Summer in Oklahoma City
By Adam Knapp, About.com Guide
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.
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.
- Average Summer Temperatures and Precipitation
- Keep Your Home Cool
- Keep Your Car Cool and Safe
- Sunrise / Sunset Times
Travel & Vacations
The summer months signify vacation time for many in Oklahoma City. Here are your travel resources around the metro.
- Will Rogers World Airport
- Get a Passport
- Rent a Car
- Major Roads and Highways
- State Highway Delays and Construction
- Saving Money on Gas
- Oklahoma Vacation Guide
- Trips on a Tank Full Coupons
- Oklahoma Vacation Spots
- OKC Hotels
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
- Drive-In Movie Theaters
- Myriad Botanical Gardens
- OKC Zoo
- Bricktown Water Taxis
- Oklahoma River Cruises
- Chesapeake Boathouse
- Metro Lakes
- Golf Courses
- City Parks
- Dog Parks
- Best Places for Walking & Running
- Have a Garage Sale
- Find 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.
Summer Event Highlights
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
- OKC Zoo Amphitheatre Concerts
- Sunday Twilight Series Concerts
- Yukon's Concerts in the Park
- Frontier City Concert Series
- Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park Performances
- Memorial Day (May)
- Red Earth Festival (June)
- OKC Nationals Drag Boat Racing (June)
- deadCENTER Film (June)
- Jazz in June Concerts
- OKC Pride Weekend (June)
- OKC Summer Classic Dog Shows (June)
- Bricktown Blues & BBQ Festival (June)
- Bricktown Reggae Festival (July)
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.