Events

2023 Legislative Learning Lab

Green Room at Chesapeake Campus 6100 N Western, Oklahoma City

This is the training that most legislators should get but often do not receive. Our opportunity is to educate, inform, and empower advocates from all over Oklahoma to be well-prepared to follow and engage during Oklahoma’s legislative session and beyond. Attendees can attend in an entirely virtual environment or hybrid attendance. Hybrid attendance includes in-person […]

2023 Chili Cook-Off and Advocacy Day

Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City

Vote for your favorite chili entry here! The 2023 Annual Chili Cookoff and Advocacy Day is just around the corner on Tuesday, March 21. The cookoff highlights the community’s support of child advocacy efforts and gives advocates a base from which to visit their lawmakers for Advocacy Day. We will be set up at the […]

40th Anniversary Board and Staff Celebration

The Skirvin Hotel 1 Park Ave, Oklahoma City

Invite-only event for former OICA board members and staff and sponsors. We want to thank and celebrate 40 years of advocacy with former and current OICA board members, staff, and leaders. We hope that you will join us for this special occasion. Speakers will be individuals involved in the Terry D. lawsuit. We are sold […]

Free

40th Anniversary Celebration and Policy Luncheon

Hard Rock Casino and Hotel 777 W Cherokee St, Catoosa

2023 is OICA’s 40th Anniversary, and it will be celebrated with our premier Tulsa event. OICA’s rich history is highlighted, and attendees will hear from Oklahoma’s new Kid Governor® and learn more about OICA’s advocacy work at the Capitol and across the state is highlighted. Attendees will hear updates about current issues facing Oklahoma’s kids, […]

$25

Advocacy Day 2023

Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City

Join the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy and the Coalition of Advocates for a morning at the Capitol talking with legislators about important legislation affecting children and families in Oklahoma. Register here to attend! Date & Time Thursday, May 4, 2023 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Location Oklahoma State Capitol, Room 4S3 2300 N Lincoln […]

Free

7th Annual Heroes Ball

Western Heritage Museum 1700 NE 63rd, Oklahoma City

This is OICA’s premier annual event to recognize seven “Heroes for Children,” exemplary advocates for their work on behalf of Oklahoma’s youth. It is our most visible event, with press coverage and hundreds of engaged guests, from civic and political leaders to child advocates, to business leaders involved in their communities. This will be a […]

$250

Fore The Children Golf Classic

Winter Creek Golf and Social Club 2300 Clubhouse Dr, Blanchard

Join us for the Fore! the Children Golf Tournament  When: Monday, September 11th, 12 PM - 5:30 PM Where: Winter Creek Golf and Social Club Team of 4: $500 Individual: $150 Sponsorship Levels: Hole Sponsor -$100 Gift Bag Sponsor-$250 Trophy Sponsor-$500 Lunch Sponsor-$1000 Hole in One Sponsor-$2500 Tournament Sponsor-$5000 Click here to get your tickets […]

$150

Kid Governor Reception with Former Oklahoma Governors

Will Rogers Theater 4322 N Western Ave, Oklahoma City

Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy's Annual Reception for Oklahoma's Kid Governor Program Co-Hosted by​ Governor George and Donna Nigh Governor David and Rhonda Walters Governor Frank and Cathy Keating Governor Brad and Kim Henry Governor Mary Fallin Christensen and Wade Christensen   Help us bring this program to more than 2,000 fifth-grade students in 2023! […]

$250

2023 Fall Forum

Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City

This four-day event is where we gather partners from all over the state to discuss the 2024 legislative agenda and advocacy priorities. Fall Forum will be held virtually on Friday, November 3rd and in-person at the Oklahoma State Capitol Wednesday, November 8th through Friday, November 10th. Fall Forum 2023 Breaking the Cycle: Strategies for Prevention and Care […]

$75

2024 Chili Cook-Off

Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City

You're invited to participate in the 2024 Chili Cookoff and Advocacy Day Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Oklahoma State Capitol - South Parking Lot 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Sponsorships range from $100 to $5,000 Sign up to be a sponsor or cooker here: Oklahoma Institute For […]