Things to Do in November & December
NOV. 4-5 OKC Train Show at State Fair Park Pavilion (3212 Wichita Walk) features railroad memorabilia, toy trains, scale model trains and an assortment of railroad items. Adults, $12; kids (12 & under), free. Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm. okctrainshow.com NOV. 8 Homeschool Days at Oklahoma Hall of Fame (1400 Classen Dr) features self- facilitated and staff-led activities that are designed for families with students of all ages. Preregister. Adults, $7; kids (4 & up), $5. 10am-2pm. oklahomahof.com NOV. 11 FREE Edmond International Festival at Festival Market Place (30 W 1st St, Edmond) features display booths, live performances and authentic cuisines. 11am-2pm. facebook.com/UCOISC 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. November’s theme is 3D landscapes. 1-4pm. oklahomacontemporary.org NOV. 16 FREE OKC Tree Lighting Festival in Bricktown (2 Mickey Mantle Dr) features live performances and the traditional countdown to the tree lighting, plus family-friendly activities such as photos with Santa Claus, kids' letter writing station, inflatables and more. 5:30- 7:30pm. downtownindecember.com NOV. 17-18 Elf in Concert at Civic Center Music Hall (201 N Walker Ave) features the heartwarming holiday classic on a giant screen as every note of John Debney’s score is played live. Adults, $60 & up; kids (12 & under), $33. Friday, 8pm; Saturday, 2pm. okcciviccenter.com NOV. 17-FEB. 4 Devon Ice Rink at Myriad Gardens (301 W Reno Ave) features outdoor ice skating on 5,500 square feet of real ice. $14; $9 without skates; members, $10. Monday-Thursday, 3-9pm; Friday, 3-11pm; Saturday, 11am-11pm; Sunday, 11am-7pm. myriadgardens.org
Native Heritage Month, Near & Far
PRESTON SINGLETARY (AMERICAN TLINGIT, BORN 1963). XÁAT (SALMON), 2018. BLOWN, HOT-SCULPTED AND SAND-CARVED GLASS; STEEL STAND; 89 1/4 X 25 1/2 X 3 IN. COURTESY OF THE ARTIST. PHOTO BY RUSSELL JOHNSON.
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handmade ornaments created to showcase Native cultures. 10am-5pm. redearth.org DEC. 21 FREE Winter Solstice Celebration at First Americans Museum (659 First Americans Blvd) features a reflective experience with interpretive walks up the FAM Mound and a round dance while observing the setting of the solstice sun through the mound tunnel. 3-6pm. famok.org FAR NOV. 3-5 Choctaw Nation Annual Powwow at Choctaw Cultural Center (3702 Choctaw Rd, Durant) features one of the nation’s largest powwows. Experience the sights and sounds of dancers from all over the country. Free with admission. See website for schedule. choctawculturalcenter.com NOV. 4 SkasdiCon at Northeastern State University (612 N Grand Ave, Tahlequah) features Indigenous artists and creators, panel discussions, film screenings and a family-friendly cosplay competition. Free to attend. 10am-5pm. skasdicon.com
Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight at Oklahoma City Museum of Art (415 Couch Dr) features a multi-sensory experience combining glass, video and audio to tell the story of Raven, a creator figure in Northwest Coast Native American culture. Raven takes visitors on a transformative journey through darkness into light. Free with admission. Adults, $16.95; kids (17 & under), free. Tuesday- Saturday, 10am-5pm; Thursday, 10am- 9pm; Sunday, noon-5pm. okcmoa.com NOV. 12 FREE Native American Flute Circle at Norman West Library (300 Norman Center Ct, Norman) features a musical presentation to learn about Native American flutes. Kids can try out percussion instruments and flutes after the session. 2-3pm. pioneerlibrarysystem.org NOV. 16-DEC. 29 FREE Treefest at Red Earth Art Center (100 N Broadway Ave) features Christmas trees adorned with
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