Family Fun: 8 Things to Do This Month

Green country is full of fun, family-friendly activities and events. Here are a few things to do this month in Tulsa metro that you won’t want to miss!

October

1. Tulsa State Fair

• When: Oct. 1-11
• Where: Expo Square

Tulsa State Fair’s 11 Days of Awesome are packed with family-fun, from midway rides to livestock shows, live music and other entertaining shows, and of course, deep-fried deliciousness.

2. BOOtanical Autumn Festival & Pumpkin Patch

• When: Daily through Oct. 31 (excluding Mondays), 10 a.m.-5 p.m., open late on Thursdays
• Where: Tulsa Botanic Garden, 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr.

Enjoy a hay maze, pumpkins and scarecrow display at the beautiful Tulsa Botanic Garden. Included with admission; members free. Thursday evenings are Bands & Blooms, where you can enjoy live music on the lawn as the sun goes down. On Thursdays from 5-7:30 p.m., the garden will also offer a Spooky Trail trick-or-treat event for kids (not included with admission).

3. HallowZOOeen, presented by Oklahoma Central Credit Union

• When: Oct. 24, 26 and 30, 6-9 p.m.; Oct. 25, 2-5 and 6-9 p.m.; Oct. 31, 2-5 p.m.
• Where: Tulsa Zoo

This spooky (but not-too-scary) event is suitable for all ages. With your choice of day or night sessions, explore Goblin Stops, where kids can pick up treats, play carnival games, visit a Haunted House, encounter special themed activities and enjoy Haunted Train Rides around the zoo. Pre-register online. tulsazoo.org/boo

4. Fallbrook

• When: Saturdays and Sundays in October (starting Oct. 10), plus additional events
• Where: Philbrook

For three weeks in October, Philbrook becomes Fallbrook! Celebrate the beauty of autumn with seasonal fun for all ages. Explore festive garden displays, cozy lounges, and photo opportunities every day. Visit the Philbrook website for a specific schedule of events.

5. Tulsa Native American Day

• When: Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Where: Dream Keepers Park

Tulsa’s annual Native American Day celebration features a parade, vendor market, food trucks and more.

6. Frankenstein: A Living Comic Book

• When: Oct. 22, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
• Where: Tulsa PAC

This electrifying show uses comic book techniques to reanimate the sci-fi classic.

7. Swan Lake

• When: Oct. 22, 7 p.m.; Oct. 23-24, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 25, 2:30 p.m.
• Where: Tulsa PAC

Tulsa Ballet performs Swan Lake, one of the most popular ballets of all time.

8. Hummingbird Award in Literary Arts Honoring Yuyi Morales

• When: Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Where: Martin Regional Library

Renowned children’s author/illustrator Yuyi Morales will receive the Hummingbird Award in Literary Arts and speak about her life and works, and sign books.