Community Calendar

Latin pop icon Marisela brings her timeless hits and heartfelt ballads to The Criterion on August 1st for an unforgettable night of music and nostalgia.

Door time is subject to change.

The FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival will offer two days of balloon glows, balloon launches and rides, and family-friendly entertainment in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Come and watch balloons, catch quality live entertainment, and experience some of Oklahoma’s best vendors and food trucks.

Friday, August 8

• 7:00 amMorning Balloon Launch (weather permitting)
• 8:00 am 6:00 pmBalloon Field Closed
• 12:00 pm 9:00 pmOutdoor Nation Expo at FireLake Arena ($5)
• 4:00 pm 8:00 pmSplash Pad until 8 p.m.
• 4:00 pm 8:00 pmDockDogs
• 4:00 pm 9:00 pmKids' Zone ($10) until 9 p.m.
• 4:00 pm 9:00 pmVendor Market until 9 p.m.
• 4:00 pm 9:00 pmFood Trucks until 9 p.m.
• 4:00 pm 9:00 pmHelicopter Rides ($60)
• 7:00 pm 9:00 pmTethered Rides (weather permitting) ($25)
• 7:00 pm 8:30 pmCam Allen
• 8:30 pm 9:00 pmBalloon Glow (weather permitting)
• 9:00 pmDrone Show (weather permitting)

Saturday, August 9

• 6:30 am5K Fun Run/Walk (pre-registration required)
• 7:00 amMorning Balloon Launch (weather permitting)
• 8:00 am 6:00 pmBalloon Field Closed
• 9:00 am 9:00 pmOutdoor Nation Expo at FireLake Arena ($5)
• 10:00 am 3:00 pmTouch A Truck (weather permitting)
• 10:00 am 8:00 pmDockDogs
• 12:00 pm 7:00 pmCamel Rides until 7 p.m.
• 12:00 pm 7:00 pmPetting Zoo until 7 p.m.
• 12:00 pm 8:00 pmSplash Pad until 8 p.m.
• 12:00 pm 9:00 pmKids' Zone ($10) until 9 p.m.
• 12:00 pm 9:00 pmVendor Market until 9 p.m.
• 12:00 pm 9:00 pmFood Trucks until 9 p.m.
• 4:00 pm 9:00 pmHelicopter Rides ($60)
• 5:00 pm 6:30 pmCraig Wayne Boyd
• 7:00 pm 8:30 pmJesse Keith Whitley
• 7:00 pm 9:00 pmTethered Rides (weather permitting) ($25)
• 8:30 pm 9:00 pmBalloon Glow (weather permitting)
• 9:00 pm 10:30 pmRicochet

For more information download the app "Fireflight Balloon Fest" on Google Play and the App Store.

The FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival will offer two days of balloon glows, balloon launches and rides, and family-friendly entertainment in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Come and watch balloons, catch quality live entertainment, and experience some of Oklahoma’s best vendors and food trucks.

Friday, August 8

• 7:00 amMorning Balloon Launch (weather permitting)
• 8:00 am 6:00 pmBalloon Field Closed
• 12:00 pm 9:00 pmOutdoor Nation Expo at FireLake Arena ($5)
• 4:00 pm 8:00 pmSplash Pad until 8 p.m.
• 4:00 pm 8:00 pmDockDogs
• 4:00 pm 9:00 pmKids' Zone ($10) until 9 p.m.
• 4:00 pm 9:00 pmVendor Market until 9 p.m.
• 4:00 pm 9:00 pmFood Trucks until 9 p.m.
• 4:00 pm 9:00 pmHelicopter Rides ($60)
• 7:00 pm 9:00 pmTethered Rides (weather permitting) ($25)
• 7:00 pm 8:30 pmCam Allen
• 8:30 pm 9:00 pmBalloon Glow (weather permitting)
• 9:00 pmDrone Show (weather permitting)

Saturday, August 9

• 6:30 am5K Fun Run/Walk (pre-registration required)
• 7:00 amMorning Balloon Launch (weather permitting)
• 8:00 am 6:00 pmBalloon Field Closed
• 9:00 am 9:00 pmOutdoor Nation Expo at FireLake Arena ($5)
• 10:00 am 3:00 pmTouch A Truck (weather permitting)
• 10:00 am 8:00 pmDockDogs
• 12:00 pm 7:00 pmCamel Rides until 7 p.m.
• 12:00 pm 7:00 pmPetting Zoo until 7 p.m.
• 12:00 pm 8:00 pmSplash Pad until 8 p.m.
• 12:00 pm 9:00 pmKids' Zone ($10) until 9 p.m.
• 12:00 pm 9:00 pmVendor Market until 9 p.m.
• 12:00 pm 9:00 pmFood Trucks until 9 p.m.
• 4:00 pm 9:00 pmHelicopter Rides ($60)
• 5:00 pm 6:30 pmCraig Wayne Boyd
• 7:00 pm 8:30 pmJesse Keith Whitley
• 7:00 pm 9:00 pmTethered Rides (weather permitting) ($25)
• 8:30 pm 9:00 pmBalloon Glow (weather permitting)
• 9:00 pm 10:30 pmRicochet

For more information download the app "Fireflight Balloon Fest" on Google Play and the App Store.

Join the fun on Wednesday, August 13 at the Zoo Amphitheatre as the Kidz Bop Live Certified Bop Tour unleashes a high-energy, all-ages dance party with the hottest hits, unforgettable performances, and a whole lot of joy for the whole family!

Door time is subject to change.

Live Nation presents TOTO, Christopher Cross, and Men At Work on a legendary North American tour in summer 2025, featuring iconic hits like “Africa,” “Sailing,” and “Down Under.” Don’t miss this unforgettable night of Grammy-winning music live at The Zoo Amphitheatre on August 17—tickets on sale now!

Doors subject to change
Support subject to change

Get ready for an epic night as Big Time Rush takes the stage at The Zoo Amp on August 20th, delivering unforgettable performances and all the energy you’ve been waiting for!

Door time is subject to change.

The United States Air Force Band of the West is coming to Oklahoma! Join us as we celebrate the great state of Oklahoma and its long history with the US Air Force. This concert will showcase the excellence of American Airmen through a wide variety of music, representing all corners of the United States.​​​​​​

Clipse and Earthgang bring the Let God Sort ‘Em Out Tour to The Criterion OKC on September 3! Don’t miss it!

Get ready for an electrifying night as Pixies take the stage at The Zoo Amp on September 4th, delivering their iconic sound and raw energy for an unforgettable show!

Door time is subject to change.

Experience the powerful voice and uplifting spirit of Lauren Daigle as she brings her soulful, chart-topping hits to The Zoo Amphitheatre on Wednesday, September 10th.

Door time is subject to change.