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SPOOKY EDITION

What’s Up, Edmond?! October is in full swing, and Edmond and OKC are getting into the spooky spirit! 🎃👻 This month is packed with Halloween fun, fall festivals, family-friendly activities, spooky events, and plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy the season. We hope this list helps you plan the rest of your October!

👻 That’s all for now, ghouls!
- Dylan & Becca

Please note: double check all events as schedules could change and typos are a thing!

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October Events

  • Join Wings for pumpkin train rides, inflatables, a petting zoo, games, pumpkin purchasing and so much more! This is the only time of the year Wings Member made items are available for purchase (suggested donation). This year’s annual Wings Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch will take place, Oct 2-18 [weekends only].

  • Orr Family Farm 🔗
    Orr Family Farm's Fall Festival is one of the best things to do in Oklahoma City this fall. Explore our pumpkin patch, hop on a hayride, ride the carnival rides and enjoy 25+ attractions for the whole family. Grab festival food, sweet treats and our seasonal fall milkshakes along the way. Open select dates September 19 to November 14.

  • Parkhurst Pumpkin Patch & Festival 🔗
    Parkhurt’s fall season runs September 17 through November 8, and is full of fall fun with forts, game barn, zip lines, pony rides, hay rides, delicious treats, and activities for all ages. 

  • Myriad Botanical Gardens’ annual Pumpkinville gets a Route 66 twist this year, with pumpkin displays, homemade games, pumpkin decorating, carousel rides and other family activities. 

  • The Patch Family Farm is hosting a festive fall celebration packed with pumpkins, family activities and seasonal fun. It’s a great option for families looking to get into the Halloween spirit without anything too scary.

  • The Oklahoma City Zoo turns Halloween into a wild trick-or-treating adventure. Kids can collect treats while exploring the Zoo, with Halloween decorations, photo opportunities and activities along the way. This year also features a new trail through Expedition Africa. Visit and Saturday or Sunday OR attend their special event on the 30th.

  • Bring the little ones out for a Halloween-themed story time presented by local author Jen Anyong at the Edmond library, featuring festive stories and activities designed with younger children in mind. A fun, low-key way to celebrate Halloween without the scares.

  • Edmond’s popular monthly street festival returns with live music, food trucks, local vendors and a lively downtown atmosphere. October’s event is an easy way to combine an evening out with some fall fun.

  • The Oklahoma National Guard Association invites families to dress up and enjoy an evening of decorated vehicles, candy and family-friendly Halloween activities. This free event is open to all military families and dependents.

  • Gather ‘round at the National Cowboy Museum for a Halloween hoedown that’s sure to be the talk of the prairie. Come in your best Halloween get-up and enjoy mixin’ the spirit of the West with the spooks and specters of All Hallows’ Eve. Activities for the evening include trick-or-treating through Prosperity Junction, the Museum’s turn-of-the-century town; HalloWest crafts; face painting; fast-draw target practice and Western dancing.

  • One of Edmond’s best Halloween traditions! Kids walk a well-lit trail through Arcadia Lake, visiting life-size scenes inspired by classic storybooks while collecting candy. There are also campfires, s’mores, a reading tent, carnival games and a hayride. 

  • A family-friendly Halloween celebration where kids can come in costume and trick-or-treat from decorated vehicles. Expect plenty of candy, costumes and activities for the whole family.

  • Take the kids to Bricktown for a free afternoon of trick-or-treating at participating businesses. The event includes spooky music, roaming characters, photo opportunities, candy and giveaways for costumed kids under 14. 

  • A neighborhood-friendly Halloween celebration along Memorial Road with activities and opportunities for kids to dress up, play and enjoy some trick-or-treating fun.

  • Grab your friends, family, and your favorite costumes for a night of fun and treats! You’ll find candy galore in the Trunk or Treat area, inflatables and fun activities for kids, plus sweet treats from the Gimme Sugar Cotton Candy Truck and refreshing drinks from the Just Chillin’ Drink Truck! The fun takes place at the Edmond Campus.

  • All aboard the Oklahoma Railway Museum’s Halloween Train! Families can ride a decorated vintage train, receive a candy bag and enjoy the museum grounds, including a Halloween scavenger hunt and mini golf. 

  • For families wanting a little more Halloween atmosphere, the Zoo’s evening Haunt the Zoo features trick-or-treating after dark along with themed entertainment and special activities. 

  • Celebrate Halloween morning with a family-friendly story time at the Edmond libary. It’s an easy activity for younger kids before the big evening of trick-or-treating.

  • Celebrate spooky season at Frontier City with Kids Boo Fest, a family-friendly daytime Halloween event full of mischievous tricks, tasty treats, and spook-tacular entertainment for all ages. This kid-friendly celebration takes place before the sun sets and the scares set up — it’s all fun, no fear during the daytime at Frontier City!

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