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Fri, Oct 16, 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
FREE Arcadia Route 66 Neonfest

Features neon displays, neon campfires, a film festival and more.

Where
Arcadia Homestead View map

13100 E Old Hwy 66,
Arcadia, OK, US
Get Buggy! Delmar Gardens Pollinator Waystation

🐞🐛 FALL BREAK IS ABOUT TO GET BUGGY! 🦋🐝 Looking for something FREE & fun to do with the kids during Fall Break? Come spend an afternoon in BUGTOWN! Join us Friday, October 16 from 1-4 PM at the Delmar Gardens Pollinator Waystation for Tiny Tenants of Bugtown, an afternoon packed with creepy crawlies, crafts, trick-or-treating & hands-on fun! 🐛 Help build cozy homes for beneficial bugs 🐞 Meet and…
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
Robbers Cave Fall Festival

Features arts & crafts, classic car show, food, carnival rides, entertainment and more. See website for schedule.

Where
Robbers Cave State Park View map

4575 Northwest 1024th Ave,
Wilburton, OK, US
HallowMarine at the Oklahoma Aquarium

Features indoor trick-or-treating for kids of all ages with a aquatic themed carousel, Pirate Diving Show, and more. Guests can follow the Trick-or-Treat trail for candy and see marine life in the surrounding exhibits. Dress up in your best Halloween costume for a chance to win prizes. Schedule: Oct 16 & 17 – Daytime Trick-or-Treat | 2-5 p.m. Oct 23 & 24, 30 & 31 – Evening Trick-or-Treat | 6:30-8…

Where
Oklahoma Aquarium View map

300 Aquarium Dr,
Jenks, 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 - 12:00 PM | Fall Break Camp: Lights, Camera, History!

Looking for something fun and educational for Fall Break? Join us for a special Lights, Camera, History! Fall Break Camp and explore the fascinating world of movies and animation! On October 15, campers will step back in time to discover the history of movies and Edmond’s connection to the silver screen. Through hands-on activities and engaging experiences, campers will learn how movies have changed over time and uncover some of…

Where
Edmond History Museum View map

431 S. Boulevard,
Edmond, 73034, 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 - 11:00 AM | FREE Crafty Friday at Myriad Gardens

Stop in to enjoy fun and easy crafts for kids on the first and third Fridays.

Where
Myriad Gardens - South Lobby View map

301 W Reno Ave,
Oklahoma City, 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 - | 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
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
06:00 PM - 07:30 PM | Tricks, Treats & Hocus Pocus in Central Park

Join us for a spooktacular 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.

Where
Central Park Amphitheater & Pavilion View map

301 S Howard Ave,
Moore, 73160, OK

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Fri, Oct 16, 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
FREE Arcadia Route 66 Neonfest

Features neon displays, neon campfires, a film festival and more.

Where
Arcadia Homestead View map

13100 E Old Hwy 66,
Arcadia, OK, US
Get Buggy! Delmar Gardens Pollinator Waystation

🐞🐛 FALL BREAK IS ABOUT TO GET BUGGY! 🦋🐝 Looking for something FREE & fun to do with the kids during Fall Break? Come spend an afternoon in BUGTOWN! Join us Friday, October 16 from 1-4 PM at the Delmar Gardens Pollinator Waystation for Tiny Tenants of Bugtown, an afternoon packed with creepy crawlies, crafts, trick-or-treating & hands-on fun! 🐛 Help build cozy homes for beneficial bugs 🐞 Meet and…
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
Robbers Cave Fall Festival

Features arts & crafts, classic car show, food, carnival rides, entertainment and more. See website for schedule.

Where
Robbers Cave State Park View map

4575 Northwest 1024th Ave,
Wilburton, OK, US
HallowMarine at the Oklahoma Aquarium

Features indoor trick-or-treating for kids of all ages with a aquatic themed carousel, Pirate Diving Show, and more. Guests can follow the Trick-or-Treat trail for candy and see marine life in the surrounding exhibits. Dress up in your best Halloween costume for a chance to win prizes. Schedule: Oct 16 & 17 – Daytime Trick-or-Treat | 2-5 p.m. Oct 23 & 24, 30 & 31 – Evening Trick-or-Treat | 6:30-8…

Where
Oklahoma Aquarium View map

300 Aquarium Dr,
Jenks, 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 - 12:00 PM | Fall Break Camp: Lights, Camera, History!

Looking for something fun and educational for Fall Break? Join us for a special Lights, Camera, History! Fall Break Camp and explore the fascinating world of movies and animation! On October 15, campers will step back in time to discover the history of movies and Edmond’s connection to the silver screen. Through hands-on activities and engaging experiences, campers will learn how movies have changed over time and uncover some of…

Where
Edmond History Museum View map

431 S. Boulevard,
Edmond, 73034, 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 - 11:00 AM | FREE Crafty Friday at Myriad Gardens

Stop in to enjoy fun and easy crafts for kids on the first and third Fridays.

Where
Myriad Gardens - South Lobby View map

301 W Reno Ave,
Oklahoma City, 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 - | 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
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
06:00 PM - 07:30 PM | Tricks, Treats & Hocus Pocus in Central Park

Join us for a spooktacular 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.

Where
Central Park Amphitheater & Pavilion View map

301 S Howard Ave,
Moore, 73160, OK