Weekly Events Calendar: January 27-February 2, 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.

It’s your last chance to hit the rink this winter! If you’ve been thinking, “I should really go ice skating this winter,” the time is now—the Devon Ice Rink in Oklahoma City’s Myriad Botanical Gardens is open until February 2. Whether you’re a pro skater showing off on 5,500 square feet of real ice or you’re just there for the hot cocoa and winter vibes while you’re holding onto the edge for dear life (...oh maybe that’s just me) this rink has something for everyone.
Through Feb 2. Tickets $9-14 myriadgardens.org

Devon Ice Rink at Myriad Botanical Gardens is having it's last call for skaters this week. Photo courtesy Devon Ice Rink

It’s like the Olympics for chocolate lovers! The Yukon Chocolate Festival returns on February 1 from 1–3 p.m. at the Dale Robertson Center. With more than twenty chocolate booths, a silent auction, and awards for the best-tasting treats and booth decor, it’s a sweet event you won’t want to miss. Sample decadent creations, vote for your favorites, and grab a to-go box (because let’s face it, we’d all want to go back for seconds). Proceeds benefit Yukon Parks and Recreation and the Ladies Library Club, making every bite all the sweeter. And don’t worry, we won’t tell your dentist.
February 1. Tickets, $10-15 yukonok.gov

If your sweet treat supply is running low, restock at Yukon Chocolate Festival this Saturday. Photo courtesy Pexels

Looking for a way to break the ice? Head to Medicine Park on February 1 for the Polar Bear Plunge. This quirky cobblestone town in the Wichita Mountains is serving up some freezing fun, with brave souls diving into Bath Lake and spectators just there to watch the madness unfold. Festivities kick off at 10 a.m. at the Park Tavern, with the plunge parade at 1:45 p.m. and the big dive at 2 p.m. Costumes are highly encouraged, so go ahead, get weird. Stick around for live music, sweet treats, and good vibes. Just don’t forget your towel . . . (it is still February after all).
February 1. Admission, free. medicinepark.com

Move over, Timothée Chalamet. It’s your turn to shine! Grab your banjo, fiddle, or guitar for Pickin' in the Park: Bluegrass Acoustic Jam at The Gathering Place in Tulsa. Whether you’re channeling your best Bob Dylan with harmonica in hand or just itching to jam, this relaxed, family-friendly session welcomes all skill levels. Get ready for a fun mix of bluegrass, folk, jazz, and swing at Williams Lodge on February 1, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
February 1. Admission, free. gatheringplace.org

Revel in the pleasure of pizzicato at Tulsa's Gathering Place during Pickin' in the Park. Photo courtesy Gathering Place

How many times have we all watched true crime or read a new murder mystery and thought, "I could’ve solved that"? Well, here’s your chance! Grab your magnifying glass and get ready for the Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show at the historic Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City. Enjoy laughs, clues, and a delicious dinner, but don’t get too comfortable - your prime suspect could be sitting right next to you! Keep your friends close and your suspects closer. Expect hidden clues, wild twists, and audience interaction.
February 1. Tickets - $78.95. thedinnerdetective.com

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Zoe Elrod