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What is the number one event Oklahoma City movers recommend that new residents visit first this spring? The Festival of the Arts of course!

What makes the 2016 Festival of the Arts in Oklahoma City even more exciting this year is the fact that it will be held at Bicentennial Park for the first time; the festival has been paying homage to the culinary arts, performing arts, and visual arts since 1967, with this upcoming festival marking the first year that children’s activities will be featured.

Give your kids a break from being cooped up inside by taking advantage of the face painting station, pottery place, and creation station. Make sure to go to the Children’s Art Field before it gets too busy, because for only $2 your kids will able to participate in creating an unlimited amount of hands-on activities. Chances are that they will be able to decorate your entire new home with everything they make!

Don’t be surprised if you run into your Oklahoma City movers on April 19-24, as most of the locals have had this year’s festival marked on their calendar. Running from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday, and on 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, admission is free for everyone – meaning that there is no excuse to not head to the 2016 Festival of the Arts in Oklahoma City this year!

Unless you live under a rock, then you have probably noticed the presidential debates continually running on your TV screens. However, for some people, they may have had more pressing issues to focus on, such as moving.

Have you just had to use Oklahoma City movers to relocate to a new home? For those who answered yes, then you do not need to worry about figuring out Election Day or any other local voting dates; simply check out this guide from All My Sons Moving & Storage of how to register to vote in Oklahoma City.

1. First, you need to register to vote by either mailing in an Oklahoma voter registration application, or by going into your county’s election board office, a public library, or another designated public location.

2. After you have successfully registered, you will get your official voter ID card. Show either your new voter card or your current driver’s license when you go to your precinct to vote. For those who need help figuring out which precinct they are in, your Oklahoma City movers will be happy to help you.

3. Once you have taken the steps to register to vote, then mark all of the local and national election dates in your calendar, and you are good to go! Remember, within the state of Oklahoma, all polls open from 7 am to 7 pm on election days.

For those who are using their Oklahoma movers to relocate to a new home have plenty to look forward to. You will definitely not have to worry about finding a place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day after your Oklahoma City moving company drops you off at your new home; simply check out this list from All My Sons Moving & Storage of the best places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Going through the heart of downtown Oklahoma City, this St. Patrick’s Day parade has been a tradition for more than three decades. Let your Oklahoma City movers finish unpacking for you, grab your family, and head downtown from 1-3 pm to enjoy a parade of Irish dancers, local bands, and all of the other floats that pass you by.

Bricktown St. Patrick’s Day Block Party. Once the St. Patrick’s Day parade is over, the next stop is at Bricktown. Here, every one of all ages is welcome to enjoy live music with a green beer in hand. If you get hungry, head over to McNellie’s, TapWerks, or Bricktown Brewery for some local Oklahoma City fare.

St. Patrick’s Day River Cruise. Chances are that your Oklahoma City moving company passed by the scenic Oklahoma River on your drive in; make some time to revisit it while simultaneously celebrating on the St. Patrick’s Day River Cruise. The party begins with a pre-cruise dock party, light appetizers, live bagpipes, and a cash bar.

For those who are using Oklahoma City movers during the chilly winter months, you now have something to look forward to. In the coming months, the Oklahoma City Boatyard District will be opening up a brand new state of the art adventure facility – Riversport Rapids.

But what is the Boatyard District, anyways? It’s where Olympic kayakers and canoeists train, and now families who are using their Oklahoma City moving company to move to town will be able to take advantage of the recent additions to the venue. Now, you do not have to be a professional Olympic athlete in order to use the facilities at the Boathouse District. Riversport Rapids will soon be one of the only aquatic adventure venues that is open to professional athletes and Oklahoma City families.

In fact, the development of this aquatic center is one of the many reasons why USA Today named Oklahoma City one the 14 places in America you have to visit in 2016. Once Riversport Rapids opens, you and your family will be able to go whitewater rafting, kayaking down an Olympic style slalom course, paddle board as you ride the waves in the surf pool, and watch the professionals practicing doing flips and twists.

If you plan on using your Oklahoma City movers later on in the year, then make sure to pay a visit to the brand new facility right away – your kids will thank you later!

Are you worried about your family having enough fun things to do once your Oklahoma City movers finish unpacking all of your belongings? Well, worry no more, because Oklahoma City’s Adventure District has all of the family fun you could possibly want – and more!

There is a reason why more than 3.3 million people visit the District each year; after all, at how many places can you watch a horse race, softball game, see exotic animals, and enjoy the planetarium all in the same day?

With so many adventures to choose from, it can quickly get overwhelming when trying to figure out what to do first. Luckily, your Oklahoma City moving company has over 25 years’ experience moving families to new homes, and as a result they have the inside scoop on where to go first in Oklahoma City’s Adventure District.

Oklahoma City Zoo. With over 1,800 exotic animals on 119 acres, grab your family and head to the Oklahoma City Zoo first in order to watch gorillas, orangutans and chimpanzees monkey around.

ASA National Softball Hall of Fame & Museum. Home to the annual Women’s College World Series, you can also learn about the history of the sport at the museum.

Remington Park Racing & Casino. How many times do you get to watch a live horse race? Now that your Oklahoma City movers have relocated you to the city, you and your family can go as many times as your heart’s desire!

Science Museum Oklahoma. Known for its hands-on-experiments, this is the best place to bring your kids if you want them to learn as well as have an adventure.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Oklahoma City movers know that finding romantic restaurants to take your significant other is at the top of many locals’ plans. All My Sons of Oklahoma City has some top picks for romantic restaurants in Oklahoma City for Valentine’s Day for those who have just moved into the area.

• Boulevard Steak House. This is one of the best Oklahoma City restaurants for Valentine’s Day that has beautiful table setting, a fantastic wine selection, and a quality and delicious menu selection of steak and seafood that your special someone is sure to enjoy.
• Haunted House. This tucked away has cozy and quiet rooms that are candle-lit that is coupled with excellent service. Even though the menu is a bit limited, the steak, seafood and desserts make this unique dining place a must.
• Museum Café. This dining establishment offers fine dining in an elegant and romantic atmosphere. Impress your Valentine date with this upscale downtown dining.
• Mantel in Bricktown. This is an excellent restaurant to take your date in Bricktown. The restaurant has excellent atmosphere with a fine dining feel all while remaining upscale casual. Prices are reasonable and service is excellent, a thing that the Oklahoma City moving company knows something about.
• Castle Falls. This is a little bit of a more unique pick for Valentine’s Day dining. The restaurant presents European influenced cuisine in a beautiful castle setting. Diners can choose to eat in a rustic casual cellar or on the Primrose level, fully decked out in lanterns and linens.

Local Oklahoma City moving company, All My Sons, knows that Oklahoma real estate investments have seen their fair share of ups and downs over the past few years, following the recession. However, thanks to a revival of the economy and, in particular, the oil industry, Oklahoma City housing is doing quite well for itself. The local real estate market in Oklahoma City seems to be on an upward trajectory for the time being.

All My Sons of Oklahoma City knows that while Oklahoma City housing costs average $152,900, they are considerably below the national average, approximately $55,000 less than the national average. Even though real estate prices in Oklahoma City continue to grow relative to last year, they are not on pace with the rest of the country. Over the last three years, Oklahoma City homes have appreciated at 6.9%, whereas the national average was above 28%.

However, Oklahoma City movers know that while homes have yet to keep pace with appreciation rates occurring throughout the rest of the country, there is no denying the statistical evidence that there is a considerable amount of equity that has returned to the area since the recession. Oklahoma City real estate investors owe much of their success to the local economy and job market.

Along with low unemployment rates and increasing job growth, Oklahoma City also has affordability working in its favor. The monthly mortgage payment to income ratio is considerably less in the Oklahoma City housing market. With affordability higher than historical averages, and a thriving job market, the area is projected to see an influx of younger buyers. Millennials alone may provide enough activity in the real estate market to help Oklahoma City lead the recovery.

Christmas in the OKC is all about Downtown in December. If you have recently moved to Oklahoma City you most likely have no clue what Downtown in December means for the OKC. Currently in its 14^th year, Downtown in December is produced by Downtown OKC Inc. staff members and other partner organizations. Oklahoma City movers have a short list of just some of the top Downtown in December Christmas that you should check out your first Christmas after moving to OKC.

1. Red Earth Treefest – After moving to Oklahoma City, why not decorate your Christmas tree with some native, homemade ornaments? Members of the Chickasaw Nation, Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Comanche Nation, and Osage Nation have created numerous ornaments and décor for the locals to purchase and adorn on their Christmas trees. Red Earth Treefest will be taking place through the month of December, through the 30^th at Red Earth Art Center.

2. Snow Tubing Winter Festival – Located inside that Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, your family can find a giant man-made snow-tubing slope, as well as a smaller slope for younger children. Take a break from your move to the OKC and enjoy a day sledding on the slopes.

3. Automobile Alley’s Lights on Broadway – Oklahoma City movers recommend this particular Downtown in December Christmas light display to new residents, as it features over 213,500 LED lights covering the historic buildings and streets of N Broadway and NW 9^th.

For all of the Downtown in December Christmas in Oklahoma City events, visit www.downtownindecember.com.

If you have recently moved to Oklahoma City, the professional local movers at All My Sons Moving & Storage have the top two ways to get involved in the local community this holiday season.

1. The Pioneer Library System is hosting its annual Food for Fines initiative. If you have moved to Oklahoma City and you or your children already have overdue library books and fines, you’re in luck! Each year the library allows library patrons to bring in canned, non-perishable food items for donation in place of their library fines. Library card holders with overdue books and fines bring in so many canned goods that the numbers reach to an average of three tons. Donations will go to benefit nonprofit organizations throughout Cleveland, McClain, and Pottawatomie counties in order to restock food pantries. Even if you do not have overdue library books, Oklahoma City movers recommend this as an easy way to give back to the community and the less fortunate this holiday season.

2. Are you moving to Oklahoma City to attend OSU-OKC? Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City Upward Bound Program and the Student Government Association have joined together in order to give back to the community at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. Oklahoma City movers suggest that new students get involved by creating backpacks for local children in need, as well as food. The ultimate goal of the initiative is to provide local children in need of assistance with the tools they need in order to be successful in school and eventually be able to attend OSU-OKC themselves.

The majority of states and cities in the United States do not make pedestrians a high priority. In fact, just behind Zurich, London, and Bogota, the U.S. city that has been focusing the most on pedestrians and state/city improvements is Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

According to an article by Anna Leach of The Guardian, “The walkability of cities can significantly affect the health – physical and mental – of its citizens. A brisk 20-minute walk a day reduces risk of premature death. One UK doctor who started organizing walks for patients with chronic health problems recorded that 29% were able to give up antidepressants and 92.5% said their mood had improved. LSE research found that people who walked regularly were likely to weigh less than those who go to the gym.”

Oklahoma City movers can tell you that many people who are looking to move, are moving to areas that are more health conscious and have more healthy initiatives set in place for their residents. As a result, the state of Oklahoma and especially the city of Oklahoma City have taken measures to make walkability in the area a priority, because it is also a cheap and easy policy to pass, construct, and implement.

Susan Claris, a transport consultant at urban designers Arup, told The Guardian that cities need to be designing and constructing neighborhoods with walking paths and areas in mind. She mentions that unfortunately, for most cities and states this is not the case.