Things to do in OKC this weekend

Here are some exciting events happening in Oklahoma City this weekend (April 25-27):

🎨 Art & Exhibitions

From the Vault: 80th Anniversary Exhibition

📍 OKC Museum of Art | 🗓️ Feb 8–Apr 27

Festival of the Arts 2025

📍 Bicentennial Park | 🗓️ Apr 24–27

“Life in Black and White” Exhibit

📍 1515 Lincoln Gallery | 🗓️ Mar 20–Apr 26

Edgar Heap of Birds: HONOR SONG

📍 Oklahoma Contemporary | 🗓️ Jan 30–Oct 20

Innate Connections

📍 Red Earth Art Center | 🗓️ Apr 3–Jun 13

Lights, Lyrics, Legends

📍 OK Hall of Fame | 🗓️ Through Apr 26

🎶 Live Music & Nightlife

Classic Soul w/ Garcia Tarver & Terry Knighten

📍 1515 Lincoln Gallery | 🗓️ Apr 25

Me Like Bees

📍 Resonant Head | 🗓️ Apr 25

Straight Tequila Night – '90s Country Tribute

📍 Tower Theatre | 🗓️ Apr 25

Tech N9ne

📍 Diamond Ballroom | 🗓️ Apr 26

The Day Players Band

📍 Bricktown Comedy Club | 🗓️ Apr 26

Martini Kings

📍 Beam Live | 🗓️ Apr 26

Jazz Night!

📍 Blue Note | 🗓️ Apr 27

Celtic Jam

📍 American Banjo Museum | 🗓️ Apr 26

Dance Party @ Ponyboy

📍 Ponyboy | 🗓️ Apr 25

Speakeasy 90s–2000s Dance Party

📍 51st Street Speakeasy | 🗓️ Apr 26

Debí Tirar Más Fiestas – Bad Bunny Party

📍 Beer City Music Hall | 🗓️ Apr 26

🎭 Performances & Comedy

Women of a Certain Age – Comedy by Steve Duprey

📍 Carpenter Square Theatre | 🗓️ Through Apr 27

Monet X Change

📍 Bricktown Comedy Club | 🗓️ Apr 25–26

Kevin James Thornton

📍 Bricktown Comedy Club | 🗓️ Apr 27

Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Show

📍 Skirvin Hilton | 🗓️ Apr 26

The Psychology of a Murderer w/ Dr. Rachel Toles

📍 Tower Theatre | 🗓️ Apr 26

🏃‍♀️ Fitness & Outdoor

OKC Memorial Marathon: A Run to Remember

📍 Downtown OKC | 🗓️ Apr 25–27

Saturday Farmers Market

📍 Scissortail Park | 🗓️ Apr 26

Move Your ScissorTAIL – Yoga & Zumba

📍 Scissortail Park | 🗓️ Apr 26

Myriad in Motion – FREE Yoga

📍 Myriad Gardens | 🗓️ Apr 26

Gardens Walking Tour

📍 Myriad Gardens | 🗓️ Apr 26

Explore OKC Tour

📍 Starts at Centennial Land Run Monument | 🗓️ Apr 25

🍽️ Food & Drink Events

Afternoon Tea Service

📍 Tellers | 🗓️ Apr 25–26

A Toast to the Festival

📍 OKC Museum of Art | 🗓️ Apr 26

Marathon & Mimosas

📍 OKC Museum of Art | 🗓️ Apr 27

Paint Your Pet – Wine & Palette

📍 Bar K | 🗓️ Apr 26

Singo (Music Bingo)

📍 Bar K | 🗓️ Apr 25

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly & Unique

Alice in Wonderland, Jr & The Magic of Wonderland

📍 Civic Center Music Hall | 🗓️ Apr 26–27

DIY Skullarium (Skull Terrarium)

📍 Museum of Osteology | 🗓️ Apr 26–Jul 19

Nerf Wars at Arena51

📍 Arena51 | 🗓️ Apr 26

Race Weekend Events Schedule

All events are part of the OKC Memorial Marathon weekend. Admission to the Memorial Museum is free with your race bib or confirmation.

Friday, April 25

📍 Oklahoma City Convention Center & Memorial Museum

1. 9:00am – 5:00pm – Memorial Museum Open
2. Free admission with your race bib or confirmation.
3. 10:00am – Early Expo Entry for Senior Marathoners Only
4. 11:00am – 7:00pm – Memorial Marathon Health & Fitness Expo
5. Meet News 9 anchors, shop official apparel.
6. 12:00pm – 1:00pm – Live from the Marathon Expo – The Run to Remember Podcast
7. Hosted by Kristin Fares and Race Director Kari Watkins.
8. 1:00pm – 3:00pm – The Franchise Live Remote on 107.7
9. Sports broadcast from the Expo.
10. 1:00pm – Why We Run to Remember
11. Hear powerful stories from family members, survivors, and first responders.
12. 2:00pm – Crossing the Finish Line
13. Panel with past winners including Jerry Faulkner and Catherine Lisle.
14. 3:00pm – OKC is Now an Olympic City!
15. Olympic medalists discuss Oklahoma City's Olympic future and marathon memories.
16. 4:00pm – Yoga with Mark Ballard
17. At center court of the Expo.
18. 5:00pm – Marathon Legend: Meb Keflezighi
19. 6:00pm – Panel of Marathon Legends
20. Featuring Joan Benoit Samuelson, Bill Rodgers, Dick Beardsley, and more.
21. 7:00pm – Expo Closes
22. Explore OKC’s foodie scene for dinner!

Saturday, April 26

📍 Start Line: Harvey Ave between 5th & 6th | Scissortail Park | Convention Center

1. 7:00am – Memorial 5K
2. Presented by Express Employment International & Google.
3. 8:00am – Senior Marathon
4. Presented by Mercy.
5. 7:30am – 10:30am – Finish Line Festival
6. Featuring Take Cover, presented by Continental Resources.
7. 8:00am – 6:00pm – Memorial Marathon Health & Fitness Expo
8. 9:00am – Kids Marathon
9. With RUMBLE the Bison and presented by INTEGRIS Health.
10. 9:00am – 5:00pm – Memorial Museum Open
11. 10:00am – Marathon Legend: Dakotah Popehn
12. 11:00am – Yoga with Mark Ballard
13. 12:00pm – Hear From the 31 RAN THEM ALLS
14. Moderated by Whit Raymond.
15. 1:30pm – Women Keep Things Running
16. Moderated by Dr. Susan Chambers.
17. 2:30pm – Men’s Health For Runners – It’s a Marathon Not a Sprint
18. 3:30pm – Is This Your First Marathon?
19. Tips and stories from legendary marathoners.
20. 6:00pm – Expo Closes
21. 6:30pm – 7:30pm – Blessing of the Shoes Service
22. At First Church OKC, 5th & Robinson.

Sunday, April 27 – Race Day!

📍 Start Line: Harvey Ave in front of the Memorial Museum

1. 5:00am – 6:30am – Gear Check
2. Sponsored by Visit OKC (6th & Hudson or 6th & Robinson).
3. 5:30am – Sunrise Service Under the Survivor Tree
4. 5:30am – 9:00am – Free Pancake Breakfast
5. At First Church OKC, 5th & Robinson.
6. 6:00am – Welcome and Introductions
7. Corrals close at 6:20am.
8. 6:25am – Wheelchair Division Start
9. 6:30am – Race Start Times
10. Marathon (Devon Energy)
11. Half Marathon (Paycom)
12. Quarter Marathon (The Chickasaw Nation)
13. 7:30am – 1:30pm – Finish Line Festival
14. Scissortail Park – photos, treats, beer, food trucks, and live music.
15. 12:00pm – 5:00pm – Memorial Museum Open