In + Around OKC

A few months ago a dear friend asked me if our 15-year-old son would be willing to be an escort in her daughter’s upcoming quinceanera. (A quinceanera is a festive 15th birthday celebration, with Mexican roots, that marks a...

The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is celebrating 40th Annual Haunt the Zoo, Oklahoma’s largest and longest-running Halloween tradition! And this year, they are going above and beyond to make this milestone year even more spooktacular.  Haunt the Zoo...

Oklahoma City's Brick Convention is coming to the Oklahoma City Convention Center on September 16-17, 2023. This family-friendly event is for all LEGO® lovers! LEGO Brick Convention | September 16-17, 2023 Brick Convention is a creative hands-on LEGO® building experience with...

Momming can be hard. Life can be complicated. But some things are simple, like shopping at Rhea Lana's! Enter Rhea Lana's: the one-stop shop for everything your kiddos need! If you've never heard of Rhea Lana's, let me be the first...

It's time for fall festivals and events in Oklahoma! From fairs to carnivals to chili cook-offs, there's something for the whole family - and we are bringing you the ultimate family guide to all things fall in OKC. Be...

Nothing says fall fun more than a day at the farm! Check out these great spots in the OKC metro for fall farms, corn mazes, pumpkins, hay rides and countless other activities! Did we miss your favorite? Be sure...

Not to be dramatic, but I live for the holidays. Once September 1st rolls around, my house looks like a cross between a pumpkin patch and Halloween-town. I'm also quite big on family traditions. My family has dozens of...

Between soccer practice, piano lessons, and homework, there are just nights when it's nearly impossible to eat dinner at home - unless you want cereal. Again. Save your sanity and stay in your budget when you check out these Kids...

The World's Biggest Bounce Park® is Coming to Norman! A fun, new family-friendly experience is coming to the Metro - the World's Biggest Bounce Park! FUNBOX®, a unique entertainment and amusement experience consisting of 25,000 square feet of inflatable fun,...

Every September, America pauses to remember Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. For many people, however, this month goes by with little notice. Let’s face it: until you have been personally affected by childhood cancer, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is just another...

Looking for the best family events in OKC and surrounding areas?  It's that time of year when schedules and routines are the norm. School ramps up and life feels like a pinwheel of  sports events and after school activities. But,...

The Oklahoma State Fair is the perfect way to celebrate the beginnings of fall with the whole family. It’s that time of year when you can get your fill of deep-fried goodness, check out the 4H exhibits and animals, learn...