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Oklahoma embraces the autumn season with a calendar full of festive events!

A must-visit is OK!toberfest (Oct. 9-11) at OKC Fair Park, where you can enjoy authentic German food, beer and music. In Tulsa, the Tulsa Oktoberfest (Oct. 16-19) offers a similar Bavarian experience on a larger scale.

For fall family fun, the Orr Family Farm Fall Festival in OKC runs throughout the month with corn mazes and pumpkin patches.

Also happening in October: the Watonga Cheese Festival (Oct. 10-11), celebrating the state’s dairy heritage, the Poteau Balloon Fest (Oct. 17-18) and the Oklahoma Highland Gathering (Oct. 10-12) in Choctaw.

September in Oklahoma promises a wide variety of events to kick off the fall season.

The Oklahoma State Fair returns (Sept. 11-21), offering a mix of agricultural exhibits, carnival rides and live entertainment at one of the top State Fairs in North America.

Music fans have a packed schedule with a range of concerts across the state, from Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons (Sept. 28) to Lil Wayne (Sept. 22).

Art and culture are also on display, with the “Florigami in the Garden” exhibit (through Sept. 21) at the Tulsa Botanic Garden and the “First Friday OKPOP-In” (Sept. 5) at the OKPOP Museum.

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Oklahoma is gearing up for a vibrant August, offering a diverse array of events across the state.

Oklahoma City hosts Tattoo Fest (Aug. 8-10) and the Time Travelers Vintage Expo (Aug. 30), both at the Convention Center. Concerts abound, including Toto, Men At Work and Christopher Cross (Aug. 17) at The Zoo Amphitheatre in OKC.

Tulsa also has its share of entertainment, including the Oklahoma Reptile Show (Aug. 24) and the Tulsa Underground Tunnel Tour, offering a unique historical perspective.
Music enthusiasts can look forward to Rocklahoma Labor Day weekend (Aug. 29-31) in Pryor, a major rock festival featuring multiple stages and camping.

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accuracy.

Exciting news! Tulsa IrishFest and Cabin Boys Brewery are launching the Cabin Boys Hooleys, a series of live music parties at the Cabin Boys Brewery in Tulsa.

The inaugural “Hooley” kicks off Monday, May 19 with a performance by the internationally acclaimed Young Dubliners. Before the main show, guests can enjoy a true Irish Session, welcoming local musicians to jam along to classic Celtic tunes.

Celebrate Irish culture with music, Irish ales, great food and games. Grab your friends (and your pup!) and head to Cabin Boys Brewery Taproom for an evening of fun.

Learn more and buy tickets here.

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100

Oklahoma is full of festive ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Visit the Tulsa Irish Festival (March 7-9) at Dream Keepers Park, featuring live music, a Kid’s Zone, vendors, food and more. Kids under 16 enter free!

ShamROCK the Rose District, happening March 15 from 5-10 p.m., transforms Broken Arrow’s Rose District into a block party with a craft beer garden, food trucks, live entertainment and street vendors.

Head to Sham-ROCK the Gardens at Myriad Botanical Gardens on March 17 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and you can enjoy kid-friendly activities, green beer, Irish food and live music.

– Staff Report, The Oklahoma 100

February is the perfect time to celebrate the contributions African Americans have made to the state of Oklahoma.

OKC events:

• Saturday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. – Annual MLK Jr. Day Parade (the original event rescheduled due to weather)

• Saturday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. – HBCU Night: Thunder vs. Sacramento Kings

• All month – Black Restaurant Bingo

Tulsa events:

• Saturday, Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. – Black Wall Street Heritage and History Festival

• Saturday, Feb. 1 at 5 p.m. – AfroFest 2025 at the Greenwood Cultural Center

• All month – Greenwood Rising Museum

Honor Black History Month to learn something new.

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100

Oklahoma City, get ready for the excitement of a lifetime! Monster Jam® will soon thunder into Paycom Center from Feb. 15-16, with gravity-defying stunts and electrifying action. Watch in awe as 12,000-pound trucks soar through the air while world-class drivers battle it out in Racing, Skills, Donuts and Freestyle competitions.

Kickstart the fun with the Monster Jam Trackside Experience an hour before showtime, and do not miss the Pit Party, where you can meet drivers, take selfies with massive trucks and soak up the adrenaline-charged atmosphere.

Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster – secure your spot for an unforgettable weekend.

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100

Since 1926, the Tulsa Christmas Parade has become an annual tradition for families. Beginning at 11 a.m. this Saturday in downtown Tulsa, this year’s theme is “Stay Gold, Merry & Bright” and features whimsical floats, exciting marching bands, festive dancers and impressive oversized balloon characters to delight onlookers.

And, expect a very special visit by Santa Clause himself from the North Pole. For more family fun Christmas activities, check out the TulsaGo calendar with a listing of events each day in December.

From Utica Square’s Santa House to the Magical Lights Adventure at Tulsa Raceway Park, there’s fun for everyone.

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100