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TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover: Castle Of Muskogee 12. Index, Happy Halloween 13. Peek A Boo, The Learning Shop 14. Sweetpea Couture, Christian Montessori Academy 15. Murrell Home 16. Tulsa Toy Depot, Soccer City 17. Extension Dance, Andregg Orthodontics, Oilers Ice Center 18. C&J Uniforms, Andy B’s 19. Safari Joe’s H20 10. Bounce U 11. Simply Speaking, Branson Scenic Railway 12. Lake Hills Montessori, The Little Gym
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13 .Castle Of Muskogee 14. Kids Eat Free Menu 15. Fun Bus, All Creatures 16. JDRF 17. Fun Bus, Bradini Majic Show,Carousel Party, Growing Kids 18. Pampered Chef, The Rose Event Center, Hidden Values 19. Victory Kids Care, Eton Square 20. Deshane Kennels 21. Trick-Or-Treat Safety Tips 22. Places To Go 23. Things To Do Back Cover: Children’s Orchard
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Halloween Festival at the Castle of Muskogee (October 1st - October 31st) Starting at 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Walk through the woods along the Trail of Blood, visit the Torture Chamber to see what really happened in dungeons in medieval times, take the Haunted Hayride through the castle grounds. Aaaah! But, no worries, kids 8 and younger can visit Halloween Land with safe trick-or-treating, games, face painting and no scares. Ten great Halloween events, one incredible location! Go to www.okcastle.com for discount tickets & combos. This event occurs weekly on Friday & Saturday. For more information, visit okcastle.com The Castle of Muskogee 3400 NE Grand Blvd., Muskogee, OK
The OKC Thunder in Tulsa (October 13th) 7:00 PM The Oklahoma City Thunder will be returning to Tulsa and will host the Memphis Grizzlies. Tickets are available at BOKCenter.com
Tulsa Zoo Run (October 1st at 8:00 AM) ZooRun is THE family-friendly race in Tulsa. Whether you’re a strolling tortoise or a racing hare, with a 5k, 10k and 1-mile FunRun, there is a pace for everyone. ZooRun is the second-oldest running event in Tulsa and sixth-largest race in the state. For more information, go to tulsazoo.com/run/Tulsa Zoo 6421 East 36th St N, Tulsa, OK
Sleep with the Sharks at the OK Aquarium (October 14th) 6:00 PM Ever wonder what it would be like to snooze alongside our sharks? Find out at our next overnight Sleep with the Sharks event! Enjoy a dive show, scavenger hunt, flashlight tour and movie, then spend the night alongside our exhibits. Learn more by visiting okaquarium.org Oklahoma Aquarium 300 Aquarium Dr, Jenks, OK
Disney on Ice (October 1st - 2nd) Starting at 11:00 AM Enter the dazzling world of Disney magic, live on ice! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favourite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment. Be amazed as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar’s Cars perform high-speed stunts and race across the ice like you’ve never seen before! Dive into adventure with Ariel and The Little Mermaid’s undersea kingdom. The toys are back in town! Watch Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang as they try and escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare, in their most daring adventure ever! Plus, enter the wintery world of Arendelle with sisters Anna and Elsa and pals Olaf and Kristoff from Disney’s Frozen, as they learn the meaning of true love. From wheels to waves, icy wonderlands to infinity and beyond, your family’s favourite Disney moments come to life as Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment. Tickets are currently on sale now at the Pavilion at Expo Square Box Office, online or by calling the Expo Ticket Xpress at (918) 376-6000. Medieval Faire (October 1st - 2nd) Dress up! Come see! Food! Music! Fun! Invite your friends and come play in the park! Admission is FREE. Parking is only $2.00. Located in Kiefer Municipal Park, on E Indiana Ave. The Entrance is just west of B Street. Kiefer Park, Kiefer, OK Antique Agriculture Festival (Oct. 7th - Oct. 9th) Come experience nineteenth century agriculture and heritage farming on a historic 1850’s farm. There will be demonstrations, entertainment, food, shopping and more! Learn more by visiting antiqueag.org or call 918-456-2751 Murrell Home Park Hill, OK Octonauts Live! (October 8th) Starting at 5:00 PM Calling all Octo-Cadets! For the first time ever, The Octonauts are bringing their live stage show to Tulsa.! The Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure features brand new and fan favorite songs from the entire crew of beloved underwater explorers, led by the intrepid Captain Barnacles, Lieutenant Kwazii and Medic Peso. Join them as they embark on an exciting new quest through an aquatic world full of adventure, interactive opportunity, and “must-sea” surprises from coast-to-coast! Octonauts Live promises to be the perfect theatre show for all fans of the Disney Jr. series! Brady Theatre 105 W Brady St, Tulsa, OK Bixby Model Train Show (October 8th) 9:00 AM Sponsored by the Tulsa Train Society, Sooner Division. Browse around and watch the train layouts. Bring your old trains to buy, sell or trade. Bixby Community Center 211 N Cabaniss Ave, Bixby, OK Pumpkin Decorating Night (October 13th) Between 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Think pumpkin decorating is messy? Let us do the clean up! Bring friends or family for a fun evening of decorating pumpkins to take home. Pumpkins of different sizes will be available for purchase ($8 or less) and decorating supplies of all types will be available. Admission prices are FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3–12. Children 2 and under are free. For map/directions, visit tulsabotanic.org/ location. For more information call 918-289-0330. Tulsa Botanic Garden 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr, Tulsa, OK
Story Time Under the Stars (October 13th) Starting at 6:30 PM Children read and sing about the wonders of nature, gardening and creatures who live in the garden in the evening. Free admission and no registration required. For more information, visit tulsagardencenter.com Tulsa Garden Center 2435 S. Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK
Chandler Park Fireside Scary Tales (October 15th) 6:30 PM Come listen to storytellers spin tales! Bring your blankets and camp chairs and scary story if you have one to tell. S’mores & Cider 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Stories 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Chandler Park 6500 W 21st St, Tulsa, OK Tulsa Toy Depot Block Party (October 16th) 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Your neighborhood children’s toy store will be hosting a Fall Block Party on October 16th. For more information, visit tulsatoydepot.com or call: (918) 938-0555. Tulsa Toy Depot 10114 S. Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK Kiddie Park Spook-a-Rama (October 20th - October 22nd) Starting at 6:00 PM The annual Spook-a-Rama is a Bartlesville institution offering rides, a costume parade, a haunted house, and more. For more information: www.kiddiepark.net Johnstone Park 201 S Cherokee Ave, Bartlesville, OK Fall Break Family Drop-In at Zarrow (October 21st) 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Celebrate fall break downtown. Enjoy this free drop-in program designed for families to spend quality time together creating fun, fall art projects. Henry Zarrow Center for Art and Education 124 East M.B. Brady St, Tulsa, OK Linde Oktoberfest (October 20th - October 23rd) Linde Oktoberfest Tulsa celebrates an authentic Bavarian culture in the heart of Oklahoma, and represents an incredible setting patterned after Oktoberfest Munich in Bavaria, Germany. Presenting international German bands, Bavarian delicacies, authentic arts and crafts as well as games and competitions for the entire family, this Tulsa tradition is in its 38th year. For more information, please visit tulsaoktoberfest.org River West Festival Park 701 W 21st St, Tulsa OK Finding Fall Treasure Hunt (October 22nd - 23rd) Cooler temperatures mean fall is around the corner. Pick up a treasure hunt card for the family and see how many signs of fall you can find! Tulsa Botanic Garden 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr, Tulsa, OK Chandler Park Harvest Carnival (October 22nd) 5:00 PM 8:00 PM A cake walk, photo booth, bounce house, BINGO, face painting, ring toss and a ton more carnival games with prizes. Concessions will be available. Purchase tickets: at the door Caroline Storjohann (918) 591-6053 Chandler Park 6500 W 21st St, Tulsa, OK
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Things to Do O’Brien Park Halloween Flashlight Candy Hunt (October 22nd) 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM A cake walk, photo booth, bounce house, BINGO, face painting, ring toss and a ton more carnival games with prizes. Concessions will be available. Purchase tickets at the door. Caroline Storjohann (918) 591-6053. O’Brien Park 6149 N Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK Buddy Walk Down Syndrome Association of Tulsa (October 23rd) 1:30 PM 4:00 PM The Buddy Walk is a multi-city advocacy walk in which people with Down syndrome invite “buddies” to walk with them. Buddies can be anyone from friends to teachers or coworkers to politicians. The Tulsa Buddy Walk will include entertainment, prize giveaways, games and fun activities for the whole family. The Tulsa Buddy Walk is a 1/4 mile walk & funds programs for the Down Syndrome Association of Tulsa (DSAT). DSAT exists to enhance the lives of individuals with Down syndrome, their families & their communities. For more information, please visit dsat.org/buddywalk.asp Oral Roberts University 7777 S. Lewis Ave, Tulsa, Ok
On-Going STORY TIME - Every Thursday at 11:00 AM at the Toy Depot 10114 S. Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK. For more information, call (918) 938-0555 Kids Craft Time - Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM for arts and craft activities for all ages! 10114 S. Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK. For more information, call (918) 938-0555 Jenks Saturday Market - A classic Saturday market experience with local farmers, produce, crafters, food trucks, live music, kid’s activities and so much more… Come join the fun Every Saturday at 9:00 AM - Noon 201 E Main Jenks, OK Storytime on the Green at 10:30 AM at the Guthrie Green - Read tall tales, sing silly songs, and dive into the world of books every Wednesday. 111 E. Brady, Tulsa, OK
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Halloween Carnival at Whiteside Community Center (October 27th) 6:00 PM Wear your costumes and come for some “spooktacular” fun at Whiteside. Whiteside Recreation Center 4009 S. Pittsburgh Ave, Tulsa, OK
FOOD TRUCK WEDNESDAY AT THE GUTHRIE GREEN - Chow down at Guthrie Green every Wednesday at 11:30 AM for lunch - live music, amazing food trucks, and fresh air. 111 E. Brady, Tulsa, OK. LIBRARY STORY TIMES - Tulsa City-County library offers ongoing story times for babies and preschoolers. Call Central Library at (918) 596-7977 or visit www.tulsalibrary.org for locations near you.
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Halloween Marine at the OK Aquarium (October 27th October 31st) Once a year, for 5 nights only, the Oklahoma Aquarium opens its doors to trick-or-treaters of all ages to enjoy a safe, fun, indoor alternative to traditional Halloween activities. It’s the only place around where visitors can shake hands with a friendly pirate or two and leave with the biggest bag of loot on dry land. Aaaargh! Oklahoma Aquarium 300 Aquarium Dr, Jenks, OK HallowZOOween (October 27th October 31st) HallowZooeen is a premier spooky (but not too scary) trick-or-treat event for the whole family. The zoo offers an alternative to traditional Halloween activities and gives more than 15,000 children each year a safe place to enjoy the holiday. Activities include Goblin Stops full of treats, carnival-style games in the CommunityCare Pumpkin Patch Playroom, special themed activities in both the Burger King Royal Castle and the American Airlines Pirate Island, a Haunted Train Ride, and much more. Plus, it’s at a zoo, so there’s that, too! Find more at www.tulsazoo.org/boo The Tulsa Zoo 6421 East 36th St N, Tulsa, OK
Insect Adventure - Looking for an unforgettable and incredibly educational activity to experience with your youth? Try having an Insect Adventure! The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension has the only live bug petting zoo in the state. This event occurs monthly, on the first and third Saturday at 10:00 AM 2:00 PM $2/per entry. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension 127 Noble Research Center, Stillwater, OK
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Charlie Brown Great Pumpkin Movie in the Pumpkin Patch (October 28th) 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Visit us at the Pumpkin Patch and watch a movie. Fun for the whole family and free to the public. Bring a chair or blankets and enjoy! For more information visit: http://fumcowasso.org/pumpkin-patch/First United Methodist Church of Owasso 13800 E. 106th St. N., Tulsa, OK
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Bixby Mummy & Me Halloween Dance (October 29th) 6:00 PM Mummies of all ages! Bring your sons and daughters in costume to an exciting Halloween Dance. There will be costume contests, dance competitions, games and refreshments. Just show up. No pre-ticket sales, $5/ person. Celia Wetherill (918) 366-4841. Bixby Community Center 211 N Cabaniss Ave, Bixby, OK
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Ghouls on the Green (October 30th) Starting at 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM Take the family down to the Brady District for a Halloween extravaganza! Dress up your little ones for the costume contest, enjoy live music and sweet treats at the Guthrie Green. Next, cruise the the Brady District for a Mini-Art Crawl. Find more at www.guthriegreen.com. Guthrie Green, Tulsa, OK
PreK Story Time - Come and join us at Ohana Arts in Owasso for our free story time every Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. For additional information, call Crystal Cathey at (918) 928-4333 Ohana Arts 13720 E. 86th St. N. Ste 150, Owasso, OK
Fitness on the Green - Every Monday, starting 5:30 PM at Guthrie Green Fusion of Dance Funk w/ Carman. From Zumba with a Hip Hop Kick...a fusion of dance styles, such as Salsa meets Hip Hop, Paso double with a Twist! Viennese Waltz with squats and lunges! As always, class is FREE! Brought to you by Fowler Toyota of Tulsa and the Downtown YMCA. Guthrie Green 111 E. Brady, Tulsa, OK Pottery Barn Book Club Story Time - Every Tuesday, Pottery Barn Kids in Utica Square invites the community to this free, weekly storytime. Pottery Barn Utica Square, 21 & Utica, Tulsa, OK Story Time in the Garden - Every Thursday at 10:00 AM, children read and sing about the wonders of nature, gardening and creatures who live in the garden. Tulsa Garden Center 2435 S. Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK Movie in the Park - Every Thursday night at 8:30 PM, Guthrie Green shows FREE movies in the park. Get out your lawn chairs and blankets and join us for a fun night of film under the stars! Free Ice Skating Lesson - Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:00 PM, Thursdays 5:15 - 5:45 PM or Saturday 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM come out and and try your first ice skating group lesson FREE at the Oilers Ice Center. (918) 212-4768 or kelly@oilersicecenter.net
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