Free Summer Program Features Inspiring Oklahomans and Local Partnerships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 31, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – JUNE 3 – Free summer fun is back at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum. Attendees of Summer Thursdays can enjoy free admission in addition to free crafts, art projects, games and story time from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays in June and July. Activities are available for all ages.
Each Summer Thursday will have a different theme and feature an Oklahoma Hall of Fame Member. Themes will include: dinosaurs, brains & brawns, construction, the Olympic Games, and many more. Additionally, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame is proud to partner with Oklahoma Chiller on June 20 and the Oklahoma City Thunder organization on June 27 when the Rolling Thunder Book Bus will be on site.
"Summer Thursdays at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame offer a great opportunity for families to learn more about inspiring Oklahomans who have shaped our state," said Anna Studstill, Director of Museum Experience. "Each week we will celebrate a different Oklahoma Hall of Fame Member through crafts, games, and story time. And admission is completely free!"
Summer Thursdays are a come & go event; registration is not required for families planning to attend. However, to ensure appropriate amounts of craft/art supplies and space during story time, daycares and child care facilities are asked to register ahead of time online: Summer Thursdays - Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
The Museum will be closed on Thursday, July 4; Summer Thursday will not be offered that day. Program dates are: June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, and July 25. Join the Facebook Event to receive updates about the program and themes: Summer Thursdays: Facebook Event.
MEDIA KIT: Photos from past Summer Thursdays.
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ABOUT THE OKLAHOMA HALL OF FAME: Founded in 1927, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame tells Oklahoma’s story through its people. From diverse statewide programming to the historic Gaylord-Pickens Museum, the organization creates an enhanced sense of pride for all Oklahomans. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame was created to honor extraordinary Oklahomans and to provide educational programming for students of all ages. Induction to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame is recognized as Oklahoma’s Highest Honor. For more information, visit www.oklahomahof.com.
