Weekly Events Calendar, October 24-30, 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.

For a Halloween more thrilling than chilling, visit Kiddie Park's Spook-A-Rama in Bartlesville. Photo courtesy Kiddie Park

For 75 years, Bartlesville's Kiddie Park has been a destination for families looking for some old-fashioned fun. But for one week of the year, this children's wonderland is turned into a children's wonderland that is slightly scary. Spook-A-Rama brings screams of terror to go alongside screams of fun as guests explore the Funeral Room, travel the Hall of Horrors, and try to escape the Big Spook House. October 24-29. Spook House entry, $3. kiddiepark.net

As if the trolley from Mr. Rogers Neighborhood wasn't scary enough, El Reno is rolling out an even more nightmarish version for Halloween: the Haunted Trolley. Folks can board the trolley for a ride through downtown, including a tour of the eerie alleyways at the El Reno Walls. Riders end up at the El Reno Senior Citizens' Center where they can make fall crafts and play games. October 25. Tickets, $5-$8. elrenoartscouncil.com

Catch a lift on the El Reno Haunted Trolley for some small-town scares. Photo courtesy El Reno Arts Council

Truthfully, there's not a bad holiday on which to see the Tony Award-winning Hadestown at the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma City, but Halloween has to be in the top five, at least. Presented by OKC Broadway, this musical follows the tragic love story of Orpheus and Eurydice as the audience goes on a tour of the eponymous Hadestown. October 25-30. Tickets, $36-$106. okcciviccenter.com

For many Americans, the only thing more frightening than bloodthirsty monsters waiting to dismember their corpses is trying to understand jazz. Look, it's complex. But why not combine the two during Macabret: A Spooktacular Halloween Review at the UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond. More than fifth actors and musicians will team up to entertain audiences with "Thriller," "Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun," and more toe-tapping trips through the musical graveyard. October 27-29. Tickets, $25. calendar.uco.edu

Learn how meteorology drives news and saves lives at the National Weather Festival in Norman. Photo courtesy National Weather Center

Ghosts? Ha! Goblins? Who cares? A man wielding a bloody machete while wearing a clown mask? That's just Dave. When it comes to getting scared in Oklahoma, we don't need monsters so long as we've got meteorologists. Head to Norman's National Weather Center to take part in the National Weather Festival and be blown away by all the fun, instead of by tornadoes, as usual. There are kids' activities, appearances from local TV stations, food trucks, balloon launches, and more. Join thousands of visitors as they learn more about how the weather is predicted and necessary precautions to take for every emergency. October 29. Admission, free. ou.edu/nwc/nwf

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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.