2025 in Oklahoma Is Filled With New Parks, Places and People

This year was definitely a difficult one to get through for some folks in Oklahoma. But luckily, next year, there were be a few things that we can look forward to in the sooner state.

Oklahoma's 2024 Recap - Highlights & Memorable Moments

2024 was definitely a chaotic year to get through. The Presidential election, numerous security breaches this year, and of course, good ol' inflation were just a few of the things that made the year all the more difficult.

More locally, Oklahoma suffered numerous weather related difficulties this year, with record breaking tornadoes in the spring, intense heat during the summer longer than normal and nearly an entire month without a single drop of rain this fall. The weather unfortunately caused some major damage that even some communities in Oklahoma are still recovering from.

But luckily, a new brings new and better things. Although not everyone's plans have been put out there, here's a few things that are for sure coming to Oklahoma next year:

Music

The Boys From Oklahoma - April 2025

Rocklahoma - Founders Have Regained Ownership

Waterparks & Travel

@thisisoklahoma580 Construction will start on the the Lawton Aquatics Facility in just a couple of weeks 🚧 It will include a pool , diving boards a lazy River and more 💯🎉@ Lawton , Oklahoma 5️⃣8️⃣0️⃣ #travel #oklahoma #lawton #construction #pool ♬ Make It Better (Instrumental) - Anderson .Paak

Lawton Gains A New Aquatic Center, expected to be open July 2025.

OKANA Restort in Oklahoma City is expected to open.

American Heartland Theme Park along Route 66 construction expected to begin; RV Park should be completed by 2025, Resort and Theme Park finished by 2026.

Restaurants

Bojangles set to open in late 2025 in Oklahoma City.

Games & Entertainment

New Fairgrounds Coliseum coming to Oklahoma City, helping maintain Oklahoma's "horse show capital of the world" status. A new karting and gaming venue is being opened sometime next year called Andretti's.

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A new movie re-establishing Will Rogers' story and the importance of Native American Culture is hopefully going to start the filming process in the Tulsa area.

Luckily this year isn't over yet and there is still plenty of time for more new things to be announced. What are you looking forward to most for next year? Do you have something new coming in 2025 that you'd want to share with us? Send us details through the app below.

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Speaking of the end of the year, here's Oklahoma's best holiday towns to visit before Christmas in 2024.

Oklahoma's Top 10 Hallmark Holiday Hometowns

Looking for someplace special to spend the holidays? Oklahoma has you covered with some of the best towns and cities to get into the Christmas spirit. If you've ever wanted to visit a place that feels like it came out of a Hallmark Christmas movie, then you're in luck. Check out these 10 Oklahoma Hallmark holiday hometowns to experience the small town charm and friendliness of some of Oklahoma's best-known holiday destinations. Each one has its own unique traditions and holiday events that will surely get you into the spirit of the season. From amazing lights and displays to performances and festive family fun, you'll find it all in Oklahoma.

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