There's something special about the smell of a real Christmas tree. For some, it's the unmistakable sign that the holiday season has arrived. For others, it's a reminder of childhood memories, family traditions, and the excitement of Christmas morning. For Katy Wells, it's a little bit of all…
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In Oklahoma, keeping an eye on the weather is practically second nature. But have you ever wondered what goes into tracking a storm, launching a weather balloon, or developing the forecasts we rely on? On Saturday, Nov. 7, the National Weather Festival returns to Norman for a free day of hands-on…
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For one October evening, Main Street is trading cars for costumes, storefronts for trick-or-treat stops, and the usual Downtown buzz for a little Halloween magic. The 12th Annual Downtown Norman Fall Fest returns Friday, Oct. 23, bringing three hours of free, family-friendly fun to the heart of…
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There’s something brewing in Downtown Norman this October. Norman Brewtoberfest returns Saturday, October 3, and this year, the annual celebration of local craft beer is quite literally bringing things home. For the first time, Brewtoberfest is heading Downtown, taking over the street in front…
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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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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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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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Whether this fall is your first time stepping onto the University of Oklahoma campus or Norman has already started feeling like home, there’s always something new to discover around town. And trust us, knowing where your classes are is only part of the back-to-school experience. You’ll also need…
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