The fifth Animal Conference will be bookended by two notable speakers, both of whom have dedicated their lives to the protection of animals: biologist Jeff Corwin, whose shows have appeared on Disney, ABC, and Animal Planet, and Dr. Temple Grandin, professor, activist, advisor to the ranching industry, and subject of the eponymous film starring Claire […]
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RestoreOKC celebrates 10 years with free neighborhood festival Oct. 3
RestoreOKC will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a free neighborhood festival Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its headquarters, 2222 NE 27th St. in northeast Oklahoma City. Called TEN(d), the celebration will feature food, vendors, interactive art and mural projects, a kids zone, farm tours and opportunities to learn more about […]
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Bella Burns to headline Plaza District Festival Sept. 26
Oklahoma City singer-songwriter Bella Burns will headline the 27th annual Plaza District Festival on Saturday, Sept. 26, capping a day of live music, local art, food and family activities in the Plaza District. The free, all-ages festival runs from noon to 11 p.m. around 1745 NW 16th St. Burns is scheduled to take the Main […]
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90 Years of Zoo Amp
If you haven’t been to the Zoo Amphitheatre in a while, you may not recognize everything.The terraced lawn can now accommodate thousands of additional reserved seats. There are new concessions, paved walkways, improved lighting and climate-controlled restrooms. Backstage, artists now have renovated green rooms, production offices, a new catering kitchen and even a basketball court. […]
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Team OKC launches new brand ahead of 2028 Olympic Games
Team OKC has launched a new community-wide identity as Oklahoma City prepares to host Olympic softball and slalom paddle competition during the LA28 Games.
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OKC Zoo welcomes two endangered gorillas
Western lowland gorillas are critically endangered, with wild populations threatened by poaching, disease and habitat destruction. The OKC Zoo supports gorilla conservation through several programs, including its partnership with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.
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Record 25 million visitors fueled Oklahoma City’s economy in 2025
A record 25 million visitors traveled to the city last year, driving $2.9 billion in spending, supporting more than 36,000 jobs and generating $396 million in state and local tax revenue, according to a new economic impact report commissioned by Visit Oklahoma City. The report, prepared by Tourism Economics, also found visitor activity generated a […]
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Oklahoma Bio Week returns Aug. 17-21
Oklahoma Bio Week returns Aug. 17-21 with a series of events highlighting the state’s growing bioscience and life sciences industries. Hosted by the Oklahoma City Innovation District in partnership with Life Science Oklahoma, the second annual event brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, educators, students and community members for programs focused on biotechnology, healthcare innovation, […]
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Pumpkinville celebrates Route 66 centennial at Myriad Botanical Gardens
Myriad Botanical Gardens will take families on a trip down the Mother Road this fall with Pumpkinville: Road to Route 66, running Oct. 1-25 in downtown Oklahoma City. Inspired by the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66, this year’s Pumpkinville will feature thousands of pumpkins, seasonal displays, family activities and larger-than-life pumpkin murals depicting landmarks […]
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OKC Zoo, Red Coyote host run for monarch conservation
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is teaming up with Red Coyote and Boldt for an evening fun run supporting monarch butterfly conservation on Thursday, Aug. 27. The approximately 3-mile Red Coyote Zoo Run Club course winds through the Zoo’s 100-acre park and is open to runners of all paces and abilities. Proceeds benefit […]