Weekly Events Calendar: October 21-27, 2024

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.

By Karlie Ybarra
I don’t miss tests, papers, or barely edible lunches, but what I wouldn’t give to have an old-fashioned pajama day like we had in elementary school. Apparently Science Museum Oklahoma either can read my mind or just happens to have some really cool and smart event organizers, because they are celebrating the science of sleep—and allowing folks to show up in their comfiest bedtime accouterment—during Dreamscapes and Nightmares. On October 25th, adults 21 and up and explore the museum, enjoy adult bevvies and snacks, and learn all about what happens when we fall asleep through lots of interactive activities. There also will be sleep paralysis demos—not sure what that means but it sounds appropriately spooky for the season—and ghost tours.
October 25. Admission, $25. sciencemuseumok.org

By Kiersten Stone
Oklahoma is known for its weather activity, and Oklahomans are known for their craziness when it comes to weather. That’s why there’s no better place for the National Weather Festival than right here in Oklahoma. On October 26, at the National Weather Center in Norman, the festival will take place and give all of us Okies the opportunity to see hourly weather balloon launches with local meteorologists. There will also be children’s activities, emergency response vehicles and equipment displays, and the weather-themed superheroes “The Weather Friends.” Festival-goers can also visit and view the National Weather Center’s facilities, including the National Weather Service’s forecast operation areas. For more information such as the clear bag policy, festival map, and parking information, visit ou.edu/nwc/nwf.
October 26. Admission, free. ou.edu/nwc/nwf

Oklahomans who like to watch the storms roll in (so most of us) are sure to enjoy visiting the National Weather Festival in Norman, hosted by the National Weather Center. Photo courtesy National Weather Festival

By Ben Luschen
Stringtown Trades Day kicks off bright and early at 7:00 a.m. October 26 with a pancake breakfast that’ll have you ready to tackle the twenty-acre yard sale (because shopping for other people's treasures requires carbs). At 9:00 a.m., things get festive with the "Best Dressed ATV" competition, where side-by-sides will strut their stuff in true Stringtown fashion. Feel free to get creative—nothing says winner like an ATV in a tutu. At 10:00 a.m., it's game on with horseshoe and cornhole tournaments. For the kids, the inflatable bounce houses will help burn off that pancake energy. At 2:00 p.m., grab your spot for the highly anticipated gazebo dedication, followed by live music at 3:00 p.m. featuring Pake McEntire and local talent. End the day with a tour of the historic Garside House and browse the halls while eyeing the quilt show. Call (918) 470-6155 for more information.
October 26. Admission, free TravelOK.com

By Nathan Gunter
A bit of insider info for readers, but for about three and a half weeks out of every eight, we work largely out of our art director’s office, which backs up to the Heritage Hills neighborhood. And sometimes, when it’s a nice day, we go for walks through Heritage Hills, because with its tree-lined and sidewalks streets and gorgeous homes, it’s a great place for a stroll. I sometimes call this our “Tour of Homes,” because we point out the houses we’d like to own one day, as if any of us will be dropping $875,000 on a 3,600-square-foot historic bungalow any time soon.
The only thing our Tour of Homes is missing, really, is the chance to go inside some of these beautiful houses. But now that barrier is removed, because on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27, for a $25 per person ticket, you can tour six homes in the Heritage Hills area, beginning with the supposedly haunted and very beautiful Overholser Mansion. It’s a self-guided walking tour, though a shuttle is available from Mercedes Benz of Oklahoma City for those with mobility issues.
October 27. Registration, $25. heritagehills.org

The homes in Oklahoma City's Heritage Hills neighborhood are pretty from afar, and even more amazing to those who get up-close during the historic homes tour. Photo courtesy Heritage Hills

By Ben Luschen
If someone is asking you to “come on down” you are either at home watching a television ad for a car dealership or you’re an excited member of The Price Is Right studio audience rushing up to the front of the stage to place your bids. If it has been your lifelong dream for the latter to be a reality, I’ve got some great news for you: The Price Is Right experience is coming to Tulsa! Drew Carey and the CBS cameras might not be there for The Price Is Right Live Sunday, October 27, at the BOK Center, but the fan-favorite games like Plinko, Cliff Hangers, and Hole in One, plus the famous Big Wheel, are all exactly the same as they appeared back when you were home “sick” from school. The experience gives contestants the chance to win real prizes—more than twelve million dollars in prizes has already been handed out through The Price Is Right Live. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets range from $29 to $250.
October 27. Tickets, $29-$250. [bokcenter.com](external:https://www.bokcenter.com/events/detail/the-price-is-right-live

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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.