Did you know that Hispanic Heritage Month starts in September? Oddly enough, it doesn’t start on September 1, but on the 15th. It then continues through October 15th. According to the 2020 census, almost 500,000 people in Oklahoma are Hispanic! With Oklahoma only having about 4 million people total, that means about 1 in every 8 Okies are Hispanic! What better reason to celebrate their heritage? Below are some great ideas you can use to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Visit the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City is hosting a... Continue reading
Summer is coming to a close, and for many families, that means preparing the kids to go back to school… which means back to school shopping. Lets take a look at some of the best sales and resources parents can take advantage of to make the process as painless as possible. Backpacks, General School Supplies, and Haircuts All children ages 6-12 are invited to attend the Annual Back2School Bash on August 8th and 9th from 9am-5pm at 1900 N. MacArthur Blvd, Oklahoma City. Tickets to the event vary from $25-75, and include a haircut, backpack filled with school supplies, hair... Continue reading
Knowing how to read is one of the most important skills any person, including children, can have. As of 2023, Oklahoma has a staggeringly low literacy rate for adults— at about only 75%. Luckily, Oklahomans can do their part to increase the state’s literacy rate by teaching their children how to read. Below are some facts about reading, how to teach children to read, and other resources anyone can use for free. Benefits of Early Reading Children go through a bulk of their major development milestones before they reach age five. Their brains expand and they are ripe for taking... Continue reading
Father’s Day falls on June 18 this year. With only a couple of weeks left to prepare, it’s a good time to think about what you want to do with your dad. Skip buying the power tools that gives dad another chore or the ugly ties he won’t want to wear. Instead, opt for gifts that keep giving and experiences he won’t forget. Go to Father’s Day Fest in Oklahoma City The Family Builders of OK are hosting their 4th annual Father’s Day Fest on June 18 at Scissortail Park in Oklahoma City. The event is free to attend.... Continue reading
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