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WHAT'S UP DOWNTOWN

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What's Up Downtown

MIDTOWN WALKABOUT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 | 12PM - 4PM


The Fall Midtown Walkabout is right around the corner! This bi-annual event will take place next Saturday, October 16, from 12-4pm and will put you in the fall spirit with seasonal promotions and activities for those shopping, eating, and visiting the district.

Midtown merchants will provide specials, discounts, and activities during their normal operating hours, and there will be free pop-up programming to enjoy. Throughout the district, visitors will find live music, free flowers from Curbside flowers, pumpkin carvings, a balloon artist, a decorative photo op, and much more.

While you're out, don't miss Treats & Tails, a fundraiser event for the Midtown Mutts Dog Park and Foundation. Sign your pup up for the Dog Costume Contest and visit a wide range of pet-centric vendors. Then, head across the street where Palomar will host their 5th Annual Trunk or Treat event and you'll find fun for all ages. Lastly, don't forget to stop at the Big Friendly Pumpkin Patch set up in the gravel lot next to Bleu Garten to search for the perfect pumpkin while drinking deliciously crafted beer. 

There will be fun happening all day long and you can find more details and information on the event by visiting midtownokc.com.

BRICK-OR-TREAT
MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 | 4PM - 7PM


The Bricktown Association is excited to host the 7th annual Brick-or-Treat event for kids in costume on Monday, October 25th from 4pm-7pm at various locations throughout the district.

Parents and guardians are invited to bring their kiddos to Bricktown to enjoy a family-friendly evening that includes spooky tunes, roaming characters, photo ops, and trick-or-treating at participating businesses. Attendees can pick up an event map from the information booth on the Mickey Mantle Plaza of the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark to plot their route.

The event is free and open to everyone. Trick-or-treaters must be under the age of 14 and be in costume to receive free candy and giveaways. Find more information on this event at welcometobricktown.com.

SECOND SATURDAY: MURAL MADNESS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 | 12PM - 3PM


Drop in for Second Saturday at Oklahoma Contemporary from 12-3pm on Saturday, October 9 to discover the many ways contemporary artists create murals within our city, making OKC a more colorful place to live.

From paper and chalk to tape and light, visitors will have the opportunity to make their mark on several different mural-making art projects. Visitors will also enjoy live DJ music and demonstrations from local mural artists.

In addition to mural making, be sure to catch family-friendly guided tours of the Abstract Remix exhibition and the outdoor installations Shaved Portions by Chakaia Booker and Nature, Sweet Nature by Maren Hassinger. Tasty treats and drinks will also be available for purchase from Café Contemporary.

For more information visit okcontemp.org/SecondSaturday

BRICKTOWN BANJO BASH
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 | 12PM - 5PM


The American Banjo Museum is excited to announce a new event as part of their annual BANJO FEST weekend, the Bricktown Banjo Bash.

Featuring some of the world’s most entertaining and respected banjo artists, the Bricktown Banjo Bash is the newest feature of an annual celebration that shines an international banjo spotlight on Oklahoma City. The event will take place this Saturday, October 9 from 12pm-5pm. Admission is free and open to the public. Learn all about Banjo Fest weekend and the Bricktown Banjo Bash by visiting banjofest2021.com.
THE HANGOUT AT UNTITLED
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 | 6PM - 8PM


On Thursday, October 14, ARTSPACE at Untitled's City Sounds will present The Hangout, a fun community event that aims to celebrate the sounds of Oklahoma City as art by bringing jazz, soul, classical, and many other genres together for a night of pure bliss in the ARTSPACE Sculpture Garden. 
At this free and public event, you'll hear music by Spunk Adams from 6-8pm. Be sure to grab a drink from our bar, conveniently located next to the main gallery. The garden has plenty of seating and ample room to spread out. Find more information on this event by visiting 1ne3.org
RED EARTH FALL FEST
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 | 12PM - 4PM


The 35th Annual Red Earth Parade has been referred to as America’s most unique parade. This year, the Red Earth Parade will also signal the opening of one of OKC’s newest events, FallFest on Saturday, October 16 from 12-4pm on the Devon Lawn at the Myriad Gardens. 
The streets of downtown Oklahoma City will be alive with Native spirit as Red Earth Fallfest celebrates Indigenous People’s Day in Oklahoma City with an arts & crafts market, Intertribal Dances, and much more.

FallFest is produced by Red Earth and includes an Arts & Crafts Market and a Fall Pow Wow sponsored by the OKC Pow Wow Club. Fallfest activities run from 10am to 4pm and are free to the public. Find more information by visiting oklahomacitybotanicalgardens.com.
FALL FESTIVITIES are taking place all season long in downtown OKC. From family-friendly pumpkin patches to haunted Halloween experiences, you’re sure to find something for everyone this season. With all the hustle and bustle, we compiled some of the city's must-see adventures and placed them here, just for you!
Pumpkinville, one of the most treasured fall traditions in Oklahoma City, celebrates pumpkins, mums and everything fall at Myriad Botanical Gardens from October 8 through October 24. The experience will be open daily from 10am to 5pm. This year families can explore the Land of Oz and enjoy imaginative displays created in the Children’s Garden. 
For only $8 kids can play hand-crafted games, participate in activities, and enjoy live entertainment, unlimited rides on Mo’s Carousel, and special treats. 

Also taking place this season at the Myriad Botanical Gardens is a night to 'Meet the Land of Oz Characters' inside Pumpkinville on Saturday, October 9. Then, on Tuesday, October 12 the Garden's are hosting a 'Sensory Night at Pumpkinville' for families and children with sensory needs. Don't miss 'Toto's Spooky Pooch Parade' on Sunday, October 17 where your pup could have the chance to win best dressed in the PUPkinville dog costume contest. Closeout the season in the Gardens with the 'Trick or Treat Costume Contest' on Saturday, October 23.
Looking for something a little more spooky? Take a stroll on the Haunted Ghost Tour with Ride OKC where you'll enjoy a fun and lighthearted bike tour of some of downtown's spookiest spots. Rides have limited availability and are offered on October 10 and October 21.

If you're feeling brave, face the Bricktown Haunted Warehouse during opening weekend on October 15-17 where you'll find a frenzy of thrilling fun. 
For those wanting a more active Fall, you'll find just that with Red Coyote's Runtoberfest 5K and Beer Bash hosted outside of Fassler Hall in Midtown. There will be running, beer, awesome race medals, and one of the best post-race parties in OKC! Get registered now, the race will take place on Sunday, October 17.

Round out the season at Scissortail Park's Treat Trail on Saturday, October 30 where kids in costume can collect candy throughout the park and find plenty of play spots and photo ops. Then, on Halloween evening, make plans to hang out on 9th Street in Automobile Alley with Factory Obscura. They'll be celebrating this spooky holiday with a costume contest, prizes, and a procession throughout the district.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, October 6
Pumpkin Patch, Katiebug's

Thursday, October 7
Pumpkin Patch, Katiebug's

Friday, October 8
Pumpkinville, Myriad Gardens
Hispanic Fiesta, Scissortail Park
Jon Lovitz, Bricktown Comedy Club
Pumpkin Patch, Katiebug's

Saturday, October 9
Pumpkinville, Myriad Gardens
Pumpkin Patch, Katiebug's
Bricktown Banjo Fest, Bricktown
Second Saturday, Oklahoma Contemporary
Movie Music Madness, Sky Rink at Scissortail Park
Mat Kearney, The Jones Assembly
Lake Street Dive, The Criterion
Jon Lovitz, Bricktown Comedy Club
Botanical Balance Free Yoga, Myriad Botanical Gardens
OSU - OKC Farmers Market, Siccsortail Park
Free Zumba, Scissortail Park
Yoga with Art, 21C Museum Hotel

Sunday, October 10
Jason Isbell, The Criterion
Unite the People Fall Powwow, Scissortail Park
Haunted Ghost Tour, Ride OKC
Pumpkinville, Myriad Gardens

Monday, October 11
Architecture Bike Tour, Ride OKC
Pumpkinville, Myriad Gardens

Thursday, October 14
The Hangout, ARTSPACE at Untitled
Bingo Bango Songo, Vanessa House Beer Company
Pumpkinville, Myriad Gardens
Pumpkin Patch, Katiebug's

Friday, October 15
Night Market, Scissortail Park
Pumpkinville, Myriad Gardens
Pumpkin Patch, Katiebug's

Saturday, October 16
Midtown Walkabout, Midtown District
Red Earth Fall Fest, Myriad Gardens
Artists Market & OK Art Crawl, Factory Obscura
Pumpkinville, Myriad Gardens
Pumpkin Patch, Katiebug's
Botanical Balance Free Yoga, Myriad Botanical Gardens
OSU - OKC Farmers Market, Siccsortail Park
Free Zumba, Scissortail Park
Yoga with Art, 21C Museum Hotel

Sunday, October 17
Toto's Spooky Pooch Parade, Myriad Botanical Gardens
Red Coyote's Runtoberfest 5K, Fassler Hall
Pumpkinville, Myriad Gardens

Wednesday, October 20
Full Moon Bike Ride, Myriad Botanical Gardens
Pumpkinville, Myriad Gardens
Pumpkin Patch, Katiebug's

Thursday, October 21
Lord Huron, The Jones Assembly
Pumpkinville, Myriad Gardens
Pumpkin Patch, Katiebug's

Friday, October 22
Pumpkinville, Myriad Gardens
Pumpkinville After Hours Party, Myriad Gardens
Christ Titus, Bricktown Comedy Club
Pumpkin Patch, Katiebug's

Saturday, October 23
Pumpkinville, Myriad Gardens
Pumpkin Patch, Katiebug's
Trick or Treat and Costume Contest, Myriad Gardens
Make Ready Market, Make Ready Building
Christ Titus, Bricktown Comedy Club
Botanical Balance Free Yoga, Myriad Botanical Gardens
OSU - OKC Farmers Market, Siccsortail Park
Free Zumba, Scissortail Park
Yoga with Art, 21C Museum Hotel

Sunday, October 24
Pumpkinville, Myriad Gardens

Monday, October 25
Brick-or-Treat, Bricktown OKC

Tuesday, October 26
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Civic Center Music Hall

Wednesday, October 27
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Civic Center Music Hall

Thursday, October 28
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Civic Center Music Hall

Friday, October 29
Stargazing in the Park, Scissortail Park
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Civic Center Music Hall
Pumpkin Patch, Katiebug's

Saturday, October 30
Treat Trail, Scissortail Park
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Civic Center Music Hall
Pumpkin Patch, Katiebug's

Sunday, October 31
Halloween on 9th Street, Factory Obscura
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Civic Center Music Hall
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Tuesday, October 26 - OKC Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:00PM
Wednesday, October 27 - OKC Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 7PM
Sunday, November 7 - OKC Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs, 6PM
Friday, November 12 - OKC Thunder vs. Sacramento Kings, 7PM
Sunday, November 14 - OKC Thunder vs. Brooklyn Nets, 6PM
Monday, November 15 - OKC Thunder vs. Miami Heat, 7PM
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