Fast bikes. Packed patios. Downtown energy. Campus Corner crowds. The Maverick Criterium is more than just a bike race, it’s a full weekend experience in Norman. Whether you’re a longtime cycling fan or just looking for an excuse to spend the weekend outside with good food and great vibes, the…
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Soonercon, Oklahoma’s longest-running pop culture convention, returns this summer with a high-seas theme, “Through Salt & Storm.” Attendees can look forward to a weekend filled with panels, performances, and workshops covering pop culture from fantasy to sci-fi to gaming and everything in between…
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Summer means one thing for many families: tracking down that perfect blend of fun, learning, and “please, please, please burn off some energy” in their children’s annual camp experience. Here in Norman, one program manages to strike that balance year after year — Summer Explorers Camp at the…
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If you’ve ever wanted to wander through a world of knights, jesters, musicians, and turkey legs the size of your forearm… this is your moment. The Medieval Fair of Norman is back for its 50th annual celebration, and it’s one of those events that feels equal parts tradition, spectacle, and a…
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The Jazz & Blues Fest at The Standard brings two nights of live music to Norman, with Friday leaning jazz, Saturday leaning blues, and a whole lot of community in between. No gates. No wristbands. Just really good music. When & Where The Standard – 315 E. Gray St. Friday, March 27 and Saturday…
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Traveling with your dog doesn’t mean changing your plans. In Norman, it usually just means pulling up a patio chair, ordering another round, and letting your four-legged bestie tag along. This isn’t a complete list of every dog-friendly stop in town because there are a lot, but if you’re visiting…
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In Norman, St. Patrick’s Day is more than just a date on the calendar. It’s a tradition generations have grown up with, circled every March, and planned their weekends around. At the center of it all is O’Connell’s Irish Pub & Grille on Campus Corner. What started decades ago as a lively pub…
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April 23-25. Downtown Norman. Free. The first headliners for the 2026 Norman Music Festival have been announced, and plans for spring in Norman are already starting to take shape. More than 200 artists will take the stage across downtown this April, and this first wave offers an early glimpse at…
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Winter in Norman isn’t about killing time until spring. It’s about knowing where to go when the temperature drops. From museums that actually hold your attention to places built for movement, creativity, and a little friendly competition, these indoor experiences make winter feel well spent whether…
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Norman doesn’t really do “off season.” Instead, the year unfolds as a steady rhythm of festivals, concerts, parades, and community traditions — some long-running, some newer, all distinctly Norman. If you’re planning ahead or just looking for a reason to circle back, these annual events offer a…
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