Fall Festivals in Oklahoma - MetroFamily Magazine

Fall Festivals in Oklahoma

Red Earth FallFest, photo by Michael Griffin, Comanche

by Lindsay Cuomo

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There is always something to do in Oklahoma—and this fall festival guide is your comprehensive list to family-friendly fun around the state! Whether you are looking for a large festival nearby in the Oklahoma City metro or an event with small-town charm, this guide can help you plan a full day of fall fun or a weekend trip in Oklahoma.  If you’re looking for more fall fun, be sure to check out all our Fall Guides filled with events happening in the Oklahoma City metro and beyond.

 

Want to see festivals and fairs happening year-round in Oklahoma? Check out our festival guides for all seasons. 

[Editor’s Note: This guide was last updated on Aug. 26, 2026. If you know of a festival you’d like to see included, please email the details to [email protected]]

2026 Oklahoma Fall Festivals

Sept. 10-13

FREE Cleveland County Free Fair at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds

615 E Robinson St, Norman

Features a midway with carnival rides and games,  live entertainment, livestock exhibits, petting zoo, wiener dog races, baby crawl races, car & motorcycle show and more. See website for a complete schedule.


Sept. 11-12

FREE Mustang Western Days at Wild Horse Park

201 N Mustang Rd, Mustang

Features a fun run, rodeo, parade, best-dressed cowboy & cowgirl contest, pet show, car show, live music, gunfighters, games and more. Some activities are at other locations. Free to attend. See website for schedule.

FREE Chalk It Up: An Art Festival in Downtown Broken Arrow

1st & Main St, Broken Arrow

Features a chalk art competition, live music, street performers and more. Free to attend. Friday, 5-8:30 p.m. & Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.


Sept. 11-13

Route 66 Balloon Festival in Kellyville

17808 W Highway 66, Kellyville

Features balloon competitions, rides and glows, plus live music, vendors and activities for kids.  7 a.m.-10 p.m.


Sept. 12

FREE Piedmont Founders Day in Downtown Piedmont

Piedmont & Jackson, Piedmont

Features a vintage, boutique & craft sale, parade, inflatables, kids’ art contest, a petting zoo and more. Free to attend. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.


Sept. 17-20

FREE Rogers County Fair at the Claremore Expo Center

400 S Veterans Pkwy, Claremore

Features a horse show, car show, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, children’s area, midway games and more. Free to attend. See website for a schedule of events.


Sept. 17-27

Oklahoma State Fair at State Fair Park

3001 General Pershing Blvd, OKC

Features free concerts, food and shopping vendors, shows, exhibits, games, carnival rides and more. See website for pricing and a schedule of events.


Sept. 18-20

Scotsfest at Broken Arrow Events Park

21101 E 101st St, Broken Arrow

Features food, crafts, live Celtic music, highland games, Scottish and Irish dance demonstrations, a Celtic dog parade, and genealogy & family history sessions. $20 & up. Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.


Sept. 19

FREE Pioneer Day Festival in Skiatook

Hwy. 20 & S. Locust St, Skiatook

Features a parade, carnival rides, arts & craft vendors, food trucks, fishing derby, car show and more. Free to attend. See website for schedule.


Sept. 20

FREE India Food and Art Festival at Scissortail Park

Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th St, OKC

Features food, culture, live performances, a marketplace, art workshop, family activities, and more. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.


Sept. 26

Down Syndrome Festival & 5K at Myriad Gardens

301 W Reno Ave, OKC

Features an awareness walk, festival activities, a 1-mile fun run and a 5k. The festival at Myriad Gardens will feature raffles, moon bounces, face painters, carnival games, music and more. 5K, $50; walk & festival, free to attend. 8 a.m.-noon.

FREE Monarch Festival at Mollie Spencer Farm

1001 Garth Brooks Blvd, Yukon

Features fun, educational activities like monarch-themed crafts and seed ball-making. The festival will also feature discussions with local experts. Preregister. 9 a.m.-noon.

FREE DiscoverFest (formerly Tinkerfest) at Science Museum Oklahoma

2020 Remington Pl, OKC

Features hands-on interactive activities that introduce children to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), engage their imaginations and inspire creativity. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

FREE Plaza District Festival

1700 block of NW 16th St, OKC

Features a wide array of performing artists, visual artists, live musicians, food and children’s activities. noon- 11 p.m.


Sept. 27

FREE Mesta Festa at Perle Mesta Park

1900 N Shartel Ave, OKC

Features a beverage garden, live music, family activities, sand volleyball, local artists and shopping pop-up booths. Free to attend. Noon-6 p.m.


Oct. 1-11

Tulsa State Fair at Expo Square

4145 E 21st St, Tulsa

Features carnival rides, attractions, concerts, creative arts, food, livestock competitions & more. Adults, $15; military & seniors(62+), $8; kids(5-12), $10; Kids (under5), free. Open most days at 10 a.m.


Oct. 1-25

Pumpkinville at Myriad Gardens

301 W Reno Ave, OKC

This fall, Myriad Botanical Gardens invites families to hit the road for a one-of-a-kind autumn adventure during Pumpkinville: Road to Route 66 presented by OG&E, a celebration inspired by the 100th anniversary of the historic Route 66.

Running Thursday through Monday, Oct. 1–25, Pumpkinville transforms Myriad Botanical Gardens into a colorful fall destination featuring thousands of pumpkins, seasonal displays, family activities, and larger-than-life pumpkin murals inspired by some of Route 66’s most recognizable landmarks. Pumpkinville: Road to Route 66 is presented by OG&E and supported by Devon Energy, BancFirst, Tinker Federal Credit Union, and MetroFamily Magazine.


Oct. 2-3

FREE Rock Island Arts Festival at Rock Island Depot

100 Chickasha Ave, Chickasha

Features fine art displays, crafters booths, live music & entertainment as well as activities for kids and more. Free to attend. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.


Oct. 2-4

Greek Festival at St. George Greek Orthodox Church

2101 Nw 145th St, OKC

Features authentic Greek food such as gyros and baklava and live entertainment including dancing and music. There will also be a caricaturist, face painter and balloon creations. $20, Includes free entry (for the entire family), plus $20.00 worth of food, pastries, and/or drinks. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.


Oct. 3

FREE OU Westheimer Aviation Festival at Max Westheimer Airport

1700 Lexington Ave, Norman

Features STEM activities for kids, static displays showcasing various types of aircraft and more. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

FREE Fiestas de las Americas in the Historic Capitol Hill District

Calle Dos Cinco in Historic Capitol Hill, 3019 SW 25th St, OKC

Features a celebration of Oklahoma’s rich multicultural heritage with the Parade of the Americas, family activities and live entertainment. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.


Oct. 2-3

FREE Asian District Night Market Festival at Military Park

1200 NW 25th St, OKC

Features Asian food vendors, cultural demonstrations, a fashion show, live music, a food-eating contest and more. Free to attend. 5-11 p.m.

FREE Oklahoma Czech Festival at Yukon Czech Hall

205 N Czech Hall Rd, Yukon

Features a parade, polka music, dancing, carnival rides, a petting zoo, craft show and more. Free to attend. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.


Oct. 2-4

Oklahoma Regatta Festival at RIVERSPORT OKC

725 S Lincoln Blvd, OKC

Features a three-day celebration of rowing, kayaking, dragon boating, whitewater rafting and family fun. Free to attend; parking, $10. See website for a schedule of events.


Oct. 2-18

WINGS Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch

1349 E Wilshire Blvd, OKC

Features a petting zoo, yard games, hayrides, inflatables, photo-ops and pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, plus other fall decor. $8; family 4-pack, $25; kids (2 & under), free. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1-6 p.m.


Oct. 12

FREE Indigenous Peoples Day at First Americans Museum

659 First Americans Blvd, OKC

Features cultural performances, educational demonstrations, dancing exhibitions, film screenings, a hand drum contest, live music, stickball games, food trucks and more. Exhibition admission (optional) is discounted to $10 per person for individuals age 4 & up. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.


Oct. 16-18

FREE Robbers Cave Fall Festival at Robbers Cave State Park

4575 Northwest 1024th Ave, Wilburton

Features arts & crafts, classic car show, food, carnival rides, entertainment & activities. Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

FREE Arcadia Route 66 Neonfest

E Old Highway 66, Arcadia

Features neon displays, neon campfires, a film festival and more. Neon Campfire begins at 7:30 p.m. nightly. See website for schedule.


Oct. 17

FREE Guthrie Wine Festival in Downtown Guthrie

W Harrison between 1st & 2nd St, Guthrie

Features a family-friendly event with wine, beer, crafts, art, food and more. Free to attend. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

FREE Stockyards Stampede at Stockyard City

S Agnew Ave, OKC

Features chuckwagons, equestrian activities, food trucks, Made in Oklahoma Market and a children’s educational area.  10 a.m.-3 p.m.

FREE Red Earth FallFest at Myriad Gardens

301 W Reno Ave, OKC

Features an arts market and a youth Powwow, celebrating Oklahoma City’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

FREE Chisholm Trail Festival at Mollie Spencer Farm

1001 Garth Brooks Blvd, Yukon

Features a family-oriented event celebrating the western history of the famous Chisholm Trail with living history re-enactors, a variety of foods, live entertainment, vendors, activities for kids and more. Free to attend. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.


Oct. 23-25

Braum’s Affair of the Heart at OKC Fairgrounds

3101 Gordon Cooper Blvd, OKC

Features more than 475 vendors offering boutiques and apparel, home decor, handmade goods, jewelry, specialty foods, gifts and much more. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make appearances throughout the weekend. $13 adults; children 12 and under are free. Paid admission includes free return admission all weekend. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.


Oct. 23-30

Storybook Forest at Arcadia Lake

7200 15th St, Edmond

Features a fun, not-scary trail filled with roaming characters. Additional activities include storytime, carnival games, hay rides, concessions and a campfire. $15 per child; $5 per adult. 5:30-8:30 p.m.


Nov. 1

FREE OKC Festival of Vida Muerte Day of the Dead Celebration at Scissortail Park

415 S Robinson Ave, OKC

Features interactive activities, community ofrendas, authentic food, cultural market, art, music, dancing, dog parade and more. Free to attend. Noon-8 p.m.


Nov. 7

Geekapalooza: A STEAM Festival for Kids at Rose State College

1910 Hudiburg Dr, Midwest City

Kids can dive into the worlds of science, technology, engineering, art and math through interactive activities and exciting demonstrations led by local organizations and experts. From robotics and coding to flight, geoscience and more, there’s something to spark every young imagination.. $5 advance tickets, $8 at the door. Adults and children under the age of 2 are free! 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

FREE National Weather Festival at the National Weather Center

120 David L. Boren Blvd, Norman

Features kids activities, food trucks, giveaways, local news personalities, drone demonstrations, weather balloon launches and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

FREE Luther Pecan Festival

Main Street and the Orchard on 66, Luther

Features live music, delicious food, unique shopping, and an abundance of pecans, including fresh pecan pie!


Nov. 7-8

OKC Renaissance and Scottish Festival at OKC Fairgrounds

3001 General Pershing Blvd, OKC

Features a variety of Scottish and medieval-themed activities, including Highland Games, jousting, minstrels, magicians, falconry and more. Adults, $12-$15; kids (3 & up), $5. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.


Nov. 14

FREE Folklife Festival at the Oklahoma History Center

800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr, OKC

Features a culturally rich festival with cultural practitioners, diverse communities and heritage professionals that spark curiosity, catalyze intercultural exchange and create participatory experiences. Museum admission is complimentary for festival guests. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

 

To find more family fun, including pumpkin patches, fall festivals, Halloween activities and more, check out all our fall guides, highlighting fall festivals, costume events, hayrides and more.

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