events that are great for the whole family to attend. Memorial Day Ceremony The most respectful way to celebrate Memorial Day is to attend a ceremony. There are several ceremonies going on around the state, but one we would like to highlight is the ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Moore, sponsored by the Moore American Legion, VWF, and the City of Moore. This will be a serious memorial service, honoring... Continue reading
St. Patrick’s Day will be on March 17th this year. Since that is a Thursday, many holiday celebrations will be taking place on March 12th instead. The holiday was originally meant to celebrate St. Patrick’s converting many Irish people to Christianity hundreds of years ago. The holiday became more widespread as Irish Immigrants moved to the United States. The holiday celebrations shifted focus to Irish nationalism and celebrating Irish heritage around this time. No matter why you celebrate, there are many events going on in Oklahoma that both adults and families can enjoy this St. Patrick’s Day. Parades There are... Continue reading