Good morning, Norman.

This weekend in Norman and Oklahoma City brings a variety of events, including music festivals, tennis matches, and family activities such as the Norman Chocolate Festival (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Loveworks Leadership) and an Easter Bunny breakfast on Sunday.

Registration and tickets are available online.

Homeland’s parent company HAC Inc. announced it will close five stores within 45 days, consolidate six locations, and market nine stores for sale; changes include closures in Norman, Edmond, Bartlesville and Lawton, with affected employees eligible for transfers and a Comeback Celebration planned for early July.

OU alum Dr. Brittany Daily opened Norman’s first pet urgent care clinic, Vital Vet Urgent Pet Care, on Flood Avenue Thursday to help bridge the gap between after-hours primary care and crowded ERs.

The clinic aims to offer timely, affordable treatment for pet emergencies.

Oklahomans voted to expand Medicaid in 2020 to secure health care for over 200,000 residents, and proposals at the state Capitol may roll back that decision.

Lawmakers’ potential changes could cost the state millions — shifting funding burdens and reducing access for patients.

OU softball pitching coach Jennifer Rocha returns today in Baton Rouge for a three-game series against LSU after missing games due to health issues.

Interim coach Karlie Keeney filled in during her absence + her return strengthens the team’s pitching.

The OU women’s basketball team will face South Carolina in the Sweet 16 at 4 p.m. CT Saturday in Sacramento (a rematch after their overtime win in Norman), as they aim to repeat their upset performance.

Norman celebrated the outdoor expansion of the Young Family Athletics Center on Wednesday, which now features six pickleball courts, two sand volleyball courts, a 50-foot turf field, and a new courtyard area.

The courts will host leagues, lessons, tournaments & youth training events.

Oklahoma football coach Brent Venables said on March 26 that running back Tory Blaylock will miss spring practice while Xavier Robinson has returned to practice.

Defensive tackle David Stone, Jayden Jackson, and defensive end Adepoju Adebawore along with wide receiver Trell Harris (recovering from surgery) face limited action.

Stormin' Norman 5K

7-8 a.m. — University of Oklahoma — Registration required — Experience a unique 5K challenge while exploring the Norman community.

US Air Force Band Concert

7-9 p.m. — Catlett Music Center — Free entry — Experience a delightful performance by the United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants on their Spring Tour.

404 in the 405 2026

12:00 AM — Resonator Institute — Free entry — A mammoth lineup of electronic explorers paying tribute to the legendary Roland SP-404.

Medieval Fair of Norman

10 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Reaves Park — Free to attend; parking $10 — Explore a lively fair filled with arts, crafts, food, and entertainment since 1977.

Family Weekend Celebration

12:00 PM – 11:58 PM — NOUN Hotel, Norman — Free entry — Experience pop-up shops, dining, live music, and cocktails for a weekend of connection and Sooner spirit.

Booked by Design: Social Media Strategies for Stylists

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Beige Salon and Boutique — Cost not specified — Learn structured social media techniques to intentionally boost your stylist bookings.