Michelle and Tanner Miller took over Norman’s Bluebonnet Bar in their 20s with the goal of keeping a historic local bar alive. On Nov. 7, they will celebrate 10 years as owners with live music all day as they look back on all the memories they have made. “We have come to realize the Bluebonnet is much […]
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Mistletoe Market returns to OKC
The Junior League of Oklahoma City will bring Mistletoe Market back to OKC Fair Park’s Bennett Event Center Nov. 5-8 with holiday shopping, live entertainment and family activities. More than 130 merchants from Oklahoma and across the country will take part, including more than 25 vendors making their Mistletoe Market debut. Shoppers can browse gifts, […]
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OG Picks for Oct 12-18
There’s plenty competing for your calendar in OKC this week, including the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first home game of the season. Add in live music, comedy, Oktoberfest, Red Earth Fall Fest, theater, spooky-season screenings and plenty of fall favorites, and Oct. 12-18 is packed. Here are a few of our picks for the week ahead. […]
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Haunt the Zoo returns for 43rd year
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden’s annual Haunt the Zoo returns for its 43rd year, bringing weekend trick-or-treating, costumes and fall activities to the Zoo through Oct. 31. The event takes place Saturdays and Sundays, with trick-or-treating from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s route winds through Expedition Africa, where guests can see […]
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Trick-or-treating set for Oct. 31 in Oklahoma City
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and Oklahoma City residents can plan to trick-or-treat on Oct. 31. The City of Oklahoma City does not set official trick-or-treating hours. Residents handing out candy are encouraged to turn on their porch lights to let families know they are participating. OKC Parks is also offering several Halloween […]
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Affair of the Heart returns to OKC Fair Park Oct. 23-25
Braum’s Affair of the Heart returns to OKC Fair Park Oct. 23-25 with more than 475 vendors spread across the Bennett Event Center and Centennial Building. Press Release – October 2026 Up… The three-day shopping event will feature home décor, handcrafted gifts, boutique clothing, jewelry, gourmet foods and seasonal finds, with Santa and Mrs. Claus […]
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Brick-or-Treat returns to Bricktown Oct. 25
Bricktown will welcome costumed kids and families for the 12th annual Brick-or-Treat from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. The free Halloween event, presented by the Bricktown Association and Downtown OKC Partnership, will feature more than 45 trick-or-treat stops at businesses throughout the district, along with character appearances, music, performances and photo opportunities. Attendees […]
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Paseo FEAST brings five artist finalists to The Ritz Oct. 13
Five Oklahoma artists and arts groups have been selected as finalists for this year’s Paseo FEAST, an annual community-funded program supporting emerging creative projects. FEAST – Funding Emerging Artists Through Sustainable Tactics – is presented by the Paseo Arts Association and gives finalists the chance to pitch their ideas before a live audience. After hearing […]
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Scary Good Times
Check out Oklahoma spots for spooky season Getting scared is something that most people try to avoid, but in October, people line up for the chance to be frightened. In Oklahoma, these attractions take ordinary buildings, fields and other spaces and turn them into haunted places designed to make visitors scream. Each attraction has different […]
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Carpenter Square Theatre Takes on Tracy Letts’ ‘The Minutes’
Carpenter Square Theatre presents The Minutes by Oklahoma native and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts, Oct. 16-Nov. 1. Set during a stormy city council meeting in the fictional town of Big Cherry, the dark comedy explores local politics, power and the stories communities tell about themselves. The play was nominated for the 2022 Tony Award […]