Ardmore Beautification Council, Inc.

10/22/2026

🎄🎅 BIG NEWS, ARDMORE! A NEW HOLIDAY TRADITION IS COMING TO DOWNTOWN! 🎁🏃‍♀️

We are SO excited to introduce the Present Pursuit 5K Toy Drive! ❤️💚

Join us on Thursday, December 3rd, right before our annual Depot Nights, for an evening of running, walking, giving, and spreading Christmas cheer! 🎄✨

This isn’t just a 5K — it’s an opportunity to come together as a community and make Christmas a little brighter for local children in need! ❤️

🎁 $25 OR a new toy to participate!

🏃‍♂️ Run or walk — all ages and fitness levels welcome!

👕 Participates receive T-shirts and finisher medals

📍 251 E. Main Street | Downtown Ardmore

🕞 Check-in begins at 3:30 PM

🏁 Race begins at 5:00 PM

And the best part? After the race, stick around and enjoy the magic of Depot Nights! 🚂🎄

📣 REGISTRATION WILL BE OPENING SOON! Keep an eye on our page for more details!

Let’s fill downtown with Christmas spirit, give back to our community, and make this a holiday tradition to remember! 🎅🎁

10/18/2026

We hope you are watching the Monarch migration!! These beauties were hanging out on some golden crown beard at my house! Wishing these beautiful butterflies a successful journey South!

10/16/2026

🎄CALLING ALL DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES!🎄

Our Downtown Window Decorating Contest is just ONE MONTH away, and we want to see your most creative, festive, and over-the-top Christmas displays!

Whether you're going for classic Christmas charm or something completely outside the box, now is the time to start planning those windows!

We can't wait to see downtown Ardmore all decked out for the holidays! ❤️💚

10/16/2026

New dates, new format!

Don't miss out, submit your art for the annual Keep Our Land Grand Poster contest, the deadline is October 30!

🚮The artwork should be 8.5” by 11” in landscape (horizontal) format with a positive focus on prevention!

Fourteen talented state winners will be rewarded with cash prizes, featured on ODOT’s promotional materials and in the annual calendar which is distributed nationally, plus, celebrated at a special awards event in March 2027.

For more info and the entry form: https://tr.ee/KOLG

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2026 Photo Contest! ABC is proud to announce 1st Place: K. Buchanan "USA at Lake Murray"; 2nd Place: K. Willis "Sunset through the door"; 3rd Place: M. Smith "Collings Castle" and 1st Place Youth: E. White "Sunset Landscape"; 2nd Place Youth: E. Stanton "Coneflower"! Beautiful photos of our incredible Southern Oklahoma Landscapes!!

10/06/2026

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