Events

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Looking for a fun and festive activity in the Tulsa area? Visit these breathtaking Christmas light displays and start off the holiday season right.

Thanksgiving Day is coming up on Nov. 22. Chances are, you’ve already been invited to at least one Thanksgiving potluck. Don’t spend time dreading the festivities – bring one of these delicious dishes and totally rock your feast.

No matter how much you plan to eat at your Thanksgiving meal, you should plan to burn some calories before or after indulging in turkey goodness.

A total of 65 boys and girls from across Oklahoma were granted their first hunt on Oct. 19-21, courtesy of the Oklahoma Youth Hunting Program (OYHP). From the west, to the northeast, to the southeast of the state, all hunters converged Sunday in Cushing at Buffalo Rock Golf & Gun to celebrate OYHP’s 500th hunter. The award was won by Tulsa native Logan Tibbett. James Barwick, a commissioner for District 5 of the Oklahoma Wildlife Commission, drew the name, awarding Logan a special, lifetime hunting license.

Take the time to remember why our country is “Home Of The Free Because Of The Brave,” and celebrate Veterans Day on Sunday, Nov. 11.

Do you have a second-grader who loves to read? The Tulsa City-County Library, as part of its Books To Treasure program, will be hosting a public presentation with Shadra Strickland, illustrator of “Please, Louise,” on Friday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Hardesty Regional Library.

Castle Falls, a restaurant and special events venue, is conveniently located west of downtown. It offers a slice of Europe but remains tied to Oklahoma City’s history. Built in 1945 with salvaged pieces from various downtown urban renewal sites including the Colcord Hotel, Oklahoma County Courthouse and Wheeler Airpark, this historic castle is situated on five acres of unassigned territories known as “Council Grove” and “Fort Reno Timber Reserve.”

Skeletons, ghosts and spiders, oh my. Get in the Halloween spirit by visiting these haunts:

The Castle of Muskogee’s 24th annual Halloween Festival is now open. The Castle has transformed 14 acres of Castleton Village into a one-stop shop for fall festivities and Halloween fun.

The Wings Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch is now open every Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 21 in Edmond. The pumpkin patch features pumpkins, pony rides, trains, games, hayrides, a corn maze, a petting zoo and more.

Trick-or-treat, give you something good to eat? You got it. These bone-chilling recipes will have your little ghosts and goblins returning for more:

Top aerospace executives from around the state will gather for The Oklahoma Aerospace Forum, sponsored by INTRUST Bank, on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Attendees will hear from industry leaders, who will discuss topics related to aerospace in Oklahoma.

Looking for fun ways to engage with interesting and relevant topics to challenge the mind? Look no further than Curiosity Fest, which takes place this Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma City.

The seventh annual Pumpkinville has returned to Myriad Botanical Gardens for fall and is open until Oct. 21. So, head out to the gardens in downtown, and then go grab dinner in Bricktown.

There was plenty of good news to share with the U.S. House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access, from Oklahoma’s low unemployment dropping to 3.7%, to OKC hitting a 10-year employment high and average weekly wages rising 1% in first quarter 2018.

Dolese will host the second annual Rock The Block, a family-friendly community event, on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 14th and Broadway in Oklahoma City. A quiet hour runs from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., for children with noise sensitivities.

Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine before flu activity begins. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting vaccinated by the end of October. Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD) epidemiologist Ozair Naqvi notes the flu shot lowers one’s chance of contracting the flu and lowers the severity of symptoms if one does get sick.

Jim Bridenstine, a former Oklahoma congressman, will make his first major appearance in Oklahoma since becoming NASA Administrator. Bridenstine will provide the keynote at The Oklahoma Aerospace Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 30.

Mark your calendars, because the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is presenting its Lacrosse Exhibition Day on Sunday, Oct. 14, at 12 p.m. at the FireLake Ball Fields. Children K-12 will not be charged admission. Enjoy the Red River Showdown, with Oklahoma facing Texas, at 2 p.m. Bring the whole family and learn how to play America’s most original and exciting

Tickets are on sale to see Time for Three at Armstrong Auditorium on Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m.

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and in honor of that, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma (DSACO) are raising awareness for those with Down syndrome.

Summer has wrapped up, but that doesn’t mean the concerts have stopped. Tulsa’s Bank of Oklahoma Center seats just under 20,000 guests and is surrounded by a variety of hotels, as well as shopping and dining options. With musical acts from Fleetwood Mac to Bruno Mars, the arena’s diverse offerings are sure to excite the whole family.

The free Wildlife Expo at Lazy E Arena in Guthrie this Saturday and Sunday brings fun for every family member, from newcomers to sports enthusiasts. Try archery or bowfishing, ride an ATV, clean a fish, sample camp cooking, build a birdhouse, pedal a mountain bike adventure, shoot a shotgun or weave a basket to take home.

October commemorates Down Syndrome Awareness Month and the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) is spreading awareness through its #DSWORKS® program.

The Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma (DSACO) is hosting its 24th annual Down Syndrome Festival and 5K at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark on Saturday, Sept. 29. In addition to DSACO members and supporters, the event will feature special guest Sara Hart Weir, president and CEO of the National Down Syndrome Society.

The Fred Jones Family Foundation announced The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital as the 2018 Mary Eddy Jones Signature Gift recipient. The $75,000 grant will be used to create 10-12 kinetic sculptures that will be dispersed across the hospital’s campus.

Where can you see Disney on Ice, Xtreme Bulls, live entertainment, and a carnival all while eating delicious food? The Oklahoma State Fair, of course. Opening Thursday, Sept. 13, the state fair will be here for just 10 days so hurry and get tickets now.

Get into the fall spirit with the Plaza District Festival. On Sept. 29, the Plaza District in OKC will host their 20^th anniversary festival with art, music, food and retail offerings that are sure to excite. More than 50 artists and musical acts will be performing from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. on NW 15^th Street between Classen and Penn Avenue.

Oktoberfest is a time for German beer, food and celebrations. With the celebration starting on Sept. 22 and running through Oct. 21, there is time to celebrate all over Oklahoma.

Eight years ago, Feeding Oklahoma Drive took shape as part of Gov. Mary Fallin’s inaugural celebration. The final effort launches Oct. 1, benefiting the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma.

Giving Tuesday is Nov. 27 and kicks off the charitable giving season. As a fundraising effort, The Oklahoma 100 is putting together a #GivingTuesday issue by providing companies an opportunity to spotlight their community partners.