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It’s Friday, Oklahoma City! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: St. Patrick’s Parade, a bill to cap classroom screen time, and Jurassic Quest + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Keeping animals and families together: Across Oklahoma, volunteers recently trained to run pet shelters during disasters, led by the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps. Residents can prepare by microchipping pets and keeping a go-bag ready — get all the details.
Classrooms balance tech and teaching: A bill would cap screen time in Oklahoma pre-K through fifth grade at one hour, with exceptions, and after clearing a House committee HB 4358 heads to the full House — see what’s in the proposal.
End of an era: Midwest City controls the long-closed Heritage Park Mall after a judge’s ruling, and the owner has 90 days to clear belongings before demolition begins, reshaping a familiar OKC-area spot — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Glue, glitter, go: Paper Arts is Edmond’s go-to for paints, stamps, cardstock, and those bits you swear you already had. Low-pressure classes and open studio pair with fresh supplies, so you finish a piece and carry home a tiny trail of glitter you’ll discover later.
Backyard glow-up idea: Looking to host without apologizing for the wobbly step? Edmond Deck & Patio designs and builds custom decks, pergolas, and patio covers that fit your space and your Saturday plans. Solid craftsmanship, a local crew, and zero fuss for a better place to hang out.
Oysters tonight, anyone? When the seafood craving hits, Pearl’s Oyster Bar delivers fresh-shucked Gulf oysters, soul-warming gumbo, and crab cakes that vanish fast, all in a lively, New Orleans-kissed space that’s kept OKC smiling for over 30 years.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🏆 TOP 2026 Oklahoma City Regional @ Rose State Performing Arts Center (Midwest City) | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 AM – Grab your coffee and head to OKC’s Talent on Parade regional to watch local studios throw down with tap shoes, turns, and enough rhinestones to blind the front row. It is wholesome chaos, air-conditioned, and perfect for cheering, people-watching, and pretending you understand contemporary.
🦖 Jurassic Quest @ The Pavilion | Friday (3/13) at 12:00 PM – Round up the kids or grandkids and head to the OKC Fairgrounds for life-size dinos, rideable beasts, and fossils you don’t have to pretend to understand. Meet baby T. rex, tackle the bounce houses, and finish The Quest for bragging rights, photos, and tired littles.
🍄 Mushroom Pressed Flower Stained Glass Workshop @ Strange Earth Studio | Friday (3/13) at 6:30 PM – Craft your own mushroom pressed-flower stained glass, no experience needed, just steady hands, and a sense of humor. Only four spots, tickets ahead only, and punctuality matters, because solder waits for no one. Fishstick the shop cat supervises, allergy-prone friends, maybe skip.
🍷 The Grand Pour @ Skirvin Oklahoma City, a Hilton Hotel | Friday (3/13) at 6:30 PM – Skip the scene for The Grand Pour, a five-course menu by Executive Chef Chris Barton with smart pairings from Treasury Wine Estates. It’s elegance that whispers, perfect for lingering conversation, and seats are scarce, so claim yours before loud crowds discover napkins are linen.
☘ 2026 St. Patrick’s Parade @ Historic Stockyards City | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – St. Patrick’s in Stockyards City means one thing, Longhorns leading the luck. Watch Slash O Ranch steers up front, bagpipes and Irish dancers in tow, plus Shriners, cool cars, and your neighbors. It’s free, kid friendly, and a perfect excuse to shop, linger, and lunch.
💀 Bones in Orbit @ Museum of Osteology | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Get your space fix at the bone museum, as Cosmosphere serves quick talks on living in orbit, bathroom logistics included, and how microgravity messes with your skeleton, all with general admission. Nerdy, family friendly, and answers questions you pretend you never had.
🛍 Pop-Up Market @ Sailor & The Dock | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Market mood calls for slow strolling at Sailor & The Dock, where nine in-house favorites meet eleven more makers, so yes, call it errands. Browse, chat, and meet the makers, then flash your purchase for 20% off your first drink at The Dock Bar.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Oklahoma City report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 74°F – Low: 49°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 74. East northeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 81°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
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