Weekly Events Calendar: April 14-20, 2025

Each week, Oklahoma Today staffers comb through their calendars to find a handful of great events happening across the state. Get out! See Oklahoma! And be sure to let us know what you find, either here or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @oklahomatoday.

Spring seems to be one of those times of year where everyone can collectively agree they’d like to go view some art while outdoors. The best such place to do that this week will be at the Stillwater Arts Festival outside the Prairie Arts Center. This Friday and Saturday guests can enjoy spectacular booths from local and regional art vendors, delicious culinary offerings, live music, and street performances. There will also be a children’s area, which sounds like a good place to send the little ones as you munch on a turkey leg.
April 18-19. Admission, free.
artscenter.okstate.edu

We’ve heard The Righteous Gemstones is a big hit on television right now. We haven’t seen it, but we assume it has a lot to do with the gemstones, beads, jewelry, minerals, fossils, meteorites and more guests will find at the Tulsa Gem Faire this Friday and Saturday at Tulsa’s Ruffin Event Center. Beading and jewlery classes and demonstrations will be occurring on both days, but vendors from across the nation will be there for those who’d rather get their hands on something pre-made. As we assume is the catchphrase on that show we haven’t seen, “That’s righteous, dude!”
April 18-19. Admission, $7.
gemfaire.com

Precious stones, minerals, fossils, and more will be on display for purchase and admiration at the Tulsa Gem Faire this Friday and Saturday at Ruffin Event Center. Photo courtesy Pexels

Easter celebrations beg for a little outdoor activity, and when it comes to fun under the sun in the state of Oklahoma, state parks are the place to be. Head to the Foss State Park Annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, for fun and activities the day before Easter Sunday. The egg hunt for children ages twelve and younger is the main draw, but archery, disc golf, children's games, and other activities will keep families occupied the whole day. Bring a picnic or cookout supplies and make a day of it as you plot egg-scavenging strategies with the young ones.
April 19. Parking, $10
facebook.com/foss.state.park

On April 23, 1995, then-President Bill Clinton attended and spoke at the historic Time of Healing event in Oklahoma City, a symbol of resilience in the wake of the horrific bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah federal building just four days earlier. Now three decades into the future, Clinton will once again be in Oklahoma City to deliver the keynote address during the Day of Remembrance at the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum. This non-ticketed event outside on the Memorial grounds will also feature a moment of silence and the reading of the names of all 168 people killed in the attack.
April 19. Admission, free.
memorialmuseum.com

Reflect on the events of April 19, 1995, and honor the victims of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah federal building during the Day of Rememberance ceremony at the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum. Photo by Lori Duckworth

You might have heard recently about the casting of actors for the upcoming Sam Mendes series of biopics based on the four Beatles members. Those movies are not supposed to see a release until 2028, but why wait to start brushing up on your old favorites? A true Beatles live experience is no longer possible, but the next closest thing might be seeing Paperback Writer a tribute band to the iconic English rockers. The performance, presented by the Chisholm Trail Arts Council at The Simmons Center in Duncan, will see the look- and soundalikes performing hits from The Ed Sullivan Show all the way to “Let It Be.”
April 19. Tickets, $10-$25.
chisholmtrailarts.com

Paperback Writer - The Beatles Experience will be a blast from the past for fans with a look- and sound-alike concert showcase at The Simmons Center in Duncan. Photo courtesy Paperback Writer

Written By

Ben Luschen

Luschen joined the *Oklahoma Today*’ staff as Research Editor in 2021 and currently works as the magazine's Web Editor, managing the website and social media fronts. His past *Oklahoma Today* stories have ranged in content from the state's bee and quail industries to its vibrant art and music scenes. Not adverse to a road trip, Luschen is always on the lookout for the next big adventure. He is never out of opinions about the current state of Oklahoma City Thunder basketball.