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Everything happening in Oklahoma City. One 5-minute email a week.
Oklahoma City Newsletter is a free weekly email for Oklahoma City residents — local news, weekend events, city hall decisions in plain English, new restaurants, and things to do with your family. Every Thursday morning. Read it with your coffee, know your city.
In every issue
Events & Things to Do
Your weekend, sorted: concerts, markets, festivals, free stuff.
For Families
Kid-friendly picks with honest cost flags (Free / Cheap / Splurge).
Local News Roundup
The 3–5 stories that actually mattered this week.
City Hall, Translated
What the council decided and what it means for your block.
Food & Drink
Openings, closings, and where to eat this week.
This Week in OKC History
The story you’ll forward to a friend.
Plus: weather notes, local business news, Thunder and local sports, community spotlights, and deadlines worth knowing.
Why readers like it
5 minutes, not 50 tabs.
We read everything so you don’t have to.
No paywall, no politics, no doom.
Just what’s useful and what’s fun.
Actually local.
Oklahoma City only — not statewide wire copy with an OKC headline.
See a real issue first.
No sign-up needed to read one. Every issue stays online in the archive.
Who’s behind it
The editor
Oklahoma City, OK
I started this because keeping up with Oklahoma City meant checking a dozen sites, three Facebook groups, and a council agenda PDF nobody should have to read. Now it’s one email.
Every week I read all of it and keep only what’s worth your time — a free weekly newsletter for Oklahoma City with no agenda beyond helping you know your own city. If I miss something, reply and tell me. I read every message.
Questions
- How much does it cost?
- It’s completely free. No paywall, no trial, and we never ask for a card.
- How often will you email me?
- Once a week — Thursday mornings. That’s it. We don’t sell your address or send anything else.
- What does it cover?
- Oklahoma City only: Oklahoma City news and events, city council decisions in plain English, new restaurants, family things to do, local sports, a bit of city history, and public notices worth knowing about.
- How long does it take to read?
- About five minutes. That’s the whole point of it.
- Can I unsubscribe?
- Anytime, in one click. There’s a link at the bottom of every issue and we don’t make you explain yourself.
- Can I advertise, or send you a story tip?
- Yes to both — reply to any issue, or email hello@oklahomacitynewsletter.com. Local businesses and event organizers are welcome.
Know your city in 5 minutes a week.
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