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September Event Calendar for Oklahoma City

Top Events and Things to Do for September 2012

By , About.com Guide

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

Sooners and Cowboys in College Football Action

  • 2 September Home Games for OU
  • 3 September Home Games for OSU

Enrollment Period for EMSA TotalCare Program

  • All month of September
  • Only time during the year OKC residents can opt out or change enrollment in program that adds charge to water bill in order to cover ambulance expenses

Annual Oktoberfest in the Park at the Choctaw Creek Park

  • August 31-September 8
  • Unique German cuisine, local and imported beers and German entertainment
  • See official site for more information

Oklahoma City RedHawks Games at the Bricktown Ballpark

  • September 1-3
  • Season-ending series with Round Rock

34th Annual Arts Festival Oklahoma at OKC Community College

  • September 1-3
  • Music, handmade crafts, food and more
  • See website for more information or call (405) 682-1611

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

  • Through September 16th
  • Special touring exhibit features huge, exotic dinosaurs from China

LABOR DAY in Oklahoma City

  • September 3rd
  • Ideas and events for a fun holiday in the metro area

Oklahoma City Storytelling Festival at Festival Plaza

  • September 6-8
  • Internationally-acclaimed storytellers, family matinee, workshops and more

Mustang's Annual Western Days

  • September 7-8
  • Community-wide free event includes a rodeo, parade, music, entertainment, car show and more
  • See official site for more information

16th Annual Septemberfest at the Governor's Mansion

  • September 8th
  • Free event hosted by Governor
  • Features entertainment, children's activities, interactive exhibits and more

Greater Oklahoma Bluegrass Music Society Concert/Jam at at Oklahoma Country-Western Museum & Hall of Fame in Del City

  • September 8th
  • Family-friendly bluegrass concert features top-notch bands from Oklahoma and surrounding states
  • Get more information at gobms.org

The Trishas in Norman's Summer Breeze Concerts Series

  • September 9th
  • Final concert in the series at Lyons Park

Grandparent's Day in OKC


Train at the OKC Zoo Amphitheatre


The Oklahoma State Fair

  • September 13-23
  • Rides, Exhibits, Food and Fun
  • Get information on special events, ticket purchasing, promotions and more

Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park Presents "Othello" at Myriad Gardens Water Stage


Second Friday Circuit of Art in Norman

  • September 14th, 6-9 p.m.
  • Monthly, citywide celebration of art with everything from dance, painting, photography, music and more
  • Get more information at visitnorman.com

3rd Annual Live Music on the Canal along the Bricktown Canal

  • September 14-15
  • With performers from ACM@UCO, the SongWriter’s Association of Norman, the Oklahoma Blues Society and more
  • See official site for details

6th Annual Aviation Family Festival and Open House at the Max Westheimer Airport

  • September 15th (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
  • Free event includes displays, tours, children's area and more
  • See official site for more information

King of the Cage Surgical Strike at Riverwind Casino


Oklahoma City Philharmonic's Grand Opening Night

  • September 15th
  • Featuring 17-year old prodigy pianist Conrad Tao

Blondie and Devo at the OKC Zoo Amphitheatre


Robert Earl Keen at Riverwind Casino


Comedy Showcase at The Blue Door

  • September 21st
  • 6 local comics for just $8
  • No alcohol served; however venue is BYOB friendly (wine and beer only)
  • R-rated show, 18+
  • Get ticket information

Journey Around the World at Oklahoma City Farmers Market

  • September 21-22
  • WorldFest Market includes 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

Blue Man Group at the Civic Center Music Hall

  • September 21-23
  • "Brand new content highlighted by classic Blue Man favorites"
  • Get ticket information on About.com OKC

2012 Oklahoma Regatta Festival on the Oklahoma River

  • September 27-30
  • 9th year of rowing event with live music, food, children's area and more
  • Free admission and parking

ZooBrew at the Oklahoma City Zoo

  • September 28th
  • Beer tasting event featuring over 30 beers provided by local breweries and distributors
  • Call (405) 425-0612 for ticket information

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

  • September 28-30
  • A 25 minute ride with Thomas, including live music, storytelling and more

Brantly Gilberts at the OKC Zoo Amphitheatre


North American Grappling Association at the Cox Convention Center


The Bella Foundation’s Annual Dog Walk in the Park at Duffner Park (Hefner and May)

  • September 29th
  • Fundraising event for non-profit features 1.5-mile dog walk, vendor fair, adoption drive and more
  • See official site for more information

Candlelight Tour at Fort Reno in El Reno

  • September 29th
  • By candle and lantern, re-enactors portray various cemetery "residents" and tell their story
  • See official site for more information

Greater Oklahoma Bluegrass Music Society Concert/Jam at at Oklahoma Country-Western Museum & Hall of Fame in Del City

  • September 29th
  • Family-friendly bluegrass/gospel concert features bands from Oklahoma and surrounding states
  • Get more information at gobms.org

17th Annual Mesta Festa at Perle Mesta Park

  • September 29th (noon to 6 p.m.)
  • Party in the park and fundraising event features beer- and wine-tastings, local food vendors, live music, family activities and more
  • With street hockey presented by the OKC Barons and appearance by Thunder Girls
  • See mestapark.org for more information

Smithsonian Museum Day in OKC

  • September 29th
  • Free admission for you and a guest to several top metro museums

Pistol Annies at Riverwind Casino


24th Running of the Oklahoma Derby at Remington Park

  • September 30th
  • With family activities, games and more


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