Fall has arrived, and with it comes nicer weather for outdoor activities before, during and after the Halloween season. There are plenty of options – from pumpkin patches and haunted cruises to food trucks, hayrides and so much more. If you’re looking for something spooky, something family friendly, or something in between, Oklahoma has you covered.
Stillwater Pumpkin Patch
Through. Oct 31
524 N. Stallard St., Stillwater
The event offers a kid’s carnival, carriage rides, bake sales, food trucks, live music and even a pumpkin catapult.
“Proceeds from the sale of 3,600 pumpkins fund various projects of the Lions Club, local service projects and church missions,” says Richard Hawkins, the event’s volunteer coordinator. Admission is free.
Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd’s Cross
Through Nov. 9
Shepherd’s Cross, Claremore
Located in Claremore, this festival takes place on an authentic working farm. Truckloads of pumpkins are available, along with straw bales and corn stalks for decoration.
There are plenty of kid-centric activities, including a hay maze, create-your-own-scarecrow station and a petting zoo. Entry is free, but donations are encouraged to partake in certain activities.
Woolaroc Fall Traders Encampment
Oct. 3-5
Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve, Bartlesville
The Fall Traders Encampment has approximately 125 tents and teepees set up for visitors. The event will recreate pioneer life from the 1820s through the 1840s, and guests can observe these authentic lifestyles, watch craft demonstrations and check out handmade wares.
Another event, Gathering at the Roc, occurs at the museum on Oct. 12 and features a plethora of hot rod cars for guests to enjoy. Guest passes are $16 each and cover any events happening that day.
The Asylum
Through Nov. 2
304 W. Cherokee Ave., Nowata
For those in search of something truly frightening, look no further than The Asylum. Described as an “isolated experience in a 1940’s era sanitarium,” guests are admitted to the hospital just as other patients break free and take over.
You’ll need to navigate your way through the asylum to find safety and avoid the one thing the patients fear: whatever they locked up downstairs.
General admission ranges from $25-$30 depending on the day, with add-ons for fast passes and VIP options. And we’d recommend leaving the kiddos at home for this one!
Pumpkin Town Farms
Through Oct. 31
6060 S. Garnett Rd., Tulsa
Pumpkin Town Farms returns with an exciting list of offerings for the entire family.
“We have over 30 rides and attractions included with our admission, including two train rides, a giant jumping pillow, a petting zoo, pony rides, a corn maze, slide rides, a pumpkin blaster and so much more,” says Brigette Salayta, co-owner of the attraction.
A new offering is also debuting this year – Bard Yard Skee Ball. Tickets are $14.99 for the Fun Pass, which includes over 30 rides, and $22.99 for the Ultimate Pass, which includes all rides and extra activities such as pony and camel rides and paintball.
There is also the Insanity Farms offering for $30.99, including the Field of Fear, the Chaos Maze and 4D Zombie Paintball.
Oklahoma River Cruises Haunt the River
Oct. 11-26
Oklahoma River, OKC
Located in OKC, these specialty cruises are a fun way to change up your normal Halloween routine.
“Oklahoma River Cruises offers two Haunt the River cruises, one for adults and one for kids and families,” says Ché Loessberg, event and sales coordinator. Both events encourage guests to dress in their favorite Halloween costumes, with candy and prizes available for kids and a cash bar with light snacks for adults.
“It’s a unique Halloween event in OKC. Our kid’s Haunt the River gets more and more popular each year,” says Loessberg.
Kids tickets are purchased on the boat and range from $6-12, while the adult Haunt must be purchased online ahead of time and are $35.
