Do you live or work in downtown Oklahoma City? Want to get involved but don’t know where to start? Here are 4 tips from local innovators for making the most of your time downtown.
Get involved in your local Rotary Club
Downtown: With over 600 members, Club 29 is the largest Club in Rotary International.
- Two Weekly Meetings: Tuesdays at 11:45am at the Christian Life Center (CLC) at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and Thursdays at 7:00am at the Hilton Garden Inn.
Midtown: The OKC Midtown Rotary Club was chartered in 2009 with the goal of involving younger professionals in the service, fellowship and ideals of Rotary International. The club takes a hands-on approach to address challenging and worthwhile community needs both locally and internationally. They seek candidates who want to shake up and rewrite what it means to be a Rotarian in this day and age.
- Meetings: Tuesdays at 6:00pm at James E. McNellie’s Public House
Bricktown: The Bricktown Rotary Club is comprised of younger professionals who are committed to our community, to the ideals of Rotary and to one another. As one of the original “happy hour” clubs, they are trendsetters as well. They are always looking for new ideas and new members.
- Meetings: Mondays at 5:30pm at the Bricktown Brewery
Exchange: Exchange Rotary became the newest Rotary club in the Oklahoma City Metro in April 2017. Exchange believes education is a basic right to every person, here and abroad, and will be focusing efforts to support that belief through hands-on service and grant projects.
- Meetings: First and Third Wednesdays of each month 12:00pm at DC on Film Row
Invest in your local community
Urban Neighbors is the downtown Oklahoma City neighborhood association with a mission to connect urban residents with the community and its businesses and events. Urban Neighbors is dedicated to civic advocacy, charity, and community involvement.
- Monthly Socials: Second Thursday of each month. Location varies.
- Urban Neighbors Community Garden
A community growing space dedicated to Urban Neighbors members to grow vegetables, flowers and herbs in the company of friends and neighbors. Located at 417 Park Place, West of Midtown Mutts Dog Park on Hudson between 10th and 11th Streets.
Get outdoors
Urban Camping: Enjoy a night under the stars at RIVERSPORT Rapids! This Urban Camping experience brings classic camping favorites like stargazing and outdoor games together with whitewater rafting, all just steps away from modern conveniences, including indoor restrooms & food.
Yoga in the Park, Full Moon Bike Rides, Concert Series, etc.
Check out our local event insiders for a list of fun, family-friendly Downtown OKC events: Myriad Gardens OR Downtown OKC, Inc.
Spokies: Oklahoma City’s bike sharing program! Cruise around downtown and explore downtown OKC’s top spots.
Discover your inner artist
Art Moves: An Arts Council OKC initiative that provides free arts events in downtown OKC each work day from Noon-1:00. Events may include artist demonstrations or musical performances, and take place in various downtown locations. The daily line-up features a wide range of artistic mediums including musical and theater performances, live art demonstrations, short film selections, and more!
What are some ways that you get involved and stay active in Downtown Oklahoma City? We would love to hear!
Did you know the RSC @ OKC Innovation Station offers various professional development and social events monthly? Check out our upcoming events here.
