Oklahoma City Events

Oklahoma City hosts a number of eventsThere are events lined up for special occasions
throughout the year. With museums, parks, zoos,such as Thanksgiving Day, Mother's Day, Father's
botanical gardens, clubs, two giant sportingDay, Easter, and Memorial Day. One of the
venues, and a growing and bustling entertainmentMemorial Day functions is the American Collegiate
district, events are quite common with eachRowing Association Championship featuring a
offering a unique experience for those seeking toMemorial Day weekend regatta on the Oklahoma
explore the depths of their passions and interests.River. The participants are teams from over 25
The National Cowboy & Western Heritagecollegiate institutions that assemble at the
Museum hosts the annual art exhibition, the PrixChesapeake Boathouse. The Paseo Arts Festival
de West. It showcases Western artists throughis another Memorial Day weekend event held at
more than 300 paintings and sculptures themedthe historic Paseo Arts District.
on the American West. Paintings depict wildlife,Kids' festivals are also popular in Oklahoma City,
landscapes as well as events. Many impressionistwhile concerts and live shows keep the audience
paintings are showcased as well.entertained. The Bricktown district is also a hub of
Another popular annual event hosted by theactivity all year. There are plenty of hotels in
museum is the Rodeo Weekend. MusicalOklahoma City that cater to all the needs of the
performances, lectures and benefit auctions aretourist population. Through shuttle services, the
the highlights of this important event. It is also thehotels make sure that their customers get to see
occasion when potential inductees into the Rodeothe best of the city without missing these
Hall of Fame are recognized for their contributionsOklahoma City events.
to the rodeo industry.