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It's back! Registration is open for beloved urban Camp DaKaNi
5+ hour, 59+ min ago (91+ words) Stephanie "Captain" Williams, YMCA Camp DaKaNi executive director, said registration is open for the camp's inaugural summer season under Y management It's back! Registration is open for beloved urban Camp DaKaNi The suspension bridge swayed as Stephanie "Captain" Williams walked…...
No pool? No problem. Here are 20 splash pads, pools and spraygrounds in Oklahoma City
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (227+ words) The sun is out, the days are long, and Oklahoma families are looking for ways to stay cool without breaking the bank." No pool? No problem. Here's a guide to splash pads and spray grounds in and around the Oklahoma…...
Why are my allergies so bad right now? Ragweed at record highs in Oklahoma, how to treat
6+ mon, 6+ hour ago (333+ words) Here's what this means for Oklahomans and how you can prepare as we settle into fall. Ragweed is an annual plant that has roughly 17 different species growing in North America. It is most likely to be spotted along roadsides, riverbanks…...
How hot is too hot for people? What to know ahead of Oklahoma's wave of August heat
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (501+ words) The cool front has come and gone over Oklahoma, and we've seen a return to the August temperatures that tend to be among Oklahoma's hottest months. The heat wave at the end of July was the result of several factors,…...
OKC Ballet's 2025-2026 season features free 'Ballet Under the Stars,' 'Dracula' and Radiohead
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (63+ words) The eclectic upcoming season includes "Romeo & Juliet," "The Nutcracker" and a new ballet celebrating Di'a de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. OKC Ballet's 2025-2026 season features free 'Ballet Under the Stars,' 'Dracula' and Radiohead For Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye, Oklahoma…...
Six weird and wonderful attractions you should check out in Oklahoma City
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (20+ words) Explore the quirky side of Oklahoma City with attractions like the Museum of Osteology, Factory Obscura or the Pigeon Museum....
When is Labor Day 2025? What to know about the 143-year-old holiday, how it's celebrated
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (222+ words) Modern Americans might only see Labor Day as a chance to take a day off from work and shop for holiday-themed fall discounts. But Labor Day's history, and the reason for its recognition as a federal holiday, has strong ties…...
Before Oklahoma was a state, county fairs were held. Here's a look at them
7+ mon, 16+ hour ago (532+ words) County fairs are held across Oklahoma in August and September. You can just visualize the tagged canning jars of pickles and jams, 4-H tote bags and produce from home gardens. Then there is the thrill of realizing a blue ribbon....
Summer is almost over. Here are 4 Oklahoma-only adventures to squeeze in before fall
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (389+ words) Summer 2025 will be a fading memory by the end of September, leaving just a few weeks for Oklahomans to cram in events and summer traditions before the weather turns cooler. Here are four ways you can enjoy the Oklahoma summer…...
Which direction should my ceiling fan spin? It depends on the season.
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (355+ words) The typical ceiling fan in your home has a few familiar settings for speed and lights, plus one more that might not be so intuitive. Usually located near the motor is a switch that tells the fan which way to…...