Community Calendar

This new documentary follows the research of several field biologists and features video footage of wild animals that "engage in same-sex sexual behavior and parenting, change sex, form matriarchies, and more." This movie has only been screened in a few theaters so far, beginning in New York City, and this is the only screening in Oklahoma. This opportunity was made possible by generous support from the Department of Women's and Gender Studies and the School of Biological Sciences at OU.

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.

Southern Plains Productions is thrilled to present Mind Reader at the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City, October 15-17, 2026.

Join renowned mentalist Vinny DePonto on a journey down the rabbit hole of your own brain. Through artful demonstrations with real audience members - no plants or actors are used - DePonto exhibits awe-inspiring techniques to subvert your attention, influence your thoughts, and make you giddy about the strange and wonderful wiring of our own mind. Step right up to the carnival inside your head and let DePonto be your guide.
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Performances take place in the Venetian Room (penthouse) at Oklahoma City’s Skirvin Hotel.

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.

Join First Liberty Bank for a free community Shred Event on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at our Norman branch, located at 3500 24th Ave NW, Norman, OK 73069.

Bring your personal documents for secure on-site shredding and help protect yourself from identity theft and fraud. This event is free and open to the public.

Whether you're cleaning out old files at home or safely disposing of sensitive paperwork, we're here to help.

For more information, contact First Liberty Ban at 405-561-0300.

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!

For this event, the artists set up booths featuring examples of woodcarving and other wood art.

Wood carving and burning demonstrations will be carried out on Saturday.

We expect good participation in the Whittling Contest.

The public will be able to see the different styles to gain an appreciation for this type of art, which is disappearing from the American scene.

Instruction will be provided in soap carving classes for children - a medium chosen to reduce the danger since wooden knives were used along with bars of soap

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.