MetroFamily Magazine September October 2024

Attendees can also participate in a family dance class. 5:30-8pm. okcballet.org SEPT. 14 FREE Children’s Fishing Derby at Ten Acre Lake (15600 NE 10th St) features an age-divided fishing derby for kids. Prizes will also be awarded to anglers who catch tagged fish. Food trucks will be on site. All ages welcome. 8-11am. mychoctaw.org FREE Second OHOF Saturdays at Oklahoma Hall of Fame (1400 Classen Dr) features story times, crafts and activities to learn about a hall of fame member. All ages welcome. 9am- 2pm; sensory-friendly, 9-10am. Also held: Oct. 12. oklahomahof.com Harrah Day at Harrah Heritage Park (1374 N Church Ave, Harrah) features a parade, live music, corn hole tournament, a car show, vendor booths, food trucks, activities for kids, fireworks show and more. 9:30am-9:30pm. harrahchamber.com Grillstock BBQ & Music Festival at Buck Thomas Park (1691 Buck Thomas Dr, Moore) features a BBQ competition with four categories, a chili cook-off, people’s choice tastings & voting, live entertainment, a beer garden, vendor booths and more. Free to attend; tasting, $10-$15 per person. 10am-7pm. grillstockok.com Curiousiday: Monarch Marvels at Sam Noble Museum (2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman) features hands-on activities and themed crafts that explore the lives of insects. All ages welcome. Free with admission. 10am-4pm. Also held: Oct. 12 – Dynamic Decay . samnoblemuseum.ou.edu

SEPT. 12-22 Oklahoma State Fair at OKC Fairgrounds (3001 General Pershing Blvd) features concerts, food & shopping vendors, shows, exhibits, games, carnival rides and more. Adults, $15; kids (6-11), $10; kids (5 & under), free. Buildings, 10am-9pm, until 10pm on weekends. okstatefair.com SEPT. 12-29 Hamlet at Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park (2920 Paseo) features an outdoor production of William Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy. $24 & up. Thursday, 7:30; Friday & Saturday, 8pm; Sunday, 7:30pm. okshakes.org SEPT. 13 Goin’ West Music Fest at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (1700 NE 63rd St) features talented singer-songwriters and rising country stars, including festival headliner Kylie Morgan. $25; all-inclusive pass, $75. 6pm. nationalcowboymuseum.org FREE Plazadelic LIVE! on the Plaza in the Plaza District (1700 block of NW 16th St) features local artists, live music, local shopping and more. Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of colors, music and activities that celebrate the spirit of the psychedelic era’s freedom and expression. Also held: Oct. 11 — Ghoul’s Night . 6-10pm. plazadistrict.org FREE OKC Ballet Under the Stars at Scissortail Park (415 S Robinson Ave) features excerpts from classical ballet and modern dance performed by professional dancers and local students.

FREE Move Your ScissorTAIL Block Party at Scissortail Park - Sports Pavilion (403 SW 10th St) features free fitness classes, a DJ, food trucks and more. 11am-4pm. scissortailpark.org FREE Second Saturday at Oklahoma Contemporary (11 NW 11th St) features a family-focused day of art-making, performances and gallery adventures for visitors of all ages. September’s theme is Budding Builders. 1-4pm. Also held: Oct. 12 – Monster Suncatchers. oklahomacontemporary.org FREE Uptown Outside in Historic Uptown 23rd (N 23rd Street) features a block- party style event with food, music, art and community. Activities include a kids’ area, vendor market, skate park and more. 4-10pm. uptown23rd.com/uptown-outside SEPT. 15 FREE Concert at Scissortail Park (415 S Robinson Ave) features a live, outdoor concert by OKCPhil. 8:30pm. Also held: Oct. 11 – The Indigo Girls, 8pm. scissortailpark.org SEPT. 15 AT&T Sunday Fun Day at First Americans Museum (659 First Americans Blvd) features free admission to the museum galleries for ages 4-12, plus educational presentations, family gallery activities and a guided docent tour of the exhibitions. 11am-5pm. Also held: Oct. 20. famok.org

UPTOWN OUTSIDE IN HISTORIC UPTOWN 23RD. PHOTOS BY NATHAN POPPE

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