Weekly Events Calendar: October 5-11, 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.

How scared do you want to be? The Haunted Castle Halloween Festival lets you decide with its various scare-rated attractions. The iconic Castle of Muskogee transforms into a Halloween village every Friday and Saturday in October, where you can enjoy the family-friendly Haunted Hayride or test your mettle with the intense Trail of Blood. Attraction tickets include general admission, but you can also buy a festival-only ticket and skip the haunts altogether. No judgment from us!

October 2-31. Admission ticket only, $5. Attraction tickets vary.
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You probably already know about this one. The popular Chester's Pumpkin Patch in Piedmont is back for another season, and there's a lot more to do than just pumpkin picking. Your ticket gets you unlimited pony rides, visits to the petting zoo, tractor rides, a 650-bale mystery maze, and much more. You might even get a free pie pumpkin to take home!

Through November 1. Tickets start at $8.
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The fall season is officially here. Revel in its neutral-toned glory with a visit to Chester's Pumpkin Patch in Piedmont, now open. Photo courtesy Chester's Pumpkin Patch

Lake Eufaula is going to the dogs in the best way ever. BARKtoberfest returns in its eighth year with an afternoon devoted to celebrating pups of all shapes and sizes. Expect food trucks, live music, a pumpkin patch, carnival games and even a pet costume contest. The event supports Porches for Pups, which helps dogs find foster and permanent homes. It’ll be a celebration with a purpose.

October 10. Admission, free.
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Owasso is packing a lot into one autumn afternoon at the Owasso Harvest Festival. Redbud Festival Park will be filled with pumpkins, carnival rides, inflatables, a petting zoo, food trucks and local vendors, plus live music throughout the day. Kids and pets can also show off their Halloween looks during costume contests on the main stage. It’s the perfect event to pack plenty of fall fun into a single afternoon.

October 10. Admission, free.
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Redbud Festival Park is the setting for this year's Owasso Harvest Festival, bringing pumpkins, carnival rides, local vendors, and much more to attendees. Photo courtesy Owasso Harvest Festival

Vinita’s Oktoberfest, is back for its thirty-ninth year, and the menu alone is worth the trip. German favorites are a given, but you'll also find Asian, Mexican, and American dishes, plus a biergarten where you can raise a proper toast. Once you’ve had enough to eat, browse arts and crafts, catch live entertainment or check out the Route 66 Cruisin' Classics Car Show across the street. There’s plenty to do at this family-friendly celebration!

October 10. Admission, free.
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The bratwurst will be plentiful at Vinita's Oktoberfest, but fare from some other international cuisines will be available to enjoy in the biergarten. Photo courtesy Holy Ghost Catholic Church

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Miguel Rios