Summer in Oklahoma City
By Adam Knapp, About.com Guide to Oklahoma City
It's summer in Oklahoma City. That means the kids are out of school, the temperatures are rising and there's plenty to do. Get information on all the great summer events, outdoor activities, stuff for the kids and how to stay cool when the triple digits arrive in the metro.
4th of July
July 4th celebrations around Oklahoma City are numerous with Red, White & Boom on the river being the premiere event - Other large events with fireworks include Bethany's Freedom Festival, Edmond's LibertyFest and Yukon's Freedom Fest.
- Red, White & Boom
- Edmond's LibertFest
- Yukon's Freedom Fest
- Bethany's Freedom Festival
- OKC Fireworks Laws
Summer Heat & Weather
The spring usually brings severe weather in Oklahoma City, but the summer can have some storms as well. More than anything, though, it's just really hot, particularly in July and August. Here's your guide to surviving the summer weather in Oklahoma City.
Travel & Vacations
The summer months signify vacation time for many in Oklahoma City. Here are your travel resources around the metro.
Summer Activities
Yes, it's going to be hot. But that doesn't mean you can't get outside and enjoy the Oklahoma City summer. Choose a mild day early in the summer, plan your outings for the evening or just brace yourself for the sun.
- Great Places for Kids
- White Water Bay
- Frontier City
- Summer Swimming
- Spraygrounds
- Summer Camps
- Myriad Botanical Gardens
- OKC Zoo
- Bricktown Water Taxis
- Oklahoma River Cruises
- Chesapeake Boathouse
- Metro Lakes
- Golf Courses
- City Parks
- Dog Parks
- Have a Garage Sale
- Have a Summer Wedding
Air-Conditioned Entertainment
If it's simply too hot to get outside, that doesn't mean you have to sit around your house all day. Oklahoma City has plenty of indoor, air-conditioned entertainment options.
- Go to the Movies
- Theatrical Shows at the Civic Center
- OKC Museum of Art
- Oklahoma History Center
- Science Museum Oklahoma
- National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
- Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
- Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum
- OKC Shopping Malls
- Pole Position Raceway
Summer Events
These are the special events in Oklahoma City that make the summer special. Plan your summer months around the popular annual events.
- Summer Monthly Event Calendars
- Redhawks Games at the Brick
- Yard Dawgz Arena Football
- Memorial Day
- Riverfest
- OKC Zoo Amphitheatre Concerts
- SoundBites in the Park
- Sunday Twilight Series Concerts
- Frontier City Concert Series
- OKC Summer Classic Dog Shows
- Red Earth Festival
- OKC Nationals Drag Boat Racing
- Bricktown Blues & BBQ Festival
- Jazz in June Concerts
Back to School
When the summer finally winds down, it's time for back to school. That means preparing school supply lists, new wardrobes, looking at colleges and more.
