Weekly Events Calendar, October 17-25, 2022

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.

Laughter is one of many responses to fear, so your guess is as good as ours if the folks at Ardmore's Movie in the Park series are scared out of their wits or just having a good time when when the original Ghostbusters is shown on the big screen at Central Park. It's a free event, so bring lawn chairs, blankets, and maybe a picnic basket to enjoy watching four middle-aged men in jumpsuits battling an enormous sugary mascot for supremacy. But there are concessions available for purchase for those who forget. October 22. Admission, free. ardmorecity.org

Get a taste of Oklahoma's sweet history during Wewoka's Sorghum Festival. Photo by Bruce McLennan

Folks may not think of pioneer times as being particularly sweet, but a trip to Wewoka might change their minds when the Sorghum Festival returns. Not only is it a great chance to enjoy the historic city, visitors can also learn about the area's history of sorghum production and watch it become syrup during a sorghum mill demonstration at the Seminole Nation Museum grounds. There's more sweet fun to be had, with a parade through downtown, an antique car show, pony rides, an art and photography show, and more. October 22. Admission, free. facebook.com

Every town has its fair share of scares and Edmond is no different. The Edmond Historical Society hopes to shed a little light and bestow a few chills to guests during the Edmond Historic Ghost Tours starting in Shannon Miller Park. Learn about the city's petrifying past, ghastly ghost sightings, and even how the area's early settlers lived and worked in the late 1800s. October 22. Tickets, $10. edmondhistoricaltrust.com

When it's too scary on the ground, take to the sky during Caddo County Kids, Kites, & Frights in Anadarko. Photo by Niko Shogol

Anadarko isn't terribly serious about giving visitors the heebies, much less the jeebies, at Caddo County Kids, Kites, & Frights, but they are aiming for a fun time for the whole family. Guests can toss on those Halloween costumes, drag out some lawn chairs, and enjoy a day of activities at the Anadarko Municipal Airport. Watch hours of kites flying, take part in an arm wrestling tournament, learn how teepees are built, bounce in a house, climb a wall, tag someone with a laser, pet animals, get free books from the library, and, somehow, even more. October 22. Admission, free. facebook.com

Geary is all geared up for the Native 66 Festival, celebrating the city's connection to the Mother Road with fun and festivities. Photo by Cathalin

Route 66 is a defining part of Oklahoma culture and the city of Geary is ready to celebrate it during its inaugural Native 66 Festival. Start off the day with a good sweat during the 5K and 1-mile fun runs, check out antique tractors and modern-day food trucks, and take in an afternoon of free live music. October 22. Admission, free. cityofgeary.com

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Greg Elwell

Greg Elwell served as research editor and web editor of Oklahoma Today from 2018-2023. He also has worked for newspapers, medical research organizations, and government institutions.