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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SEPT. 17: PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM TOUCH-A-TRUCK Top Events in September & October

Through Sept. 30

MetroFamily’s Cover Kids

Search (virtual) features a photo contest for kids ages 2-12. Parents can submit photos and readers can vote for their favorites online. $10 per entry. metrofamilymagazine. com/coverkidssearch

Sept. 3

Kids Take Over the Cowboy at the

National Cowboy & Western Heritage

Museum (1700 NE 63rd St) features crafts, themed activities and story time. Activities are free with admission for children while supplies last. 10am-noon. Also held:

Oct. 1. nationalcowboymuseum.org

Sept. 6-11

Hairspray at Civic Center Music Hall (201 N Walker Ave) features a musical production with hit songs such as Welcome to the 60s, Good Morning Baltimore and

You Can’t Stop the Beat. Best suited for 8 & up. $30 & up. Tuesday-Thursday, 7:30pm; Friday, 8pm; Saturday, 2 & 8pm;

Sunday, 1:30 & 7pm. okcbroadway.com

Sept. 8-10

McClain County Free Fair at the McClain County Expo Center (2101 Hardcastle Blvd, Purcell) features livestock competitions, food contests, a stick horse rodeo, kiddie tractor pull, corn hole tournament and

more. Free to attend. See website for schedule. mcclaincountyfair.com

Sept. 8-11

Cleveland County Free Fair at the

Cleveland County Fairgrounds (615

E Robinson Ave, Norman) features a midway with carnival rides and games, live entertainment, livestock exhibits, petting zoo, wiener dog races, baby crawl races, car & motorcycle show and more. Free to attend. See website for schedule. clevelandcountyfair.org

Sept. 9

FREE Busker Street Fair at

Myriad Gardens (301 W Reno Ave) features music, art and live theatrical performances. “Busking” is playing music in the street or another public place for voluntary donations. All ages welcome. 6-9pm. myriadgardens.org

Sept. 9-10

FREE Western Days Festival at

Mustang Town Center & Wild Horse

Park (1201 N Mustang Rd, Mustang) features a fun run, parade, best-dressed cowboy & cowgirl contest, art show, gunfighters, live music and more. Free to attend; participation prices vary based on activity. Friday, 6-10pm; Saturday, 6:30am-10pm. mustangwesterndays.com

Sept. 9-Oct. 14

FREE Fall Film Series at OKC Parks (various locations) features a series of family-friendly outdoor movies

including Sonic the Hedgehog, Encanto and The Princess and the Frog. Movies begin at sunset; pre-movie activities begin at 7:15pm. okc.gov/parksignup

Sept. 10

Piedmont Founders Day in Olde Town (Piedmont & Jackson, Piedmont) features a vintage, boutique & craft sale, parade, 5k, inflatables, train rides, pony rides, a petting zoo and more. Free to attend. 7am-4pm. piedmontokfoundersday.org FREE See You Saturdays at Oklahoma Hall of Fame (1400 Classen Dr) features complimentary admission, crafts, themed activities and more. During the first hour, guests can take part in a sensory-friendly experience. 9am-2pm. Also held: Oct. 8. oklahomahof.com FREE Harrah Day at Harrah Heritage Park (1374 N Church Ave, Harrah) features a parade, live music, corn hole tournament, car show, vendor booths, food trucks, activities for kids, fireworks show and more. Free to attend; participation prices vary. 9:30am-10pm; fireworks, 9:30pm. harrahchamber.com

FREE Martin Park is for the Birds

at Martin Park Nature Center (5000 W Memorial Rd) features a festival-style program about birdwatching. See a birds of prey presentation, go on a guided hike around the park, meet members of conservation organizations in the state and learn ways to help birds in your own yard. All ages welcome. 11am-1pm. okc.gov

Vietnamese Lunar Moon Festival at World Fresh Int’l Market (10700 S

Penn Ave) features lion dances and other traditional dance performances, food trucks, shopping and children’s games. Free to attend. 5-11pm. facebook.com/congdongvnokc

Sept. 11

Shop Latino OKC Pop-Up Market

at City Hall Park (200 N Walker Ave) features shopping, food and more. 4-8pm. shoplatinookc.com/events

Sept. 15-25

Oklahoma State Fair at State Fair Park (3001 General Pershing Blvd) features concerts, food & shopping vendors, shows, exhibits, games, carnival rides and more. Adults, $15; kids (6-11), $8; kids (5 & under), free. Buildings, 10am-9pm; midway, 1pm weekdays & 11am on weekends. okstatefair.com

Sept. 16

The Adventures of Tortoise

and Hare: The Next Gen at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts (705 W University Ave, Stillwater) features the classic fable of the slow and steady tortoise and the nimble but overconfident hare brought to life by dancers and glow-in-the-dark puppets. Best suited for ages 5 & up. $20. 6:30pm. mcknightcenter.org

Sept. 16

Friday Night Bites at Moore’s Central Park (700 S Broadway Ave, Moore) features a food truck festival with live music, inflatables and lawn games. Free to attend. 6-9pm. cityofmoore.com

Sept. 17

Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum

Day at participating museums (various locations) features free general admission for two people. Metro museums include Oklahoma History Center and Overholser Mansion. smithsonianmag.com

FREE Children’s Fishing Derby

at Ten Acre Lake (15600 NE 10th St, Choctaw) features an age-divided fishing derby for kids ages 3-16. Bait is provided and food trucks will be on site for refreshments. Registration, 7am; fishing, 8am. mychoctaw.org St. Jude Walk/Run Oklahoma City at Wheeler Ferris Wheel (1701 S Western Ave) features a family-friendly walk/ run to raise money for the children of St. Jude during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Volunteer opportunities available. Free to attend; fundraising encouraged. 8-10am. stjude.org/walkoklahomacity

Pioneer Library System Touch-a-

Truck at Cleveland County Fairgrounds (615 E Robinson St, Norman) features popular vehicles including fire trucks, police cars and the PLC Maker Mobile. Drivers and experts will be on hand to answer questions. Benefits the PLS Cleveland County locations. Free to attend; donations accepted. Quiet hour: 9-10am; engines on: 10am-noon. plsfdn. org/help-support-touch-a-truck India Food & Arts Festival at Myriad Gardens (301 W Reno Ave) features food, clothing, jewelry and cultural stalls from different regions of India, plus Bollywood-style dances, a fashion show, live music and traditional art workshops. Free to attend. 3-9pm. IFAFOK.com

FREE Rockin’ Regional Concert

in the Park at Joe B Barnes Regional Park (8700 E Reno Ave, Midwest City) features live music by Hunter Thomas and Black Water Bridge, food trucks and more. 6-10pm. midwestcityok.org

FREE OKC Ballet Under the Stars

at Scissortail Park (415 S Robinson Ave) features selections from some of classical ballet’s most beloved dances, plus new contemporary choreography in a fast-paced, eclectic performance. All ages welcome. 7pm. facebook.com/OklahomaCityBallet

Sept. 18

Mesta Festa at Perle Mesta Park (1900

N Shartel Ave) features a beer garden, outdoor kids’ zone with fun activities for the whole family, arts & crafts, live music, sand volleyball, local artists, pop-up shopping booths and food trucks.

Benefits the Mesta Park Neighborhood

Association. Free to attend; beer garden wristbands, $25. Noon-6pm. mestapark.org

Sept. 22-24

Banjo Fest at the American Banjo Museum (9 E Sheridan Ave) features a pizza party sing-a-long, live music and more. $25 & up. See website for schedule. americanbanjomuseum.com/banjo-fest-2022

Sept. 23-25

FREE Scissortail Park Takes Flight

Grand Opening Weekend at Scissortail

Park South (403 SW 10th St) features guided tours, children’s programming, music and dance, health and wellness activities, as well as a concert by the

Oklahoma City Philharmonic. See website for schedule. scissortailpark.org

Sept. 24

Down Syndrome Festival and 5k at

Myriad Gardens (301 W Reno Ave) features an awareness walk, 1-mile fun run and 5k, plus raffles, moon bounces, face painters, carnival games, music and more. 5k, $40; walk & festival, free to attend. 8am. dsaco.org/Festival

FREE Tinkerfest at Science Museum

Oklahoma (2020 Remington Pl) features a celebration of curiosity and creativity.

Enjoy FREE hands-on activities hosted by SMO staff and community partners. Museum admission and all activities, free to the public. 9am-2pm. sciencemuseumok.org/tinkerfest

Little Red Heart 5k and Walk at Stars and Stripes Park (3701 S Lake Hefner

Dr) features a 5k, plus balloon art, face painting, photo opportunities and more.

Benefits the LifeShare Foundation. $35-$50. 9:30am. littleredheart5k.org

Sept. 24-25

Alpaca Farm Days at Magnolia Blossom Ranch (2901 NW 16th St, Newcastle) features alpacas, activities for kids, live demonstrations and farm tours. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $8; kids (under 2), free. Saturday, 11am-2pm & 4-7pm; Sunday, 2-5pm. magnoliablossomranch.com

Sept. 24-Oct. 1

Just Between Friends Consignment

Sale at Cleveland County Fairgrounds (615 E Robinson St, Norman) features new & gently-used children’s clothes, toys, furniture and accessories.

Admission is charged on select days. See website for admission and sale hours. norman.jbfsale.com

Sept. 25

Thunder Run at Paycom Center (100

W Reno Ave) features a 5k and family fun run through downtown. Benefits the Thunder Cares Foundation. $35 & up. 9am. nba.com/thunder/thunderrun

Sept. 30-Oct. 2

Oklahoma Regatta Festival at

RIVERSPORT Adventures (725 S

Lincoln Blvd) features a three-day celebration of rowing, kayaking, dragon boating, whitewater rafting and family fun. Free to attend; parking, $10. See website for schedule. riversportokc.org

Sept. 30-Oct. 2

Greek Festival at St George Greek

Orthodox Church (2101 NW 145th St) features authentic Greek food, such as gyros and baklava and live entertainment including dancing and music. There will also be a caricaturist, face painter and balloon creations. $16, meal included.

Friday & Saturday, 10am-10pm; Sunday, 11am-3pm. facebook.com/OKCGreekFest

Oct. 1

FREE OU Westheimer Aviation

Festival at Max Westheimer Airport (1700 Lexington Ave, Norman) features aircraft displays, a children’s area with community guests, STEM activities and tours of the control tower. 9am2pm. ou.edu/airport/events/festival Oklahoma Czech Festival at Yukon Czech Hall (205 N Czech Hall Rd, Yukon) features traditional foods, a parade, live music, carnival rides, a petting zoo and more. Free to attend. 10am-5pm. czechfestivaloklahoma.com

FREE Plaza District Festival & Plaza

Walls Mural Expo in the Plaza District (1700 block of NW 16th St) features live music, food trucks, visual art exhibitions, children’s activities and more to celebrate the spirit and diversity of the neighborhood. 10am-11pm. plazadistrict.org/festival

Oct. 2

Enchanted Garden Tea Party at

Will Rogers Gardens (3400 NW 36th

St) features an interactive tea party with photo opportunities and singa-longs with real princesses. Light refreshments will be served. Best suited for ages 3-12. Preregister. $25 per parent/ child couple; $10 for each additional child. 2-4pm. okc.gov/parksignup

Oct. 6

FREE VIBES Artwalk in downtown

Edmond (Broadway, 2nd to Edwards

St, Edmond) features a variety of creative talent hosted by participating businesses. 5-9pm. edmondvibes.org

Oct. 7

FREE Cherokee Cultural Celebration

at the National Cowboy & Western

Heritage Museum (1700 NE 63rd St) features a variety of activities related to 19th century Cherokee culture and lifestyle including Native games, pottery demonstrations and storytelling. For kids in grades K-8. Preregister. 10am2pm. nationalcowboymuseum.org

Swan Lake at the Hudiburg Chevrolet

Center (6000 S Prosper Blvd, Midwest

City) features a live performance by a multi-national cast. $50 & up. 7pm. okcciviccenter.com

Oct. 8-30

Haunt the Zoo at OKC Zoo (2000 Remington Pl) features daytime trickor-treating, photo ops, a pumpkin craft, hay maze and more. Zoo admission is required. Treat bags, $7; $6 for members.

Saturday & Sunday, 9am-4pm. okczoo.org

Oct. 10-14

Fall Break Drop-in Activities at the

National Cowboy & Western Heritage

Museum (1700 NE 63rd St) features make-and-take activities such as foam cowboy hats and beaded pumpkins while supplies last. Free with admission. 10am-2pm. nationalcowboymuseum.org

Oct. 13-15

FREE Fall Y’all at Oklahoma Hall of Fame (1400 Classen Dr) features games, art activities, crafts and story time, plus a movie night on Saturday. 10am-2pm. oklahomahof.com

Oct. 14

Late Night at the Museum: Cowboy

Clue at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (1700 NE 63rd St). Play the popular board game Clue in real life in Prosperity Junction. Following the game, there will be cupcakes to decorate and a showing of Scooby Doo: Shaggy’s Showdown. Best suited for ages 4 & up; children must be accompanied by an adult. Preregister. $30-$35. 6-11pm. nationalcowboymuseum.org

FREE Creepin it Reel Movies in

the Park at Joe B Barnes Regional Park (8700 E Reno Ave, Midwest City) features an outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus and Beetlejuice. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks to enjoy the film. 7-11pm. midwestcityok.org FREE Movie at the Coop at Jackie Cooper Gym (1024 E Main St, Yukon) features an outdoor screening of a familyfriendly movie and a costume contest. All ages welcome. 7pm. yukonok.gov

Oct. 1

FREE Fiestas de las Americas

in the Calle Dos Cinco in Historic Capitol Hill (3019 SW 25th St) features a celebration of Oklahoma’s rich multicultural heritage with the Parade of the Americas, family activities and live entertainment. 10am-8pm. facebook.com/CalleDosCinco

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Oct. 15

FREE Stockyards Stampede at

Stockyards City (S Agnew Ave) features a longhorn parade, authentic chuckwagons, live music, a kids’ corral and more. 10am-3pm. stockyardscity.org

FREE Folklife Festival at Oklahoma

History Center (800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr) features cultural practitioners, diverse communities and heritage professionals that spark curiosity and catalyze intercultural exchange with participatory experiences. 10am-3pm. okhistory.org

FREE Red Earth FallFest at Myriad

Gardens (301 W Reno Ave) features a parade, children’s activities, an arts & crafts market, a youth Powwow and more.

See website for schedule. redearth.org

Oct. 15-16

Tenttober Family Camping Weekend at

Mitch Park (2733 Marilyn Williams Dr,

Edmond) features an overnight camping experience with campfires, s’mores, fishing, kayaking, demonstrations and more. Includes a campsite for a 4-6 person tent as well as dinner and breakfast. $85 per family of up to six. Edmondparks.com

Oct. 16

Philharmonia Fantastique Family

Discovery Series Concert at Civic Center Music Hall (201 N Walker Ave)

OCT. 15: RED EARTH PARADE AND FALLFEST

features an exploration of the making of the orchestra through a short film. OKC

Phil will perform the soundtrack live. $9. 2pm; preconcert fun, 1pm. okcphil.org

Oct. 20

Haunt the Harn at Harn Homestead (1721 N Lincoln Blvd) features an outdoor trick-or-treating event with old-fashioned games and crafts. Friendly costumes are encouraged. Kids (3 & up), $7 in advance, $10 at the door. 6:30-8:30pm. harnhomestead.com

Oct. 22

FREE Automobile Alley’s Art of

Beer at Oklahoma Contemporary (11

NW 11th St) features local Auto Alley breweries, art programming with

Oklahoma Contemporary, music and lawn games. This event is family friendly.

Noon-6pm. automobilealley.org

Oct. 24

FREE Brick-or-Treat in Bricktown (Reno Ave & Mickey Mantle Dr) features spooky tunes, roaming characters, photo ops and trick-or-treating at participating businesses. Best suited for ages 14 & under. 4-7pm. welcometobricktown.com

Yukon’s Mummy & Son Masquerade

at Jackie Cooper Gym (1024 E Main St, Yukon) features costume contests, music, dancing, games and more. For

ages 4-12. Preregister. $4 in advance, $5 day of. 6-8pm. cityofyukonok.gov

Oct. 25

FREE Homeschool Fire Prevention

Show with the Mustang Fire Dept at

Mustang Town Center (1201 N Mustang

Rd, Mustang) features a 45-minute show with songs, puppets, skits and visual aids to help communicate fire and life safety tips to children. All ages welcome. 9am. cityofmustang.org

Oct. 28-30

FREE Arcadia Route 66 Neonfest

at the Arcadia Homestead (13100 E Old Hwy 66, Arcadia) features neon displays, neon campfires, a film festival and more. See website for schedule. facebook.com/ArcadiaNeonFest

Oct. 29

Enchanted Treat Trail at Scissortail

Park (655 S Robinson Ave) features a themed trail that follows the tale of

Hansel and Gretel, plus magical activities throughout the park. $10 for first child; $5 for each additional child; kids (2 & under), free. 9am-6pm. scissortailpark.org

FREE National Weather Festival at the National Weather Center (120

David L Boren Blvd, Norman) features kids’ activities, food trucks, giveaways, local news personalities and weather balloon launches. 10am-2pm. facebook. com/NationalWeatherFestival

Steampunk Festival at the National

Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (1700 NE 63rd St). Create your own

Steampunk accessories and explore a

Design-a-Robot maker space, while supplies last. Then, try your hand at fast-draw target practice, look out for a penny-farthing and learn a dance or two.

Activities are free with museum admission. 10am-4pm. nationalcowboymuseum.org

FREE Ghost Stories in the Park

at Martin Park Nature Center (5000 W Memorial Rd) features a marshmallow roast and some scary stories. Halloween costumes welcome. 6:30-8pm. okc.gov/parksignup

Oct. 30

FREE Fall Festival at Nichols Hills United Methodist Church (1212 Bedford Dr, Nichols Hills) features a chili cookoff, hayrides, games, s’mores and more. 5-7pm. nicholshillsumc.org

Fall Festivals Worth the Drive

Sept. 8-10

McClain County Free Fair at the

McClain County Expo Center (2101

Hardcastle Blvd, Purcell) features livestock competitions, stick horse rodeo, kiddie tractor pull, an ice cream social and more. Free to attend. See website for schedule. mcclaincountyfair.com

Sept. 10

FREE Fly-in and Community Day at the El Reno Airport (6600 Mustang

Field Rd, El Reno) features an air show, helicopter rides, inflatables, food trucks, car show and more. 10am4pm. facebook.com/elrenoairport

Sept. 17

FREE Cherokee Strip Celebration

in downtown Perry (Main St, Perry) features a 5k, parade, live entertainment, food, exhibitors and more, all celebrating the founding of Perry and the 1893 Landrun. Free to attend. 9am-3:30pm. perryokchamber.com

Sept. 22-24

Pioneer Day Festival at Skiatook Central Park (Hwy 20 & S Locust St, Skiatook) features a parade, carnival rides, arts & craft vendors, food trucks, fishing derby, car show and more. Free to attend. See website for schedule. skiatookchamber.com

Sept. 23-25

FREE International Festival at Elmer Thomas Park (3rd & NW Ferris Ave, Lawton) features food, children’s games & activities, demonstration artists, retailers, concerts and multicultural experiences. Free to attend. See website for schedule. swokarts.com/international-festival

Sept. 29-Oct. 9

Tulsa State Fair at Expo Square (414 E 21st St, Tulsa) features carnival rides, attractions, concerts, creative arts, food, livestock competitions and more. Adults, $15; military & seniors & kids (5-12), $10; kids (under 5), free. See website for schedule. tulsastatefair.com

Sept. 30-Oct. 1

Chalk it Up: An Art Festival in downtown Broken Arrow (1st & Main St, 21101 E 101st St, Broken Arrow) features a chalk art competition, live music, street performers, a rose show and a rose-themed art exhibit at the Broken Arrow Museum.

Free to attend. Friday, 5-9pm; Saturday, 9am-6pm. arts302.com/chalk-it-up-2022

Sept. 30-Oct. 2

Rock Island Arts Festival at Rock Island

Depot (100 Chickasha Ave, Chickasha) features fine art displays, crafter booths, live music and entertainment as well as a children’s creation station, bounce houses, a giant sand pile and more. Free to attend. Friday, 11am9pm; Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, noon-4pm. rockislandartsfestival.org

Oct. 1

Meeker Pumpkin Festival in downtown Meeker (Hwy 62, Meeker) features live entertainment, a parade, gunfighter shows, car show, corn hole tournament, a kids’ zone and more. Free to attend. 10am-8pm. travelok.com

Oct. 14-16

Robbers Cave Fall Festival at Robbers Cave State Park (4575 NW 1024th Ave, Wilburton) features arts & crafts, a classic car show, food, carnival rides, entertainment and more. Free to attend. Friday & Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 9am-4pm. robberscavefallfestival.com

Oct. 15

Fall Festival at Rustic Roots (105340 Greer Rd, Lamont) features live music, food trucks and more, in addition to the pumpkin patch and farm activities. Families can enjoy hayrides, a petting zoo, 10-acre corn maze, barrel train rides and a giant slide fort. $10. 10am-8pm. rusticrootsevents.com

Oct. 15

Chisholm Trail Festival at Mollie

Spencer Farm (1001 Garth Brooks Blvd,

Yukon) features living history re-enactors, live entertainment, contests, Civil War demonstrations, gunfights, vendors, craft booths, the kids’ activities, pony rides, a petting zoo and the Wild West Pumpkin

Patch. Free to attend. 9:30am-5pm. yukonok.gov/ChisholmTrailFestival

Oct. 22

Sorghum Festival at Seminole Nation Museum & downtown Wewoka (524 S Wewoka Ave, Wewoka) features a celebration of the age-old art of sorghum making with historic re-enactors, Native American foods, children’s crafts, live entertainment, a parade, car show and pioneer and Native American living demonstrations. Free to attend. See website for schedule. seminolenationmuseum.org

Find additional seasonal events at metrofamilymagazine.com/fall.

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Metro Pumpkin Patches

Sept. 17-Oct. 30

Sunshine Shelly’s Pumpkin Patch (7110

N Harrison, Shawnee) features u-pickem pumpkins and ornamental gourds for sale, a corn maze, hayrides, kiddie train, corn cannon, petting zoo, yard games, fire pits, picnic areas and more.

Adults, $7; seniors (65 & up) & kids (2-12), $5; kids (1 & under), free. Some activities require an additional fee. No admission required to pick pumpkins.

Tuesday-Thursday, 4-9pm; Friday, 4-10pm; Saturday, 10am-10pm; Sunday, 1-6pm. facebook.com/sunshineshellys

Sept. 21-Nov. 13

Parkhurst Pumpkin Patch (720 Henney

Rd, Arcadia) features pony rides, mazes, hayrides, petting zoos, games, concerts, live music and more. $13; kids (12 & under), $10. Wednesday-Friday, 1pmdark; Saturday, 10am-dark; Sunday, noon-dark. parkhurstranch.com

Sept. 24-Oct. 30

Pumpkin Patch at Cross Timbers Christmas Tree Farm (2161 Harrison Ave, Harrah) features pumpkins, fall décor, photo opportunities, haystack slide, farm animals and a barrel train. Prices vary. Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 1-6pm. crosstimberschristmastrees.com

Sept. 24-Oct. 31

Chester’s Pumpkin Patch at Chester’s

Party Barn & Farm (5201 Cimarron Rd,

Piedmont) features a petting zoo, giant slide, pony rides, hayrides, a mystery maze, barnyard games, pumpkin chunkin’ and more, plus live entertainment on the weekends. Ages 2-10, $12 + tax; ages 11–64, $6 + tax. Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-6pm;

Sunday, 1-6pm. chesterspartybarn.fun

Sept. 24-Nov. 12

The Pumpkin Patch at Katiebug’s (7 NW 9th St) features a variety of pumpkins, fresh local flowers and fall treats. Prices vary. Wednesday-Saturday, noon-6pm. facebook.com/katiebugsokc

Sept. 30-Oct. 23

Wings Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch

(13700 N Eastern, Edmond) features a petting zoo, yard games, hayrides, food trucks, a maze, inflatables, photo ops and pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, plus fall décor. $7; family 4-pack, $25; kids (2 & under), free. Mention the ad in MetroFamily Magazine to save $1. Friday & Saturday, 10am-6pm;

Sunday, 1-6pm. wingsok.org/festival

Oct. 1-30

Pumpkin Patch at Walnut Woods (5217 W Simmons Rd, Edmond) features pumpkins, slides, a maze, hayrides, horse rides, petting zoo, yard games and more. $8; seniors (65 & up) & kids (2 & under), free. Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm. Open for fall break! visitwalnutwoods.com

Oct. 7-23

Pumpkinville at Myriad Gardens (301 W Reno Ave) features a minivillage made out of pumpkins, gourds, haystacks, cornstalks and mums with hand-crafted games, activities, entertainment and unlimited rides on Mo’s Carousel. $8; members & kids (2 & under), free. 10am-5pm. myriadgardens.org

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Find additional seasonal events at metrofamilymagazine.com/fall.

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Teen Events Top Toddler Events

Sept. 9-11

ANiME Oklahoma at Reed Conference Center (5750 Will Rogers Rd, Midwest City) features a Japanese pop culture convention with popular voice actors, vendors and more. Prices vary. See website for schedule. animeoklahoma.com

Sept. 14

Youth Pride Nights at Factory Obscura (25 NW 9th St) features an inclusive night to explore Factory Obscura with special guests and community partners. Admission to the event is FREE, but space is limited. 7-8:30pm. okcpridealliance.org/youth-night

Oct. 7

Flashback Friday at Centre Theatre (110 S Bickford Ave, El Reno) features a screening of Hocus Pocus (rated PG), costume contest and one free popcorn per ticket. Concession proceeds benefit the El Reno Community Theatre. $5. 7pm. facebook.com/thecentretheatre

Sept. 17

FREE Family Nature Hike at Martin Park Nature Center (5000 W Memorial Rd) features a gentle morning wildlife hike. Park staff answer questions about wildlife and nature. Preregister. All ages welcome. 9-10am. Also held: Oct. 15. okc.gov/parksignup

Sept. 20

Perked Up Playdate at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (1700 NE 63rd St) features play time, a craft activity and refreshments while supplies last. Free with admission. 10amnoon. nationalcowboymuseum.org

Oct. 23-30

Storybook Forest at Arcadia Lake Spring Creek Park (7200 E 15th St, Edmond) features a fun, not-scary trail filled with roaming characters and lots of treats. Additional activities include games, hayrides, campfire, concessions and story time. All tickets must be purchased in advance. $12 per child, $5 per adult. 5:30-8:30pm. storybookforestok.com

Adults’ Night Out

Through Oct. 13

Art After 5 at

Oklahoma City

Museum of Art (415 Couch Dr) features extended museum hours and beer and wine served on the newly renovated

Roof Terrace. $10; free admission for members. Thursdays, 5-9pm. okcmoa.com

Sept. 15

Funny Women of a Certain Age

at the Hudiburg Chevrolet Center (6000 S Prosper Blvd, Midwest City) features Caroline Rhea, creator Carole

Montgomery, Missy Hall and Thea Vidale. $30 & up. 7:30pm. okcciviccenter.com

Sept. 23

A New World: Final Fantasy

Celebration at OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center (7777 S May Ave) features a chamber ensemble performing exclusive arrangements from the Final Fantasy series. $45. 8pm. occc.universitytickets.com

Sept. 30

Viva Las Sisu Casino Night at 21c Museum Hotel Oklahoma City (900 W Main St) features a themed dinner and casino tables. All proceeds benefit Sisu Youth Services, a low-barrier, identity-affirming shelter in Oklahoma City serving unhoused, transitionage youth. Prices vary. 7-10pm. facebook.com/SisuYouthOKC

Oct. 8

Foodie Fest at Scissortail Park (415 S

Robinson Ave) features the culinary talents of culinarians of color throughout

Oklahoma City. The event will showcase Black, Indigenous, Latino and Asian restaurants and chefs. $20$45. 11-4pm. okcblackeats.com

Oct. 23

Whose Live Anyway? at OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center (7777 S May Ave) features 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions with current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show. $52-$62. occc.universitytickets.com

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