• January
    LIVE! on the Plaza
    Sunday, January 12th, noon-4 pm
    About: Not theme specific, general block party

    February
    LOVE! on the Plaza
    Friday, February 14th, 6-10 pm
    About: Valentine’s-themed block party

    2025 State of the Plaza: Private Event
    Tuesday, March 3rd, 5:30-7 pm
    Location: Anthem Brewing, 908 SW 4th St, OKC, OK 73109
    About: Enjoy free Anthem brews as we celebrate our 2024 accomplishments and enjoy guest speakers + good company. We’ll also be honoring recipients of our annual awards including Volunteer of the Year Award, Heart of the Plaza Award, and Community Spirit Award. All business owners, property owners, sponsors, and board members are welcome!

    March
    LIVE! on the Plaza: PLAZACON
    Friday, March 14th, 6-10 pm
    About: Comicon + cosplay-themed block party

    April
    LIVE! on the Pawza
    Friday, April 11th, 6-10 pm
    About: Pet-themed block party

    May
    LIVE! on the Plaza
    Friday, May 9th, 6-10 pm
    About: About: not theme specific, general block party

    June
    PRIDE! on the Plaza (Street Closure)
    Friday, June 13th, 6-10 pm
    About: PRIDE-themed block party

    July
    LIVE! on the Plaza: Summer Block Party
    Friday, July 11th, 6-10 pm
    About: Summer-themed block party

    Weekend of Local
    Friday, July 11th- Sunday, July 13th, all weekend long (*tentative dates - pending confirmation from ISA - their website still reflects 2024 info as of 1-14-25)
    About: Weekend of Local is a State-wide event presented by Independent Shopkeepers Association (ISA) of Oklahoma that encourages our community to go out, shop small, and eat local all weekend. Business owners are encouraged to participate, free of charge! ISA is a non-profit association for Oklahoma’s independent shopkeepers. To learn more visit weekendoflocal.com

    August
    SKATE! the Plaza (Street Closure)
    Friday, August 8th, 6-10 pm
    About: Skate-themed block party w/ tons of live music partnering with Money Ruins Everything Skate Shop + more!

    September
    CRUISE! The Plaza
    Friday, September 12th, 6-10 pm
    About: A car-themed block party with vintage cars, Vanimals, low-riders, and motorcycles.

    26th Annual Plaza District Festival + 10th Annual Plaza Walls Mural Expo
    Saturday, September 27th, noon-10 pm (Street Closure)
    About: Our biggest event if the year! Over 12 volunteer committees help plan these 2 incredible festivals for 9 months leading up to this day. Multiple entertainment stages. Artist vendor market. Kids Area. Dozens of community partners and more! Plan something special to celebrate and drive foot traffic to your business! And as always, show some extra love to Plaza Walls and their guest muralists from across the country as they do their thang to beautify our district with 40+ murals the week leading up to the event. Anticipated 35k attendees!

    October
    GHOUL’S NIGHT! on the Plaza
    Friday, October 10th, 6-10 pm
    About: Halloween-themed block party

    NOTE: LIVE! on the Plaza monthly block party goes back to 2nd Sundays November 2025-January 2026 during winter months*

    November
    LIVE! on the Plaza: Sunday Funday
    Sunday, November 9th, noon-4 pm
    About: General theme driving marketing focus to the return of 2nd Sunday LIVEs for the winter months.

    Shop Small Saturday
    Saturday, November 29th, 11 am-6 pm
    About: Heavy focus on small business foot traffic for holiday season

    December
    Plaza District Holiday Party (Private Event)
    Tuesday, December 2nd, 6-8 pm
    Location: Tentative - (working on confirmation as of 1-13-25)
    About: An end of year holiday celebration. All business owners, property owners, sponsors, and board members are welcome!

    LIVE! on the Plaza
    Sunday, December 14th, noon-4 pm
    About: About: not theme specific, general block party

  • Click here to add an event hosted by your business to be added to www.plazadistrict.org/event-calendar

  • Click here to find out how to join for 2025!

  • For Immediate Safety Concerns. Call 911.

    Provide the location, description of person(s) including race, approx. age, clothing, and explain the situation. In the instance of someone experiencing a mental health episode, request a wellness check. 

    For issues related to trespassing, houseless encampments, water leaks, and vandalism,report the issue on the City Action Center or through the OKC Connect app. Include the location, a description of the situation and a photo if possible. The City Action Center can also be reached by phone (405) 297-2535

    Here is the information for Homeless Shelter Resources and OKC Community Resources.

Resources for Plaza District Business Owners

  • Become a Member of the Plaza Business Alliance

    The Plaza Business Alliance

    Who We Are

    The Plaza Business Alliance is a 501c6 nonprofit dedicated to cementing The Plaza District as a destination in Oklahoma City for all things local. In fact, our motto is "Experience Local Together."

    What We Do

    The Plaza Business Alliance takes pride in promoting and supporting our 50+ local businesses and nonprofits that make our district unique and diverse.

    We offer a wide array of services to our members. Read below for more information on our membership benefits!

    Our Reach

    In collaboration with The Plaza District Association 501c3, we employ (1) full-time staff member + (3) part-time staff members that work with 12 volunteer committees, 2 boards of directors, and hundreds of volunteers and community partners to drive over 1 Million visitors to 16th Street Plaza District annually.

    We weren't named "Best Local District" in 2022 + 2023 (Oklahoma Gazette | Best of OKC + 405 Magazine’s Best of 405) by chance. Your membership dues go directly back to driving over 1 million visitors to our district annually!

    Become a member today to receive full benefits for your business.

    How To Become A Member

    1. Review our benefit levels (Gold | Silver | Bronze)

    2. Select your preferred benefit level.

    3. Email director@plazadistrict.org your selection.

    4. We’ll email you back a confirmation and send an invoice within 3-5 business days.

    BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Monthly + quarterly payment options are available at no additional cost.

    GOLD LEVEL
    12 or more staff: $2,350
    ​Less than 12 staff: $1,500

    Members Receive:

    Enhanced business listing on plazadistrict.org

    Ability to post business events on plazadistrict.org event calendar

    Invitation to monthly member events including Cocktails + Conversations, Coffee + Conversations, and more!

    Gold level sponsorship recognition at 2024 State of the Plaza + 25th Annual Plaza District Festival

    Access to Plaza District private facebook group for business owners

    Ability to add Plaza District as a co-host on up to (20) business Facebook events per month

    Ability to add Plaza District as a collaborator (1x) per month on Instagram + Facebook feeds. Reach of 67k followers (Instagram) + 45k followers (Facebook).

    Business spotlight in the Plaza District newsletter

    Sponsorship of a Plaza membership event including a spotlight for your business

    Business resource & promotional consultation meeting with Plaza staff

    Eligible to apply for 2024 LIVE! on the Plaza programming grants

    Access to Plaza District resources including sound systems, tables and chairs, etc.

    Grand Opening Press Release + Ribbon Cutting for New Businesses


    SILVER LEVEL
    12 or more staff: $1,850
    Less than 12 Staff: $1,000

    Members Receive:

    Enhanced business listing on plazadistrict.org

    Ability to post business events on plazadistrict.org event calendar

    Invitation to monthly member events including Cocktails + Conversations, Coffee + Conversations, and more!

    Silver level sponsorship recognition at 2024 State of the Plaza + 25th Annual Plaza District Festival

    Access to Plaza District private Facebook group for business owners

    Ability to add Plaza District as a co-host on up to (10) business Facebook events per month

    Ability to add Plaza District as a collaborator (4x) per year on Instagram + Facebook feeds. Reach of 67k followers (Instagram) + 45k followers (Facebook).

    Business spotlight in the Plaza District newsletter

    Eligible to apply for 2024 LIVE! on the Plaza programming grants

    Access to Plaza District resources including sound systems, tables and chairs, etc.

    Grand Opening Press Release + Ribbon Cutting for New Businesses

    BRONZE LEVEL
    12 or more staff: $1,350
    Less than 12 Staff: $500

    Members Receive:

    Enhanced business listing on plazadistrict.org

    Ability to post business events on plazadistrict.org event calendar

    Invitation to monthly member events including Cocktails + Conversations, Coffee + Conversations, and more!

    Access to Plaza District private Facebook group for business owners

    Ability to add Plaza District as a co-host on up to (5) business Facebook events per month

    Ability to add Plaza District as a collaborator (1x) per year on Instagram + Facebook feeds. Reach of 67k followers (Instagram) + 45k followers (Facebook).

    Eligible to apply for 2024 LIVE! on the Plaza programming grants

    Access to Plaza District resources including sound systems, tables and chairs, etc.

    Grand Opening Press Release + Ribbon Cutting for New Businesses

    Have questions? Reach out to Rachael Leonhart | Executive Director of The Plaza Business Alliance via thedirector@plazadistrict.org info below or contact any Alliance Board Member listed on the left side of the first page. We're here to help!

    Rachael Leonhart
    Executive Director
    Plaza Business Alliance + Plaza District Association
    e. director@plazadistrict.org
    p. (405) 578-5718

  • Join Plaza Updates

    Click here to join

    Please notify Plaza Staff before adding support staff

  • Safety & Security

    For immediate safety concerns

    1 - Call 911.

    2 - Report the issue on the City Action Center. Text (405) 252-1053. The Action Center can also be reached by phone (405) 297-2535 or through the OKC Connect app.

    For issues related to trespassing, houseless encampments and vandalism

    Text your complaint to the City Action Center at (405) 252-1053. Include the location, a description of the situation and a photo if possible.

    Questions or concerns? Email director@plazadistrict.org

CONTACT

CONTACT

Contact the
Plaza District Staff

Executive Director:
Rachael Leonhart
405-578-5718
director@plazadistrict.org