Community Calendar

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.

This fall, the Snider Family Exotics Pumpkin Patch in Sterling offers family activities, including a corn bin, climbing structure and photo opportunities. Guests can pick a pumpkin, meet unusual animals and receive a mini pumpkin with admission.

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!

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.

The Oklahoma History Center Museum, in partnership with the Vietnamese American Heritage Community of Oklahoma, is proud to announce Our Journeys, presented by Vietnamese Boat People, a multimedia traveling exhibition on display September 12, through January 4, 2027.

Created by New Jersey-based nonprofit Vietnamese Boat People, the exhibition centers the voices of Vietnamese Americans through oral histories, photographs, and interactive elements that explore migration, memory, and resilience across generations. The exhibit debuted in 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the displacement of millions of Vietnamese refugees whose stories continue to shape communities across the country—including here in Oklahoma.

The exhibition is included with regular museum admission.

Pumpkinville: Road to Route 66 begins October 1 at Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City. The annual fall festival features thousands of pumpkins, seasonal displays, family activities and larger-than-life pumpkin murals inspired by iconic Route 66 landmarks, including Oklahoma’s Blue Whale of Catoosa and POPS Arcadia. Pumpkinville runs through October 25, with hours varying by day.

Since 2002, Jahn's Pumpkin Hill in Cyril, Oklahoma, has been a beloved destination for families seeking authentic autumn experiences. What started as a small pumpkin patch has grown into a cherished tradition for countless families across Southwest Oklahoma. Our family farm is a place to create lasting memories. Join us for fall fun, and discover why so many people return year after year. We look forward to welcoming you!
General Admission - $13.96
Active Duty Soldiers & Police (With valid ID) - FREE
Dependents of Active Duty Soldiers & Police (With valid ID) - $11.89
Group Tickets (Must purchase at least 10 tickets) - $11.89

Book lovers and history buffs won't want to miss the Oklahoma Historical Society's Research Center Book Sale this October. Browse through countless books on a variety of topics, including rare and out-of-print titles. Visitors may also shop for reproductions of historical posters, maps, photographs, and collectibles. Family history researchers will find several genealogical publications to add to their collection. You may also decorate your freshly replenished library with one of several framed items that will be priced at a discount during the sale.