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Spooky & Not-So-Spooky Fun Organizations around the metro are shaking things up to bring OKC families many of their favorite Halloween activities safely. Check out these fun, socially distant Halloween events.
Great for all ages Oct. 16-25 The Great Pumpkin Patch at Myriad Gardens (301 W Reno Ave) features brightly colored murals and mosaics around the grounds, corn stalk mazes, a trick-or-treat weekend, pumpkin decorating, fall floral displays, scarecrows and a variety of pumpkins available for purchase. Participation prices vary. Open daily, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 445-7080, myriadgardens.org Oct. 24 Steampunk Fall Celebration at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (1700 NE 63rd St) features a variety of themed activities. Create your own Steampunk accessories, explore the Design-a-Robot maker space and create your own mini bot out of everyday objects, while supplies last. Free with admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org Boo on Bell in Downtown Shawnee (Main St & Bell Ave, Shawnee) features a carnival, trick-or-treating, live entertainment and food. See website for a detailed schedule. Free to attend; participation prices vary. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 777-6505, facebook.com/SEFFShawnee Oct. 31 Halloween on the Green at Will Rogers Gardens (3400 NW 36th St) features fall-themed crafts including sugar skull decorating, face painting and crafts. Attendees will receive seeds to plant their own miniature pumpkin plants at home. Preregister. All ages welcome. $5. 9 a.m.-noon. 297-1392, okc.gov/parksignup FREE Trick-or-Trail at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park (8700 E Reno Ave, Midwest City) features a drive-thru trick-or-treat experience for children of all ages. Costumes and candy bags are encouraged, midwestcityok.org Spook and Roll Halloween Party at Skate Galaxy (5800 NW 36th St) features a costume contest with prizes, games, festive decorations, music and more. Costumes encouraged. Staff is
wearing masks and following increased cleaning measures. Afternoon session, $10; evening session, $15 (in costume, $12). 1-4:45 p.m.; 7 p.m.-midnight. 605-5728, skategalaxyokc.com FREE Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat at Edmond First Baptist Church (1300 E 33rd St, Edmond) features a drive-thru trunk-or- treat with decorated trunks and several stops to receive plenty of candy. Volunteers will wear gloves and be taking proper safety precautions to keep everyone safe. Costumes encouraged but not required. All ages welcome. 4-6 p.m. 341-0253, fbcedmond.org Fun for teens & tweens Oct. 23-31 Nerf Nightmare at Nerfed Indoor Battle Arena (1 E Main St, Shawnee) features an interactive haunted walk that allows you to bring a Nerf gun to shoot at the ghouls and goblins. Maximum of six patrons allowed at a time and each gun will be thoroughly sanitized prior to and after each use. $8-$10. Select Fridays & Saturdays. 6-10:30 p.m. 585-1321, nerfedshawnee.com Oct. 30 Trail of Horrors at Little River Park (700 SW 4th St, Moore) features a haunted trail through the woods of the park with terror lurking around each corner. Children 11 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $8. 8-11 p.m. 793-5090, centralpark.cityofmoore.com Oct. 31 “Cemetery Symbols: Carved in Stone” program at the Oklahoma History Center (800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr). Explore the meaning behind historic gravestones. Gravestones and cemeteries are rich in a language of symbols but can be difficult to interpret. This class will provide the skills necessary to investigate the past through tombstones. Preregister. Members, $5; nonmembers, $10. 1-3 p.m. 522-0765, okhistory.org
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