October 2025: Best Fall Events in Oklahoma

Autumn is festival season across the OKC metro — think family-friendly fall fairs, food fests, Halloween fun, and neighborhood traditions. Whether you’re a local or new to the area, these events are perfect weekend plans to enjoy cooler weather and connect with the community.

Oklahoma City / Metro highlights

• Oklahoma Regatta Festival — Oct. 3–5 — Big waterfront weekend events on the river with races, live music and family fun. Visit Oklahoma City‍
• OKC Taco & Margarita Festival — Oct. 4 — A fun, food-forward festival for taco lovers and margarita fans. Great for groups and date nights. Eventbrite
  
• OKC R&B Festival — Oct. 5 — Live music event at Scissortail Park featuring headline R&B acts. ticketstorm.com‍
• Braum’s Affair of the Heart — Oct. 17–19 — Popular culinary and craft festival with a fall twist (local favorites and seasonal eats). Visit Oklahoma City‍
• Red Earth FallFest Parade & Powwow — Oct. 18 — Celebrate Indigenous culture, watch the parade, and enjoy family activities tied to Red Earth’s autumn programming. Visit Oklahoma City‍
• Whiskey Riot OKC — Oct. 18 — Popular tasting event spotlighting whiskey brands and local bites (ticketed). WHISKEY RIOT

• For indoor performances & family shows through October, check the OKC Civic Center / Civic Events schedule. okcciviccenter.com

Edmond

• Heard on Hurd — October 18th — Edmond’s long-running street party with local bands, food trucks, and pop-up shops (typically the 3rd Saturday from March - October). Perfect for family outings and local shopping. Eventeny‍
• Iron Horse Ranch Haunted Hustle — Oct. 25 — A spooky 5K + fun run with trick-or-treat stops, fall festival vibes and post-race food trucks. findarace.com‍
• Storybook Forest at Arcadia Lake — Oct. 23–30 — A magical, family-friendly Halloween walk through themed displays and lighted scenes at Spring Creek Park. Great for younger kids. edmondok.gov

Norman

• Oklahoma Water Lantern Festival (Legacy Park, Norman) — Oct. 4 — A beautiful evening event with floating lanterns, music, and a family atmosphere at Legacy Park. Water Lantern Festival
• Downtown Norman Ghost Tour — Oct. 10 — History-meets-hauntings walk led by local guides — a fun, spooky way to learn Norman’s stories. Eventbrite
• Events at The Depot & Firehouse Art Center — October programming includes family days, performances, and art-centered activities (check local listings). The Depot

Moore

• Monster Mash Halloween Dance — Oct. 24 — Family-friendly costume dance and spooky activities at the Moore Community Center. City of Moore
• Fall Marketplace & seasonal events — Moore’s parks & rec calendar lists multiple October fall activities and community markets—perfect for neighborhood vibes and local shopping. City of Moore

Yukon

• Oklahoma Czech Festival — Oct. 4 — One of Yukon’s signature events: food, polka, carnival & Czech culture downtown. A classic Oklahoma fall tradition. Czech Festival Yukon Oklahoma
• Chisholm Trail Festival at Mollie Spencer Farm — Oct. 18 — Celebrate western history with chuck wagons, reenactments, kids’ activities and family-friendly demonstrations. cityofyukonok.gov

Mustang

• Okie Nationals Car Show (Wild Horse Park) — Oct. 11 — Car show & fall community gathering (note: dates posted by community organizers). Facebook
• US Marine Band Concert — October 18th — This concert is part of the 2025 United States Marine Band Concert Tour and is sponsored by Mustang High School Fine Arts. The concert is free, but tickets are required. TicketLeap‍
• Mustang Spooktacular (Wild Horse Park) — October 25 — A large, family-friendly Halloween event with booths, games & treats hosted in the Mustang town center/wild horse park. Check Mustang’s events page for exact date and details. Facebook Event

Quick planning tips for event weekends

• Buy tickets early for ticketed festivals (food & drink fests, Whiskey Riot, some concerts). Many events sell out.
• Check event pages the day of — outdoor events sometimes shift times/content due to weather. Always confirm start times on official pages.
• Parking & kids — family events like Storybook Forest and Spooktacular get busy; arrive early for parking and stroller-friendly routes.

Ready to make a plan (and maybe find a home nearby)?

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