Match your personality with OKC’s best attractions, eats & events BY KIRSTEN HOLDER . PHOTOS PROVIDED. If you’re looking to spend your special weekend in a way that truly honors YOU, look no further. We’ve narrowed down the best spots for fun and celebration based on your personality type and interests, no “What Kind of Disney Princess Are You” tests required. No matter what you end up planning for your Mother’s Day or Father’s Day weekend, know that you are an important and special part of your family’s life and you deserve to be celebrated every day! Cheers, moms and dads! ALL ABOUT YOU PLAN A MOTHER’S DAY OR FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND
LEISURE PARENT
Mother’s Day Weekend • Indie Trunk Show
Do you live in athleisure wear and tennis shoes and generally use a backpack or fanny pack to cart your (and your kids’!) stuff? If so, you might be a “Leisure Parent.” The ideal day to celebrate you can (and should) include activities that feed your
you’d rather curl up with a new book, check out the charming Commonplace Books for inspiration and curated hits. Find more spots to shop at MidtownOKC.com.
Shop local artists, crafters, makers and boutiques. May 7; 10am-5pm. State Fair Park Pavilion building, 3212 Wichita Walk • Mother’s Day Dessert Cruise Experience a river cruise and enjoy bite-sized desserts and mimosas at the cash bar with Oklahoma River Cruises. May 8; departures at 1 & 4pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Regatta Landing, 701 S Lincoln Blvd Father’s Day Weekend • Third Saturdays in WesTen Enjoy an Open House at MadPotter and try your hand at the pottery wheel (ages 14+). Then take a tour of Castle Falls, Council Grove and many early 1900s downtown OKC artifacts. June 18; 11am-5pm. WesTen District, Northwest 10th Street Corridor • Father’s Day Cruise Experience a river cruise and enjoy snacks and the scenery with Oklahoma River Cruises. June 19; departure at 1:30pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Regatta Landing, 701 S Lincoln Blvd
comfy and laid-back style. Head down to Midtown District in OKC for a delicious brunch at Neighborhood JAM (you can even get in line ahead of time via Yelp). Treat yourself to the indulgent “Looney
Cakes” (carrot cake pancakes) or opt for the healthy Acai Bowl topped off with a craft latte or creative breakfast cocktail like “My Grandma’s Mug” (Maker’s Mark,
drip coffee, pH toasted caramel, sweet cream and nutmeg). Afterward,
stroll around and shop hop! Your sneaker- loving self will drool over the stunning creations at The Laboratory . If
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