Check out our regularly-updated calendar of events for all of the exhibits, concerts, activities and festivals happening in central Oklahoma.

 

 

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Starmaker: Jim Halsey and the Legends of Country Music

April 8th, 2010 All Day - December 31st, 2010
Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City - A new exhibit highlighting the legendary career of country music industry promoter Jim Halsey. Exhibit continues through December 31.

Chocolate: The Exhibition

May 15th, 2010 All Day - September 12th, 2010
Sam Noble Museum, Norman - Journey through history to get the complete story behind this tasty treat in Chocolate, a special exhibition developed by The Field Museum, Chicago. You’ll explore the plant, the products and the culture of chocolate through the lenses of science, history and popular culture.

FREE Admission Everyday - Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art

May 31st, 2010 All Day - September 30th, 2010
Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, Shawnee - Five sponsors have provided funding so that the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art in Shawnee can waive admission fees this summer. Starting Memorial Day weekend and continuing through the end of September, admission will be free for everyone.

Wanderlust: Travel and American Photography

June 5th, 2010 All Day - September 12th, 2010
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - Since the early 20th century, travel has been an important part of the American experience, especially the family vacations and road trips synonymous with summer vacations. Wanderlust: Travel and American Photography examines the role American highways and interstates have played in the migratory desires of the American people.

Prix De West Invitational Art Exhibition

June 11th, 2010 All Day - September 6th, 2010
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City - The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum offers its acclaimed annual exhibition featuring nearly 300 works by the finest contemporary Western artists. On display through Sept. 6.

Harrah Live Concert Series

June 19th, 2010 All Day - October 26th, 2010
Harrah Heritage Park, Harrah - Various weekend concerts with musical entertainment. Events are free to the public. Concessions will be available.

Flying High and Crash Landing: Bull Wrecks in Rodeo

July 23rd, 2010 All Day - January 11th, 2011
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City - Sure audiences love to see cowboys ride bulls for the required eight seconds, but they also get a thrill out of watching wild and crazy wrecks.

The Cowboy Way

August 6th, 2010 All Day - November 30th, 2010
Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City - The exhibit will be a retrospective of internationally-recognized Western painter and sculptor Harold T. Holden's 40-year career.

Thoroughbred Racing Season

August 19th, 2010 All Day - October 12th, 2010
Remington Park, Oklahoma City

Appetite for the Arts Festival

September 2nd, 2010 All Day
Downtown El Reno

Cocktails on the Skyline featuring Bruce Benson

September 2nd, 2010 5:00 PM
Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma City - Thursday evenings are special occasions on the Roof Terrace of the OKCMOA. We offer a full bar, complementary chips and salsa, and the beautiful ambiance and incomparable view of the Oklahoma City skyline.

Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park: Romeo & Juliet

September 2nd, 2010 8:00 PM - September 4th, 2010
Bicentennial Park, Oklahoma City - Shakespeare tragedy, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.

Andean Textiles from the Museum of the Red River

September 3rd, 2010 All Day - October 24th, 2010
Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, Shawnee

A Train Ride at the Oklahoma Railway Museum

September 4th, 2010 All Day
Oklahoma Railway Museum, Oklahoma City - Museum is open and free to the public Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Train Rides are available for kids of all ages (0 to 99+) every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, April to August, the first Saturday in September, and the third Saturday in October.

Arts Festival Oklahoma

September 4th, 2010 All Day - September 6th, 2010
Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City - A celebration of visual, performing and culinary arts, Arts Festival Oklahoma will include more than 100 visual artists, non-stop entertainment, a wide variety of food booths, and a children’s tent with hands-on arts and crafts.

First Responders Week

September 5th, 2010 All Day - September 11th, 2010
Sam Noble Museum, Norman - All first responders, including EMTs, Police, Fire Department, 911 operators and emergency room personnel, and their families, receive free admission all week.

The Maize

September 5th, 2010 All Day - October 31st, 2010
Reding Farms, Chickasha

Fall Concert: 23rd St. Jazz Band

September 5th, 2010 6:30 PM
Amphitheater at Mitch Park, Edmond - 6:30 p.m., Free, bring Lawn Chairs or blankets

FREE First Monday

September 6th, 2010 All Day
Sam Noble Museum, Norman - Free admission the first Monday of each month!

Labor Day Celebration

September 6th, 2010 All Day
Remington Park, Oklahoma City

Choctaw Oktoberfest

September 8th, 2010 All Day - September 11th, 2010
Choctaw Creek Park, Choctaw - The 20th Annual Oktoberfest is full of entertainment, food and festivities for the whole family. Tickets or coupons can be purchased at the front gate. Admission is $ 3 per adult. Kids under 12 years are free. Festival is rain or shine.

Cleveland County Fair

September 8th, 2010 All Day - September 11th, 2010
Cleveland County Fairgrounds, Norman

Pott County Free Fair

September 9th, 2010 All Day - September 11th, 2010
The Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, Shawnee

Southern Winds Film Festival

September 9th, 2010 All Day - September 11th, 2010
Ritz Theatre, Shawnee

New Frontiers - Jonathan Hils: Intersection

September 9th, 2010 All Day - January 2nd, 2011
Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma City - A native of New Hampshire, Jonathan W. Hils is an Associate Professor of sculpture at the University of Oklahoma.

The Allure of La Serenissima: 18th Century Venetian Art

September 9th, 2010 All Day - January 2nd, 2011
Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma City

Cocktails on the Skyline featuring Marcy Priest

September 9th, 2010 5:00 PM
Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma City - Thursday evenings are special occasions on the Roof Terrace of the OKCMOA. We offer a full bar, complementary chips and salsa, and the beautiful ambiance and incomparable view of the Oklahoma City skyline.

Mustang's 34th Annual Western Days Festival

September 10th, 2010 All Day - September 11th, 2010
Mustang - “Mustang On The Original Chisholm Trail” takes place at the intersection of Mustang Road & State Hwy. 152. Chili Cook-Off, Best Dressed Cowboy & Cowgirl Contests, Carnival, Rodeo, Fun Run, Pancake Breakfast, Mustang and Open Car Show, Parade, Food, Free Entertainment, Magic Shows and more fun for the whole Family.

Oklahoma City Storytelling Festival

September 10th, 2010 All Day - September 11th, 2010
Stage Center, Oklahoma City

Art "a la CART"

September 10th, 2010 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - Explore the exhibition, Wanderlust: Travel and American Photography, while enjoying hands-on art activities, live music, and independent film by deadCENTER Film Festival.

Fall Into the Holidays Arts & Crafts Show

September 11th, 2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Payne County Expo Center, Stillwater

Grandparent's Day at the OKC Zoo

September 12th, 2010 All Day
Oklahoma City Zoo - Grandparents receive free admission with the purchase of a regular child’s admission ticket. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fall Concert: Straight Shooter

September 12th, 2010 6:30 PM
Amphitheater at Mitch Park, Edmond - 6:30 p.m., free, bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Summer Breeze Concert - Mamma Sweet

September 12th, 2010 7:30 PM
Lions Park, Norman - Call it Red Dirt Rock, Southern Americana, Bluegrass Funk, or even Psychedelic Country. To most it just sounds like Oklahoma music, a mix of rock, country, blues, funk, folk and Americana!

Storytime Science

September 14th, 2010 All Day
Science Museum Oklahoma, Oklahoma City - Bring your little ones and enjoy storytelling at its finest as SMO’s performer-puppeteer extraordinaire pilots kids through the silliest science stories around.

Tallest Tower Day

September 15th, 2010 All Day
Science Museum Oklahoma, Oklahoma City - Challenge your neighbor, mom, big sister, grandma's dog to a tower building competition at SMO.

Oklahoma State Fair

September 16th, 2010 All Day - September 26th, 2010
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds

Cocktails on the Skyline featuring Born in November

September 16th, 2010 5:00 PM
Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma City - Thursday evenings are special occasions on the Roof Terrace of the OKCMOA. We offer a full bar, complementary chips and salsa, and the beautiful ambiance and incomparable view of the Oklahoma City skyline.

Adult Field Trip: Invertebrate Fossil Dig

September 17th, 2010 All Day - September 18th, 2010
Sam Noble Museum, Norman - Join invertebrate paleontology curator Dr. Steve Westrop and museum staff for an exciting journey into Oklahoma’s Paleozoic past.

Heart of Oklahoma Quilt Festival

September 17th, 2010 All Day - September 18th, 2010
The Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, Shawnee

Third Friday Celtic Night

September 17th, 2010 6:30 PM
Sonder Music, Dance & Art, Norman - Enjoy live Celtic music and dance in a relaxed, ceili atmosphere!

Broadway Tonight - Tommy Tune in "Steps in Time"

September 17th, 2010 7:30 PM
Mitchell Hall Theater, Edmond

Amanda Westermier Memorial Youth Rodeo & Auction

September 18th, 2010 All Day
Lazy E Arena, Guthrie - Youth Rodeo and Auction / Fundraiser.

Lucky Dog Productions Barrel Racing

September 18th, 2010 All Day - September 19th, 2010
The Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, Shawnee - Bring your family to the Expo Center and enjoy the show!

Shawnee Maze & Pumpkin Patch

September 18th, 2010 All Day - November 13th, 2010
Mikles Family Farm, Shawnee - Bring your family to Mikles Family Farm, run through the Corn Maze, and pick the perfect pumpkin at the Pumpkin Patch!

Route 66 Car Show & Craft Fiar

September 18th, 2010 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Hafer Park, Edmond

Fort Reno Tombstone Tales

September 18th, 2010 11:00 AM
Historic Fort Reno, El Reno - Historic re-enactors portray individuals interred at the Fort Reno Post cemetery between 1874 and 1948. Shows are at 11 am. and 2 p.m. with a chuckwagon lunch at noon.

Family Day at Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art

September 19th, 2010 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - Free Admission! Explore art in the museum’s permanent collection and temporary exhibitions, and enjoy a variety of hands-on art activities for the entire family from 1 to 4 p.m.

Fall Concert - Elizabeth Speegel Band

September 19th, 2010 6:30 PM
Amphitheater at Mitch Park, Edmond - 6:30 p.m., Free, Bring lawn chairs or blankets

Summer Breeze Concert: Sierra Hull

September 19th, 2010 7:30 PM
Lions Park, Norman - No vending so feel free to bring your own food and drinks. Concerts are free and begin at 7:30 p.m.

NCAA Men's Golf Preview

September 23rd, 2010 All Day - September 26th, 2010
Karsten Creek Golf Club, Stillwater

Cocktails on the Skyline featuring Amy Young and Friends

September 23rd, 2010 5:00 PM
Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma City - Thursday evenings are special occasions on the Roof Terrace of the OKCMOA. We offer a full bar, complementary chips and salsa, and the beautiful ambiance and incomparable view of the Oklahoma City skyline.

A Day Out with Thomas

September 24th, 2010 All Day - September 26th, 2010
Oklahoma Railway Museum, Oklahoma City - Take a 25 minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine™. Meet Sir Topham Hat, enjoy story-telling, live music, build with Lego® Duplo® bricks and much, much more. Tickets for ages 2 and up $16 online $18 at the door.

Traditional Cowboy Arts Association

September 24th, 2010 All Day - January 2nd, 2011
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City - The exhibit showcases work of TCAA members, who work to preserve/promote skills of saddlemaking, silversmithing, rawhide braiding and more!

Bison Bicycle Classic & Cavalier 5K Road Race

September 25th, 2010 All Day
St. Gregory’s University & Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee

Santa Fe Homecoming

September 25th, 2010 All Day
Santa Fe Depot Museum, Shawnee

Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day

September 25th, 2010 All Day
Sam Noble Museum, Norman - Free admission with coupon, available inside Smithsonian Magazine, or online.

Krazy Kids Dog Show

September 25th, 2010 9:00 AM
Bickham-Rudkin Dog Park, Edmond - Multiple prizes in the dog show, 9 a.m., Free

"Just a Taste of" and Annual Chamber Auction

September 25th, 2010 5:30 PM
Prague Community Center, Prague - "Just a Taste of" begins at 5:30 with a taste of area restaurant’s food (free) and silent auction. A live auction begins at 6:30 p.m.

Art After Hours

September 25th, 2010 6:00 PM
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - Get acquainted with the museum’s permanent collection during these 45-minute talks featuring images of women. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. Begins at 6 p.m. Free admission!

Grady County Fair

September 26th, 2010 All Day - September 28th, 2010
Chickasha

Fall Concert - Mike Black & The Stingrays

September 26th, 2010 6:30 PM
Amphitheater at Mitch Park, Edmond - 6:30 p.m., Free! Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

A Tasty Affair: Chamber Auction

September 30th, 2010 All Day
The Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, Shawnee

Cocktails on the Skyline featuring Born in November

September 30th, 2010 All Day
Oklahoma City Museum of Art - Thursday evenings are special occasions on the Roof Terrace of the OKCMOA. We offer a full bar, complementary chips and salsa, and the beautiful ambiance and incomparable view of the Oklahoma City skyline.

1889 Summer Camp - Session II

June 14th, 2011 9:30 AM - December 31st, 1969 - 6:00 PM
Edmond Historical Society & Museum, Edmond - The Edmond Historical Society and Museum will be presenting another opportunity for students ages 6-12 to attend a day camp for only $30 per student.

 

 
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