In Tulsa, one of the most anticipated events of the year returns: Tulsa Oktoberfest. Running Oct.17-20, the festival offers carnival rides, refreshing beverages, authentic cuisine, rousing competitions, live music and so much more at River West Festival Park. The same weekend, visit the Kendall Whittier Art Festival for some extra outdoor fun. Get ready to “come on down” at The Price is Right Live at the BOK Center on Oct. 27, or enjoy the Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd’s Cross in Claremore through Nov. 9. Closer to home, Autumn in the Botanic Garden runs through Halloween at Tulsa Botanic, replete with games, pumpkins, live music and more.
In OKC, get ready to cheer at the Oklahoma Regatta Festival, Oct. 4-6 in the Boathouse District. Myriad Gardens hosts Pumpkinville Oct. 4-20, or you can visit the OKC Fairgrounds for the LEGO Brick Convention Oct. 5-6. Take the kiddos to Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party, Oct. 12 at Paycom Center, and don’t forget to commemorate Indigenous Peoples Day, Oct. 14, with events at the First Americans Museum.
Across the state, enjoy the Pelican Festival, Oct. 3-6 at Wolf Creek Park in Grove; the Hennessey Wine and Chocolate Festival, Oct. 5 at Memorial Park in Hennessey; the Adult Elephant Expedition, Oct. 7 at Hugo’s Endangered Ark Foundation; the International Bluegrass Festival, Oct. 10-12 at Guthrie’s Cottonwood Flats Recreation Area; and the Poteau BalloonFest, Oct. 18-19 at the LeFlore County Fairgrounds.
