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Sept. 17 3rd Fridays in the Arts District (California to NW 4th, Classen to Hudson Ave) features treats, drinks, giveaways, art, live music and more from participating businesses. Free to attend. 6-8pm. artsdistrictokc.com/third-fridays/ Friday Night Bites at Moore’s Central
Sept. 24 FREE Live from the Lawn Mayor’s Mic Drop Anniversary Concert at Scissortail Park (415 S Robinson Ave) features alternative country/ Southern rock band Drive-By Truckers. 8pm. scissortailpark.org Sept. 25 Down Syndrome Parade & Festival at Myriad Gardens (301 W Reno Ave) benefits Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma and features an awareness walk, festival activities and a 5k. The festival will feature raffles, moon bounces, face painters, carnival games, music and more. All ages welcome. 5k, $40; parade, free to attend. 8am. dsfestivaland5k.com Sept. 25-Oct. 2 Just Between Friends Consignment Sale at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds (615 E Robinson, Norman) features new and gently used children’s clothing, toys, furniture and accessories. Walkups welcome but those with tickets will be let in first. Sunday (noon-4pm), $5. See website for shopping hours. norman.jbfsale.com Sept. 26 FREE Mesta Festa at Perle Mesta Park (1900 N Shartel Ave) features live music, family activities, sand volleyball and artist and vendor pop-up booths. Noon- 6pm. mestapark.org/mesta-festa-2021 Doktor Kaboom Family Concert at the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts (705 W University Ave, Stillwater) features an over-the-top German physicist with a passion for science that knows no bounds. Created by David Epley, Doktor Kaboom performs original interactive science comedy shows that will thrill all ages. Adults, $10; kids (12 & under), $5. 3pm. mcknightcenter.org Sept. 28-Oct. 3 My Fair Lady at Civic Center Music Hall (201 N Walker Ave) tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” Best suited for ages 8 & up. $35 & up. Tuesday-Thursday, 7:30pm; Friday, 8pm; Saturday, 2 & 8pm; Sunday, 1:30 & 7pm. okcbroadway.com
Oct. 8-10 FREE Norman Pride Festival and Parade in Campus Corner and downtown Norman (various locations) features a parade and festival with music, live entertainment, artists, vendors and kids’ activities. The festival is all day Saturday, parade is Sunday evening. See website for a complete schedule of events. normanOKpride.org Oct. 9-31 Haunt the Zoo at the Oklahoma City Zoo (2020 Remington Pl) features a trick-or-treat trail with candy stations, family-friendly decorations and photo opportunities. Family- friendly costumes encouraged. Zoo admission plus treat bag purchase required. $7; members, $6. Saturdays & Sundays. 9am-4pm. okczoo.org Oct. 22-24 Alice (in Wonderland) at the Civic Center Music Hall (201 N Walker Ave). Fall down the rabbit hole into the fantasy world first imagined by Lewis Carroll. This stylish production is an incredible spectacle of dance, theater and puppetry and features numerous students from the Oklahoma City Ballet Yvonne Chouteau School. $15 & up. Friday & Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. okcballet.org Oct. 23 FREE Edmond Pride at Hafer Park (1034 S Bryant Ave, Edmond) features live music, performances, food trucks, vendors and more. All ages welcome. 11am-5pm. Facebook.com/edmondokpride
Park (700 S Broadway Ave, Moore) features a food truck festival with live music by Blackwater. Free to attend. 6-9pm. cityofmoore.com Spoke Street Night Market in the Wheeler District (1701 S Western Ave) features pop-up shops, live
music and food trucks. Free to attend. 7-10pm. wheelerdistrict.com/events Sept. 18 FREE Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day at participating museums (various locations) features free general admission for two people. smithsonianmag.com/ museumday/museum-day-2021
Sept. 18 & 19 Grand Opening of the First Americans Museum (659 First Americans Blvd) features a tribal procession, special guest speakers, Native artists, live entertainment, tribal demonstrations, Native films, a community mural project, field games, fashion shows, storytelling and more. $5. Saturday, 8am-10pm; Sunday, 8am-8pm. famok.org
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