In + Around OKC

  Infamous tornadoes, blistering summers and ice storms that rival Elsa’s. What good things could anyone say about Oklahoma weather? Well, as an Okie transplant that’s lived in many states and traveled to many more, I happen to love the...

Guthrie is a unique, very small town that is surrounded by history. It is THE ONE and only suburb of OKC that will not, and cannot become a cookie-cutter replica of all the other suburbs with chain restaurants and big-box...

It's festival season in Oklahoma! From fairs to carnivals to chili cook-offs, there's something for the whole family with these Fall Festivals in OKC! Holdenville Fall Festival and Car Show October 7th Head out to Holdenville's largest annual event to enjoy live bands,...

"I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant." -Martin Luther King, 1964 Every third Monday in January is set aside to honor...

Have you heard the great news? Kids bowl free all summer long at participating locations thanks to the Kids Bowl Free program. We are always looking for fun activities in the summertime, and even better if they are FREE! With...

Visiting a Christmas tree farm can be a wonderful holiday tradition as there is nothing like cutting down your own tree and decorating it with the family. And often, Christmas Tree Farms have festive holiday activities and fun. Below...

Are you looking for a chance to dress up all fancy, have a night out with the hubs AND support a good cause?  Well, if so, look no further.  There is a great opportunity that is held every year...

 There are certain days where you just NEED that cup of coffee to get through the morning.  Or there are days where a cup of coffee is the perfect addition to making a good morning GREAT!  So we wanted...

Spring makes me all kinds of happy. It's a season that I actually enjoy being outside because it's not blistering cold or burning hot. The weather for an Oklahoma spring may be a bit all over the place, but...

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post for Harkins Theatres. However, all opinions are 100% our own and we stand by Harkins Theatres Playcenter in all that we endorse. I love going to the movies. The whole experience of it is fun for...

My Dad, the ever-optimist and leader of our family, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2001.   Let me tell you about my Dad.  My Dad's smile would light up a room.  He was almost always positive and if you asked him how...

Looking for the best family events in OKC and surrounding areas?  School is going to be out before we know it, and we want to get out and explore all we can before those super hot Oklahoma months. May is...