If your ideal fall Sunday includes a little shopping, a lot of local makers, and an excuse to spend the afternoon outside, Farm Girl Fair has you covered. The annual Farm Girl Fair returns Sunday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sandy River Ranch, bringing dozens of vendors together on the west…
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The 20th Annual Aviation Festival returns to Max Westheimer Airport on Saturday, Oct. 3, giving visitors a chance to see aircraft up close and get a look inside one of Norman’s more unique facilities. Hosted by the University of Oklahoma, the free, family-friendly festival runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m…
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Look around Norman, and you’ll find a city that’s bursting with color and creativity. From public art tucked into places you might not expect to striking murals that fill huge walls downtown, there’s no shortage of beautiful artwork waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re planning your first…
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Norman has a long sports history. Now, there’s a new way to make sure the people and teams behind it get their due. The Norman Sports Hall of Fame is officially accepting nominations for its inaugural induction class, with submissions open through October 31, 2026. Established by the Norman…
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There are plenty of ways to celebrate fall. Norman’s arts community has chosen giant parade puppets, steamroller printing, live metal pours, craft beer, and a downtown zombie crawl. Artoberfest is bringing a series of creative happenings to Norman this fall, with events popping up across downtown…
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Literary voices from around the world are coming to Norman this month for three days of readings, conversations and cultural events at the 2026 Neustadt Lit Fest. Hosted Sept. 28-30 on the University of Oklahoma campus, the free festival celebrates Palestinian writer Ibrahim Nasrallah, recipient…
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There are plenty of ways to experience an OU football game in Norman, and only one of them requires actually having a stadium ticket. Maybe the Sooners are at home, and you’re soaking up game day in Norman without a seat inside the Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Maybe OU is hundreds…
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Some restaurants you visit once. Others you return to when you’re craving a particular dish. And then there are the ones that quietly become part of your routine. For plenty of Norman locals, Othello’s Italian Restaurant falls firmly into that last category. Tucked into Campus Corner, Othello’s…
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Norman has changed a lot over the years, but some things have stuck around for a reason. For decades, these restaurants have served generations of Norman locals, OU students, and visitors, becoming the kinds of places people return to again and again. They’ve survived changing trends, changing…
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Carnival rides, blue ribbons and some very fast wiener dogs are headed back to Norman for the Cleveland County Fair, Sept. 10-13, 2026. The four-day fair returns to the Cleveland County Fairgrounds with longtime favorites and a few events you probably don't run across every weekend. Admission…
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