The Top Line
FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour at Scissortail Park, April 22-23
The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour lands at Scissortail Park on April 22-23, giving OKC fans a close look at the hardware before the 2026 tournament, which the U.S. is co-hosting, kicks off this summer.
OKC Memorial Marathon 'Come to Remember,' April 24-26
The 26th OKC Memorial Marathon runs April 24-26 through downtown, drawing runners and spectators from across the country to honor the 168 victims of the 1995 bombing on the week of its 31st anniversary.
Thunder Playoff Prep: Daigneault and Mitchell at Media Availability
OKC Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and guard Ajay Mitchell addressed media ahead of the NBA Playoffs, with the team now in postseason play. Home games at Paycom Center will affect downtown parking and traffic starting this week.
Worth Leaving the House For
60th Annual Festival of the Arts at Bicentennial Park
The 60th Annual Festival of the Arts fills Bicentennial Park April 23-26 with work from more than 100 artists for sale, live music, school performances, and the food booths OKC regulars plan their weekend around.
When: April 23-26, 2026, daily at Bicentennial Park in downtown OKC
Where: Bicentennial Park, downtown Oklahoma City
Why bother: It's the 60th edition of one of OKC's longest-running free public arts events, with local and regional artists selling original work alongside live performances and iconic festival food.
Quietly Happened
OKC Water Bill Surcharge Tied to Nitrogen Treatment Costs
A Reddit thread citing 2026 OKC Utility reports claims residents are absorbing roughly $20 per water bill to cover a 155% spike in treatment chemical costs tied to nitrogen fertilizer runoff. The city has not yet addressed the issue publicly.
The Local Take
A bombing anniversary, a World Cup trophy, a 60-year-old arts festival, and the Thunder in the playoffs — OKC is having a week that would be hard to schedule on purpose.