Weekly Events Calendar: November 2-8, 2026

Each week, Oklahoma Today staffers comb through their calendars to find a handful of great events happening across the state. Get out! See Oklahoma! And be sure to let us know what you find, either here or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @oklahomatoday.

With more than fifty years of nature photography experience and work published in National Geographic, Southern Living, Outdoor, and more, world-renowned nature photographer Harvey Payne will share the knowledge gained from his experiences during a special evening at the Marland Grand Home in Ponca City. In addition to his photographic work, Payne also once worked as executive director for the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve in Pawhuska. Admission for the talk is free, but you must call in advance to reserve a space.

November 4. Admission, free with reservation (call 580/767-0427).
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World-renowned nature photographer Harvey Payne will give a free presentation Wednesday at the Marland Grand Home in Ponca City. Photo courtesy Harvey Payne Photography

Bring out the cake, light the candles, and celebrate what would have been the 147th birthday of one of the most iconic Oklahomans. The Will Rogers Birthday Party, beginning 3 p.m. at Claremore’s Will Rogers Memorial Museum does let all who attend enjoy a free slice of birthday cake. There will also be inflatables, fun activities, and plenty of people receptive to hearing your favorite Will Rogers quote.

November 4. Admission, free. okhistory.org

As we put Halloween in the rearview mirror, the full beauty of fall foliage is beginning to take hold across the state. There are few places where that is more apparent than in the Kiamichi Mountains of southeastern Oklahoma. The Talihina Fall Foliage Festival around the town’s Talihina Ag Barn celebrates all the ambers, browns, and golds of the season. A two-day kite show will put additional colors into the sky. Peruse a quilt show, car show, vendor booths, and food trucks while the kids occupy themselves with inflatables and other fun activities.

November 6-7. Admission, free.
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Southeast Oklahoma is beautiful in the autumn, and the Talihina Fall Foliage Festival this Friday is a great way to celebrate. Photo courtesy Saxon Smith

In Oklahoma, the three most popular spectator sports are football, basketball, and the weather. The last in this trio has its big moment this Saturday in Norman during the National Weather Festival. Each year, a crowd gathers at the National Weather Center to meet the local celebrities that are our news station weather people and storm chasers, inspect the storm chasing vehicles and equipment that come closest to the action, and tour the center itself—home to important research and forecasting that impacts the whole country.

November 7 Admission, free.
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The National Weather Festival returns to Norman this Saturday, bringing a large crowd of people eager to meet their favorite weather broadcasters and storm chasers. Photo courtesy National Weather Festival

The Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur hosts Native American Heritage Day this Saturday, celebrating the culture of the Chickasaw and other Indigenous nations located in Oklahoma. Live music and entertainment, cultural demonstrations, and film screenings can be enjoyed. There will also be a pumpkin patch and plenty of delicious food to sample. Pick up something from the multitribal art market before you leave.

November 7. Admission, free.
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Written By

Ben Luschen

Luschen joined the *Oklahoma Today*’ staff as Research Editor in 2021 and currently works as the magazine's Web Editor, managing the website and social media fronts. His past *Oklahoma Today* stories have ranged in content from the state's bee and quail industries to its vibrant art and music scenes. Not adverse to a road trip, Luschen is always on the lookout for the next big adventure. He is never out of opinions about the current state of Oklahoma City Thunder basketball.