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October Event Calendar for Oklahoma City

Top Events and Things to Do for October 2009

By Adam Knapp, About.com

This is the October Calendar for the major events all around the Oklahoma City metro area, an index summary listing with links to detailed information on each.

HALLOWEEN EVENTS Around OKC

  • Including...
  • Bricktown Haunted Warehouse
  • Fright Fest at Frontier City
  • Haunt the Zoo for Halloween
  • Shawnee's Boo on Bell Street
  • Oklahoma Gazette's Ghouls Gone Wild Halloween Parade
  • And more...

Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball at the Ford Center


Sooners and Cowboys in College Football Action

  • 2 October Home Games for OSU
  • 2 October Home Games for OU

Traditional Cowboy Arts Association 11th Annual Exhibition at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

  • All month of October
  • See the best saddlemaking, bit and spur making, silversmithing and rawhide braiding artistry

Worldfest 2009 at the Bricktown Coca-Cola Event Center

  • October 2-4
  • Hand-crafted fair-trade products from artisans all around the world
  • Education, exhibits, silent auction, international cuisine and more
  • Get more information on the official site

Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine at the Oklahoma Railway Museum

  • October 2-4
  • A 25 minute ride with Thomas, including live music, storytelling and more
  • Get more information on the official site

Kings of Leon at the Ford Center


Las Fiestas de Las Americas in Capitol Hill District

  • October 3rd
  • Part of the Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations
  • Parade, food, live entertainment, children's activities and more
  • Call (405) 632-0133 for more information

2009 Oklahoma Regatta Festival on the Oklahoma River

  • October 3-4
  • 6th year of rowing event with live music, food, art show, wine tasting, children's area and more
  • New location this year
  • Free admission and parking

Rob Thomas at the Ford Center


Robin Williams at the Ford Center


Johnny Rivers at Riverwind Casino

  • October 9th
  • Check here for ticket and venue information

Tribella in Concert at the Red Cup on Classen

  • October 9th
  • All-female indie/pop trio
  • See official site for more information

Oklahoma Classic Comic Book and Nostalgia Show at the Biltmore Hotel

  • October 9-10
  • Dealers and Fans from coast-to-coast buying and selling comic book and paper collectibles 1900 to 1990
  • For more information, see the official site

Oklahoma City Philharmonic Presents "Radiant Music"

  • October 10th
  • With violinist Corey Cerovsek

Garden Gala at the OKC Zoo

  • October 10th
  • Expert gardeners on hand to answer questions about gardening plus there will be plenty of plants for sale

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure at the Bricktown Ballpark

  • October 10th
  • More than 11,000 race the streets of Bricktown to raise money for breast cancer research
  • See the official site for more information

"Darwin at the Museum" at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

  • Begins October 10th
  • Special exhibit showcasing a complete set of first-editions of Darwin's works, plus maps and illustrations, hand-written manuscripts and letters by Darwin himself

Oklahoma City Philharmonic Presents "Something Spooky at the Symphony"

  • October 11th
  • Selections from “Harry Potter” and other musical favorites for Halloween

21st Running of the Oklahoma Derby at Remington Park

  • October 11th
  • With family activities, games, a special appearance by Lucky Louie and more

Ghosts of Fort Reno Tour at Fort Reno in El Reno

  • October 17th
  • Get ready for some paranormal experiences
  • See official site for more information

U2 in Concert at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman

  • October 18
  • With Special Guest The Black Eyed Peas
  • For tickets, call (800) 745-3000

"Star Wars in Concert" at the Ford Center

  • October 21st
  • Massive multi-media event features stunning visuals, a live orchestra, choir and narration, plus an exclusive exhibit of Star Wars costumes, props and production artwork
  • Get ticket information

Lyric Theatre Presents "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" at Lyric at the Plaza

  • October 22 - November 1
  • The classic musical thriller in time for the Halloween season

An Affair of the Heart at State Fair Park

  • October 23-25
  • Creative gifts such as Arts, Crafts, Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Jewelry, Clothing and much more
  • $6 Admission for all 3 days
  • For more information, see the official site

"Dracula" at the Civic Center Music Hall


14th Annual Allie Reynolds Memorial Red Earth Golf Tournament at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club

  • October 26th
  • Proceeds benefit the Red Earth Museum and Festival
  • For more information, call (405) 427-5228

Women of Faith Spring 2009 Tour "A Grand New Day" at the Ford Center

  • October 30-31
  • Featuring Grammy-winner Steven Curtis Chapman, Grammy Nominee & "American Idol" finalist Mandisa, Lisa Whelchel from TV's "Facts of Life" and more

Dionne Warwick at Riverwind Casino

  • October 30th
  • Check here for ticket and venue information

Tracy Lawrence at Riverwind Casino

  • October 31st
  • Check here for ticket and venue information


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