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Wed, Oct 28, 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
Spooktacular Saturdays at the OK Firefighters Museum!

The Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum is planning two Spooktacular Saturday events this October! On October 24, we will have paranormal investigators at the Museum. Tickets are limited to just 30 and cost $40/each. On Halloween, October 31, we will have a trick or treat event fun for all ages! Adults in costume get in free, and kids of all ages are free on Halloween. Come help support the museum, scare…

Where
Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum View map

2716 NE 50th,
Oklahoma City, 73111, 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
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
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,
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | FREE Storytime Programs at the Mabel C. Fry Public Library

The Mabel C. Fry Public Library offers a varity of storytimes that include songs, rhymes, crafts, and lots of fun. See website for specific dates and times.

Where
Mabel C Fry Public Library View map

1200 Lakeshore Dr,
Yukon, 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 - 11:30 AM | Storytime Science at Science Museum Oklahoma

Features a story and corresponding hands-on science activity in various locations throughout the museum. Storytime Science moves to a new location for each story — check with a team member or at the Guest Relations Booth for directions. 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Where
Science Museum Oklahoma View map

2020 Remington Pl,
Oklahoma City, 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 - 12:00 PM | Crafts and Tales

(Best Suited for Ages 3-10) We’re bringing stories to life with Crafts and Tales at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History! In this engaging program, children are invited to gather for a lively story time, where fascinating tales spark curiosity and set the stage for exploration. Each session dives into a themed topic, connecting stories to science and cultural history with museum objects that let kids see, touch,…

Where
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map

2401 Chautauqua Ave.,
Norman, 73072, OK, US
04:30 PM - 05:15 PM | Fairytale Theatre

Join other young actors and take the stage in a fairytale play. Learn basic acting skills and theatre terminology and etiquette in a fun, laid-back environment. Take ownership of your show by helping to create costumes and props.

Where
Bedford Theatre View map

1212 Bedford Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73116, 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 - 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
05:15 PM - 06:00 PM | Tiny Stars Ballet and Tap

Learn basic ballet and tap in a fun, laid-back environment. This is the perfect class for those looking to improve their dancing skills for musical theatre. Dancers will have the opportunity to perform in a recital.

Where
Bedford Theatre View map

1212 Bedford Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73116, OK, US
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Storybook Forest at Arcadia Lake

Fairytales come to life on a fun, not-scary trail filled with roaming characters and lots of treats. Additional activities include carnival games, hayride, campfire, concessions and story time. All tickets must be purchased online in advance. *Inclement weather closings will be posted to social media daily.

Where
Spring Creek Park View map

7200 E 15th St,
Edmond, OK, US
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | Combo Dance for Musical Theatre

Learn basic ballet and tap in a fun, laid-back environment. This is the perfect class for those looking to improve their dancing skills for musical theatre. Dancers will have the opportunity to perform in a recital.

Where
Bedford Theatre View map

1212 Bedford Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73116, OK, US
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Center of Educational Services Fall Festival 2026

Center of Educational Services Fall Festival 2026 Event Highlights The Center of Educational Services (COES) invites families, friends, neighbors, and the entire community to join us for a FREE Fall Festival filled with fun, food, fellowship, and community togetherness! Our goal is to bring families and neighbors together in a safe, welcoming, family-friendly environment where everyone feels they belong. Event Details: Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Time: 6:00–8:00 PM Location:…

Where
5517 NW 23rd Street View map

Oklahoma City, 73127, OK, US
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Theatre 101

Learn theatre terminology, theatre etiquette, how to prep for an audition, projection and articulation skills, tools for conveying emotion, and more. Take ownership of your show by helping to create costumes and props. Finish the session by performing a play in the end-of-session recital.

Where
Bedford Theatre View map

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

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Wed, Oct 28, 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
Spooktacular Saturdays at the OK Firefighters Museum!

The Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum is planning two Spooktacular Saturday events this October! On October 24, we will have paranormal investigators at the Museum. Tickets are limited to just 30 and cost $40/each. On Halloween, October 31, we will have a trick or treat event fun for all ages! Adults in costume get in free, and kids of all ages are free on Halloween. Come help support the museum, scare…

Where
Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum View map

2716 NE 50th,
Oklahoma City, 73111, 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
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
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,
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | FREE Storytime Programs at the Mabel C. Fry Public Library

The Mabel C. Fry Public Library offers a varity of storytimes that include songs, rhymes, crafts, and lots of fun. See website for specific dates and times.

Where
Mabel C Fry Public Library View map

1200 Lakeshore Dr,
Yukon, 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 - 11:30 AM | Storytime Science at Science Museum Oklahoma

Features a story and corresponding hands-on science activity in various locations throughout the museum. Storytime Science moves to a new location for each story — check with a team member or at the Guest Relations Booth for directions. 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Where
Science Museum Oklahoma View map

2020 Remington Pl,
Oklahoma City, 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 - 12:00 PM | Crafts and Tales

(Best Suited for Ages 3-10) We’re bringing stories to life with Crafts and Tales at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History! In this engaging program, children are invited to gather for a lively story time, where fascinating tales spark curiosity and set the stage for exploration. Each session dives into a themed topic, connecting stories to science and cultural history with museum objects that let kids see, touch,…

Where
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map

2401 Chautauqua Ave.,
Norman, 73072, OK, US
04:30 PM - 05:15 PM | Fairytale Theatre

Join other young actors and take the stage in a fairytale play. Learn basic acting skills and theatre terminology and etiquette in a fun, laid-back environment. Take ownership of your show by helping to create costumes and props.

Where
Bedford Theatre View map

1212 Bedford Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73116, 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 - 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
05:15 PM - 06:00 PM | Tiny Stars Ballet and Tap

Learn basic ballet and tap in a fun, laid-back environment. This is the perfect class for those looking to improve their dancing skills for musical theatre. Dancers will have the opportunity to perform in a recital.

Where
Bedford Theatre View map

1212 Bedford Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73116, OK, US
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Storybook Forest at Arcadia Lake

Fairytales come to life on a fun, not-scary trail filled with roaming characters and lots of treats. Additional activities include carnival games, hayride, campfire, concessions and story time. All tickets must be purchased online in advance. *Inclement weather closings will be posted to social media daily.

Where
Spring Creek Park View map

7200 E 15th St,
Edmond, OK, US
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | Combo Dance for Musical Theatre

Learn basic ballet and tap in a fun, laid-back environment. This is the perfect class for those looking to improve their dancing skills for musical theatre. Dancers will have the opportunity to perform in a recital.

Where
Bedford Theatre View map

1212 Bedford Drive,
Oklahoma City, 73116, OK, US
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Center of Educational Services Fall Festival 2026

Center of Educational Services Fall Festival 2026 Event Highlights The Center of Educational Services (COES) invites families, friends, neighbors, and the entire community to join us for a FREE Fall Festival filled with fun, food, fellowship, and community togetherness! Our goal is to bring families and neighbors together in a safe, welcoming, family-friendly environment where everyone feels they belong. Event Details: Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Time: 6:00–8:00 PM Location:…

Where
5517 NW 23rd Street View map

Oklahoma City, 73127, OK, US
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Theatre 101

Learn theatre terminology, theatre etiquette, how to prep for an audition, projection and articulation skills, tools for conveying emotion, and more. Take ownership of your show by helping to create costumes and props. Finish the session by performing a play in the end-of-session recital.

Where
Bedford Theatre View map

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