Things to do in August
World Elephant Day at OKC Zoo (2000 Remington Pl) features caretaker chats, enrichment events and elephant presentations. Free with admission. 11am- 2pm. okczoo.org AUG. 4-6 STEM Summer Series at Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum (620 N Harvey Ave) features a three-part series exploring how science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) were critical in the rescue, recovery, investigation, justice and healing in the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing. Preregister. $10-$20; adults and kids (5 & under), free. 1-4pm. memorialmuseum.com AUG. 6 FREE Brown Bag-it with Banjos at American Banjo Museum (9 E Sheridan Ave) features a concert plus free museum admission. Attendees are welcome to bring lunch. Noon-1pm. americanbanjomuseum.org AUG. 7 KFOR 4Warn Storm School at Science Museum Oklahoma (2020 Remington Pl) features an engaging, interactive school program that dives into the wonders of weather with a KFOR 4Warn Storm Team meteorologist. Free with admission. 10am. sciencemuseumok.org AUG. 9 Pakistan Day Celebration at Scissortail Park (300 SW 7th St) features traditional Pakistani food, music, dance and art, as well as educational exhibits and activities for children and families. Free to attend. 6:30pm. appnaok.org
AUG. 1-7 CatVideoFest at Oklahoma City Museum of Art (415 Couch Dr) features a fun, family- friendly movie event that raises money for local cats in need. Watch a compilation of the latest and best cat videos. Benefits the Oklahoma Humane Society. Adults, $10; kids (13-18), $8; kids (12 & under), $6. See website for show times. okcmoa.com AUG. 2 Banjo Farm at American Banjo Museum (9 E Sheridan Ave) features an entertaining performance with Lucas Ross, plus an instrument playground, banjo workshops, crafts and more. Adults, $4; kids (15 & under), free. 11am-3pm. americanbanjomuseum.com
AUG. 15-17 OklaFlow Finals at RIVERSPORT OKC (800 Riversport Dr) features some of the nation’s best flowboarders competing in various divisions. There will also be an amateur division. Admission is free for spectators; parking, $10. See website for schedule. riversportokc.org AUG. 15-24 Storyteller Theatre presents The Little Princess at Civic Center’s CitySpace Black Box Theater (201 N Walker Ave) features a stage adaptation of the children’s novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. $25. Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 2 & 7pm; Sunday, 2pm. storytellersokc.com AUG. 23 Moore War Run at Moore High School (300 N Eastern Ave, Moore) features an annual 5k supporting the students of the Moore Public Schools district. Adults, $30; students (18 & under), $20. 7:30am. moorewarrun.com Cops N Kids Shawnee Expo at Shawnee Expo Center (1700 W Independence St, Shawnee) features police cars, motorcycle demonstrations and the opportunity to meet law enforcement members from local, state, tribal and federal levels. Free to attend. 11am-3pm. copsnkids-shawneeok.com Home Run Derby X Tour at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark (2 S Mickey Mantle Dr) features a three-on-three, co-ed home run derby with defense built around power hitting and athletic catches. $26.16 & up. See website for schedule. 7:30pm. mlb.com/homerunderbyx AUG. 28 FREE Rock the Route in downtown Yukon (Main St, 4th & 5th St, Yukon) features live music, food trucks and plenty of fun activities for all ages. 6-11pm. yukonok.gov AUG. 31 Core to Shore 5k at Scissortail Park (300 SW 7th St) features a certified course through the park to experience the gardens, lake, playground and other attractions as a celebration of the park’s anniversary. $35 & up. 9am-noon. scissortailpark.org
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