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October 2026
Fall Activities at the Oklahoma History Center begin
Looking for the perfect fall activities for your family? Visit the Oklahoma History Center to experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. From Friday, October 9, through Monday, October 19, set your own pace through the Oklahoma History Center galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and/or other activities in a museum setting. All activities will be included with regular admission. Online Educational Resources The Oklahoma History Center offers…
Find out more »Archaeology Day
Celebrate Archaeology Day at Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center. This family-oriented event will take place on Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants can learn about artifact sorting, atlatl throwing, and archaeological flotation demonstrations. The flotation demonstrations will use simple equipment to show how archaeologists extract plant material and other items from the soil. An atlatl is an ancient dart-throwing tool that was used for thousands of years in North America until it was replaced by the bow…
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, dating back to the territorial era, come to life with living history interpreters dressed in period clothing from the…
Find out more »Fall Activities at the Oklahoma History Center conclude
Looking for the perfect fall activities for your family? Visit the Oklahoma History Center to experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. From Friday, October 9, through Monday, October 19, set your own pace through the Oklahoma History Center galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and/or other activities in a museum setting. All activities will be included with regular admission. Online Educational Resources The Oklahoma History Center offers…
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Hocus Pocus (1993)
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a movie night featuring Hocus Pocus (1993) in its theatre on Friday, October 23, at 7 p.m. Movie Night is a popular community event that offers a place for families and friends to connect on the last Friday of every month. The doors to the theatre open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is…
Find out more »Dutch Oven Gathering
The Fort Towson Historic Site will host its quarterly Dutch Oven Gathering on Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is FREE for participants and guests. All are welcome to participate in this informal event, led by a group of cooks. The talents of local cast iron chefs will be on display at the Fort Towson Historic Site, with each person setting up their outdoor kitchen and preparing delicious treats. The event will be a time for…
Find out more »Rigodon de Honor a Dance of Heritage, Unity, and Purpose
October is Filipino American History Month, to commemorate the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States on October 18, 1587, when the “Luzones Indios” came ashore from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Esperanza at what is now Morro Bay, California. Today, approximately 17,000 Filipinos call Oklahoma home. Across our state, Filipino physicians, nurses, healthcare professionals, educators, military personnel, business owners, and countless other professionals make meaningful contributions every day. From Guymon to McAlester, from Frederick to…
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 24, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This year’s event will celebrate America’s history of myths and legends. This free family-friendly event will feature games, food, treats, candy, and plenty of photo opportunities. Costumes are encouraged, and kids of all ages are invited to participate!
Find out more »Open House: Haunt the Museum
Step into the Oklahoma History Center on Thursday, October 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. for an unforgettable evening adventure. Experience the thrill of exploring the museum after hours. Prepare for a night filled with Halloween thrills and spine-tingling surprises. Be sure to wear your favorite costume and embark on a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt through the galleries, create your own spooky crafts, and gather around for ghost stories told by candlelight in the Chesapeake with living history presenters. Before you…
Find out more »Will Rogers Days Parade
Join the Claremore community as it celebrates Will Rogers’s 147th birthday at the Will Rogers Days Parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 31. Celebrate with this year’s theme: 100 years of Route 66, the Will Rogers Highway. This year, the parade has an incredible lineup of celebrity grand marshals, including Barry Corbin, Bruce Boxleitner, Dean Butler, and Rob Word. Would you like to be a part of the parade? Participation in the parade is free, and a parade sign-up…
Find out more »Halloween at the Museum
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host a Halloween Night, compliments of Armstrong Bank, on Saturday, October 31, 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. Learn more about Halloween Night at the Museum If you have a business or organization and would like to host a table, sign…
Find out more »November 2026
Will Rogers Birthday Party
Join the Claremore community as it celebrates Will Rogers’s 147th birthday on Wednesday, November 4, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Will Rogers (William Penn Adair Rogers) was born on November 4, 1879, in Indian Territory near Oologah. Learn more about Will Rogers. The party will include cake, inflatables, and family fun. No admission is required!
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, dating back to the territorial era, come to life with living history interpreters dressed in period clothing from the…
Find out more »2026 Oklahoma Folklife Festival
The Folklife Festival at the Oklahoma History Center will be held on Saturday, November 14, 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. The…
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Charlotte’s Web (2006)
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a movie night featuring Charlotte’s Web (2006) in its theatre on Friday, November 20, at 7 p.m. Movie Night is a popular community event that offers a place for families and friends to connect on the last Friday of every month. The doors to the theatre open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is…
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, dating back to the territorial era, come to life with living history interpreters dressed in period clothing from the…
Find out more »December 2026
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, dating back to the territorial era, 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 5, and Saturday, December 12, 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 »Movie Night featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) and Frosty the Snowman (1969)
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a movie night featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) and Frosty the Snowman (1969) in its theatre on Friday, December 11, at 7 p.m. Movie Night is a popular community event that offers a place for families and friends to connect on the last Friday of every month. The doors to the theatre open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and…
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 5, and Saturday, December 12, 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 »Christmas at the Fort
Fort Towson Historic Site will host Christmas at the Fort on Saturday, December 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. Guests can learn about 19th-century traditions and meet a soldier in an 1860s military camp anxiously waiting to receive packages from home. A living history interpretation will depict some of the long-lasting Christmas traditions that continue to be practiced today and others that have been long forgotten. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be warming up to a cozy fire in the…
Find out more »Drummond Christmas Open House
Celebrate Christmas with an open house at the historic Fred and Addie Drummond Home in Hominy on Saturday, December 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. Every room of the 119-year-old house will be decorated for the Christmas season. Musicians Jim Garling and Susanne Woolley, along with friends, will perform live music in the parlor. Special guests will include author Rosanne McKee, who will hold a book signing of her books The Arabella Effect and Oklahoma Roses. The open house event…
Find out more »Fort Gibson Historic Site Gingerbread Bake Day
Fort Gibson Historic Site staff are ready for our annual winter tradition- Gingerbread Bake Day! On Saturday, December 19, the site’s head baker will be working with our 1860s bake oven to churn out giant gingerbread cookies for visitors to decorate in 19th-century style. Our decoration stations will be set up in the pre-Civil War Commissary and will include a variety of sweet treats available to folks in the 1800s, such as cherry licorice laces, spice drops, peppermint medallions, and…
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