Community Calendar

(Ages 18+) Dr. Robert Con Davis-Undiano will discuss the Day of the Dead and his book, Mestizos Come Home! Making and Claiming Mexican-American Identity. Known for its vibrant marigolds, painted skulls, and joyful celebration of ancestors, the Day of the Dead is celebrated around the world. Dr. Davis-Undiano will explore the holiday’s rich legacy and the ways it continues to bring people together in celebration of identity and belonging. Dr. Davis-Undiano is a Professor of English, Neustadt Professor, and Executive Director of World Literature Today.

Speaker: Dr. Robert Con Davis-Undiano, Professor of English, Neustadt Professor, and Executive Director of World Literature Today

Explore the rich history and cultural significance of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) during a free public talk at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History in Norman. Dr. Robert Con Davis-Undiano, professor of English, Neustadt Professor and executive director of “World Literature Today” magazine, will discuss the holiday and his book, “Mestizos Come Home! Making and Claiming Mexican-American Identity.”

Known for its vibrant marigolds, painted skulls and joyful celebration of ancestors, Día de los Muertos is observed around the world. The talk will explore the holiday’s legacy and how it continues to bring people together through shared identity and belonging. This event is open to adults ages 18 and older. Admission is free, but registration is required via the website.

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.

Science Museum Oklahoma presents Spin! The Art of the Modern Zoetrope, now on display in the museum’s smART Space galleries through August 2027. The exhibition features works by eight artists who reimagine the 19th-century zoetrope, an early animation device that creates the illusion of motion through rapidly sequenced images. Interactive exhibits explore motion, perception, vision persistence and animation, and are included with museum admission.

Chester's Pumpkin Patch offers visitors over 25 fun-filled acres to explore in Piedmont. Visitors of all ages can enjoy hayrides, corn mazes, barn games, a petting zoo and more! The pumpkin patch is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm Monday-Saturday, opening at 1 pm on Sundays. On the weekends, attendees can catch a variety of live music and performances.

Braum’s Affair of the Heart returns to OKC Fair Park October 23–25, 2026, for three days of shopping and unique finds.

An Oklahoma tradition for more than 40 years, the fall show will feature more than 475 vendors throughout the Bennett Event Center and Centennial Building. Shoppers can explore boutique clothing and accessories, home décor, handcrafted goods, jewelry, specialty foods, seasonal décor, gifts and more.

This fall’s event includes 181 new vendors and approximately 14,100 additional square feet of vendor space compared with last fall.

With the holiday season approaching, visitors can get an early start on Christmas shopping while discovering small businesses, makers and one-of-a-kind finds. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also make special appearances throughout the weekend.

Admission is $13 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. Paid admission includes free return admission throughout the weekend.

Braum’s Affair of the Heart
October 23–25, 2026
OKC Fair Park – Bennett Event Center & Centennial Building
3101 Gordon Cooper Blvd., Oklahoma City

Braum’s Affair of the Heart returns to OKC Fair Park October 23–25, 2026, for three days of shopping and unique finds.

An Oklahoma tradition for more than 40 years, the fall show will feature more than 475 vendors throughout the Bennett Event Center and Centennial Building. Shoppers can explore boutique clothing and accessories, home décor, handcrafted goods, jewelry, specialty foods, seasonal décor, gifts and more.

This fall’s event includes 181 new vendors and approximately 14,100 additional square feet of vendor space compared with last fall.

With the holiday season approaching, visitors can get an early start on Christmas shopping while discovering small businesses, makers and one-of-a-kind finds. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also make special appearances throughout the weekend.

Admission is $14 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. Paid admission includes free return admission throughout the weekend.

Braum’s Affair of the Heart
October 23–25, 2026
OKC Fair Park – Bennett Event Center & Centennial Building
3101 Gordon Cooper Blvd., Oklahoma City

Featuring over 60 animatronic dinosaurs, skeletons, photo ops, and rides - Dinosaur Expedition will engage guests with prehistoric creatures from the Jurassic, Cretaceous, and Triassic Periods. Identify which OKC Zoo animals are the living relatives of the dinosaurs that once roamed the earth, and how supporting the Zoo's conservation efforts can help save these species!

The exhibit explores how Oklahoma’s 400-plus miles of drivable highway shaped communities along the route and continues to draw travelers today.

Route 66 was created in 1926 and quickly became one of the most consequential roads in American history. For Oklahomans, it was an escape route during the Dust Bowl, an economic lifeline for roadside communities, and eventually a casualty of the interstate system. “The Longest Stretch” traces that full arc, from the road’s rise to its decline, and into its revival through preservation and tourism.

Major artifacts on display include a 1915 Model T Roadster, a restored Taft Stadium sign, a Big Boy statue, and a 1961 Corvette on loan from the National Corvette Museum. Hands-on interactives will allow visitors to engage directly with the story of Route 66 and its evolution over time.

Guests will explore the animated world of Dia de Muertos through a unique collection of 2 and 3-dimensional artwork. From the work of early pre-Hispanic cultures to the 21st century, Lives of the Dead offers 1000 years of artistic visions of the dead. The exhibition emphasizes current and vintage Latin American folk art. From Papier-mâché (cartoneria) skulls and skeletons created by the famous Linares family to the ceramic tableaux and Catrinas of Metepec, Lives of the Dead brings together some of Latin America’s most renowned folk artists. Other exhibition highlights include antique prints by Jose Guadalupe Posada, Manuel Manilla, and Dia de Muertos, as seen in contemporary paintings and prints from Mexico. Visitors will also experience the celebration and beliefs behind Dia de Muertos with the inclusion of an elaborate Mexican style ofrenda.