Downtown Oklahoma City is home to many of the state’s top community events. Spring and summer festivals include art, food, music, and recreation. Fall and winter offer visitors and residents the opportunity to stroll colorfully lit streets, take a spin on an outdoor ice rink, or watch rowing on the Oklahoma River. In whatever season you find yourself, there are always fun and exciting things to do year round! Get a glimpse of what’s going on downtown.
City Services and City of Oklahoma City special event and permitting information can be found here: City Services Manual.
Downtown Dash
The annual Downtown Dash will be held on Saturday, June 1 at St. Anthony's Hospital. The event features a health expo and a 5K night race that leads you through the heart of the city. This family-friendly event offers activities for all ages. Online registration is now online. |
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Downtown In December
Downtown in December is a 40-day series of events and attractions sure to provide smiles and holiday entertainment for families and friends in the heart of Oklahoma City. Create life-long memories as you take part in this winter experience with thrilling outdoor ice skating, snow tube rides down the Southwest’s largest manmade slope, afternoon visits with Santa Claus, visits from Sonic’s Segway Santa, a festive 5K and fun run, free water taxi excursions, enriching free museum Sundays and a creative LEGO exhibit, all surrounded by twinkling holiday lights. |
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Opening Night
The Oklahoma City Arts Council hosts Oklahoma City's favorite family-oriented New Year's Eve Celebration; December 31 from 7:00 pm to midnight in downtown OKC. Enjoy numerous entertainment venues and a spectacular fireworks show at midnight. |
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Chocolate Decadence
Historic Historic Automobile Alley hosts OKC's annual Chocolate Decadence event -- one of Oklahoma City’s most anticipated events and Valentine traditions.
Chocolate Decadence is held at 825 N. Broadway, the Hudson-Essex Loft Offices, in one of the coolest venues this City has to offer.
The party showcases decadent chocolate treats from premier local restaurants and caterers while featuring smooth jazz, wine and champagne, gourmet coffees and the ever popular Valentine auction. Chocolate Decadence has enjoyed sold out crowds every single year.
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Downtown Oklahoma City Employee Appreciation Week
As an expression of appreciation to downtown employees, Downtown Oklahoma City, Inc. teamed hosts Downtown Employee Appreciation Week. The week hosted a series of events and specials thanking downtown employees for all their hard work and dedication to downtown Oklahoma City. |
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Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts
The Arts District continues to be the home of the Arts Council of Oklahoma City, who host one of America's top fine arts festivals each spring. The Festival of the Arts celebrates various art forms from music and culinary arts to visual and performing arts. There is a little something for everyone. The next festival is scheduled for April 23-28, 2013 at the Festival Plaza, Stage Center and the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Admission is free. |
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Dean A. McGee Awards
Each year, Downtown Oklahoma City, Inc. honors three business and civic leaders for their outstanding contributions to downtown at the annual Dean A. McGee Award Ceremony at the Skirvin Hilton. Join on May 30 us as we recognize great leaders their contributions to our community. |
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SoundBites
Sound Bites Concert is designed to entertain downtowners with free lunch time music on on the Bank of Oklahoma Plaza. Check out photos of the 2013 SoundBites concert and food truck festival on the Downtown OKC, Inc. Facebook page. |
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Red Earth Festival
This annual gathering, held in Downtown Oklahoma City June 7-9, 2013, is the largest in the world, drawing together more than 100 northern and southern Native American tribes for dance competitions and an arts festival. The festivities begin with an electrifying parade, featuring dancers, drummers and tribal princesses in buckskins, beads and feathers. |
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deadCENTER Film Festival
The annual deadCENTER Film Festival will be held June 5-9, 2013 in downtown Oklahoma City. Named one of the top regional festivals in “The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide,” the annual festival will take place at seven locations over five days with more than 10,000 film enthusiasts from around the country expected to attend. |
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