The Oklahoma City Historic Preservation Commission revealed its 2026 preservation award winners during a May 5 ceremony at the Oklahoma City Zoo. 2026 award winners: Colcord Award for Leadership in Preservation: The annual awards recognize projects and individuals working to preserve and revitalize Oklahoma City’s historic places. Oklahoma City currently has nine local historic districts, […]
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Right On Cue
There have been a few moments recently when this city has seemed to step fully into itself. Moments when years of incremental growth, quiet investment, and stubborn belief suddenly present as something undeniable. The NBA Championship parade springs immediately to mind, but so do other snippets: memories of Memorial Marathon mornings, the opening of Okana […]
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OKC celebrates Bike Month with rides, resources and community events
Oklahoma City is inviting residents to get on two wheels this May as part of National Bike Month, offering a mix of community rides, educational opportunities and commuter-friendly events. City officials say the monthlong celebration is designed to highlight OKC’s growing network of bike lanes and trails while encouraging riders of all experience levels to […]
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Sip & Stroll returns to OKC Zoo for adults-only nights
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is bringing back its adults-only Sip & Stroll series for a seventh year, with six Friday night events scheduled in May and June. The 21+ event gives guests after-hours access to the zoo from 6 to 10 p.m. on May 8, 15 and 22, and June 12, 19 […]
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MAPS 3 wellness center to be named for Mick and Terri Cornett
The MAPS 3 northwest Oklahoma City wellness facility will soon carry the name of a former mayor and his late wife. City officials announced the MAPS 3 Health and Wellness Center at 11501 N. Rockwell Ave. will be renamed the Mick and Terri Cornett MAPS 3 Health and Wellness Center, honoring their contributions to the […]
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OKC Zoo Sets New March Record
Spring Break proved to be a big win for the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, which welcomed a record-breaking 160,420 visitors in March — its highest attendance ever for the month. The milestone tops last year’s March total and highlights the Zoo’s growing popularity as a go-to destination for families during Spring Break. “We […]
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Mitchell’s Shade for Everyone tree giveaway returns April 11
Oklahoma City residents can pick up free trees and celebrate community, sustainability and remembrance at the third annual Mitchell’s Shade for Everyone Community Tree Giveaway on Saturday, April 11. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Love’s Travel Stops Stage in Scissortail Park, with trees available while supplies last. Founded by […]
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Rooted in Environmental Stewardship
As it starts to get warmer (and then cooler and then warmer again), you may have started to notice the green leaves creeping back onto once barren branches in parks, medians, and neighborhoods across Oklahoma City. Maybe the calls of cardinals and robins have started waking you up in the morning. Or, maybe you’ve heard […]
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Oklahoma Aerospace Week Takes Off March 30–April 4
Oklahoma’s aerospace industry takes center stage later this month as Aerospace Week returns with a full slate of events highlighting innovation, workforce development, and the future of flight. Running March 30 through April 4, the weeklong series will bring together industry leaders, educators, policymakers, students, and community organizations across the state. The initiative is led […]
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Rex Linn Returns to Host 65th Western Heritage Awards
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum has named actor Rex Linn as emcee for the 65th Annual Western Heritage Awards, taking place Saturday, April 11. Linn, a Texas-born, Oklahoma-raised actor with roles in over 50 films and 45 TV shows, is known for his passion for Western culture. “Rex has a special connection to […]