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80+ 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. 22, 2025. See more details below. If you know of an event or festival you’d like to see included, please email the details to calendar@metrofamilymagazine.com.]

 

 

Things to do this October

Oct. 3-19

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. 3-4

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.


Oct. 3-5

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. 3-26

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. 4

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.

A Child’s World 5K at Ruby Grant Park

3110 W Franklin Rd, Norman

Features a 5k showcasing the five developmental skills for children. Benefits Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. $15 & up. 9-11 a.m.

activities at okc parks, fishing lessons, Hooked on FishingFREE Hooked on Fishing Lessons at Dolese Youth Park

5105 NW 50th St, 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. 9-11 a.m.

Market in the Park at Harrah Heritage Park

1374 N Church, Harrah

Features a craft show, music, a kids’ area and more. Free to attend. Participation prices vary. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

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.

Fall Festival in the OKC Farmers Market District

311 S Klein Ave, OKC

Features an outdoor market with local goods and unique gifts, plus food trucks, live music and a free kids zone. Enjoy pumpkin painting, photo ops, mechanical bull riding, tractor viewing, a special performance by Buckaroo Bart and roping. Free to attend, particpation price vary. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.


Oct. 4-5

Tenttober at Mitch Park

1501 W Covell Rd, Edmond

Enjoy a night of camping at the park with fishing, outdoor games, s’mores and an outdoor movie. Preregister; space is limited. $85 per campsite; tent rental, $25 (4-person tent)

Oct. 4-26

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. 5

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.

DogFest OKC at Scissortail Park

300 Park Ave, OKC

The family- and dog-friendly festival includes music, fun games and activities, vendors and more. Free to attend. 11 a.m.-2 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.

FREE Okie Dokie Day at Edmond History Museum

431 S Boulevard, Edmond

Take part in old-fashioned games and learn roping tricks from Buckaroo Bart with the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. 2:30-4 p.m.


Oct. 9-11

Banjo Fest at American Banjo Museum

9 E Sheridan Ave, OKC

Enjoy performances, jamming, workshops and more. The full weekend of activities begins Friday with a BBQ and jam sessions, finishing with a Pizza Parlor Singalong Party. Prices vary. See website for schedule.


Oct. 10-12

Oklahoma Highland Gathering at Choctaw Creek Park

2001 N Harper Rd, Choctaw

Features Highland games, live performances, Celtic vendors, global cuisines and more.⁣⁣⁣ Day Pass, $10-$15; weekend pass, $18-$25; kids (10 & under), free. Friday, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Charlotte’s Web at Oklahoma Children’s Theatre

2501 N Blackwelder Ave, OKC

Wilbur the pig doesn’t appear to have a very bright future when Fern saves him. Surrounded by supportive barnyard friends on Zuckerman’s Farm — and befriended by a very gifted spider — Wilbur becomes Some Terrific, Radiant Pig! Best suited for age 5 & up. $12. See website for show times.


Oct. 11

The Village Arts Festival at The Village Civic Plaza

2304 Manchester Dr, The Village

The festival features visual arts, live music, interactive performances and local food. Free to attend. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Curiousiday: Spooktacular at Sam Noble Museum

2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman

Celebrate the spooky season with a scientific twist. Participate in hands-on activities, costume contests and even a few creepy surprises. Free with admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Rock and Roll Playhouse at OKANA

639 First Americans Blvd, OKC

The kid-focused, Beatles theme show features iconic rock songs, games, movement, stories and more. Best suited for ages 7 & under. $19.99. 11 a.m.

Fall Fest at McLoud Veterans Memorial Park

520 S 8th St, McLoud

Features live music, food trucks, craft vendors, face painting, inflatables, a tractor show, pumpkin stand and more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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 InflataForms. 1-4 p.m.

FREE Hispanic Fiesta at Scissortail Park

415 S Robinson Ave, OKC

Features a celebration of the Hispanic culture representing multiple countries through music, dance, food and vendor showcase. 5-10 p.m.


Oct. 13

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 $5 per person for ages four and up. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.


Oct. 15-17

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

1400 Classen Dr, OKC

Features all-themed crafts, story time, games and more, plus free museum admission. Story time is held every hour on the half-hour. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.


Oct. 16

Sensory Night at Pumpkinville

301 W Reno Ave, OKC

Features an event for families and their children with sensory challenges, offering a more controlled environment to experience the fall festival – no loud music and smaller crowds. All ages welcome. $9; members & kids (2 & under), free. 6-8 p.m.

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. 6:30-8:30 p.m.


Oct. 17-19

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.

An Affair of the Heart at State Fair Park

3001 General Pershing Blvd, OKC

Features a three-day shopping event featuring art, clothing, antiques, collectibles, gourmet food and more. Three-day pass- $10; kids (12 & under), free. Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. -6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.


Oct. 18

Guthrie Wine Festival in Downtown Guthrie

W Harrison between 1st & 2nd St, Guthrie

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

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.

FREE Red Earth FallFest at Myriad Gardens

301 W Reno Ave, 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

Celebrate fall with an Oktoberfest-inspired festival with a live DJ, pumpkin patch, rock climbing wall, OKANA restaurant battle, yard games and crafts. $19.99 per person; free for hotel guests. noon-5 p.m.

FREE Uptown Outside in Historic Uptown 23rd

NW 23rd St, OKC

Features a block-party style event with food, music, art and community. Activities include a kids’ area, vendor market, skate park and more. 4-10 p.m.


Oct. 19

Fall Harvest Fest at Delmar Gardens

1225 SW 2nd St, OKC

Features seasonal foods and activities with a chili cook-off, local beer, live music, yard games and pumpkin decorating. Adults, $35; youth (3-20), $20; kids (2 & under), free. 2-5 p.m.


Oct. 23

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. 23-30

Storybook Forest at Arcadia Lake

7200  15th St, Edmond

Features a fun, not-scary trail filled with roaming characters. Additional activities include storytime, carnival games, hay rides, concessions and a campfire. $15 per child; $5 per adult. 5:30-8:30 p.m.


Oct. 24

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.

Monster Mash Halloween Dance at The Station Recreation Center

700 S Broadway Ave, Moore

Features a spooky night to enjoy with the family with a haunted room, treats and games. Costumes are encouraged. All ages welcome. $10 in advance; $15 day of. 6-8 p.m.


Oct. 25

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.

FREE Midtown Walkabout

Robinson Ave, OKC

Features free pop-up programming such as art demonstrations, live music and more. Midtown merchants and restaurants will offer specials, activities and giveaways. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Festival of Freaks at OKC Fairgrounds – Centennial Building

609 Kiamichi Pl, OKC

Features local vendors selling spooky wares, a costume contest, trick or treating for the kids, while supplies last, and more. $6; kids (3 & under), free. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

FREE Trick-or-Treat Event at DICK’S House of Sport

13145 N Penn Ave, OKC

Celebrate Halloween with candy stations and giveaways. Kids can collect candy and goodies from local businesses and community partners stationed throughout the store and on the field. Costumes encouraged. 1-4 p.m.

FREE Haunt Old Town Moore

Broadway Ave, Moore

Features family fun activities including trick or treating, food trucks, inflatables, games, music & candy. 4-7 p.m.


Oct. 25-26

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.


Oct. 26

India Food & Arts Festival at Scissortail Park

300 SW 7th St, OKC

Explore food, clothing, jewelry, live performances and cultural stalls from different regions of India. Free to attend. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

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. 31

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.

 

Fall Fun in November

Nov. 1

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.


Nov. 2

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. 7-9

Vintage Market Days at Chisholm Creek

13230 Pawnee Dr, OKC

Features an upscale vintage-inspired market with original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, food, seasonal plantings and more. $10-$15; kids (12 & under), free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.


Nov. 23

FREE Admission Day at Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum

1714 W Wrangler Dr, Seminole

Families can enjoy complimentary museum admission all day! 1-5 p.m.

 

Things to do this September

Sept. 3-17

FREE Oklahoma’s Credit Union Moonlight Movies at Myriad Gardens

301 W Reno Ave, OKC

Pack a picnic, bring your lawn chairs and blankets and kick back for a date-night movie on the lawn. Movies include 50 First Dates (9/3), Love & Basketball (9/10) and Sweet Home Alabama (9/17). 6-10 p.m.


Sept. 4-7

FREE Cleveland County Free Fair at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds

615 E Robinson St, Norman

Stroll the midway with carnival rides, games and live entertainment, plus see livestock exhibits, petting zoo, wiener dog races, baby crawl races and more. See website for a complete schedule.


Sept. 5

Pepper Festival at Choctaw Creek Park

2001 N Harper Rd, Choctaw

The festival features live music, arts & craft vendors, food and a pepper eating contest. 6-8 p.m.

Goin’ West Music Fest at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

1700 NE 63rd St, OKC

See talented singer-songwriters and rising country stars, including Josh Abbott Band as headliner and Kolton Moore & The Clever Few. $50; All-inclusive pass, $125. 7 p.m.


Sept. 5-6

FREE Mustang Western Days at Wild Horse Park

1201 N Mustang Rd, Mustang

Enjoy a fun run, parade, a best-dressed cowboy & cowgirl contest, art show, car show, live music, gunfighters, games and more. Some activities are at other locations. Free to attend. Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.


Sept. 6

Piedmont Founders Day in Downtown Piedmont

Piedmont & Jackson, Piedmont

Shop a vintage, boutique & craft sale, plus enjoy a parade, inflatables, kids’ art contest, a petting zoo and more. Free to attend. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

FREE Children’s Fishing Derby at Ten Acre Lake

15600 NE 10th St, Choctaw

The age-divided fishing derby is for kids of all ages. Food trucks will be on-site for refreshments. 8-11 a.m.

activities at okc parks, fishing lessons, Hooked on FishingFREE Hooked on Fishing Lessons at Edwards Park

515 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. 9-11 a.m.


Sept. 11-21

Disney On Ice presents Let’s Dance at OG&E Coliseum

301 Gordon Cooper Blvd, OKC

The all-new production features Mickey and his pals as they remix favorite Disney tunes into colorful worlds. $21.79 & up. See website for showtimes.


Sept. 11-21

Oklahoma State Fair at State Fair Park

3001 General Pershing Blvd, OKC

Enjoy free concerts, food and shopping vendors, shows, exhibits, games, carnival rides and more. Adults, $16; kids (6-11), $10; kids (5 & under), free. See website for a schedule of events.


Sept. 12

FREE OKC Ballet Under the Stars at Scissortail Park

415 S Robinson Ave, OKC

See excerpts from classical ballet and modern dance performed by professional dancers and local students. Attendees can also participate in a movement class. 5:30-9 p.m.

FREE Movie Night in the Park at Mitch Park

2733 Marilyn Williams Dr, Edmond

Enjoy an outdoor screening of Wicked. The movie will start at sunset.


Sept. 12-14

Coal Creek Winery Balloon and Kite Festival

144 N Sara Rd, Tuttle

See hot air balloons and a kite show, plus helicopter rides, tethered balloon rides, food trucks, vendor’s market, live music and more. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.


Sept. 13

FREE Fall Block Party at Scissortail Park

403 SW 10th St, OKC

Take part in free lessons and tournaments on the sports courts. There will also be food trucks, activities for kids, music and more. 9 a.m.-noon.

FREE Rock the Block Touch-a-Truck Community Event at Dolese Support Services Center

8300 N Oklahoma Ave, OKC

Touch, climb and explore a variety of vehicles and equipment such as concrete pump trucks, loaders, scrapers, backhoes, asphalt laydown machines, rollers, cranes and more. Quiet hour is 9-11 a.m. for children with noise sensitivities. Horns on at 11 a.m.

FREE OU Westheimer Aviation Festival at Max Westheimer Airport

1700 Lexington Ave, Norman

Get up close with aircraft and explore a children’s area with community guests and STEM activities. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Clifford the Big Red Dog at OKC Zoo

2000 Remington Pl, OKC

Beloved children’s book character Clifford the Big Red Dog comes to the Oklahoma City Zoo to meet his fans. Enjoy a special meet-and-greet with photo opportunities,  educational activities and giveaways. Free with admission. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Harrah Day at Heritage Park

1374 N Church Ave, Harrah

Enjoy a parade, live music, corn hole tournament, a car show, vendor booths, food trucks, activities for kids, fireworks show and more. Free to attend. 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

FREE Second OHOF Saturdays at Oklahoma Hall of Fame

1400 Classen Dr, OKC

Enjoy free family fun at the museum and learn about an Oklahoma Hall of Fame member through crafts and activities. Also held Oct. 11.  10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Curiousiday: Migration at the Museum at Sam Noble Museum

2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman

Explore the fascinating world of migration through fun-filled activities. Free with admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Also held Oct. 11 for a Spooktacular. 

FREE Oklahoma Comic Arts Festival at Oklahoma Contemporary

11 NW 11th St, OKC

Oklahoma’s first-ever mashup of a comic book convention and arts festival features professional comics creators from Oklahoma and high-profile comic artists from around the country. Learn how to make your own comics in workshops and programs led by guest artists. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Grillstock BBQ & Music Festival at Buck Thomas Park

1691 Buck Thomas Dr, Moore

Watch grillmasters compete in a BBQ competition, plus enjoy live entertainment, a beer garden, vendor booths and more. Free to attend. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Rock and Roll Playhouse at OKANA

639 First Americans Blvd, OKC

The kid-focused, Taylor Swift theme show features iconic rock songs, games, movement, stories and more. Best suited for ages 7 & under. $19.99. 11 a.m. Also held Oct. 11 – The Beatles themed.

FREE Flicks and Food Trucks at Wild Horse Park

1201 N Mustang Rd, Mustang

Enjoy a free, outdoor showing of Wicked, plus food trucks. 6 p.m. Costumes welcome. Movie begins at 7:40 p.m.


Sept. 19

Friday Night Bites at the Central Park Amphitheater

700 S Broadway, Moore

The food truck festival features live music and yard games. 6-9 p.m.


Sept. 20

FREE Old Volks Show at Wildhorse Park

1201 N Mustang Rd, Mustang

See over 20 different classes of cars from the earliest makes and models and beyond, plus enjoy a live DJ playing music from the 60s & 70s and food trucks. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.


Sept. 20-Nov. 8

Orr Family Farm Fall Season

14400 S Western, OKC

Celebrate fall with hayrides, a pumpkin patch, corn maze and fun fall activities. Some activities may require additional fees. $18.95 & up. Kids age 2 and under are free. See website for hours of operation.


Sept. 21

Discovery Family Series Concert – Sing Along With Phil! at Civic Center Music Hall

201 N Walker Ave, OKC

The interactive concert has a full orchestra performing familiar classics. $11. 2 p.m.; pre-concert activities, 1 p.m.


Sept. 25-Nov. 2

Pumpkin Patch at Chester’s Party Barn & Farm

5201 Cimarron Rd, Piedmont

Features a petting zoo (zoo food sold separately), giant slides & playground area, pony rides (75lb weight limit), hayrides, a mystery maze, barnyard games, pumpkin chunkin’ and more, plus live entertainment and face painting (sold separately) on the weekends. Admission includes one pumpkin pie pumpkin per paid guest while supplies last. Annual memberships are available. Ages 2-10, $13 + tax; ages 11-64, $7 + tax. 1 & under and seniors ages 65 & older are free. Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1-6 p.m.


Sept. 26-28

Route 66 Balloon Festival in Arcadia

212 OK-66, Arcadia

Watch balloon competitions, rides and glows, plus enjoy live music, vendors and activities for kids. Adults, $15; parking, $5. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Greek Festival at St. George Greek Orthodox Church

2101 Nw 145th St, OKC

Features authentic Greek food, live entertainment, including dancing and music, plus activities for kids. Prices vary. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.


Sept. 26-Oct. 31

Haunt in Harrah at Wind Drift Orchards

18499 NE 50th St, Harrah

Features a paintball bus that travels through a haunted orchard. Travelers are armed with glow-in-the-dark paintballs. Other activities include a haunted house and carnival games. $29 & up. 7 p.m.-midnight.[/bg_white_smoke]


Sept. 27

 Down Syndrome Festival & 5K at Myriad Gardens

301 W Reno Ave, OKC

The awareness walk and festival features a 1-mile fun run and a 5k, plus a DJ, games, inflatables, therapy dogs, food trucks and entertainment. 5K, $50; walk & festival, free to attend. 8 a.m.-noon.

FREE Monarch Festival at Mollie Spencer Farm

1001 Garth Brooks Blvd, Yukon

Enjoy monarch-related crafts for kids, face painting and more. Local gardening experts will be available to answer all your questions about planting a garden that attracts and supports monarch butterflies. Preregister. 9 a.m.-noon.

FREE Discoverfest (formerly) Tinkerfest at Science Museum Oklahoma

2020 Remington Pl, OKC

Celebrate curiosity and creativity with FREE hands-on activities hosted by SMO staff and community partners. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Worldwide Day of Play at Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum

1714 W Wrangler Blvd, Seminole

Enjoy a kids’ fishing derby and Gotcha Day Party for the museum dog Maggie, plus crafts and games. Activities are free with admission. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Pioneer Library System Touch-a-Truck at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds

615 E Robinson, Norman

Children are free to climb aboard their favorite large vehicles. Drivers and experts will be on hand to answer questions attendees have about the equipment. Free to attend; donations encouraged. Quiet hour: 9 – 10 a.m.; engines on, 10 a.m. – noon

Alpaca Farm Day at Magnolia Blossom Ranch

2901 NW 16th St, Newcastle

See alpacas and enjoy activities for kids, live demonstrations and farm tours. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $10; kids (under 2), free. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

FREE Fiestas de las Américas in the Historic Capitol Hill District

SW 25th St. between Harvey and Robinson, OKC

The celebration of Oklahoma’s rich multicultural heritage features the Parade of the Americas, family activities and live entertainment. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

FREE Plaza District Festival

1700 block of NW 16th St, OKC

Enjoy a wide array of Oklahoma’s own performing artists, visual artists, live musicians and children’s activities. Noon- 10 p.m.

FREE CU in the Park at Scissortail Park

415 S Robinson Ave, OKC

The free concert stars Brothers Osborne, known for hit songs such as “Stay a Little Longer” and “It Aint My Fault.” 7 p.m.


Sept. 27-Oct. 26

Pumpkin Patch at Cross Timbers Christmas Tree Farm

2161 Harrison Ave, Harrah

Features pumpkins, fall decor, photo opportunities, haystack slide, petting zoo, corn pit, a barrel train and more. $2 for ages 2 & up. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday. 1-6 p.m.


Sept. 28

Mesta Festa at Perle Mesta Park

1900 N Shartel Ave, OKC

Enjoy live music, family activities, sand volleyball, local artists and shopping at pop-up booths. Benefits the Mesta Park Neighborhood Association. Free to attend. Noon-6 p.m.

This list of things to do for fall was updated by Lindsay Cuomo, MetroFamily’s digital editor, to include event details for 2025. Lindsay has worked for MetroFamily since 2014, keeping metro families up to date on family fun and things to do all year long. Details such as dates and times for this year, plus new events, were added. 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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