Community Calendar

"Discovering Ansel Adams" features over 100 photographs that share Adams’s most celebrated works while revealing aspects of his development that are frequently overlooked. Together with original archival materials from the Center of Creative Photography’s Ansel Adams Archive, these photographs demonstrate how Adams transformed from a fourteen-year-old tourist with a camera into a renowned photographer between 1916 and the 1940s. Along the way, photographic prints from his early visits to the American Southwest, his mountaineering experiences as a young man, and his quest to photograph America’s national parks will enchant visitors.

Welcome to one of the top State Fairs in North America, showcasing our state's agriculture, manufacturing, and commerce. It's everything from family entertainment and educational exhibits to exciting competitions and just plain fun!

This is an opportunity for young adults to join the Young Naturalist's Club in searching for bugs at Mitch Park. Our findings will be added to the Parks for Pollinators 2025: Mitch Park BioBlitz (Virtual) project in iNaturalist. This is for young adults age 18-35.

We will be meeting at Pavilion 3 and walking at a leisurely pace, documenting as many bugs as possible!

Step into a Candy Wonderland where you'll indulge in delicious bites, signature cocktails, and dazzling decor, all while supporting the incredible work of Anna's House Foundation. From our sweet photo backdrop to the Lollipop Lounge bar, every corner of the evening is designed to delight and inspire.

This is your chance to dress to impress! All candy colored inspired outfits are encouraged. It is a night of giving, celebration, and unforgettable memories. Whether you're a candy lover or simply want to contribute to a cause that changes lives, this event is for you! 🍭✨

The Cause
Your attendance helps support Anna's House Foundation, a life-changing organization dedicated to fostering better futures for children and families. Anna's House provides essential services for foster parents, children in foster care, and vulnerable families by offering both support and community mental health services.

Shinyribs brings their unique blend of Southern soul and Americana to Beer City Music Hall in Oklahoma City, OK on September 20th, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Known for their engaging live performances, Shinyribs combines elements of country, rock, and funk, creating a lively atmosphere that captivates audiences. Their live shows are renowned for their fun atmosphere and crowd interaction, making each performance a unique celebration of music.

McSwain Theatre Showcase featuring Jae L. & Crossover

Come on out and enjoy an unforgettable evening with Jae L. & Crossover Band at the McSwain Theatre Saturday, Sept. 20! The band will be joined by talented guest vocalists performing classic country, rock, and gospel hits. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience a family-friendly, live musical performance in Ada, Oklahoma. Don’t miss it!

Tickets on sale now!

Showtime: 7 p.m.

Tickets:
$15 - Regular
$13 - Senior
$10 - Child

Special rates for groups of 15 or more, contact (580) 332-8108 for more information.

In 1905 New York City, Esther, a Black seamstress, is in great demand for the intimate apparel she creates for clients who range from wealthy white patrons to prostitutes. Though leading a life that provides joy to so many, she remains lonely and longing for a husband and a future. Through a mutual acquaintance, she begins a correspondence with a lonesome Caribbean man named George and soon he persuades her that they should marry, sight unseen. When George arrives in the city, he is not the kind of man she longs for. Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth, and his heart is with her. Esther is hit with the reality of the situation and she is forced to face a future that she is truly unprepared for.

​Each show has 10 performances over 3 weekends.
Second & third weekends include Thursday & Sunday.
Showtimes: 8pm Friday & Saturday, 7:30pm Thursday, 2pm Sunday

Thanks to the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Edmond Parks and Recreation is hosting a virtual BioBlitz this September in support of the Parks for Pollinators campaign.

The Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz is an event in which community members work with parks and rec staff to create a snapshot of the variety of wildlife that can be found in Mitch Park in September. We use a no-cost platform/app called iNaturalist to take pictures of plants, insects and animals to see what wildlife is present in the park during this month and provide us with more information about pollinators, which are essential to our ecosystem.

If you'd like to watch a tutorial on using iNaturalist, you can find that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xENz1xRu0wI

This information will help us understand how we can better protect pollinators and other important wildlife in our community.

Get your binoculars ready and join local birding experts in viewing and documenting birds at Mitch Park! We will walk at a leisurely pace, and our observations will be added to the Parks for Pollinators 2025: Mitch Park BioBlitz project in iNaturalist.

Helpful information about this walk:

We are meeting at the parking lot of the Mathis Skate Park. Click HERE for a Google Maps Pin to the location.
Please dress weather appropriate and wear comfortable walking / hiking shoes.
Remember to apply insect repellent in the parking lot, not on the trails / in habitat areas.
Don't forget drinking water and snacks!

Come to shop and learn at this free, fun, family-friendly event. There will be educational talks, activities for kids and LOTS door prizes, as well as splendid specimins from the personal collections of the Succulent Society members.