Community Calendar

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

This new exhibition explores flag songs from five tribal nations in Oklahoma today, honoring the Comanche, Cheyenne and Arapaho, Choctaw, Ponca, and Wichita and Affiliated Tribes equivalent to the Star-Spangled Banner. The songs are connected to the honoring of Native veterans—past, present and future—and provide an opportunity to learn how music, language, community and service intersect.

"By the Dawn’s Early Light: Oklahoma Tribal Flag Songs" is made possible with support from Getty through its Museum Interpretation initiative.

Explore a monumental outdoor installation by Oklahoma City–based artists Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman that transforms Campbell Art Park into a site of story, symbolism, and discovery. Conceived as a constellation of six sculptural forms, including a head, a hand, and four birdlike spheres, the work invites viewers to enter a world where order and chaos intertwine.

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.

Catch Ole 60 LIVE at Oklahoma's favorite Amphitheatre on October 22nd!

A crime has been committed within the Museum, and everyone is a suspect. Can you identify the culprit?
Designed for ages 21+

Thursday, October 22 | 6-7:30 pm

6 pm | The Investigation Begins on the Second Floor
7:25 pm | The Culprit is Arrested in the Museum Lobby
8 pm | Galleries close
$10 Members | $25 Non-Members

BONUS EVENT
VIP Case Briefing
5-6 pm | Roof Terrace

$40 Members | $55 Non-Members

Before the suspects arrive and the investigation begins, join us at 5 pm on the Roof Terrace for the VIP Case Briefing. Take in exclusive conversations with the case’s lead detective, gather intel before the night’s mystery unfolds, and enjoy a cocktail with views of the downtown skyline. Then, at 6 pm, descend into the galleries and put your detective skills to the test.

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Image Credit: William Beechey, "Kitty Packe," 1820, oil on canvas, 58 x 45 in., Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Museum purchase with funds provided by Angie Hester, 2001.007, photo © Oklahoma City Museum of Art

(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