Community Calendar

The 2026 Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival Saturday, Oct. 3 features a variety of activities and demonstrations at the Chickasaw Nation Historic Capitol Building grounds in Tishomingo, Oklahoma.

Attendees will enjoy a cultural activities, an art market, craft market, live music, storytelling, children's activities and rides, cultural demonstrations and classes, a parade, food trucks and more.

Celebrate spooky season at Frontier City with Kids Boo Fest, a family-friendly daytime Halloween event full of mischievous tricks, tasty treats, and spook-tacular entertainment for all ages. This kid-friendly celebration takes place before the sun sets and the scares set up — it’s all fun, no fear during the daytime at Frontier City!

Everyone in the family is sure to have a boo-last with Frontier City's spooky, kooky Halloween activities — dress in your finest Halloween attire, enjoy (skele)tons of delicious seasonal drinks and candy, and discover amazing thrills and chills on some of your favorite family rides.

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate Halloween during Kids Boo Fest at Frontier City — it’s all the fun without the fear before the sun goes down.

Frontier City's annual Fright Fest returns select nights this fall, with many activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoy Macabre Mazes like the Cadaver Castle and Terror of Prosperity, as well as Sinister Scare Zones such as Clown Town and the Silent Night Slaughterhouse. Don't forget to check out Undead Entertainment at The Cremation and Deadman's Party!
No-boo necklaces are available for those who do not wish to be scared by actors.

Come select the perfect pumpkins to decorate your home at the Pumpkin Patch in Stillwater. Over 3,600 pumpkins will be for sale over the course of this seasonal attraction. There will also be special events each weekend including live music, children's carnival, bake sale, pancake breakfast, carriage rides, and trick-or-treat at the pumpkin patch.

Join the Blanchard community for an evening of delicious barbecue served in Lions Park. At the annual Blowin' Smoke Cook-Off, all ages are invited to sample smoked ribs and pork tenderloin before tuning into music. The kids are sure to have a blast sipping on snow cones and burning off their energy at the park , while adults can visit he beer garden area. Bring the whole family to Blanchard for a barbecue cook-off to remember.
Wristbands are required for entry:
$5 for kids 10 and under.
$10 for adults.

Brewtoberfest is Norman’s annual celebration of craft beer. Sponsored by Lazy Circles, Legally Brewed, and BIG Brewing, it is an afternoon and evening of beer tasting and appreciation, fun activities, and live music. The OU Print Club will be on hand printing t-shirts live with a mobile relief press. Come out, enjoy some amazing brew, and support local business and art.

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.