Calendar of Events
Top events in August
FIREFLIGHT BALLOON FEST. SEE AUGUST 7-8 .
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August 6–8
Memorial Dr.) Enjoy First American productions, including documentary, short and feature films, along with special filmmaker discussions. chickasawculturalcenter.com August 7–9 CatVideoFest 2026 at Oklahoma City Museum of Art (415 Couch Dr.) Experience a fun, family-friendly movie event that raises money for local cats in need. okcmoa.com Oklahoma Tax-Free Weekend at various locations. Make eligible purchases tax free across the state this weekend. oklahoma.gov/tax August 8 FREE Backpack to School Bash at Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church (6501 S. Walker Ave.) The event features backpacks with supplies, games, art tents, prizes, lunch, bounce houses and more. OKC Fire and Police will meet the kids. Backpacks and supplies are available while supplies last. 10am–2pm. myfreebackpack.com Curiousiday: The Art of Science at Sam Noble Museum (2401 Chautauqua Ave.) This Curiousiday event invites visitors
Babies at the Museum: Stack, Stack, Hooray! at Oklahoma City Museum of Art (415 Couch Dr.) A playful exploration of shapes and creativity. okcmoa.com August 7 Wheeler District Farmers Market at Spoke Street in Wheeler District. Shop local vendors, support small businesses and enjoy one of Wheeler’s favorite weekly traditions in the heart of the district. wheelerdistrict.com August 7–8 Cody Johnson at Paycom Center (100 W. Reno Ave.) Performances by Cody Johnson with special guests Clint Black and Chayce Beckham. paycomcenter.com FireFlight Balloon Fest in Shawnee (1702 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.) Includes hot air balloons, live entertainment, fireworks, food trucks, balloon glows, a vendor market and more. firelakeballoonfest.com FREE Holba’ Pisachi’ Native Film Festival at Chickasaw Cultural Center (867 Cooper
FREE Myriad in Motion at Myriad Botanical Gardens (301 W. Reno Ave.) Practice yoga on the Devon Lawn while connecting with nature. myriadgardens.org River Bowl Classic in the Boathouse District (800 Riversport Dr.) The River Bowl was founded by Shawntay Alexander to capture the spirit of the Soul Bowl. 6–9pm. riversportokc.org August 1–2 Red Earth Festival at OKC Convention Center (100 Mick Cornett Dr.) Experience one of the country’s premier Native art markets, featuring more than 130 Indigenous artists selling original works in painting, jewelry, sculpture, beadwork, textiles and more. redearth.org/pages/upcoming-festival August 2 Fitness at the Wheel at the Wheeler Ferris Wheel (1701 S Western Ave.) Bring your yoga mat, water and a friend, and enjoy
a fun way to move together at the Wheeler Ferris Wheel. 9–10am. wheelerdistrict.com
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