June is National Pride Month. The holiday is a uniquely American one, originating in 1994 as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month. Since then, Pride Month has expanded to celebrate all LGBT+ people. There are no “official” ways to celebrate Pride. Go to a parade or celebrate at home. Below are some events that are happening during Pride Month in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City Pridefest The Oklahoma City Pridefest is a weekend-long event that begins on Friday, June 23rd. The doors open at 4 p.m. and there are various events going on all weekend. Scissortail Park will have two stages and use... Continue reading
Easter is one of the major Christian holidays. The date that it takes place changes every year; this year Easter lands on April 9. There are many traditions celebrated on Easter, with some of the most common ones being making Easter baskets, attending an Easter egg hunt, and going to church. To make your search for Easter activities easier, we’ve found some great resources and event schedules that you can use to plan your Easter. Make Easter Baskets There are no rules when it comes to making Easter baskets. By “making Easter baskets” we mean filing them with treats. In... Continue reading
This year, Halloween takes place on a Monday. This weird timing means that most Halloween-related events in the state will be taking place on the weekend before Halloween, rather than on Halloween itself. No matter which day of the weekend you want to celebrate, or if you want to wait until Halloween itself, we have found a few great events to check out. Halloween Ball (Friday) The Oklahoma City Fairgrounds will be hosting a Halloween Ball on Friday, from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m. The main event will be held in the Hobbies, Arts & Crafts building. Adults of all ages... Continue reading
Labor Day is coming up on Monday, September 5. Even though the holiday falls on a weekday, there are still plenty of fun things to do all around the state. Whether you want to go to an actual Labor Day celebration or do something else, one of these three events is sure to have something you will like. Henryetta Labor Day Celebration Downtown Henryetta is hosting its annual Labor Day celebration again this year. A parade kicks off the day and fireworks end it. Between these two events, you can enjoy a car show, play games, win prizes, and check... 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
Easter 2022 is on Sunday, April 17. The holiday is usually celebrated by Christians but also has some secular aspects as well. Those who want to celebrate Easter in a religious way can check out this list of churches that are offering both in-person and online streaming worship services. This article is going to focus on more secular Easter activities that anyone, regardless of religion or lack thereof, can enjoy. Check Out the Easter Train Ride and Egg Hunt Possibly one of the coolest events going on during Easter weekend is the Easter train ride and egg hunt, which is... Continue reading