Weekly Events Calendar: November 9-16, 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.

One of the grandest Veterans Day celebrations in the state is the annual Midwest City Veterans Day Parade, which returns this Wednesday. The procession takes place around Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Veterans are guests of honor with a designated seating area at the Eastside Church of Christ. Use this day to honor those who have served our nation’s military.

November 11. Admission, free
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The Midwest City Veterans Day Parade honors those who have served with a procession around Joe B. Barnes Regional Park. Photo courtesy City of Midwest City

Ready or not, it is time to kick the holiday season into gear. The twenty-fifth annual Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival is this Thursday at the Mickey Mantle Plaza outside the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Join OKC Mayor David Holt for the ceremonial lighting of the tree at 6:00 p.m., along with holiday-themed performances and special guest appearances. Children can write a letter to Santa and even get their picture taken with the Big Guy. Snacks and warm beverages will fill guests with seasonal joy.

November 12. Admission, free. downtownindecember.com

Peruse more than a hundred vendor booths at the Ardmore Fall Festival this Friday and Saturday at the Ardmore Convention Center. Arts, crafts, woodworking, jewelry, apparel, food, and more from local makers. There will also be Amish booths selling baked goods, candy, cheese, handmade furniture, and more. It is a fantastic way to get a start on holiday shopping.

November 13-14. Admission, free.
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What do folk music, crafts demonstrations, and fall foliage all have in common? You can find them all at the Beavers Bend Folk Festival & Craft Show a warm testament to the cozy season taking place this weekend at Beavers Bend State Park in Broken Bow. Skilled folk musicians and Celtic instrumentalists will provide lively atmosphere amongst the beautiful red and gold fall leaves of southeastern Oklahoma. Exhibitors and vendors will show off hand-made goods, and there will be several demonstrations for skills like basket weaving and woodturning.

November 13-15. Admission, free.
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Talented folk musicans and Celtic instrumentalists will provide the ambiance during this weekend's Beavers Bend Folk Festival & Craft Show at Beavers Bend State Park. Photo courtesy Beavers Bend Folk Festival & Craft Show

Skasdi is a Cherokee word without a direct English translation, conveying spunk, feistiness, and pride. For a true understanding of the word, try putting down the translation dictionary and heading to SkasdiCon in Tahlequah instead. This Saturday at the Chota Conference Center, fans will gather at this Native pop culture festival to hear from artists and creators from the world of movies, television, graphic novels, and video games. Dress if your best cosplay or sit in on one of several creative panels.

November 14. Admission, $10.
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Cosplayers will compete for prizes at this year's SkasdiCon, the Native pop culture convention in Tahlequah. Photo courtesy SkasdiCon

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.