Calendar of Events
Things to do in January JAN. 3-5
JAN. 10-11 ESPN Collegiate Quad Gymnastics Invitational at Paycom Center (100 W Reno Ave). Five collegiate women’s gymnastics teams from across the NCAA will compete. $19 & up. Friday, 8pm; Saturday, 3 & 8pm. paycomcenter.com JAN. 11 FREE Winter Birding for Families at Martin Park Nature Center (5000 W Memorial Rd) features a guided tour in the park to see some fine-feathered friends. Preregister. 9:30- 11am. Also held: Feb. 8. okc.gov/parks FREE Second OHOF Saturdays at Oklahoma Hall of Fame (1400 Classen Dr) features crafts, activities and more centered on Oklahoma Hall of Fame members. All ages welcome. 10am-2pm. oklahomahof.com FREE Pick-a-Tune with Lucas at American Banjo Museum (9 E Sheridan Ave) features a beginner’s banjo lesson. Banjos provided. Preregister; space is limited. Registration
JAN. 12 FREE Admission to Oklahoma City Museum of Art (415 Couch Dr). Visitors of all ages receive free admission on the second Sunday of each month, thanks to generous support from Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. Noon-5pm. okcmoa.com FREE LIVE! on the Plaza in the Plaza District (1700 block of NW 16th St) features local artists, live music, special events, local shopping and more. Noon-4pm. plazadistrict.org JAN. 13 Homeschool Day at Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum (620 N Harvey Ave) features interactive STEM activities, a behind-the-scenes tour of the archives, a self-guided tour of the museum and more. Best suited for kids in 4th grade & up. Preregister. Free for students. 9:30am-3pm. memorialmuseum.com
Eagle Watch at Arcadia Lake (9000 E 2nd St, Edmond). See majestic eagles in their natural habitat. Begin at the park office for information about where the eagles can be found and check out a raptor wingspan display, videos and more. Dress warmly and bring binoculars. $5 per vehicle. 8am-4pm. edmondok.gov/339/Lake-Events-Activities JAN. 4 FREE New Year’s Stickball Game at First Americans Museum (659 First Americans Blvd) features a co-ed, tournament-style stickball game, beginning with a youth game (ages 7–17) followed by an adult game (18+). Spectators welcome. 11am-2pm. famok.org JAN. 9 Nature’s Classroom: Hibernation Station at Martin Park Nature Center (5000 W Memorial Rd). Learn about the animals that go for a deep sleep to survive winter and how their bodies change to survive Oklahoma’s extreme heat. Preregister. Best suited for ages 5 & up. $2. 10-11am. okc.gov/parks
includes free entry to the museum. 2-3pm. americanbanjomuseum.com
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
features a parade, pancake breakfast, worship service and a party with a variety of live entertainment. Free to attend. See website for schedule of events. nbn-nrc.org Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at Myriad Gardens (301 W Reno Ave) features a variety of family-friendly activities that commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., including art and live performances. 10am-1pm. myriadgardens.org FREE Tulsa Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in downtown Tulsa (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd & John Hope Franklin Blvd, Tulsa) features an annual parade to honor a legend and celebrate freedom with the community. 11am. mlktulsa.com
JAN 8-19 FREE MLK Jr. I Have a Dream! Program at Capitol Hill Library (327 SW 27th St). Help fill the library with dreams by decorating a Dream Cloud with colorful drawings, symbols and words. Monday-Thursday, 9am-9pm; Friday, 9am-6pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 1-6pm. metrolibrary.org JAN. 20 FREE OKC Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration in downtown OKC (various locations) features a silent march, bell ringing, parade, job fair and more. 9am-3pm. okcmlkalliance.org Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade & Celebration at Martin Luther King Community Center (300 W Martin Luther King St, Muskogee)
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