Weekly Events Calendar, July 26-August 1, 2021

Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please call or contact the event organizers before going.

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.

Learn to shoot hoops from the best at the Thunder Youth Basketball Camp.

Space Jam

Learn to shoot like a pro at the Thunder Youth Basketball Camp in Oklahoma City. Kids aged six to fourteen can head to the Chesapeake Energy Arena to learn the fundamentals of basketball. In each 1:6 coach and camper ratio, athletes are put through drills to improve ball handling, shooting, and passing. Participants are also given a youth basketball jersey, a basketball, water bottle, and a ticket for one game during the Thunder’s 2021-2022 season. Keep an eye out for Michael Jordan or Bugs Bunny while you learn from the best. $85 per camper. July 27. (405) 429-7826 or nba.com/thunder/summercamps

Angels in the Outfield

Bring your hat and glove and watch as the Tulsa Drillers take on the Midland Rockhounds at the ONEOK Field in Tulsa. Fans can enjoy concessions and good ol’ ballpark fun as they cheer for their favorites. You won’t need to wish for an angel for an exciting night of baseball. Tickets, $2-$36. July 27-Aug 1. (918) 744-5901 or (918) 744-5998 milb.com/tulsa

Enjoy a classical lover's spat as Oberon (Matthew Alvin Brown) and Titania (Mariah Warren) bicker when Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Photo courtesy Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park

What Fools These Mortals Be

The fool Puck is at his antics again as Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Shakespeare Gardens in Oklahoma City. Watch as each character navigates the woes of romance, jealousy, and comical bewilderment. Thespians and Shakespeare fans unite for one of Shakespeare’s most famous and thrilling comedies. Tickets $25-$35. July 29-Aug 15. (405) 235-3700 or okshakes.org/midsummer

Ka-Chow!

Have your Kerouac moment at the Route 66 Heritage Festival in Miami. Celebrate the history of Route 66 with fun activities for the whole family. Located at the Coleman Theatre, visitors can experience more than the open road with live performances, food trucks, a car and bike show, and more. If you look closely you might even catch a glimpse of Lightning McQueen racing by. Admission, Free. July 30-31. (918) 542-4435 or visitmiamiok.com

Technically, if you eat seven servings of watermelon at the Valliant Watermelon Festival, you've had all your vegetables for the day. Photo by Steve Buissinne

Watermelon Sugar High

Sink your teeth into an abundance of watermelon at the Valliant Watermelon Festival in Valliant. Head to Valliant Park to experience a multitude of activities such as a 5k, car show, dachshund races, and stickball tournament. That’s not to mention the watermelon games which include competitions in seed spitting and eating as well as watermelon bingo and shootout contests. End July right with a weekend of watermelon themed fun. Admission, Free. July 30-31. (580) 933-5050 or valliantchamber.org or facebook.com

Written By

Olivia McCourry