2026 Plaza District Calendar of Events

July
LIVE! on The Plaza
Friday, July 10th, 6-10 pm
About: Not theme specific, general block party

Coffee & Conversations
Wednesday, July 15th, 9:30-10:30 am
Location TBD
Weekend of Local
Friday, July 11th- Sunday, July 13th, all weekend long(*tentative dates - pending confirmation from ISA - their website still reflects 2025 info as of 12-19-25 )
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 14th, 3-11 pm
About: Skate-themed block party w/ tons of live music partnering with Money Ruins Everything Skate Shop + more!

Cocktails & Conversations
Wednesday, August 19th, 5-7 pm
Location TBD

September
CRUISE! The Plaza
Friday, September 11th, 6-10 pm
About: A car-themed block party with vintage cars, Vanimals, low-riders, and motorcycles.

Coffee & Conversations
Wednesday, September 16th, 9:30-10:30 am
Location TBD
27th Annual Plaza District Festival + 11th Annual Plaza Walls Mural Expo
Saturday, September 26th, noon-11 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 9th, 6-10 pm
About: Halloween-themed block party

Cocktails & Conversations
Wednesday, October 14th, 5-7 pm
Location TBD

NOTE: LIVE! on the Plaza monthly block party goes back to 2nd Sundays from November 2026-January 2027 during winter months*
November
LIVE! on The Plaza
Sunday, November 8th, 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 28th, 11 am-6 pm
About: Heavy focus on small business foot traffic for holiday season
December
Plaza District Holiday Party (Private Event)
Tuesday, December 1st, 6-8 pm
Location: Tentative - (working on confirmation as of 12-19-2025)
About: An end of year holiday celebration. All business owners, property owners, sponsors, and board members are welcome!

LIVE! on The Plaza
Sunday, December 13th, noon-4 pm
About: About: not theme specific, general block party
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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 72k followers (Instagram) + 45k followers (Facebook).
Business spotlight in the Plaza District newsletter
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 72k followers (Instagram) + 45k followers (Facebook).
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 Crawford | Executive Director of The Plaza Business Alliance via the director@plazadistrict.org info below.
Rachael Crawford
Executive Director
Plaza Business Alliance + Plaza District Association
e. director@plazadistrict.org
p. (405) 578-5718
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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