Fisher Childers, 12, shoots hoops at a wall of inflatable nets, as his friends, Owen Van Antwerp, 12, and Oaklen Danker, 11, all of North Rock Creek, look on during the Thunder UP Tour at KidSpace Park on April 30. There were several opportunities to play basketball during the well-attended event. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun, unless otherwise noted.
Shawnee Recreation Spring Youth Volunteers completed over 80 hours of volunteer work for the Spring Session. Pictured from left: Ethan Wright, Recreation Staff Member Shaylee Crowder, Ellianna Welch, MaKayla Elix, and Savannah Talton. Photo Provided
Savannah Tallbear is an OKC-based indigenous painter of the Kaw Nation who is part of the Thunder Artist Group (TAG), a skilled group of Oklahoma artists that are commissioned to create various forms of artwork for Thunder events during the 2025-26 season. Tallbear's father, Amos, works for St. Anthony's Shawnee. Photo by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun. Cutline by Julie Talton, Countywide and Sun.
Lillie Thornton of Shawnee is escorted by Rumble the Bison to have their picture taken after she won a drawing for a signed Lou Dort jersey during the Thunder UP Tour at KidSpace Park on April 30. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
Thunder drummers, Kacy Harvey, Jaylen Mustin and Shea Cokeley, perform during the Thunder Up Tour at KidSpace Park on April 30.
KidSpace Park played host to the OKC Thunder organization April 30 for their rescheduled Thunder UP Tour. A very large crowd came out to show their support for the Thunder and enjoyed an exciting mobile fan experience! The star of the show was Rumble, as he was joined by several Thunder entertainers, the OG&E Thunder Bolt trailer, Thunder youth basketball coaches, and lots of Thunder gear!...
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