Kay County Events

Evan’s Children Academy of Performing Arts Presents: Cats Poncan Theatre, 104 E. Grand 9/29 - 10/2 Thurs. – Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2:30pm The Evans Children’s Academy of Performing Arts purr-forms your favorite feline musical: CATS! 4 shows will take place at the Poncan Theatre. For more information go to ponantheatre.org!

Ponca City Oktoberfest Marland Mansion Grounds 10/1 - 10/2 Experience the greatest outdoor fall fest in the area, the Ponca City Oktoberfest - live music, crafts & vendors, children’s activities, beer garden, delicious food, sports on the big screen and much more, all on the grounds of the historic Marland Mansion Estate.

The Motoplayground Race at Ponca City 10/6-10/9 Join us for The Most Amazing Display of Dirt Bike Culture Ever Assembled... The Motoplayground Race at Ponca City

Young Frankenstein Poncan Theatre 104 East Grand, Ponca City 7pm & 9:30pm

Join us at St. Mary’s Catholic School for our annual Fall Fest! Inflatables, Games and prizes, Food, drinks, and desserts, Cake Walk, Special game area for children five and younger, Live DJ, Live and Online Auctions, On-site security, and more! We’re so excited to finally be back in person for Fall Fest this year! Everyone is invited to attend. Join us for fun, food, and fellowship. An online auction will go live two weeks prior to the event. Be on the lookout for more information! for the first-ever Employee Reunion! Who is invited? Guests should have been employed or closely related to someone who was employed by: The Poncan Theatre, Downtown Theater Center / Capri, Murray / Kay, Ritz Theatre, Sky-Vue Drive-In, Airline Drive-In, Those who participated in the Poncan restoration.

Join us at the Poncan on October 8th to reminisce about the good ole’ days. Refreshments will be served at 6, and a special showing of “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” will begin at 7:15. The screening will be open to the public, but the reunion at 6:00 is only for special guests. Tickets will be available soon! Mark your calendars and spread the news.

Kildare School Classmates Reunion Kildare Public School Noon - 2:00pm Kildare Alumni are hosting the second all year’s class reunion at the Kildare Public School. All ages and all years coming together to reminisce. Kildare, OK School Classmates is the Facebook page to be up to date with activities for Kildare Classmates and Alumni. For more information, please contact Darlene Fields cell # 580-7633326 text message or e-mail: ssfbdf@poncacity.net.

St. Mary School’s Fall Fest 415 S. 7th St., Ponca City 6:00pm - 9:00pm Poncan Theatre – Theatre Employee Reunion 104 East Grand, Ponca City 6:00pm, Movie starts at 7:1pm Have you ever worked for a theater in Ponca City or known someone who has? You might be eligible to join us

Twilight Saga Poncan Theatre 104 East Grand, Ponca City Sundays in October 10/9 - 7pm 10/16 - 7pm 10/23 - 7pm 10/30 - 5:30pm & 7:45pm

Northern Oklahoma Humane Society Community Cat Clinic St. Francis Church/School 610 W 9th St, Newkirk

Ponca City Chamber’s Ponca Young Employees Club Whimsy 318 E Grand Ave 5pm - 7pm PYE will host Plant & Sip at Whimsy on October 11th from 5pm-7pm. Margaritas and snacks will be provided. Potted plants start at $8 each plus 20% off all in store purchases.

1st Annual Haunted Trail Run Sponsored by Ponca City RecPlex and Heather Cannon Honda Ponca Bike Trails at Lake Ponca 7pm Dress in your Halloween costume! Register at poncacityok.gov/ parksandrec-registration. For more information call 580-767-0430

Circus on Ice Poncan Theatre 104 East Grand, Ponca City 4pm & 6:30pm

Humane Society Adoption Event Stuteville Chevrolet, 3330 N 14th St, Ponca City

Ponca City Main Street’s Goblins on Grand Grand Avenue 5:30pm - 7:30pm Ponca City Main Street hosts Goblins on Grand each year in downtown Ponca City. This festive, family-friendly Halloween carnival will take place Thursday, Oct. 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in downtown Ponca City, with a rain-out date scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 27, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Main Street partners with the City of Ponca City, local businesses, clubs, churches, and various organizations within our community to provide a fun and safe trick-or-treating environment.

Halloween Town Poncan Theatre 104 East Grand, Ponca City 4pm – before Goblins on Grand Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Poncan Theatre 104 East Grand, Ponca City 6:15pm – during Goblins on Grand

Community-Wide Drive-Through Trunk & Treat Sponsored by Heather Cannon Honda and Ponca City Parks & Recreation Lake Ponca 5pm - 7pm

Rocky Horror Picture Show Presented by Ponca City Arts & Humanities Poncan Theatre 104 East Grand, Ponca City 8pm & 11:30pm

Blackwell’s Fall-OWeen Festival Blackwell Event Center, 800 South Main 3pm – 8pm Come on out and Celebrate Blackwell’s Fall-O-Ween Festival on Saturday, October 22nd, Located at the Blackwell Fairgrounds! There will be Food, Contests, Vendors, Games, Photo Props, Giveaways, Bouncy Houses & More! CC&G will be Hosting a Haunted House from 6-11 p.m.

Enjoy treats brought to you by local businesses from the safety of your own car.

Goldwings Road Rider Ralley Lake Ponca 10/27- 10/29

Doodle Academy Art Exhibition 103 E. Grand Avenue 10/28 5pm - 7pm The Doodle Academy hosts an Art Exhibition every 4th Friday of the month and we are looking to fill our 2023 year. Chelsea McConnell and Alena Rae Jennings are the featured artists in October.

Psycho Presented by City Arts 7pm Poncan Theatre 104 East Grand, Ponca City

Humane Society Spay/Neuter Clinic Ponca Tribal Cultural Center 230 White Eagle Drive 10/24 – 10/28 From Oct. 24 through 28, Northern Oklahoma Humane Society is partnering up with Greater Good Charities, The Good Fix Program, and Banfield Foundation to offer free spay and neuters for up to 500 local pet owners. Over the span of four days and two different locations, NOKHS and their partners will save thousands of animal lives by sterilizing up to 500 pets.

Identifying Child Abuse and Neglect Training Pioneer Technology Center Noon - 1pm Marland’s Place will be hosting a free training that is open to the public at Pioneer Technology Center on October 27th from 12p-1p in room B120.

Kildare Baptist Church Fall Fest 1100 Church Street, Ponca City 2pm - 6pm Everyone is welcome! All FREE: Walking tacos, popcorn, cotton candy, desserts, games and prizes and hayrack rides.

Rewind Variety Show Poncan Theatre 104 East Grand, Ponca City 7:30pm Fundraising event benefiting the Poncan Theatre developed by Inciardi Dance & Kem’s Gym. This live show will feature a variety of acts executed by professional performers.

Trick or Treat USW – United Steel Workers Local 13-857 1202 W. Ponca Avenue 5:30pm - 8pm Stop by for candy! Ponca City Main Street’s Fall Ladies Night Grand Avenue 5-8pm Ponca City Main Street hosts Ladies Night on Grand two times a year at participating merchants in downtown Ponca City. Spring Ladies Night happens the first Friday every March and Fall Ladies Night happens the first Friday every November, both take place from 5-8 p.m. This fun event gives area women the perfect opportunity to join friends downtown for a fabulous night of shopping and socializing. Merchants all over the district plan amazing deals and shopping opportunities for customers with trunk shows, gifts with purchase, special sales and a variety of other unique offerings for our local ladies. Shoppers also have the opportunity to play Ladies Night Bingo for a chance to score amazing items and gift cards from downtown shops. Many shops also offer snacks and drinks for ladies to enjoy while they shop.

Ponca City Veterans Day Parade Grand Avenue Gather in downtown Ponca City for a celebration of the troops. Community members will line up on Grand Avenue to witness a procession of servicemen and women parade down the street in honor of those who gave their time in the military. The annual Ponca City Veterans Day Parade will also include plenty of fun events and entertainment options like museum tours, bagpipe performances, Po Hi cheerleader routines and airplane fly overs. Hot dogs and drinks will also be on hand, as well as tanks, vintage military equipment, traveling displays, warbirds, bands, re-enactors and more. Ponca City Chamber of Commerce’s Santa Buck Giveaway Kicks Off!

This promotion keeps local shoppers in Ponca City! Shop from Nov. 5th - Dec. 21st, at participating merchants to receive a ticket, and increase your chances to win $5,000 in Santa Bucks plus a chance at two $1,000 prizes and four $500 prizes!