What to Do This Weekend in OKC Metro September 18–20, 2026
Ready for a date night that gets you out of the usual dinner-and-a-movie routine?
Here are a few things happening around OKC this weekend that are worth putting on your calendar.
Friday Night: Night Market at Scissortail Park
5:30–10 PM | Scissortail Park
Shop under the stars at one of Scissortail Park's most popular events. Browse local art, home décor, jewelry, vintage finds, food and more while enjoying live entertainment, food trucks and drinks.
Date vibe: Casual • Social • Explore
Friday–Sunday: Oklahoma State Fair
Oklahoma State Fairgrounds
The State Fair is back! Make it a date by skipping the "family outing" mindset and embracing the fun: share something ridiculously fried, play a few games, ride the Ferris wheel and wander until you find something that makes you both laugh.
Date vibe: Playful • Nostalgic • Fun
Saturday: Ink the Block Party
2–8 PM | Downtown Norman | Free
Head to Norman's Walker Arts District for live mural painting, an arts market, music, food, drinks and the event's signature steamroller printing. It's a great excuse to wander downtown and discover local artists and businesses.
Date vibe: Creative • Local • Interactive
Saturday: One Work, Many Voices
2–4 PM | Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Experience one artwork from several different perspectives during this conversation-based gallery program. This month's discussion centers on I Refuse to be Invisible by Njideka Akunyili Crosby and includes conversation, audience participation and a Nigerian food tasting afterward.
Date vibe: Thoughtful • Cultural • Conversation
Saturday Night: OKC Philharmonic
7:30 PM | Civic Center Music Hall
Dress up and make an evening of it with the opening concert of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic's new season: America the Beautiful: A 250 Celebration.
Date vibe: Romantic • Sophisticated • Dress-Up
Our Pick for the Weekend
Night Market at Scissortail Park
Grab a drink, wander hand-in-hand, browse the local vendors and see what catches your eye. There's no need to rush through a planned itinerary—you can simply wander, discover and enjoy being together.
Because dating your partner doesn't have to mean waiting for a special occasion.
It's a lifestyle.
Need someone else to plan the date? That's what we're here for.