January in OKC
A new year is here, and if one of your New Year's resolutions is to travel, you've made it to the right place. There is always something to explore in the Modern Frontier, and January is no different. Here are a few recommendations of ways to discover Oklahoma City this month!
Indoor Experiences
Visit some of OKC's best attractions! Explore new exhibitions at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, the Oklahoma Contemporary and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (be sure to say hi to Tim!). Wander through Factory Obscura's immersive art installation, Mix-Tape. Learn about the devastating events of April 19, 1995 and the resolve, hope and community spirit that followed it at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. Channel your inner Bill Nye at Science Museum Oklahoma in the city's Adventure District. Discover Oklahoma's adventurous past at Oklahoma History Center.
Outdoor Adventures
Oklahoma City has a relatively mild winter season, making it easy to get outside for some fun year-round! Go mural chasing through OKC's 14 districts. Cruise the Bricktown Canal with a ride on the Bricktown Water Taxi. Go on an outdoor safari walk at the Oklahoma City Zoo. Hit the trails at Lake Hefner. Take a bicycle tour of the city with Ride OKC. Tour the newly reopened Crystal Bridge Conservatory at the Myriad Botanical Gardens!
Mark Your Calendars
Oklahoma City is filled with fun events this month!
- New Year's Stickball Game, First Americans Museum: Jan. 7
- Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit, Oklahoma City Convention Center: Jan. 1 - Jan. 15
- MLK Jr. Holiday Parade, Downtown OKC: Jan. 16
- Lunar New Year Celebration, Myriad Gardens: Jan. 21
- Shen Yun, Civic Center Music Hall: Jan. 21
- OKC Philharmonic Orchestra's Disney in Concert, Civic Center Music Hall: Jan. 27-28
Looking for more cold-weather fun? Check out our Winter Guide to discover even more of this season's must-dos.