Restaurants

Cheever’s Cafe

Elegant bistro offering upscale Southwestern & Southern cuisine plus cocktails & wines.

2409 N Hudson Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Phone: (405) 525-7007| Web:cheeverscafe.com

Kitchen No. 324

Industrial cafe/bakery in a historic building preparing elevated comfort fare & artisanal sweets.

324 N Robinson Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Phone: (405) 763-5911 | Web: kitchen324.com

Paseo Grill

Romantic restaurant with a streetside patio serving gourmet American fare & fine wines.

2909 Paseo, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Phone: (405) 601-1079 | Web:paseogrill.com

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The Mule

Casual, hip restaurant offering a large beer & cocktail menu plus sandwiches & more.

1630 N Blackwelder Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Patrono

Restaurant serving rustic Italian cuisine & imported wines in a casually elegant atmosphere..

305 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Cafe Kacao

Breakfast hot spot featuring a menu full of homestyle Guatemalan favorites & Latin-themed cuisine.

3325 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73118

La Brasa

Classic Peruvian dishes & craft cocktails served in historic s urrounds with a bohemian vibe & patio.

1310 NW 25th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Basil Mediterranean Cafe

Gyros, kabobs & hummus, plus organic & herbal teas, served in a casual, relaxed environment.

211 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Red PrimeSteak

Elevated steakhouse with sleek decor & private dining areas in a renovated 1911 building.

504 N Broadway Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Thai House Restaurant

Relaxed Thai restaurant featuring a selection of traditional dishes, plus a lunch buffet.

500 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Iron Star Urban Barbecue

Fine house-smoked BBQ, prime rib & gourmet comfort foods dished in an urbane spot with brick walls.

3700 N Shartel Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Apr 25-30

Festival of the Arts | BICENTENNIAL PARK

The Festival of the Arts is a community celebration of the visual and performing arts, bringing a variety of talented artists together in downtown OKC’s Bicentennial Park. Details at www.artscouncilokc.com.

Apr 28-30

Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon

A signature OKC event bringing together athletes and spectators from all over the world to honor those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever by the tragic events of the Oklahoma City bombing – 28 years ago this year. It is a wonderful analogy of the character of our people, the history of our trials and difficulties and the way in which we have overcome and persevered. Visit okcmarathon.com.

Apr 29

Water Lantern Festival

Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven’t met can come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience. Details at www.waterlanternfestival.com.

May 5-6

Cinco de Mayo OCK

Get ready to enjoy delicious Mexican food, refreshing drinks, and music. This is the perfect opportunity to gather with friends and family! There will be a bounce house, dunk tank, taco eating contest, face painting, photo booth, and giveaways. Details at eventbrite.com.

May 20

Soonerfest

Held at Oklahoma City’s Scissortail Park, SoonerFest Live welcomes everyone out for a free, fun-loving celebration of music, crafts, games and food. SoonerFest will feature concerts, 150 artists & crafters, classic cars, frisbee dogs, cowboy shows and dozens of thrilling rides, games and attractions. Check out the Taste of The West Food Garden, with delicious cuisine, and cold domestic and craft beers. National recording artists will be performing throughout the afternoon and evening on the main stage. Plus, shopping will be available in the huge community marketplace. Visit soonerfest.com.

May 27-29

Paseo Arts Festival

Visitors will enjoy almost 100 nationally acclaimed visual artists, who fill the Historic Paseo Arts District with original artwork: everything from painting, ceramics and photography to woodworking, glass, sculpture and jewelry.

The festival is famous for its more than 50 musicians and live performers on two stages in the district with dancers, spoken word, jazz, country, folk, hip-hop and rock n’ roll. The food court is sure to please and will feature 20 food and drink vendors with traditional and not-so-traditional Festival treats, both savory and sweet. Visit www.thepaseo.org/festival.

May 27-28

Chuck Wagon Festival

This fun-filled two days features chuck wagon food samples, First American food samples, butter-making, artisan demonstrations, bandanna decorating, live music, rope making with Ward Family Trick Ropers, Western re-enactors, face painting, children’s craft stations, photos with a longhorn, giant puzzles, dress up areas and more! Visit nationalcowboymuseum.org for details.

Jun 2-4

Pride on 39th Street - Festival & Parade

Pride events will include the annual Pride Parade and Pride Festival. OKC Pride, Inc. is a non-profit dedicated to the Health Education and Welfare of the Oklahoma LGBTQ+ Community. Visit at www.prideon39th.com.

Oklahoma’s largest film festival and one of the “Top 20 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” and “Top 50 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” according to MovieMaker Magazine. What’s up with the name, you ask? “deadCenter” refers to the geographic location of the festival – in OKC –the “dead center” of the United States.

It’s a great chance to see exciting new short films, insightful documentaries, hilarious comedies, scary monster movies and the best independent films from around the world and all over Oklahoma. Plus, you might just see a movie star or two. Details at deadcenterfilm.org.

We’re here to celebrate our community in the heart of Downtown Oklahoma City. This three-day festival in Scissortail Park is filled with love, art, music, drag, vendors, and more! Join us in increasing awareness, celebrating one another, and taking care to ensure we all keep hope alive. Visit okcpridealliance.org.

Red Earth’s signature summer event features Native American artists and dancers from throughout North America. Festival guests will experience the artistic creations of some of America’s most celebrated Native artists as they offer their creations for sale. Liichokoshkomo’, the Museum’s interactive outdoor venue, showcases the diversity of the West with intertribal native dwellings serving as a backdrop for hands-on arts and craft stations, artist demonstrations, live music and special presentations of tribal dance throughout the weekend. Visit nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Aug 5-6

OKC’s Horror Con

Oklahoma City’s Horror Con is a Horror themed, family-friendly event! The show consists of celebrity guests, the BEST vendors in the region, cosplay, Q&A’s panels, cosplay contests, Scaryokie , and many more spooky events! Details at horrorconokc.com.

Sep 14-24

Oklahoma State Fair

From family entertainment, horse shows and educational exhibits to all the delicious fried treats in between, enjoy this “best of the best” showcase of our state’s agriculture, manufacturing and commerce at the OKC Fairgrounds. Learn more at okstatefair.com.

Sep 23 VegFest

Features fun, food, fitness and football in downtown Oklahoma City with over 70 vendors, exhibitors and food trucks. Experience food demonstrations, meet wellness coaches, learn how to get the most out of your grocery shopping and a tailgate party co-hosted by a local brewery. Visit www.vegfestokc.com.

Oct 1-31

Plaza District Festival

LIVE! on the Plaza is the Plaza District’s monthly artwalk. Featuring, live entertainment, art, food, and all things local! Details at plazadistrict.org.

Nov 17

The festival, which is free and open to everyone, will feature a showcase of talented and diverse performances celebrating the season, free familyfriendly activities, photos with Santa Claus and the traditional countdown to the lighting of the Christmas tree. Learn more at www.visitokc.com.

With lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, choosing to do a vacation on a cruise gives great value. Traveling on the sea can be extremely fun, but it is important to choose the correct cruise line. If you’re going to spend a lot of your vacation time on a cruise ship, it may as well be one of luxury. Thankfully, there’s many luxury cruise lines ready to cater to your every whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs. Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.

We made a list that factors in itinerary affordability, health ratings, and reputation among experts and travelers.

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