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Open House: Haunt the Museum |
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Step into the Oklahoma History Center on Thursday, October 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. for an unforgettable evening adventure. Experience the thrill of exploring the museum after hours.
At Haunt the Museum, plan for a night filled with Halloween thrills and spine-tingling surprises. Be sure to wear your favorite costume and embark on a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt through the galleries, create your own spooky crafts, and gather around for ghost stories told by candlelight in the Chesapeake with living history presenters. Before you head home, grab a handful of trick-or-treat candy to sweeten your night. All Haunt the Museum activities are included with admission.
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The Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library will host their annual History Never Dies Carnival on Saturday, October 24, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This year’s event will celebrate America’s history of myths and legends.
Visitors to this free event will find games, food, treats, and candy. Costumes are encouraged, and plenty of photo opportunities. Kids of all ages are invited to participate. This is a child- and family-friendly event.
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Movie Night featuring Hocus Pocus (1993)
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a movie night featuring Hocus Pocus (1993) in its theatre on Friday, October 23, at 7 p.m.
Movie Night is a popular community event that brings families and friends together on the last Friday of every month. The doors to the theatre open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 7 p.m.
Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is limited, so early arrival is suggested. Thanks to the RCB Bank sponsorship, this event is FREE to attend. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
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Halloween Night at the Museum |
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The Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host a Halloween Night, compliments of RCB Bank, on Saturday, October 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. This event combines trick-or-treating with an opportunity for children and their families to visit the museum. Businesses and individuals will share treats. Halloween Night at the Museum is FREE and open to all ages.
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The Chisholm is hosting a 1930s event, called Roots & Routes, on October 23 and 24 that will help you take a step back in time.
On Friday, October 23, from 9 a.m. to noon, the museum will host educational activities geared towards schools and homeschoolers. The Chisholm’s staff and volunteers will be wearing period-accurate clothing representing different groups and organizations such as the Civilian Conservation Corps, Works Progress Administration, and more! Bring your learners to 605 Zellers Avenue in Kingfisher to learn about the roots and routes of the thirties.
On Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the public is welcome to join in an open family day with free admission to the exhibit halls of The Chisholm and a bean supper and concert community event!
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Crossroads of America: Oklahoma's Route 66 screenings |
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On Monday, November 2, there will be a free screening of the new documentary Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., a book signing will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. with authors Michael Wallis, Jim Ross, and Shellee Graham, and the Crossroads screening will be held at 7 p.m.
Michael Wallis will be signing a 100th Anniversary Edition of Route 66: The Mother Road, and Jim Ross and Shellee Graham will be signing Route 66: The First 100 Years. Both books will be available for purchase at the Oklahoma History Center Museum Store during the event.
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Kilgen Theatre Organ performance featuring the silent film My Best Girl (1927) with Clark Wilson |
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On Monday, November 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., a Kilgen Theatre Organ performance will be held in the Devon Great Hall at the Oklahoma History Center, featuring organist Clark Wilson accompanying the silent film My Best Girl (1927). Tickets are $10 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $20 for the general public. Tickets can be purchased by calling 405-522-0765.
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Annual Research Center Book Sale starts today! |
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The Oklahoma Historical Society’s (OHS) John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Research Center will host its 2026 annual book sale from Wednesday, October 21, through Saturday, October 24, at the Oklahoma History Center, located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. in Oklahoma City.
The sale is open from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Route 66 turns 100 this year! Don’t miss out on a variety of Route 66 products, t-shirts, playing cards, hats, tote bags, and more at the book sale!
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The Fort Towson Historic Site will host its quarterly Dutch Oven Gathering on Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is FREE for participants and guests. All are welcome to participate in this informal event, led by a group of cooks.
The talents of local cast iron chefs will be on display at the Fort Towson Historic Site, with each person setting up their outdoor kitchen and preparing delicious treats. The event will be a time for Dutch oven enthusiasts to gather, demonstrate their skills, and introduce the public to the joy of outdoor cast-iron cooking. Registration is required for those who plan to participate in the cooking activities.
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“Washington Irving and the Mounted Rangers” program |
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On Saturdays, October 24 and 31, from 10 a.m. to noon, and again from 1 to 4 p.m., the Fort Gibson Historic Site staff will hold a come-and-go living history program to educate the public about early expeditions to Fort Gibson in 1832.
That year, author Washington Irving arrived at Fort Gibson, which was the last stop on his journey to explore the western frontier. He also traveled with a unique group of Mounted Rangers. During his time with Captain Bean’s company of Mounted Rangers, Irving gathered the materials for his book A Tour on the Prairies (1835), one of the first written accounts of daily life on the western prairie and one that reached many American readers in the East.
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Follow the OHS website calendar to learn about our events and programs at OHS museums and historic sites across the state! Our calendar constantly changes with the latest programs and activities, from seasonal events to celebrations, exhibits, films, educational classes, and workshops. |
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Connect with the Oklahoma Historical Society on social media—where you can learn more about Oklahoma history and get up-to-date information about events and exhibits across the state!
Masthead image: Soldiers gather for Halloween refreshments served by the American Red Cross Canteen in El Reno. Canteens began in World War I when the US government asked the American Red Cross to set up stations to provide food and refreshments to troops traveling by rail (ERL.598, El Reno Carnegie Library Collection, OHS).
Did you know?
The nation’s first Red Cross Canteen, built in log cabin style from telephone poles, opened at the Rock Island Depot in El Reno, Canadian County, on August 1, 1918.
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