Published October 29, 2009 05:42 pm -
Weekend events in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Here is a roundup of weekend activities throughout the state of Oklahoma:
Friday, Oct. 30.
ADA — Autumn Days is a celebration with children's activities, arts and crafts, food, a parade at noon on Saturday and activities for the whole family, Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown. Information: 580-436-1600.
DRUMRIGHT — Scream Country Haunted Forest is one of the largest outdoor haunted forests and haunted house along with bonfires, marshmallow roasts, a pumpkin patch and a corn maze will be open Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., through Saturday, 2 miles outside of Drumright, 51853 W. 101 S. Information: 918-607-3327. Web site: http://www.screamcountry.com
EDMOND — Storybook Forest is a Halloween event where children collect treats from storybook characters as they walk through the forest viewing scenes from books and nursery rhymes. There will also be hay rides, games and a campfire to roast hot dogs and marshmallows, Friday and Saturday, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., through Saturday, Arcadia Lake, Spring Creek Park, 2½ miles east of I-35 on 15 Street. Information: 405-216-7471. Web site: http://www.arcadialakeok.com
BLACKWELL — Halloween Carnival includes a costume parade and contests, children's games and snacks, starting at 5 p.m., Kay County Fairgrounds. Information: 580-363-4195.
FORT GIBSON — "Smokin' the Fort" Bar-B-Que and Bluegrass Festival, with Saturday events including a pie eating contest at 10:30 a.m., barbecue taster kits available starting at 11 a.m. and a homemade covered wagon race at noon, along with plenty of music both Friday and Saturday, Friday, 8 p.m.-midnight: Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Centennial Park. Information: 918-478-4780.
JENKS — HallowMarine is a Halloween celebration on the high seas with indoor trick-or-treating, carnival games, haunted sunken ship and friendly pirates, Friday and Saturday, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., Oklahoma Aquarium. Information: 918-296-3474. Web site: http://www.okaquarium.org
LAWTON — Trail of Fear Scream Park is a combination of indoor and outdoor attractions and activities, vendors and shows through Saturday, gates open at 7 p.m., 11101 SE Lee Blvd. Information: 580-591-2266. Web site: http://www.trailoffear.com
MUSKOGEE — Haunted Castle Halloween Festival is a 60 acre haunted theme part with nine spooktacular events for all ages ranging from the totally frightening to the non-scary, Friday and Saturday, through Saturday, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., The Castle of Muskogee. Information: 918-687-3625. Web site: http://www.okcastle.com
NORMAN — "Sooners in the Land of Enchantment: Oklahoma Artists and New Mexico," opens with a special reception from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. with the exhibition remaining on display through Jan. 3, 2010, Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Ave.
NORMAN — Dionne Warwick in concert, 8 p.m., Riverwind Casino, I-35 at Hwy. 9 West. Web site: www.riverwind.com
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Ballet presents "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker. Web site: www.okcballet.com
OKLAHOMA CITY — Haunt the Zoo for Halloween provides a safe and fun alternative to traditional trick-or-treating with various theme booths, festive props and friendly mascot characters to greet the children, Friday and Saturday, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Oklahoma City Zoo. Information: 405-425-0298. Web site: http://www.okczoo.com
OKLAHOMA CITY — US Team Roping Championships featuring some of the best team roping from the United States and Canada, starting at 8 a.m. each day through Sunday, State Fair Park arena and barns. Information: 254-968-0002. Web site: http://www.ustrc.com
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Pastel Society will hold its annual fall exhibition with local artists demonstrating the use of the medium, through Sunday, The Great Frame Up, 12339 N. Rockwell. Information: Sue Ann Rogers, 405-831-9555.
PIEDMONT — Pumpkin Patch is 25 acres of family fun with hay rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, giant slide, a 10 ton sandbox, pumpkin bowling along with a three acres mystery maze, through Saturday, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 1 p.m.-6 p.m., Chester's Party Barn & Farm, 5201 Cimarron Road NW. Information: 405-373-1595. Web site: http://www.chesterspumpkinpatch.com
POTEAU — Balloonfest featuring more than 20 hot air balloons with races and glows, entertainment, a 4x4 exhibition, stage coach rides, arts and crafts, games and food, Friday and Saturday, all day, Robert S. Kerr Airport. Information: 918-647-9178. Web site: Web site: http://www.poteauchamber.com
SHAWNEE — Wrangler Heartland Barrel Racing Tour featuring top cowgirls racing the cloverleaf at top speeds, Friday starting at 3 p.m.; Saturday starting at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday starting at 8:30 a.m., Heartland of Oklahoma Expo Center. Information: 918-326-4480. Web site: http://www.shawneeexpo.org
STROUD — Trick or Treat on Main Street along with a costume contest in the park for both children and adults, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m., Main Street and Centennial Park. Information: 918-968-3321.
TULSA — "Dracula" is the state's premiere of Ben Stevenson's spectacular ballet with the production featuring stunning theatrics including vampire brides who fly magically through the air, a frightening coach that careens on and off the stage and an exploding chandelier, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m., Tulsa Performing Arts Center.
TULSA — "So You Think You Can Dance," with the top ten finalists from the hit television dance competition showing the waltz, tango and rhumba on a live tour, 7:30 p.m., BOK Center. Information and tickets: 866-726-5287. Web site: http://www.bokcenter.com
TULSA — U.S. Arabian and half-Arabian championship horse show through Saturday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Expo Square, 4145 East 21st St.
WYNNEWOOD — Pumpkin Patch with story times and other Halloween activities for children, pumpkins and fall decorations available for sale and see "Howdy" the scarecrow, through Saturday, Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., City Hall on Robert s. Kerr Blvd. Information: 405-665-4466.
Saturday, Oct. 31
BINGER — Ranch Cutting Horse Show is an open show, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., Red Horse Ranch located five miles west on Hwy. 152, then one mile south on Hwy. 156 to County Road 1200 then east ½ mile on north side of road. Information: 405-929-0106. Web site: Web site: http://www.jazzyhorsetrailers.com
BROKEN BOW — Safe-n-Sane Halloween is a community gathering providing a safe environment for children of all ages with games and prizes given for the best costume, pumpkin carving and a bag decorating contest, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. downtown. Information: 580-584-2440.
CHICKASHA — Neewollah Festival includes candy, food and a costume contest starting at 5 p.m., downtown. Information: 405-224-0787. Web site: http://www.chickashachamber.com
DAVIS — Halloween Carnival featuring a parade, games and costume contest starting at 6 p.m., downtown. Information: 580-369-2402. Web site: http://www.davisok.org
DURANT — Downtown Trick or Treat will be a fun time trick-or-treating through the streets of downtown and along Main Street and there will also be a costume contest, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., downtown. Information: 580-924-1550. Web site: http://www.durantmainstreet.org
GUYMON — A Nightmare on Main Street is a Halloween celebration featuring children's games, costume contest and prizes, starting at 5:30 p.m., downtown. Information: 580-338-6246. Web site: http://www.mainstreetguymon.com
HULBERT — Hibernation Hike will help participants learn how animals prepare for the winter, noon-2 p.m., Western Hills Guest Ranch and Sequoyah State Park. Information: 800-368-1486. Web site: www.sequoyah@oklahomaparks.com
NORMAN — Tracy Lawrence in concert, Riverwind Casino, 8 p.m., I-35 at Hwy. 9 West. Web site: www.riverwind.com
MOORE — Red Ribbon Parade and Jam featuring music and crafts for children with the parade starting at 10 a.m. and the jam starting at noon at the Moore Community Center, 301 S. Howard. Web site: www.cityofmoore.com
OKAY — The town of Okay will celebrate its 90th birthday with music, crafts, food and drinks, children's games, a costume contest and a pumpkin carving contest, noon-8 p.m., downtown. Information: 918-682-2610.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Julian's Customs Halloween Bash featuring a car show, musical entertainment and various contests, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., State Fairgrounds, Oklahoma Expo Hall ‥2.
TALIHINA — Pony Express Race is an extreme cowboy event with an obstacle course race, mail pick up and delivery and rugged cross country trails, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Railroad Street. Information: 918-567-2023. Web site: http://www.talihinamainstreet.org
TULSA — A Haunted History Tour with paranormal investigators sharing their findings in the old mansion, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., Tulsa Garden Center,2435 S. Peoria St. Information: 918-746-5125. Web site: http://www.tulsagardencenter.com
WAGNONER — Great Pumpkin Egg Hunt is a Halloween egg hunt with thousands of candy and prize eggs scattered over the resort, 2 p.m., Western Hills Guest Ranch. Information: 918-772-2545. Web site: http://www.oklahomaparks.com
WYNNEWOOD — Pumpkinfest features a costume parade, witch cackling contest, great pumpkin rook, downhill races, arts and crafts show, car show, entertainment, food and children's activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown. Information: 405-665-4466.
Sunday, Nov 1.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Celebrate the traditional Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos with traditional altar displays, food and a film screening, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., Oklahoma City University, Meinders School of Business, 2501 N. Blackwelder. Information: 405-208-500.
TULSA — Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Arts Festival is a celebration of Hispanic culture and a remembrance of loved ones who have passed with activities that include exhibits, music, food and dancing 5 p.m.-11 p.m., 307 Brady St. Information: 918-585-1234. Web site: http://www.livingarts.org
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press.