Features 18 FALL FOR WELLNESS
Healthy seasonal recipes the whole family will love
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WHY CHOOSE CAREERTECH? Francis Tuttle’s free courses for high schoolers jumpstart college or career 32 EXPLORE EXTRACURRICULARS Find a match for your child’s interests in our Kids Programs Guide 38 PIGEON PERFECT Plan your free visit to one of OKC’s most unique museums 54 HELLO, PUMPKIN! Where to get your gourds in the metro Departments 10 NEW & NOW 3 unique places & programs families need to know about 14 FAMILY MENTAL WELLNESS How parents and the community can reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences in Oklahoma Expedition Africa: Experience the savanna at the OKC Zoo 40 CALENDAR OF EVENTS The season’s best festivals, museum exhibits and frugal family fun 56 REAL PARENTS OF THE METRO Community members share favorite things to do, address local issues 22 LOCAL FAMILY FUN
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EXPLORING BEYOND OKLAHOMA Traverse colorful canyons in the Texas panhandle
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6 stellar places to hike with kids this fall
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