Things to Do this Fall in OKC - MetroFamily Magazine

Things to Do this Fall in OKC

Pumpkinville, photo by Jesse Edgar

by Lindsay Cuomo

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Crisp air and pumpkin spice everything—fall is finally here! If you’re looking for the best things to do this fall in or around Oklahoma City, we’ve got you covered with activities and events that make the most of the season. From colorful outdoor adventures to festive community events, there’s no shortage of ways to soak up the autumn magic in OKC!

Whether strolling a pumpkin patch or trying your hand at a nostalgic carnival game at a fall festival, embrace the season with a fun fall outing from our Fall Fun Guides. Find pumpkin patches, fall festivals and Halloween activities, highlighting trunk-or-treating, costume events, hayrides and so much more.

[Editor’s Note: This guide was last updated on Aug. 25, 2026. See more details below. If you know of an event or festival you’d like to see included, please email the details to [email protected].

 

Things to do this October

Oct. 1-25

Pumpkinville at Myriad Gardens

301 W Reno Ave, OKC

Features pumpkins, gourds, haystacks, cornstalks and mums with imaginative displays, hand-crafted games, themed activities, local vendors, unlimited rides on Mo’s Carousel and more. $9; members & kids (2 & under), free. Sundays, Mondays & Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday, closed.


Oct. 2-18

WINGS Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch

1349 E. Wilshire Blvd, OKC

Wings offers 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. Operating hours are Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1-6 p.m


Oct. 2-3

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.

Oklahoma Czech Festival in Downtown Yukon & Yukon Czech Hall

Main St & 205 N Czech Hall Rd, Yukon

Features a parade, polka music, dancing, carnival rides, a petting zoo and a craft show with more than 150 booths. Free to attend. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Southeastern Art Show and Market at Chickasaw Nation Historic Capitol Building Grounds

411 W. 9th St – 411 W. 9th St, Tishomingo

Held on the Chickasaw Nation Historic Capitol Building grounds in Tishomingo, this competition art show and market features artists from federally recognized Southeastern tribes.


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. 3

FREE Hooked on Fishing Lessons at Edwards Parkactivities at okc parks, fishing lessons, Hooked on Fishing

1515 N Bryant Ave, OKC

Kids age 5-15 can visit educational stations that cover various fishing topics such as equipment, knot tying, fish identification, casting and regulations. Attendees will receive a rod and reel, tackle and bait while supplies last. Preregister. 10 a.m. – noon.

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.

Stillwater’s Fall Craft Show at Payne County Expo Center

4518 Exp Cir, Stillwater

Shop handmade goods, boutique fashion, vintage finds, home décor, gifts, treats, and more.


Oct. 4

Wanderlust Market at Wheeler Ferris Wheel

1701 S Western Ave, OKC

Features an outdoor market with artists, hand-crafted artisans, boutiques and local businesses offering re-purposed, vintage and unique products. Free to attend. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Farm Girl Fair at Sandy River Ranch

3500 NW 72nd Ave, Norman

Features food, artisan, traditional fair activities and live music. 13 & up, $5; 12 & under, free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.


Oct. 10-31

Haunt the Zoo at the Oklahoma City Zoo

2000 Remington Pl, OKC

Trick-or-treaters can visit themed booths displaying an array of family-friendly decorations and elaborate props, perfect for capturing photo moments and collect treats from candy stations located along the Haunt the Zoo trail. Zoo admission plus trick-or-treat bags: $10; members, $9. Saturdays & Sundays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.


Oct. 10

Curiousiday: Spooktacular at Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman

Museum guests are invited to participate in hands-on activities, children’s costume contest, and even a few creepy surprises! Open to the public and free with standard museum admission. 

FREE Second Saturday at Oklahoma Contemporary

11 NW 11th St, OKC

Features art-making opportunities and experiences inspired by exhibitions on view. October’s theme is Light Boxes. 1-4 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 at $10 per person for ages four and up. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.


Oct. 14

Fall Y’all Family Fun at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame

1400 Classen Dr, OKC

Features fall-themed crafts, story time, games and more. Story time is held every hour on the half hour.


Oct. 16

Tricks, Treats & Hocus Pocus in Moore Central Park

301 S. Howard Ave, Moore

Features an evening of family fun in Central Park. Come dressed in your favorite costume and trick-or-treat your way through the park while enjoying lawn games, inflatables, balloon twisting, food trucks, and more. Once the trick-or-treating fun wraps up, grab a spot on the lawn and stay for a special outdoor showing of Hocus Pocus.


Oct. 16-18

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

Stockyards Stampede at Stockyard City

S Agnew Ave, OKC

Features chuckwagons, equestrian activities, Made in Oklahoma market, food trucks and a children’s educational area. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Guthrie Wine Festival in Downtown Guthrie

224 E Oklahoma Ave, Guthrie

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

FREE Red Earth FallFest at Scissortail Park

300 SW 7th St, OKC

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

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.

OKANAfest at OKANA

639 First Americans Blvd, OKC

For one unforgettable day, guests will move through a curated journey across OKANA, sampling standout dishes from OKANA’s Director of Culinary, Chef Wyatt Rogers, and culinary team representing each of our restaurants and concessions, sipping from a collection of beer, wine, and spirits partners, immersive entertainment at every turn, and a full-resort experience designed for wandering, tasting, and staying awhile.


Oct. 22

FREE Haunt the Harn at Harn Homestead

1721 N Lincoln Blvd, OKC

Features an outdoor trick-or-treating event with old-fashioned games and crafts. Friendly costumes are encouraged. Tickets are required for kids ages 2 & up. 5-9 p.m.

HalloWest at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

1700 NE 63rd St, OKC

Features trick-or-treating, crafts, a maker space, face painting, historic re-enactors and more. Costumes are encouraged. Price TBA. 5:30-8 p.m.


Oct. 24

Spooktacular in Moore Wildhorse Park

1201 N Mustang Rd, Mustang

Spooktacular is Mustang Parks and Recreation’s annual Halloween event for the whole community. Families are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes and enjoy a fun evening filled with games, candy, and Halloween activities.


Oct. 25

FREE Brick or Treat in Bricktown

Reno Ave & Mickey Mantle Dr, OKC

Features trick or treating at Bricktown businesses, popular characters and local mascots, spooky tunes and more. For ages 14 & under. 1-4 p.m.


Oct. 26

Yukon’s Mummy & Son Masquerade at Jackie Cooper Gym

1024 E Main St, Yukon

Features a fun evening of contests, spooky music, dancing and more. There will also be creepy games, a mummy-wrapping contest, dance contest and candy. Preregister, capacity is limited. $5. 6-8 p.m.


Oct. 30-31

Halloween Train at the Oklahoma Railway Museum

3400 NE Grand Blvd, OKC

Features a Halloween train ride, mini-golf course, a scavenger hunt and a costume contest. 13 & up, $15, kids (3-12), $8; kids (under 3), free. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.


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Halloween on the Green at Will Rogers Gardens

3400 NW 36th St, OKC

Features themed crafts and a trick-or-treat trail with fairy tale characters. Make sure you collect candy because you might have to pay the troll toll! Preregister. Best suited for ages 11 & under. $5. 9 a.m.-noon.

Halloween Bash at OKANA

639 First American Blvd, OKC

Features trick-or-treating, a dance party, costume parade and contest, magic show, pumpkin decorating and more. $9.99; free for hotel guests. 4-9 p.m.; trick-or-treating, 5-8 p.m.

FREE Haunt the Hill On Calle Dos Cinco

SW 25th Street from Hudson to Robinson, OKC

Features games, trunk-or-treating and more. Costumes encouraged. 5-7 p.m.

Halloween Harvest at OKC Recreation Centers

(various locations)

Features glow-in-the-dark activities, games, face paintings, foods, arts & crafts and more. Costumes encouraged. 5-8 p.m.[/bg_white_smoke]

Pumpkin Harvest Craft Festival at Jackie Cooper Gym

1024 E Main St, Yukon

Features 40 Oklahoma crafters selling candles, repurposed wood art, handmade soaps, home décor and more, plus a bake sale with proceeds benefiting Friends of the Park and the Pumpkin Patch Café. Free to attend. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Fall Fun in November


Nov. 1

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

Curiousiday: Celebrate Oklahoma at Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman

Museum guests are invited to explore the rich tapestry of Oklahoma’s natural history. Discover the ancient landscapes that shaped our state, from the rugged mountains to the expansive plains, and learn about the incredible biodiversity that thrives here.


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, trick-or-treating, hayrides and more.

 

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