Area Events

📍 Location: Grace Harbor Baptist Church
16 W 11th St, Grove, OK 74344

Join us for a joyful and heartfelt Friend Day celebration at Grace Harbor Baptist Church! This special event is all about community, connection, and giving thanks — and you're invited to share it with us.

🍽️ What to Expect:

Uplifting worship service

A full Thanksgiving-style meal

Warm fellowship and a welcoming atmosphere

A great opportunity to bring a friend and make new ones!

🎉 Everyone is welcome — and everything is free!

Come celebrate faith, friendship, and the blessings of the season with us. We can’t wait to share this special day with YOU!

Presented by Miami Elks Lodge #1320

Join us as we honor our nation’s heroes with a community parade through downtown Miami.

Date & Time
Sunday, November 9, 2025 • 2:00 PM

Parade Route
Begins at 4th Ave N (Railroad Tracks) & Main, proceeds south to 1st S & Main.

Grand Marshal
General Tom Walker

Enter the Parade
All veterans groups, schools, organizations, and businesses are welcome to participate.
Contact Bert Norton (918-919-2797) or John Mayes (918-541-0690) to submit an entry.

After the Parade
Veterans Dinner at the Miami Elks Lodge, 4:00–6:00 PM.
Veterans and one guest eat free.

Bring your flags, your family, and your gratitude as we celebrate those who served. 🇺🇸

📍 Location: Pickles Pub, 2036 N 3rd Street, Langley, OK
🍻 Admission: Free! Just bring your good vibes and appetite

Off-season? More like ON-season at Pickles in Langley! Join us for the ultimate Sunday Funday featuring live music, great food, and unbeatable vibes.

🎤 The Jimmy Lee 3 is back and ready to crank up the energy with their signature acoustic set that sounds anything but quiet. Think:
🎹 Bass, synth, and keys
🎸 Killer lead guitar
🎤 Sing-along anthems and high-energy crowd favorites!

🔥 Ditch the patio—the party’s inside, where the music is loud, the food is hot, and the drinks are ice cold.

🍕 What to Expect:

Full-band acoustic set with powerhouse sound

Ice-cold drinks and loaded menu of cheesy, crispy, juicy goodness

Billiards, beats, and an unbeatable Sunday vibe

NO cover charge

📲 Call your crew, grab a table, and close out your weekend with a show that’ll leave you dancing into Monday.

📍 Location: Veterans Honor Plaza, Langley, OK
🗓️ Date: Monday, November 11, 2025
🕥 Time: 10AM - 12AM
🎖️ Hosted by: Volunteers of the Lakeside Garden Club

Join the Lakeside Garden Club and the Langley community in honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. Held at the Veterans Honor Plaza, this special Veterans Day Ceremony will pay tribute to those who have fought for our freedom — past and present.

🎖️ Ceremony Highlights:

Presentation of the colors

Moment of silence and wreath laying

Patriotic readings and reflections

Recognition of local veterans

Community gathering in gratitude

Bring your flags, wear your red, white, and blue, and help us show our heartfelt appreciation for our nation’s heroes.

🇺🇸 All are welcome.
Let’s stand united in honor, remembrance, and pride.

📍 Location: 330 W Dwain Willis Ave, Vinita (Back of Children’s Building)
🎯 Eligibility: For children 12 years old and under
🗓️ Registration Dates & Times:

Tuesday, November 11: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Saturday, November 15: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Monday, November 17: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Only 1 person per family permitted inside during registration.

This program is designed for low-income families in Craig County to help ensure every child has a joyful Christmas. We are partnering with Cops for Kids, DHS, Cherokee Nation Angel Tree, GLCM Blue House, ITUS Virtus Motorcycle Club, Grand Mental Health, and area schools to serve each child once across all programs.

📝 Income Guidelines (based on household size):
Eligible families must meet the listed income requirements (see chart above).

📌 Required Documentation:

Valid photo ID (parent or legal guardian)

Proof of address (utility bill or rental agreement)

Proof of custody/guardianship (if applicable)

Social Security cards (for parents/guardians & children)

Birth certificates (for each child)

Proof of income (examples include):

Last year’s taxes

Disability determination letters

30 days of pay stubs

Food stamp approval letter

📋 Information Needed for Each Child:

Shirt size

Pant size

Coat size

Shoe size

Favorite color

Favorite toy

🚫 Note: No phones or gaming systems will be accepted as gift requests.

📍 Location: Brush and Palette Art Gallery
18 W. 4th Street, Grove, OK 74344
📞 To Register: Call (918) 786-9698 or stop by the gallery

Join the Brush and Palette Art Gallery for a cozy fall-inspired acrylic painting class, led by local artist Karen Clary! You’ll paint a charming autumn lantern scene, complete with pumpkins, sunflowers, and a warm candle glow — no experience necessary!

🖌️ Details:

$30 for adults

$20 for students

All supplies included

Open to the public

Whether you’re a seasoned painter or a beginner looking to try something new, this is a perfect way to relax, learn, and create something beautiful.

🕰️ Gallery Hours:

Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Thursday–Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Spaces are limited — sign up early and bring a friend! 🎨🍂

📍 Location: Participating shops in South Grand Lake
🎉 Hosted by: Local Businesses of South Grand Lake

Kick off the holiday season in cozy fall fashion with the 2nd Annual Fall Into the Holidaze event! Shop, snack, and stroll your way through South Grand Lake’s most charming local businesses during this festive evening of fun.

🛍️ Enjoy:

🧡 Exclusive discounts

🍪 Seasonal snacks & treats

🎁 Amazing giveaways at each stop

✨ Prize drawings donated by participating stores (don’t forget to register!)

🎯 Participating Locations Include:

Lakeland Trading Co.

Painted Pony Mercantile

Lake Bumz

Beau’s Deli

All The Things

All Seasons Patio

Bootylicious Boutique

Grab your friends, bundle up, and shop local while enjoying festive vibes, sweet surprises, and all the warmth of the season. You won’t want to miss it!

• Friday, November 14, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Kick off the holiday season in true Route 66 style at the Christmas on Route 66 Holiday Market in beautiful downtown Miami! Enjoy a magical two-day shopping experience filled with festive cheer, family fun, and holiday magic.

🎹 Live Music:

Friday night – Enjoy live piano by Ryan Orcutt in the elegant Coleman Ballroom Lobby.

🍔 Food Trucks:

Grab delicious eats from Clark’s Smash Burgers & Maw & Paw’s Popcorn while you shop!

🦌 Live Reindeer Experience:

Visit the Holiday Market Hub in the historic Main Attraction Building — featuring even more vendors this year!

🎁 Saturday Swag Bag Giveaway:

Starting at 9 a.m., the first 100 shoppers will receive swag bags filled with gift certificates, coupons, and holiday goodies (while supplies last!).

🛍️ Over 25 Vendors & Artisans:

Shop handmade goods, unique gifts, home décor, apparel, holiday crafts, and more from talented local vendors and makers.

🎨 Extras:

Make-and-take activities, festive photo ops, and family-friendly fun throughout the event.

Whether you're looking for the perfect gift or just soaking up the holiday spirit, this market has something for everyone.

Admission is FREE. Family-friendly. All are welcome!

📍 Location: Multiple participating boutiques (see list below)
🎁 Grand Prize: Gift Cards & Merchandise from every shop!

Grab your friends and spend a fabulous fall Friday boutique-hopping through some of your favorite locally-owned shops! Each location offers its own style, charm, and something special for the season — and visiting each one gets you entered for a huge Grand Prize giveaway!

🛒 Participating Shops:

Disney Island Outfitters & Dam Hotel

Mia’s

Bootylious

Sassy & Classy Boutie-Q

The Mercantile

Grand Panache

The Den of Uniquity

🎉 How It Works:

Visit every shop on the list

Get your card stamped at each location

Turn it in for a chance to win the Grand Prize – a bundle of gift cards and goodies from all participating stores!

🎀 Support small businesses, enjoy seasonal sales, and get a head start on holiday shopping — all while having fun with friends!

🛍️ Must visit each location to be eligible for prizes.

You're invited to join us at the upcoming Main Street meeting!
Date: 3rd Monday of Every Month
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: 139 S. Vann St. Vinita, OK. 74301
Whether you're interested in learning about our committees—Economic Vitality, Design, Promotion, and Organization—or sharing your ideas for enhancing our community, your presence is vital.
Mark your calendars and come prepared to collaborate and inspire positive change in Vinita.