If you’re feeling a bit bummed about the end of the holidays, fear not – community events abound.
In Tulsa, bundle up to enjoy the First Friday Art Crawl, Jan. 3 downtown. New exhibitions, live music, snacks and a cash bar help that festive feeling stick around a little longer. Similar events can be found in OKC’s Paseo District, also on Jan. 3, as well as the Norman Arts District on Jan. 10. Also in Tulsa, enjoy the Go Short, Go Long, Go Very Long race, with options for 5K, 10K, 25K and 50K runs. The event, which takes place Jan. 18, is looped through the Tulsa River Parks system. Venture to N. Detroit Ave. and John Hope Franklin Blvd. downtown to enjoy the Tulsa Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Jan. 20, or head to Expo Square for the Tulsa Boat, Sport & Travel Show, Jan. 27-Feb. 2.
OKC has a smattering of varied community events this month. Start with the Arcadia Lake Eagle Watch, happening Jan. 3-5. The OKC Fairgrounds has several gatherings to enjoy: the National Pigeon Association Grand National Show, Jan. 15-18; the OKC Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show, Jan. 17-19; and the Oklahoma Home & Garden Show, also Jan. 17-19. And remember, Downtown in December – with ice skating, holiday events, free Bricktown ferry rides and more – runs through Feb. 2.
Around the state, head to the KNID Agrifest, Jan. 10-11 at Enid’s Chisholm Trail Expo Center, or the HERPS Exotic Reptile & Pet Show, Jan. 11-12 at Shawnee’s Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. Fans of traditional bluegrass music and gospel won’t want to miss the Western Hills Winter Bluegrass Festival, Jan. 16-18 at the Lodge at Sequoyah State Park in Wagoner. Or for a sharp left turn – literally – visit the Stephens County Fairgrounds in Duncan for the Duncan Monster Truck Wars on Jan. 18.
