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Sun, Oct 11, 2026
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
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
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
By the Dawn’s Early Light: Oklahoma Tribal Flag Songs

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…

Where
First Americans Museum View map

659 First Americans Blvd.,
Oklahoma City, 73129, 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,
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Haunt the Zoo

Haunt the Zoo returns for its 43rd year at the Oklahoma City Zoo. Trick-or-treaters can visit themed booths displaying an array of family-friendly decorations and elaborate props, perfect for capturing photo moments and collecting treats from candy stations located along the Haunt the Zoo trail. Haunt the Zoo goers are invited to wear their Halloween costumes. Adults may wear costumes, too, but nothing scary. Find more information online at www.okczoo.org.

Where
Oklahoma City Zoo View map

2000 Remington Place,
Oklahoma City, 73111, OK, US
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM | Wings Annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch

Wings’ most popular event, their annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch, boasts pumpkins, fall decor, hayrides and fun for the entire family. Come shop autumn décor and bring the kids for plenty of outdoor activities such as games, inflatables, a petting zoo and more. Sponsors, attendees and volunteers of all ages are welcome. Pumpkins are available for purchase. All proceeds go to Wings. Oct. 2-Oct. 18 (Weekends Only) Friday & Saturday,…

Where
Wings Special Needs Community View map

1349 E. Wilshire Blvd.,
Oklahoma City, 73111, 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 - 10:00 PM | Tulsa State Fair

Tulsa's largest annual event featuring fun filled family entertainment including carnival rides, attractions, concerts, creative arts, food, livestock competitions & more. Open most days at 10 a.m. See website for hours of operation.

Where
Expo Square View map

4145 E 21st St,
Tulsa, OK, US
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM | Sundays on the Boardwalk

Weekends shouldn't end—they should finish strong. Sundays at The Boardwalk are where live music fills the air, local flavors take center stage, and Oklahoma City comes together to savor one more great day before the week begins. From family-friendly experiences, live music, locals-only food & bay discounts, and local pop-ups to exclusive event craft cocktails, wellness activations and free fitness classes, every Sunday brings something new to discover. No hotel…

Where
The Boardwalk at OKANA View map

639 First Americans Blvd,
Oklahoma City, 73129, 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
12:00 PM - 05:00 PM | FREE Admission to OKCMOA

Visitors of all ages will receive access to the Museum at no cost on the second Sunday of each month, thanks to the generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. With many museums seeing only 71% of their pre-pandemic attendance, the new initiative aims to restore pre-pandemic levels – and opens opportunities for all people to enjoy American art by reducing barriers to access and strengthening…

Where
Oklahoma City Museum of Art View map

415 Couch Dr,
Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US
07:10 PM - 08:10 PM | Expressions Irish Dance

Learn basic Irish dance steps in a fun and laid-back environment. Perform in a recital at the end of the session.

Where
Bedford Theatre View map

1212 Bedford Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73116, OK, US

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Sun, Oct 11, 2026
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
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
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
By the Dawn’s Early Light: Oklahoma Tribal Flag Songs

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…

Where
First Americans Museum View map

659 First Americans Blvd.,
Oklahoma City, 73129, 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,
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Haunt the Zoo

Haunt the Zoo returns for its 43rd year at the Oklahoma City Zoo. Trick-or-treaters can visit themed booths displaying an array of family-friendly decorations and elaborate props, perfect for capturing photo moments and collecting treats from candy stations located along the Haunt the Zoo trail. Haunt the Zoo goers are invited to wear their Halloween costumes. Adults may wear costumes, too, but nothing scary. Find more information online at www.okczoo.org.

Where
Oklahoma City Zoo View map

2000 Remington Place,
Oklahoma City, 73111, OK, US
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM | Wings Annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch

Wings’ most popular event, their annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch, boasts pumpkins, fall decor, hayrides and fun for the entire family. Come shop autumn décor and bring the kids for plenty of outdoor activities such as games, inflatables, a petting zoo and more. Sponsors, attendees and volunteers of all ages are welcome. Pumpkins are available for purchase. All proceeds go to Wings. Oct. 2-Oct. 18 (Weekends Only) Friday & Saturday,…

Where
Wings Special Needs Community View map

1349 E. Wilshire Blvd.,
Oklahoma City, 73111, 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 - 10:00 PM | Tulsa State Fair

Tulsa's largest annual event featuring fun filled family entertainment including carnival rides, attractions, concerts, creative arts, food, livestock competitions & more. Open most days at 10 a.m. See website for hours of operation.

Where
Expo Square View map

4145 E 21st St,
Tulsa, OK, US
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM | Sundays on the Boardwalk

Weekends shouldn't end—they should finish strong. Sundays at The Boardwalk are where live music fills the air, local flavors take center stage, and Oklahoma City comes together to savor one more great day before the week begins. From family-friendly experiences, live music, locals-only food & bay discounts, and local pop-ups to exclusive event craft cocktails, wellness activations and free fitness classes, every Sunday brings something new to discover. No hotel…

Where
The Boardwalk at OKANA View map

639 First Americans Blvd,
Oklahoma City, 73129, 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
12:00 PM - 05:00 PM | FREE Admission to OKCMOA

Visitors of all ages will receive access to the Museum at no cost on the second Sunday of each month, thanks to the generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. With many museums seeing only 71% of their pre-pandemic attendance, the new initiative aims to restore pre-pandemic levels – and opens opportunities for all people to enjoy American art by reducing barriers to access and strengthening…

Where
Oklahoma City Museum of Art View map

415 Couch Dr,
Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US
07:10 PM - 08:10 PM | Expressions Irish Dance

Learn basic Irish dance steps in a fun and laid-back environment. Perform in a recital at the end of the session.

Where
Bedford Theatre View map

1212 Bedford Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73116, OK, US