33rd annual Family Kite Flite Day *Canceled*

This event has been canceled.

Each year since 1987, Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center has hosted a day of spring fun and learning for more than 300 individuals and families who bring lawn chairs, blankets, kids and kites to fly the winds. Demonstrations by kiters from Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas will include stunt kites, parafoils, and other fancy kites. There will be donated kites given away by drawing throughout the day. Volunteers will help people make their own free sled kite. At 2 p.m. there will be a guided tour of the mounds for any who wish to learn more about this unique site.

Along with kite flying, younger kids can have fun in the children’s area. There will be a sandbox where children can dig for shells, jewels, coins, and even a special token that can be turned in for a kite. There will be a bubble-making area, which always draws a crowd. Vendors will be on-site selling arts and crafts, food and other items. There are still some spaces available for vendors.

The Oklahoma Historical Society, Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center and the Spiro Mounds Development Association sponsor this event. Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center is located three miles east of Spiro on highway 9/271 and four miles north on Lock and Dam Road. For further information, please call Dennis Peterson at 918-962-2062 or email spiro@okhistory.org.