#okcfamilyfun FREE Open House at H.B. Parsons Fish Hatchery (10940 N Meridan). Learn how the city’s fishery management program helps to maintain fish populations in OKC waters. Preregister. 10am-2pm. okc.gov Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity Family Disc Golf Festival at Cobblestone
A Child’s World 5k at Ruby Grant Park (3110 W Franklin Rd, Norman) features a 5k showcasing the 5 developmental skills for children. Benefits Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. $15 & up. 9-11am. crossroadsyfs.org/childsworld5k FREE Folklife Festival at the Oklahoma History Center (800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr) features cultural practitioners, diverse communities and heritage professionals that spark curiosity and catalyze intercultural exchange with participatory experiences. The festival will be held predominantly outdoors. Museum admission is complimentary. 10am-3pm. okhistory.org FREE Stockyards Stampede in Stockyards City (S Agnew Ave) features a longhorn parade, authentic chuckwagons, live music, a kids’ corral and more. 10am-3pm. stockyardscity.org Drop-in Art at Oklahoma City Museum of Art (415 Couch Dr) features come-and- go art activities inspired by the art on display. Activities are free with admission. Adults, $15; seniors, $13; kids (17 & under), free. 11am-4pm. okcmoa.com OCT. 22 FREE Let’s Get Moving 5k Walk/ Run at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park (8700 E Reno Ave, Midwest City)
features a non-competitive 5k run & walk for all fitness levels. Preregister. 1-4pm. facebook.com/MWCmoving OCT. 26 FREE Wild Weather Camp at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (1700 NE 63rd St) features a fun and interactive weather safety program developed by David Payne and the News 9 Weather Team. Best suited for elementary ages. Preregister. 10am-2pm. nationalcowboymuseum.org OCT. 28 Archaeology Day at Sam Noble Museum (2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman) features family-oriented activities such as flint knapping and atlatl demonstrations. Visitors can also excavate in sandboxes, participate in arts & crafts and take archaeologist- led tours. Free with admission. 10:30am- 2:30pm. samnoblemuseum.ou.edu OCT. 29 FREE OKC Festival of Vida Muerte Day of the Dead Celebration at Scissortail Park (415 S Robinson Ave) features interactive activities, community ofrendas, authentic food, cultural market, art, music, dancing, dog parade and more. Free to attend. Noon-9pm. facebook. com/okcfestivaldevidaymuerte
SEPT. 15-16 FREE Cherokee Strip Celebration in downtown Enid (Main St, Enid) features an arts & crafts show, live entertainment, parade, gunfight reenactments and more. Free to attend. Friday, 11am-1pm; Saturday, 9am-noon. enidchamber.com SEPT. 29-30 Chalk It Up — An Art Festival in downtown Broken Arrow & Events Park (1st & Main St, 21101 E 101st St, Broken Arrow) features a chalk art competition, live music, street performers and more. Free to attend. Friday, 5-9pm; Saturday, 9am-6pm. arts302.com/chalk-it-up-2023 SEPT. 29-OCT. 1 Rock Island Arts Festival at the Rock Island Depot (100 Chickasha Ave, Chickasha) features fine art displays, crafter booths, live Creek Golf Course (1350 Cobblestone Creek Dr, Norman) features competitive play and family-friendly fun including a free concert. Prices vary. 10am- 7pm. facebook.com/RoseRockHabitat FREE Second Saturday at Oklahoma Contemporary (11 NW 11th St) features art-making opportunities and experiences inspired by exhibitions on view. 1-4pm. oklahomacontemporary.org FREE CU in the Park at Scissortail Park (415 S Robinson Ave) features a free country music concert starring Chris Young. 7pm. scissortailpark.org OCT. 21 Wild-ones Wildlife Walks at Martin Park Nature Center (5000 W Memorial Rd) features a guided hike through the park to learn about the amazing wildlife all around us. Preregister. $2. 9-10am. okc.gov/parksignup
Fall Festivals Worth the Drive music & entertainment as well as a children’s creation station, bounce houses, a giant sand pile and more. Free to attend. See website for schedule. rockislandartsfestival.org OCT. 14
OCT. 20-23 Robbers Cave Fall Festival at Robbers Cave State Park (4575 NW 1024th Ave, Wilburton) features arts & crafts, classic car show, food, carnival rides, entertainment and more. Free to attend. Friday & Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 9am-4pm. robberscavefallfestival.com
Watonga Cheese Festival in downtown Watonga (Main Street, Watonga) features a parade, live music, crafts, an art show, a quilt show, food and beverage options, wine tastings and a wide range of cheese-related activities, including tastings and cooking contests. Free to attend; participation prices vary. 9am- 9pm. facebook.com/watongacheesefestival Fall Festival at Rustic Roots (105340 Greer Rd, Lamont) features live music and pumpkin patch fun including hayrides, a petting zoo, 10-acre corn maze, barrel train rides and a giant slide fort. Ages 2-64, $12; 65 & up, $6. 10am-dark. rusticrootsevents.com
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