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June 2025
OkieTales Storytime Hour
Join the Oklahoma History Center Museum on select Mondays in June and July from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for OkieTales. Families will hear a live book reading before getting to experience history hands-on! After reading the story, kids can see, touch, and feel historical items related to the subject. Activities and crafts may also be included as an interactive way for young families to experience history at the museum. OkieTales will be held every Monday from June 23 to…
Find out more »Li’l Buckaroos Kids Camp
New this year! The Will Rogers Memorial Museum will hold a two-day Little Buckaroos Kids Camp for ages 5 to 6 on June 30 and July 1 from 9 to 11:30 p.m. The camp will be full of activities, games, and entertainment tailored for young children. Children will receive a cowboy hat, shirt, rope, and other crafts they make and take from camp. Registration will open on March 1 and close on June 20. REGISTER FOR THE LI'L BUCKAROOS KIDS CAMP!…
Find out more »OkieTales Storytime Hour
Join the Oklahoma History Center Museum on select Mondays in June and July from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for OkieTales. Families will hear a live book reading before getting to experience history hands-on! After reading the story, kids can see, touch, and feel historical items related to the subject. Activities and crafts may also be included as an interactive way for young families to experience history at the museum. OkieTales will be held every Monday from June 23 to…
Find out more »July 2025
Li’l Buckaroos Kids Camp
New this year! The Will Rogers Memorial Museum will hold a two-day Little Buckaroos Kids Camp for ages 5 to 6 on June 30 and July 1 from 9 to 11:30 p.m. The camp will be full of activities, games, and entertainment tailored for young children. Children will receive a cowboy hat, shirt, rope, and other crafts they make and take from camp. Registration will open on March 1 and close on June 20. REGISTER FOR THE LI'L BUCKAROOS KIDS CAMP!…
Find out more »History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip
Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, a living history program at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. It takes place throughout the year on the first and third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The five historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village, which are from the territorial days, come to life with living history interpreters dressed in period clothing from the…
Find out more »OkieTales Storytime Hour
Join the Oklahoma History Center Museum on select Mondays in June and July from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for OkieTales. Families will hear a live book reading before getting to experience history hands-on! After reading the story, kids can see, touch, and feel historical items related to the subject. Activities and crafts may also be included as an interactive way for young families to experience history at the museum. OkieTales will be held every Monday from June 23 to…
Find out more »OkieTales Storytime Hour with Buckaroo Bart
Join the Oklahoma History Center Museum on select Mondays in June and July from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for OkieTales. Families will hear a live book reading before getting to experience history hands-on! After reading the story, kids can see, touch, and feel historical items related to the subject. Activities and crafts may also be included as an interactive way for young families to experience history at the museum. On Monday, July 14, don’t miss the opportunity to meet…
Find out more »History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip
Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, a living history program at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. It takes place throughout the year on the first and third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The five historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village, which are from the territorial days, come to life with living history interpreters dressed in period clothing from the…
Find out more »OkieTales Storytime Hour
Join the Oklahoma History Center Museum on Monday, July 21, at 10:30 a.m. for the OkieTales final story time of the summer. We will be reading Juana Martinez-Neal’s award-winning story Alma: And How She Got Her Name (2019). The title explores the multicultural history of Oklahoma, the importance of family heritage, names, and exactly what it means to be you, no matter how many names you might have. OkieTales story time and activities are geared toward elementary students, preschoolers, and…
Find out more »August 2025
History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip
Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, a living history program at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. It takes place throughout the year on the first and third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The five historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village, which are from the territorial days, come to life with living history interpreters dressed in period clothing from the…
Find out more »History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip
Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, a living history program at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. It takes place throughout the year on the first and third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The five historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village, which are from the territorial days, come to life with living history interpreters dressed in period clothing from the…
Find out more »September 2025
History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip
Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, a living history program at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. It takes place throughout the year on the first and third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The five historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village, which are from the territorial days, come to life with living history interpreters dressed in period clothing from the…
Find out more »History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip
Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, a living history program at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. It takes place throughout the year on the first and third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The five historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village, which are from the territorial days, come to life with living history interpreters dressed in period clothing from the…
Find out more »October 2025
History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip
Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, a living history program at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. It takes place throughout the year on the first and third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The five historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village, which are from the territorial days, come to life with living history interpreters dressed in period clothing from the…
Find out more »Family Farm Day
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid will host Family Farm Day on Saturday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year, Family Farm Day will focus on Farm-to-Table and how early residents of Oklahoma provided for themselves before the introduction of grocery stores and commercial preservation techniques. Participate in hands-on crafts and games for the whole family! In addition to our popular annual activities like the petting zoo by Daze in a Maze, vintage tractors supplied…
Find out more »“Come One, Come All!” opening celebration and film screening of The Circus (1928) *postponed*
Come one, come all to the opening celebration of the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library’s new spotlight exhibit, When the Circus Comes to Town! On Thursday, October 10, at 7 p.m., for a fun-filled evening! With free admission, you’ll get to enjoy a special showing of Charlie Chaplin’s film The Circus (1928). Put your unique skills in the center ring at our talent show—unicyclists are more than welcome! We’ll have light refreshments to munch on, and don’t forget to…
Find out more »Archaeology Day
Celebrate Archaeology Day at Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center. This family-oriented event will take place on Saturday, October 18, and will take place all day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids can learn about the tools of archaeology, prehistoric foods, and participate in a variety of activities, including pottery puzzles, artifact sorting, and a scavenger hunt. Admission to the event will be free for all ages as the site undergoes improvement projects. For more information, call (918) 962-2062. The center…
Find out more »History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip
Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, a living history program at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. It takes place throughout the year on the first and third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The five historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village, which are from the territorial days, come to life with living history interpreters dressed in period clothing from the…
Find out more »2025 Oklahoma Folklife Festival
The 2025 Folklife Festival at the Oklahoma History Center will be held on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. This festival aims to engage visitors by providing opportunities to experience diverse cultures and traditions. Visitors will be encouraged to participate in various activities rather than just observe. The festival’s objectives include sparking curiosity, facilitating intercultural exchange, creating participatory experiences, and collaborating with cultural practitioners, communities, and heritage professionals.…
Find out more »History Never Dies Halloween Carnival
The Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library will host their annual History Never Dies Carnival on Saturday, October 25, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Visitors to this free event will find games, food, treats, candy, and, of course, costumes. This is a child—and family-friendly event, so be sure to bring kids of all ages to celebrate with us in our circus-themed Halloween carnival!
Find out more »Trick-or-Treat at the Museum
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host Trick-or-Treat night on Thursday, October 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. This event combines trick-or-treating with an opportunity for children and their families to visit the museum. Businesses and individuals will share treats. Halloween Night at the Museum is free and open to all ages. The family-friendly environment provides a safe and fun evening for costumed kiddos the day before Halloween. For more information, please call 918-341-0719 or visit willrogers.com.
Find out more »Haunt the Hill at the Chisholm
On Thursday, October 31, from 5 to 7 p.m., The Chisholm in Kingfisher will host “Haunt the Hill,” a family-friendly trick-or-treating event. There will be child-friendly candlelit mansion walk-throughs at Horizon Hill, the former mansion of the third territorial governor, A. J. Seay. Put Kingfisher on the list for some fun trick-or-treating activities for ghouls, ghosts, and costumed children of all ages!
Find out more »November 2025
History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip
Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, a living history program at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. It takes place throughout the year on the first and third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The five historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village, which are from the territorial days, come to life with living history interpreters dressed in period clothing from the…
Find out more »Battle of Honey Springs Education Day
On Friday, November 7, 2025, students from schools across the state will have the opportunity to explore education stations teaching topics related to the Civil War in Indian Territory and the battle itself. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., living historians will demonstrate military drills, cooking techniques, everyday activities for soldiers, and civilian life. Numerous sutlers will be selling 19th-century reproduction military equipment, clothing, books, and souvenirs, and food vendors also will be on-site. Visit the Battle of Honey Springs…
Find out more »Wagons and Buggies Show: A Rural Heritage Festival
On Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., experience the sights, sounds, and spirit of 1893 at the Wagons and Buggies Show: A Rural Heritage Festival! This special event highlights the traditions of early Oklahoma settlers and promises a day full of history, hands-on activities, and fun for the entire family. Visitors can explore wagons and buggies on display outside the museum, enjoy live music on the lawn, and participate in carriage rides. Kids will love the petting…
Find out more »History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip
Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, a living history program at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. It takes place throughout the year on the first and third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The five historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village, which are from the territorial days, come to life with living history interpreters dressed in period clothing from the…
Find out more »December 2025
History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip
Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, a living history program at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. It takes place throughout the year on the first and third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The five historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village, which are from the territorial days, come to life with living history interpreters dressed in period clothing from the…
Find out more »Photos with Santa
The Heritage Gallery at Will Rogers Memorial Museum will be the perfect backdrop for taking photos with Santa on Saturday, December 6, and Saturday, December 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your family, camera, or phone to take beautiful family pictures with Santa. Admission is free to take photos. For more information call 918-341-0719.
Find out more »Homeschool Day
Join us for Homeschool Day at the Oklahoma History Center Museum on Tuesday, December 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Families are invited to enjoy a day of hands-on learning with free gallery admission, sponsored by Inasmuch Foundation, engaging activities, interactive living history presentations, and access to our educational trunks and carts. This special event is an excellent opportunity for homeschool students of all ages to explore Oklahoma’s past in a fun and meaningful way!
Register for Homeschool Day 2025
Find out more »Photos with Santa
The Heritage Gallery at Will Rogers Memorial Museum will be the perfect backdrop for taking photos with Santa on Saturday, December 6, and Saturday, December 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your family, camera, or phone to take beautiful family pictures with Santa. Admission is free to take photos. For more information call 918-341-0719.
Find out more »Fort Gibson Historic Site Gingerbread Decoration Day
It’s once again time for a Fort Gibson family tradition! On Saturday, December 20, site staff will begin pulling gingerbread cookies from our 1860s bake oven for visitors to decorate in the traditional 19th-century style. Decoration stations will be set up in the pre-Civil War commissary and include frosting and candies available to folks in the 1800s. Decoration supplies include cherry licorice laces, spice drops, candy wafers, and, of course, giant gingerbread people! Gingerbread cookies can be decorated in the…
Find out more »History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip
Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, a living history program at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. It takes place throughout the year on the first and third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The five historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village, which are from the territorial days, come to life with living history interpreters dressed in period clothing from the…
Find out more »January 2026
Homeschool Day at WRMM
On Monday, January 5, and on Monday, March 23, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host a Homeschool Day, offering a range of educational and fun opportunities for homeschool students and their families. This is the perfect opportunity to explore the museum and participate in hands-on history activities. Admission is free from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with several activities suitable for all ages. Kids can learn about cattle branding, trick roping, and play various games. The event is a…
Find out more »Community Craft Day: “Crown Yourself!”
On Saturday, January 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., bring the whole family to the Oklahoma History Center for a fun, hands-on day celebrating the world of pageants. For this community craft day, kids and adults can decorate their own sashes or paper and cardboard tiaras, take memorable photos in a themed photo booth with a ring light and phone holder, and explore newly installed artifacts in the exhibition. As part of the activities, families can also choose a…
Find out more »February 2026
Open House: “We Heart Museums”
The public is welcome to a special February open house at the Oklahoma History Center Museum (OHCM) on Thursday, February 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. for a unique after-hours experience at the museum where visitors of all ages can explore exhibits in a relaxed, extended setting. Families and adults alike can participate in interactive activities, games, and a scavenger hunt that reveal the inner workings of museums and highlight the rich resources offered by OHCM. Discover hidden stories behind…
Find out more »March 2026
Living History Education Day
The Fort Towson Historic Site will host a day full of educational experiences on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The site will bring history to life with a free, public living history education day. It will teach what life was like at Fort Towson more than 180 years ago, offering multiple learning experiences about life at the military outpost during the 1840s, when it served as a vital resupply point for soldiers headed south to…
Find out more »Spring Break Activities at the History Center
Looking for the perfect spring break activities for your family this season? Visit the Oklahoma History Center Museum (OHCM) to experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. From March 16–20, set your own pace in the OHCM galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and activities added to the museum space. All activities will be included with regular admission. Did you know? The OHCM offers a variety of unique…
Find out more »Spring Break at the Museum
Spend afternoons during spring break at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Events are planned every day from March 16 to 20 between 1 and 3 p.m. to keep kids learning and entertained during their school break. Each activity is based on a specific aspect of Will Rogers’ extraordinary life, ranging from his time as a cowboy to his passion for aviation. Monday, March 16 activities include blacksmithing demonstrations, traditional dyeing, weave spinners, lacemakers, quilters and a rare behind-the-scenes tour of…
Find out more »Spring Break Activities at the History Center
Looking for the perfect spring break activities for your family this season? Visit the Oklahoma History Center Museum (OHCM) to experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. From March 16–20, set your own pace in the OHCM galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and activities added to the museum space. All activities will be included with regular admission. Did you know? The OHCM offers a variety of unique…
Find out more »Spring Break at the Museum
Spend afternoons during spring break at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Events are planned every day from March 16 to 20 between 1 and 3 p.m. to keep kids learning and entertained during their school break. Each activity is based on a specific aspect of Will Rogers’ extraordinary life, ranging from his time as a cowboy to his passion for aviation. Monday, March 16 activities include blacksmithing demonstrations, traditional dyeing, weave spinners, lacemakers, quilters and a rare behind-the-scenes tour of…
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