Community Calendar

The Jaz Lambeth Foundation announces the return of it's signature annual fundraiser taking place Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 at The Standard in Norman, OK.

This evening of food, music and community is both a celebration of the arts and rally for a cause, with proceeds supporting the Jaz Lambeth Foundation's mission: Making More Musicians. Through scholarships, performance spaces, educational workshops, student resources, cultural exchange program, and artist development, the foundation is committed to empowering the next generation of musicians.

The Castle of Muskogee presents the Haunted Castle Halloween Festival — Oklahoma’s top-rated Halloween event, transforming every October into a thrilling Halloween village. With 11 uniquely themed haunted attractions, delicious food, creepy shops, and live entertainment, it’s a must-visit fall festival for families and thrill seekers alike!

Open Fridays and Saturdays from October 2 through October 31, the village offers something for everyone — gather around eerie fireside tales, explore our Halloween marketplace, or test your courage in scare-rated attractions. From the family-friendly Haunted Hayride to the intense Trail of Blood, every path offers a new level of fright!

Festival admission is included with any haunted attraction ticket or combo bundle. Just coming to enjoy the Halloween village atmosphere, food, and shopping? Festival-Only Admission is just $5. And if you decide you’re feeling brave once you’re inside, your $5 Festival-Only Admission can be applied toward the purchase of a haunted attraction ticket!

Whether you’re chasing cozy fall vibes or full-throttle fear, the Haunted Castle is where Halloween lives! Just a short drive from Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Northwest Arkansas, it’s one of the most popular Halloween festivals in the region.

Turnstile is bringing The Never Enough Tour to The Criterion in OKC on October 5th!

The 2026 Norman Porch Fest will be held 6-10 pm on Saturday, October 3rd in the Miller Historic District in downtown Norman. Porchfest pairs area residents with performers for what amounts to a sprawling live music festival held on porches and driveways throughout the Miller District.

A vibrant night of creativity, connection, and celebration awaits at the 12x12 Art Fundraiser! Featuring work by 175 Oklahoma artists, 12x12 is a one-of-a kind opportunity to meet artists.
[11:21 AM]The highlight of the event is a collection of unique works by local artists, created within the dimensions of 12"x12". Attendees can bid on these pieces through an online auction. Proceeds from ticket sales and artwork purchases raise vital funds for OVAC's programs and services, ensuring Oklahoma's visual artists thrive and positively impact their communities.

VIP Party: 6PM-7PM | Main Event 7PM-10PM
Ticket Information: $60 for the main event and $100 for the VIP Experience.

Come enjoy live performances and delicious local bites, connect with fellow art lovers, and celebrate the incredible talent that makes Oklahoma's arts community so special.

The Wicked Forest of Terror offers several Halloween experiences this fall. The Adult Haunt is a scare attraction recommended for ages 13 and up.

For younger children, Tiny Terror is a family-friendly, non-horror walkthrough with no actors, taking place October 17 and 24.

Blackout Night takes place November 1, challenging guests to make their way through the forest in complete darkness with only a lantern to guide them.

Guthrie Haunts is now considered a Super Haunt Covering over 30,000 sq feet of indoor and outdoor scares!!!

We would love to invite all of Oklahoma City, Edmond and Guthrie to the best and most frightening Halloween Haunted House to hit the area in 30 years.. Its on Hwy 77 just passed the Cimmeron Bridge.

🎃 Monster Ball 2026: A Spooktacular Night for a Great Cause 👻
Save the date for Saturday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m.—The Junior League of Norman invites you to attend an unforgettable evening at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds! Tickets are $80 per person.

Join us for a night of eerie elegance, featuring:
🖤 Hauntingly entertaining performances
🧡 Exquisite cuisine and chilling cocktails
🖤 Music, dancing, and a magical photo booth
🧡 A costume contest with fang-tastic prizes
🖤 Spine-tingling raffles, including our Golden Ticket to Paradise Trip Raffle (your chance to win a dream vacation!)

✨Why attend?
Every ticket supports the Junior League of Norman’s mission to reduce obstacles and create opportunities for vulnerable children and youth in our community. Together, we can make a difference— and have a frightfully fun time doing it!

Important Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00 p.m.
📍Location: Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 615 East Robinson St. Norman, OK 73071
🎭 Dress Code: Costumes encouraged— let your creativity shine!
🚫 Adults only event: 21+

This spirited and creative adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved operetta moves the swashbuckling comedy from Penzance to New Orleans. Featuring jazz inflections, fresh orchestrations, a hapless band of pirates, and a tongue-twisted modern Major-General, this 2025 Tony Award nominee for Best Revival of a Musical reimagines the British classic for a new generation.

Make your way through the backwoods county side, down the old farm road to the abandon summer camp. Opened in 1979 closed shortly after the night the camp was plagued with strange occurrences, disappearances, and murders. No one is sure why but any attempt to reopen the camp seams to cause a repeat of its deadly history.