Route 66 Blue Hippo Festival
Edmond is uniquely placed along Route 66—turning a corner at downtown, which takes drivers south to Oklahoma City or east to Arcadia. As Oklahoma inches closer to the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 in 2026, cities along the Mother Road are gearing up for an influx of national and international tourism. But Why Wait Two…
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Holiday Events & Activities
Luminance Through January 2nd Nightly, 5pm-10pm Mitch Park Luminance is a no-cost, walk-thru holiday light display. The park will be adorned with 3D lighted displays, with new features added this year. Luminance is a one-of-a-kind attraction, perfect for families. www.edmondlights.com Merry Mitchmas 5K & 10K Saturday, December 18th, 9 am Mitch Park Join Red Coyote…
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Ask Edmond
How has the #ONEEDMOND campaign impacted your classroom and students? The #ONEEDMOND campaign supports our public school teachers and students with needed classroom materials. The Edmond Public Schools Foundation is asking the community to match teachers and school employee donations. The goal is 500 community members to make a one-time donation of $100, or sign…
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Duke, the Wolf-Dog
Perhaps you’ve seen James Samples and his rather large dog around Edmond or local pet supply stores. Actually, the rather large dog is a hybrid wolf-dog. We visited with James and Duke and learned about this unique pet-owning experience. How did you become a wolf-dog owner? About 10 years ago I decided that I wanted…
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A Hippo-Sized Festival
Every community along historic Route 66 has its own personality. Edmond has one particularly quirky roadside attraction that has become a bright blue beacon to folks traveling along Broadway—the Blue Hippo! Much like the blue whale of Catoosa, the hippo is an ironic icon for a town built on the prairie. Which is exactly why…
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Zoozeum Maker
History enthusiast archives OKC Zoo’s 115-year legacy
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Tale of 2 Couches
Tale of 2 Couches Last month my girlfriend, Alison, and I both got couches on the same day. But our paths to “rest and relaxation” were very different. She’s a smart shopper and spent multiple evenings and weekends stalking the clearance rooms at Bob Mills and Mathis Brothers for a stylish bargain. She was patient,…
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Talkers Attracted
There’s something about me. I don’t know what it is, but I’ve sensed it for many years. I’m the type of person who people like to talk to – more specifically, talk at. I say “at” because these people don’t want to hear what I have to say. They just want an audience. I am…
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Fast Times in the Metro
Have a need for speed and hairpin turns? Check out local car clubs’ driving events around town.
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Journey’s End
Mike Hedin lived his final days with passion and excitement.
Read More >Lunch with an Oklahoma City Marketing Consultant
It cost me lunch, but I found out why Gary Owen – TV & Radio marketing consultant – recommends advertising in the Edmond Outlook magazine
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