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Thu, Oct 22, 2026
Lives of the Dead Exhibit

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…

Where
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map

2401 Chautauqua Ave.,
Norman, 73072, OK, US
Formless Matter and Its Devastating Gestures

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. For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/formlessmatter

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
Youth Climbing Classes

Youth climbing classes for ages 7-17. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-6. No experience necessary!

Where
High Plains Climbing Gym View map

200 SE 4th,
Oklahoma city, 73129, OK, US
Western Days Festival in Mustang

Features Stampede fun run, a parade, a best-dressed cowboy & cowgirl contest, art show, car show, live music, gunfighters, games and more at Wild Horse Park. Most events are free to attend, participation prices vary based on activity. See website for a schedule of events.

Where
Wild Horse Park View map

1201 N Mustang Rd,
Mustang, OK, US
09:00 AM - | Choose Your Own Adventure: The Art of the Art Exhibit

From Sept. 18 to Nov. 8, join us for Choose Your Own Adventure: The Art of the Art by Denis Duong and Gabriel Friedman at Metro Library – Ronald J. Norick Downtown. This exhibition features sketches and models from these local artists. Visit Metro Library - Ronald J. Norick Downtown for a glimpse into the creation process for their large-scale public art. You'll see the planning, experimentation and artistry that…

Where
Downtown Library View map

300 Park Avenue,
Oklahoma City, 73102,
09:30 AM - 10:20 AM | Homeschool Irish Dance

Learn basic Irish dance steps with other homeschooled students in a fun, laid-back setting. Perform in an end-of-session recital.

Where
Upstage Theatre View map

633 Hundred Oaks Drive, Ste 130 and 140
Edmond, 73013, OK, US
10:00 AM - | Pumpkinville at Myriad Botanical Gardens

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:…

Where
Myriad Botanical Gardens View map

301 W Reno,
Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US
10:00 AM - | Our Journeys: A Traveling Exhibition

Our Journeys Opening Saturday, September 12 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. This multimedia traveling exhibition will be on display September 12, 2026, 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…

Where
Oklahoma History Center View map

800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73105, OK, US
10:30 AM - 02:30 PM | Expressions Performing Arts Homeschool Musical Theatre

Work with fellow homeschooled performers to learn basic music theory, polish your dancing skills, brush up your acting skills, and put together a short musical production you’re sure to be proud of. No experience necessary, but experienced performers are welcome.

Where
Upstage Theatre View map

633 Hundred Oaks Dr, Ste 130 and 140
Edmond, 73013, OK, US
10:30 AM - 02:30 AM | Homeschool Musical Theatre Class

Work with fellow homeschooled performers to learn basic music theory, polish your dancing skills, brush up your acting skills, and put together a short musical production you’re sure to be proud of.

Where
Upstage Theatre View map

633 Hundred Oaks Drive, Ste 130 and 140
Edmond, 73013, OK, US
11:00 AM - 06:00 PM | Chad Mount: Frequency and Perspective

Explore light, rhythm, and pattern in Chad Mount: Frequency and Perspective. In this installation, Mount employs projection mapping, laser light, generative visuals, and sound to create spaces that respond to presence and perception. Viewers step into an immersive environment at the intersection of art and technology.

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM | DogFest OKC at Scissortail Park

Features family- and dog-friendly festival including music, fun games and activities, vendors and more.

Where
Scissortail Park - Union Station Lawn View map

300 Park Ave,
Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM | Youth Rock Climbing Classes

After-school climbing classes for ages 7-17. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-6. No experience necessary!

Where
High Plains Climbing Gym View map

200 SE 4th,
Oklahoma City, 73129, OK, US
05:00 PM - 05:30 PM | Sing in a Choir

Singing in a choir is a great way to learn about music, meet new friends, and improve your voice. Joining in with other singers takes the pressure off one individual voice---so you don’t have to be a soloist in the spotlight. No experience is needed. Missy Attebery, an award-winning conductor, has directed music for both children and adults. Participants will practice two songs: a patriotic piece, God Bless America, and…

Where
Edmond History Museum View map

431 S. Boulevard,
Edmond, 73034, OK, US
05:00 PM - 05:00 PM | Sing in a Choir

Singing in a choir is a great way to learn about music, meet new friends, and improve your voice. Joining in with other singers takes the pressure off one individual voice---so you don’t have to be a soloist in the spotlight. No experience is needed. Missy Attebery, an award-winning conductor, has directed music for both children and adults. Participants will practice two songs: a patriotic piece, God Bless America, and…

Where
Edmond History Museum View map

431 S. Boulevard,
Edmond, 73034, OK, US
05:00 PM - 09:00 PM | FREE Haunt the Harn

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.

Where
Harn Homestead View map

1721 N Lincoln Blvd,
Oklahoma City, OK, US
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM | Hallow Alley Drive Thru Trick or Treat Event

Join Us for a Spook-tacular Evening! Thursday October 22,2026 from 5:30-7:30. Drive through our haunted alley and enjoy a safe and fun trick-or-treat experience from the comfort of your vehicle. How It Works:Enter: Please arrive from Boulevard on to Edwards. Our drive-thru entrance is between the Patriarch and the Edmond Fine Arts Institute. Drive Slowly: Enjoy the treat stations, and end with hot dogs!Trick or Treat: Collect goodies from the…

Where
Hallow Alley- Come from Blvd and Edwards View map

10 E Ayers,
Edmond, 73034, OK, US
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM | HalloWest at The Cowboy

Features trick-or-treating, crafts, a maker space, face painting, historic re-enactors and more. Activities include trick-or-treating through the Museum’s turn-of-the-century town, crafts, face painting, Western dancing and more. Costumes are encouraged.

Where
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum View map

1700 NE 63rd St,
Oklahoma City, OK, US
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM | Free Public Talk: Day of the Dead

(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…

Where
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map

2401 Chautauqua Ave., 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK 73072
Norman, 73072, OK, US

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Thu, Oct 22, 2026
Lives of the Dead Exhibit

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…

Where
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map

2401 Chautauqua Ave.,
Norman, 73072, OK, US
Formless Matter and Its Devastating Gestures

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. For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/formlessmatter

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
Youth Climbing Classes

Youth climbing classes for ages 7-17. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-6. No experience necessary!

Where
High Plains Climbing Gym View map

200 SE 4th,
Oklahoma city, 73129, OK, US
Western Days Festival in Mustang

Features Stampede fun run, a parade, a best-dressed cowboy & cowgirl contest, art show, car show, live music, gunfighters, games and more at Wild Horse Park. Most events are free to attend, participation prices vary based on activity. See website for a schedule of events.

Where
Wild Horse Park View map

1201 N Mustang Rd,
Mustang, OK, US
09:00 AM - | Choose Your Own Adventure: The Art of the Art Exhibit

From Sept. 18 to Nov. 8, join us for Choose Your Own Adventure: The Art of the Art by Denis Duong and Gabriel Friedman at Metro Library – Ronald J. Norick Downtown. This exhibition features sketches and models from these local artists. Visit Metro Library - Ronald J. Norick Downtown for a glimpse into the creation process for their large-scale public art. You'll see the planning, experimentation and artistry that…

Where
Downtown Library View map

300 Park Avenue,
Oklahoma City, 73102,
09:30 AM - 10:20 AM | Homeschool Irish Dance

Learn basic Irish dance steps with other homeschooled students in a fun, laid-back setting. Perform in an end-of-session recital.

Where
Upstage Theatre View map

633 Hundred Oaks Drive, Ste 130 and 140
Edmond, 73013, OK, US
10:00 AM - | Pumpkinville at Myriad Botanical Gardens

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:…

Where
Myriad Botanical Gardens View map

301 W Reno,
Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US
10:00 AM - | Our Journeys: A Traveling Exhibition

Our Journeys Opening Saturday, September 12 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. This multimedia traveling exhibition will be on display September 12, 2026, 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…

Where
Oklahoma History Center View map

800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73105, OK, US
10:30 AM - 02:30 PM | Expressions Performing Arts Homeschool Musical Theatre

Work with fellow homeschooled performers to learn basic music theory, polish your dancing skills, brush up your acting skills, and put together a short musical production you’re sure to be proud of. No experience necessary, but experienced performers are welcome.

Where
Upstage Theatre View map

633 Hundred Oaks Dr, Ste 130 and 140
Edmond, 73013, OK, US
10:30 AM - 02:30 AM | Homeschool Musical Theatre Class

Work with fellow homeschooled performers to learn basic music theory, polish your dancing skills, brush up your acting skills, and put together a short musical production you’re sure to be proud of.

Where
Upstage Theatre View map

633 Hundred Oaks Drive, Ste 130 and 140
Edmond, 73013, OK, US
11:00 AM - 06:00 PM | Chad Mount: Frequency and Perspective

Explore light, rhythm, and pattern in Chad Mount: Frequency and Perspective. In this installation, Mount employs projection mapping, laser light, generative visuals, and sound to create spaces that respond to presence and perception. Viewers step into an immersive environment at the intersection of art and technology.

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM | DogFest OKC at Scissortail Park

Features family- and dog-friendly festival including music, fun games and activities, vendors and more.

Where
Scissortail Park - Union Station Lawn View map

300 Park Ave,
Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM | Youth Rock Climbing Classes

After-school climbing classes for ages 7-17. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-6. No experience necessary!

Where
High Plains Climbing Gym View map

200 SE 4th,
Oklahoma City, 73129, OK, US
05:00 PM - 05:30 PM | Sing in a Choir

Singing in a choir is a great way to learn about music, meet new friends, and improve your voice. Joining in with other singers takes the pressure off one individual voice---so you don’t have to be a soloist in the spotlight. No experience is needed. Missy Attebery, an award-winning conductor, has directed music for both children and adults. Participants will practice two songs: a patriotic piece, God Bless America, and…

Where
Edmond History Museum View map

431 S. Boulevard,
Edmond, 73034, OK, US
05:00 PM - 05:00 PM | Sing in a Choir

Singing in a choir is a great way to learn about music, meet new friends, and improve your voice. Joining in with other singers takes the pressure off one individual voice---so you don’t have to be a soloist in the spotlight. No experience is needed. Missy Attebery, an award-winning conductor, has directed music for both children and adults. Participants will practice two songs: a patriotic piece, God Bless America, and…

Where
Edmond History Museum View map

431 S. Boulevard,
Edmond, 73034, OK, US
05:00 PM - 09:00 PM | FREE Haunt the Harn

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.

Where
Harn Homestead View map

1721 N Lincoln Blvd,
Oklahoma City, OK, US
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM | Hallow Alley Drive Thru Trick or Treat Event

Join Us for a Spook-tacular Evening! Thursday October 22,2026 from 5:30-7:30. Drive through our haunted alley and enjoy a safe and fun trick-or-treat experience from the comfort of your vehicle. How It Works:Enter: Please arrive from Boulevard on to Edwards. Our drive-thru entrance is between the Patriarch and the Edmond Fine Arts Institute. Drive Slowly: Enjoy the treat stations, and end with hot dogs!Trick or Treat: Collect goodies from the…

Where
Hallow Alley- Come from Blvd and Edwards View map

10 E Ayers,
Edmond, 73034, OK, US
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM | HalloWest at The Cowboy

Features trick-or-treating, crafts, a maker space, face painting, historic re-enactors and more. Activities include trick-or-treating through the Museum’s turn-of-the-century town, crafts, face painting, Western dancing and more. Costumes are encouraged.

Where
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum View map

1700 NE 63rd St,
Oklahoma City, OK, US
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM | Free Public Talk: Day of the Dead

(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…

Where
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map

2401 Chautauqua Ave., 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK 73072
Norman, 73072, OK, US