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Oklahoma City, OK
135Events this week
18Free things to do
90New spots
92New stories

● Checked Sunday, October 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Oklahoma City

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 135 events, day by day →

Parcels

Thursday 10am · The Criterion

Hot Rod Night

Thursday 4pm · Hollywood Corners, 4712 N Porter Ave, Norman, OK 73071,

Hot Rods & Hamburgers - MIDWEST CITY

Thursday 5pm · Boomarang Diner - 7525 SE 15th Midwest City OK

Red Coyote Run Club

Thursday 6pm · Red Coyote Running and Fitness · Free

Intro to Gaelic

Thursday 6pm · StarSpace46 · Free

New in Oklahoma City

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Dig It Boutique

Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

Vintage that turns heads: Dig It Boutique is the spot for planet-friendly vintage and one-of-a-kind looks, plus work by 25+ local artists like prints, stickers, jewelry and wall art.

digitokc.com ↗

Clarity Coffee

Cafes

Better beans, zero fuss: OKC roaster Clarity Coffee keeps your caffeine game tidy with single-origin beans roasted sustainably and milk-friendly espresso that actually tastes like chocolate and orange.

claritycoffee.com ↗

Rejuvenate Health & Wellness Lounge

Health & Wellness

Instant wellness boost: Rejuvenate Health & Wellness Lounge does IV therapy drips that deliver nutrients straight into your system for maximum absorption, helping you feel hydrated, clear, and recharged.

rejuvenateokc.com ↗

Oklahoma City’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Oklahoma City’s best →

Most read in Oklahoma City

The five stories Oklahoma City readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. OK!toberfest returns to OKC Fair Park Oct. 15-18

    OK!toberfest returns to OKC Fair Park on Oct.

    Full story at news9.com ↗

  2. OK State Fair: New GF Food options, shows, and activities

    The Oklahoma State Fair is now open, with a new addition to the food available for those who need a gluten-free option.

    Full story at kfor.com ↗

  3. These OKC homes predate Oklahoma statehood. Now they're for sale.

    Oklahoma City was founded in 1889 during the territorial expansion of the United States into the unassigned lands of Indian Territory, with the first residential neighborhoods springing up overnight.

    Full story at oklahoman.com ↗

  4. An urban garden success story in NW Oklahoma City

    The Lynn Institute Community Garden in NW Oklahoma City, a 2 1/2-acre mini-farm, was developed by the late Aubrey McLendon, co-founder and longtime CEO of Chesapeake Energy.

    Full story at kansas.com ↗

  5. OKCPHIL announces 2026-27 Pops season lineup

    The Oklahoma City Philharmonic’s 2026-27 Pops season will feature seven concert programs, including Halloween and holiday favorites, movie scores, singer-songwriters, classic rock, and Looney Tunes.

    Full story at journalrecord.com ↗

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