Things to Do in July & August FREE See You Saturdays at Oklahoma Hall of Fame (1400 Classen Dr) features complimentary admission, crafts, games and more. During the first hour, guests can take part in a sensory-friendly experience. 9am-2pm. oklahomahof.com JULY 4-9 OKC Dodgers vs Albuquerque at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark (2 Mickey Mantle Dr). $14 & up. Tuesday-Friday, 7:05pm; Saturday, 6:05pm; Sunday, 1:05pm.
FREE POOLS! on the Plaza in the Plaza District (1700 block of NW 16th St) features a summertime-themed event with local artists, live music, special events, local shopping and more. 6-10pm. plazadistrict.org FREE Dancing in the Gardens – Country Line Dancing at Myriad Gardens (301 W Reno Ave) features an evening of dancing with a live DJ, dance demonstration and dance lessons. 7-10pm. myriadgardens.org JULY 15 Wild-ones Wildlife Walks at Martin Park Nature Center (5000 W Memorial Rd) features a guided hike through the park where you'll have the opportunity to see and learn about the wildlife all around us. All ages welcome. $2. 9-10am. Also held: Aug. 19. okc.gov/parksignup Stratford Peach Festival at Stratford City Park (701 S Pine, Stratford) features a variety of activities including live entertainment, arts & crafts vendors, carnival, car show, peach ice cream and more. Free to attend. 9am-3pm. facebook. com/2022peachfestivalstratfordok 20th Birthday Bash for Grizzly Bears at the OKC Zoo (2000 Remington Pl) features enrichment treats for the bear brothers, plus fun activities for kids and giveaways while supplies last. Free with admission. 10am. okczoo.org FREE World Snake Day Celebration at Martin Park Nature Center (5000 W Memorial Rd). Learn about how snakes keep us and the ecosystem safe and all the ways you can help them. 2-4pm. okc.gov/parksignup FREE Heard on Hurd Street Fest in Edmond (Broadway Ave, 1st & Hurd, Edmond) features local food, unique shopping and live music. 6-10pm. mycitizens.bank/heard-on-hurd FREE Floating Films a t RIVERSPORT OKC (800 Riversport Dr) features a waterside, outdoor screening of Sharknado . Tubes and rafts available to rent. 8-10pm. riversportokc.org JULY 16 FREE Family Kickball at North Highland Park (NW 82nd St & N Harvey Ave) features a family-friendly kickball event for families to enjoy fun and physical activity together. 7:30-10pm. keepmovingokc.org
Also held: 7/18-23 vs El Paso, 8/1-6 vs Round Rock, 8/22-27 vs Albuquerque, 8/29-9/3 vs Round Rock. okcdodgers.com JULY 5 FREE SONIC Summer Movies at Myriad Gardens (301 W Reno Ave) features an outdoor screening of Vivo . Pre-movie activities, 7pm; movie, 9pm. myriadgardens.org JULY 6 FREE VIBES Artwalk in downtown Edmond (Broadway, 2nd to Edwards St, Edmond) features a variety of creative talent and live entertainment hosted in participating businesses. 6-9pm. Also held: Aug. 3. edmondvibes.org JULY 7 Summer Animal Enrichment Event at the OKC Zoo (2000 Remington Pl) features summer-inspired enrichment activities for the zoo’s animals prepared by caretakers, encouraging them to use their environment to stay cool. Free with admission. 10am-2pm. okczoo.org FREE First Friday Gallery Walk in the Paseo Arts District (NW 30th & 27th St, Walker & Hudson Ave) features special themed exhibits, guest artists and a variety of live entertainment. 6-9pm. thepaseo.org JULY 7-8 Blackberry Festival at McLoud Veterans Memorial Park (600 E Park St, McLoud) features all kinds of blackberry-themed items from fresh blackberries to blackberry cobbler, sodas and teas as well as live music, a parade, food, carnival, games and fireworks. Friday, 5-10pm; Saturday, 9am-11pm. mcloudchamber.com JULY 8 Norman Conquest Ride at JD McCarty Center (2002 E Robinson Ave, Norman) features an all-day, annual ride open to cyclists of all skill levels, with individual, family and tandem rides from 10 to 62 miles. Benefits the J.D. McCarty Center and Camp ClapHans. $10 & up; kids (under 12), free. 7am-1pm. bicycleleagueofnorman.com
FREE Second Saturday at Oklahoma Contemporary (11 NW 11th St) features a family-focused day of art-making, performances and gallery adventures. July’s theme is Cosmic Marbling. 1-4pm. oklahomacontemporary.org JULY 12 FREE SONIC Summer Movies at Myriad Gardens (301 W Reno Ave) features an outdoor screening of The Sandlot . Pre-movie activities, 7pm; movie, 9pm. myriadgardens.org JULY 13-15 Peach Festival in downtown Porter (various locations) features live music, a parade, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, a culinary contest, tractor pulls and more. Free to attend. See website for schedule. porterpeachfestivals.com JULY 14 FREE 2nd Friday Art Walk in downtown Norman (Main St, Norman) features art, live performances and more. 6-9pm. 2ndfridaynorman.com
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