Weekly Events Calendar, October 30-November 5

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.

We’re pretty sure Ben Stiller won’t be attending Halloween Night at the Museum in Claremore, but one thing you can be sure of is that the Will Rogers Memorial Museum will never lack for star power. Bring your costume-clad family for community trick-or-treating, bounce houses, and a unique afterhours look at the museum facilities. There’s also a contest for best costume—might we suggest going as a bulletin board tacked with Rogers’ best quotes? RSVP on the website. October 31. Admission, free. willrogers.com

The biennial Battle of Honey Springs Civil War Demonstration in Checotah is back for 2023. Witness a first-class reenactment of the largest and most significant Civil War conflict to occur within Indian Territory, which was pivotal in allowing the Union to regain control of the area. The weekend-long event begins on Friday with a public education day while battle reenactments will occur Saturday and Sunday. November 3-5. Admission, $10. okhistory.org

Witness living history at the Battle of Honey Springs Demonstrations in Checotah. Photo by Lori Duckworth

Whether it’s a barber still running shop after his death a century ago, a fearsome gangster at his former hideout, or any other number of hauntings and unexplained phenomena in the college town, the Downtown Norman Ghost Tour takes the curious to the real-life origins of some of Norman’s most infamous ghost stories. Registration for this eight minute walking tour includes a glow-in-the-dark wrist band, and organizers promise the activity will be jump-scare-free. November 3. Admission, $12. eventbrite.com

That crisp, fall air is finally here, and the trees know it. As the annual changing of the leaves commences, there is no better place to take in the natural beauty than at the Fall Foliage Festival in Talihina. Though a scenic wonder to behold at any time of the year, Talihina celebrates this season with a proper fall carnival featuring local vendors, food booths, quilt and classic car shows, games, and live entertainment. November 4. Admission, free. talihinacc.com

A visit to the Talihina Fall Foliage Festival is a good excuse to take in some spectacular views, like this shot of the Winding Stair area of the Ouachita National Forest. Photo courtesy Inge Johnson

At its peak in the 1950s, Route 66 was a celebration of a burgeoning car culture and the freedom granted to travelers from the open road. But a different type of wheeled vehicle takes precedence during Cycle 66 in Edmond. Bicycle riders can enjoy tours of the historic road on routes ranging in distance from ten to sixty-six miles, going through urban and rural areas. There’s also a one-mile route for young riders. November 5. Registration $10-$45. cycle66.com

Get a whole new perspective on The Mother Road during Cycle 66 in the Edmond area. Photo Cycle 66

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Ben Luschen

Luschen joined the *Oklahoma Today*’ staff as Research Editor in 2021 and currently works as the magazine's Web Editor, managing the website and social media fronts. His past *Oklahoma Today* stories have ranged in content from the state's bee and quail industries to its vibrant art and music scenes. Not adverse to a road trip, Luschen is always on the lookout for the next big adventure. He is never out of opinions about the current state of Oklahoma City Thunder basketball.