Things to do in May
Cowboys of Color Rodeo at Jim Norick Arena (3001 General Pershing Blvd) features a competitive rodeo with culturally diverse cowboys and cowgirls competing in bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, bronc busting and barrel racing. $10- $20. 5-10:30pm. okcfairgrounds.com MAY 5 FREE BikeFest at Wheeler Ferris Wheel (1701 S Western Ave) features local bike shops, live music, family- friendly activities and more. Free to attend. Noon-3pm. bikemonthok.org FREE Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Scissortail Park (415 S Robinson Ave) features food, music, dance performances and more. 3-10pm. facebook.com/OKCHCC MAY 8-11 Phillips 66 Big 12 Softball Championship at Softball Hall of Fame Stadium (2801 NE 50th St) features the pool play of the six top teams in the Big 12. $20 & up. See website for schedule. big12sports.com MAY 10 FREE DANCE! on the Plaza in the Plaza District (1700 block of NW 16th St) features local artists, live music, special events, local shopping and more. 6-10pm. plazadistrict.org/live MAY 10-12 OKC Ballet’s Shorts at Civic Center Music Hall (201 N Walker Ave) features three iconic ballets in one performance: Carmina Burana, Fancy Free and Cacti . $23 & up. Friday & Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. okcballet.org Thelma Gaylord Academy presents High School Musical Jr. at Lyric Plaza Theatre (1727 NW 16th St). The hit movie will come to life on stage following the stories of Troy, Gabriella and their classmates of East High. This community production features students in the academy ages 8-15. $15 & up. Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 2 & 7pm; Sunday, 2pm. thelmagaylordacademy.com MAY 11 FREE Second OHOF Saturdays at Oklahoma Hall of Fame (1400 Classen Dr) features free family fun at the museum including crafts, games and more. During the first hour, guests can take part in a sensory- friendly experience. All ages welcome. 9am- 2pm. Also held: June 8. oklahomahof.com
MAY 3 FREE Fiesta Friday in Historic Capitol Hill (S Harvey between 24th & 25th St) features a family-friendly block party with pop-up shops and live entertainment. 7-10pm. Also held: June 21. historiccapitolhill.com MAY 3-5 Thelma Gaylord Academy presents Mean Girls at Lyric Plaza Theatre (1727 NW 16th St). Follow Cady Heron as she navigates a new high school and falls prey to The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the ruthless Regina George. This community production features students in the academy ages 14-18. $15 & up. Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 2 & 7pm; Sunday, 2pm. thelmagaylordacademy.com MAY 4 FREE Comic Book Day at participating retailers (various locations). Participating retailers across the country offer a free comic book to all customers to introduce new readers to the comic book medium. freecomicbookday.com FREE VDubs on Auto Alley (NW 8th St from Robinson and Oklahoma Ave) features a family- and pet-friendly street festival and car show with classic, vintage and new Volkswagons as well as live entertainment and more. 8am-3pm. vwclubokc.org FREE Family Nature Hike at Martin Park Nature Center (5000 W Memorial Rd) features a gentle morning wildlife hike. Park staff will answer questions about wildlife and nature. Preregister. A parent or guardian must attend and hike with the child. 9:30-10:30am. Also held: June 1 & July 6. okc.gov/parks Fairy Tea Party at Myriad Gardens (301 W Reno Ave) features a fanciful fairy tea party. Guests will make fairy wands and flower crowns as they enjoy muffins and fairy juice. Best suited for ages 4-8. Member, $13; nonmember, $15. 11am-noon. myriadgardens.org Water Coloring in the Garden Drop-in at Myriad Gardens (301 W Reno Ave). Use the garden as inspiration for your work of art. Stop by the Children’s Garden porch to get a tray of art materials and then find a cozy spot in the garden to let your creativity flow. Best suited for ages 4-16. $2 suggested donation. 2-3pm. myriadgardens.org
FREE Armed Forces Day & Shriner’s Parade in Del City (29th St & Sunnylane, Del City) features bands, floats, military apparatuses and more. 10am-noon. cityofdelcity.gov
Alpaca Farm Day at Magnolia Blossom Ranch (2901 NW 16th St, Newcastle) features alpacas, activities for kids, live demonstrations and farm tours. $8; kids under 2, free. Tickets must be purchased in advance. 10am-2pm. magnoliablossomranch.com FREE Second Saturday at Oklahoma Contemporary (11 NW 11th St) features a family-focused day of art-making, performances and gallery adventures for visitors of all ages. May events will be a summer camp sampler. 1-4pm. Also held: June 8. oklahomacontemporary.org MAY 18 NAMIWalks Oklahoma at Scissortail Park (300 SW 7th St) features an awareness walk for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Benefits NAMI Oklahoma. 7:30-11:30am. namiwalks.org Drop-in Art at Oklahoma City Museum of Art (415 Couch Dr) features a warm and cool color landscape painting art activity. No pre-registration required. Free with admission. Adults, $17; seniors, $13; kids (17 & under), free. 11am-4pm. okcmoa.com
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