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Your go-to resource for staying connected with the vibrant happenings in the Grand Lake area! Our community is bursting with energy and creativity, and this is where you’ll find all the exciting events that bring residents and visitors together throughout the year. Whether you’re interested in local festivals, seasonal fairs, bustling markets, or captivating live performances, the communities have something for everyone.

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Pryor Creek Events Presents: Bluegrass & BBQ!

Get ready for a weekend of live bluegrass music, mouthwatering BBQ, and a classic car show in the heart of downtown Pryor!

Live Bluegrass Bands
BBQ Cook-Off & Delicious Eats
Classic Car Show
Fun for the Whole Family

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details! You won’t want to miss this weekend filled with great music, amazing food, and community fun.

Follow Pryor Creek Events for updates!

When: October 17, 2025 4:00PM - October 18, 2025 10:00PM
Where: Downtown Pryor, Oklahoma
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Ultimate Chili Competition

For a ticket to the event, select the meal ticket option. Join us as we battle for the ultimate chili title, fundraising, and cheerleading competition. Message if you are interested in participating in the competitions, sponsorships, auction donations, or any other support you can provide. Let's get this team to the USA Games!
Go Honey Badgers!
Win Nationals!
All the way to Chile!

When: October 17, 2025 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Where: Craig County Fairgrounds, 915 Apperson Dr, Vinita
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House of Howls – A Haunted Experience for All Ages! 🎃 Hosted by: Second Chance Pet Rescue

64301 East 290 Rd, Grove, OK
📅 Dates: October 17th, 18th, & 19th, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM nightly
💵 Admission: $5 per person
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages Welcome!

Dare to enter the House of Howls, a fright-filled haunted attraction benefiting Second Chance Pet Rescue! For just $5, you'll experience a chilling adventure through twisted hallways, eerie rooms, and spooky surprises around every corner — all while supporting a great cause.

Whether you’re a Halloween thrill-seeker or just in it for the fun, this all-ages event offers something for everyone. Come out with friends, bring the whole family, and get into the Halloween spirit — if you’re brave enough!

🎃 Proceeds go to support Second Chance Pet Rescue’s mission to help animals in need.

Don’t miss this scream-worthy experience – it’s only here for three nights!

When: October 17, 2025 7:00PM - October 19, 2025 10:00PM
Where: 64301 East 290 Rd, Grove, OK
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20th Annual Welch Harvest Days

Celebrate small-town fall fun at Welch Harvest Days! Bring the family for a full day of parades, contests, food, and community spirit.

What’s happening

Boo-Ha-Ha Parade to kick off the morning

Decorated Pumpkin Contest — show off your creative gourds

Car / Motorcycle / Tractor Show — classics to chromed-out

Pet Show — cutest companions take the stage

Games for Kids — fall-themed activities and prizes

Vendors & Food Trucks — shop local and snack all day

Bakers Auction @ WFD (Welch Fire Department) — bid on homemade goodies

Tips for a great day

Bring lawn chairs and cameras

Come hungry and ready to shop local

Follow event updates for any weather or schedule notes

Round up your crew and make memories at Welch Harvest Days—see you on Main Street!

When: October 18, 2025 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Where: Downtown Welch, Oklahoma
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Hoot-N-Howl Camper Treat at Bernice State Park

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Bernice State Park, Bernice, OK
💰 Admission: Free with park entry

Join us for a spooktacular evening at Bernice State Park’s Hoot-N-Howl Camper Treat! Campers and visitors alike are invited to stroll through a fully decorated campground packed with Halloween spirit — and candy at every turn!

🍬 Trick-or-treat through the campsites
🎨 Enjoy festive displays and creative Halloween décor
🏆 Vote for your favorite campsite as campers compete to win Best Decorated Site
🐺 Don’t forget to hoot & howl for your favorite!

This fun, family-friendly event is open to all ages and is a perfect way to celebrate fall and enjoy the outdoors. Costumes are encouraged!

Come for the candy, stay for the fun — and let the howling begin!

When: October 18, 2025 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Where: Bernice State Park, Bernice, OK
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Bootique Crawl Sip & Shop

Hey SPOOKTACULAR shoppers!!!!
Save the date!!! Bootique Crawl October 21 4pm-7pm.
Stayed tuned for more hauntingly good details!!!
BaaaHAAAAAAAAAAAA!

When: October 21, 2025 4:00PM - 7:00PM
Where: Main Street Miami
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🎃 Annual Children’s Halloween Party Sponsored by the Quapaw Nation

Thursday, October 23, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 907 Whitebird St, Quapaw, OK 74363

Calling all little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes! The Quapaw Nation invites families to enjoy a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun at our Annual Children’s Halloween Party.

👻 Event Features:

🧙‍♂️ Costumes encouraged (some activities will be outdoors—please dress accordingly!)

🍿 Snacks & drinks provided

🎃 Games, activities, and Halloween-themed fun for all ages

🧛‍♂️ Safe, family-friendly environment

This free community event is the perfect way to kick off the Halloween season with excitement, creativity, and community spirit!

🎉 All children and families welcome!

When: October 23, 2025 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Where: 907 Whitebird St, Quapaw, OK 74363
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🍂 Harvest Hollow Hunt – A Playmakers Autumnal Mystery! 🍁

Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕙 Time: Starts at 10:00 AM | Big Prize Drawing at 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 121 W 3rd St., Grove, OK
🌐 More info: playmakersofgrove.com
| 📧 groveplaymakers@yahoo.com
| 📞 (918) 786-8950

A secret stirs in Harvest Hollow… can YOU hunt down the truth?

Join us for a magical autumn adventure at the Playmakers’ Harvest Hollow Hunt — a mystery-filled quest for all ages! Wander through whimsical fair booths, complete fun arts & crafts, and uncover clues as you journey through the colorful world of fall.

🍎 Event Highlights:
🔍 Mystery clue hunt with BIG PRIZES drawn at 2 PM
🎨 Creative arts & crafts booths
🍂 Crisp apple cider
🎁 Prizes for children, adults, and families
🎃 All children receive a “No Tricks, Just Treats” goodie bag!

The more booths you visit, the more clues you’ll uncover. Think you’ve solved the mystery? Turn in your guess and see if you're one of the lucky winners!

This is a FREE, family-friendly event full of fall fun, creativity, and surprises. Come celebrate the season and see if you can crack the case of Harvest Hollow!

When: October 25, 2025 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Where: 121 W 3rd St., Grove, OK
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🎃 Trunk or Treat at Eastern Shawnee Wellness Center 👻

Wednesday, October 30, 2025
🕟 Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Eastern Shawnee Wellness Center

Get ready for a night of frightful fun at the Trunk or Treat hosted by the Eastern Shawnee Wellness Center! This spooky celebration is perfect for the whole family with themed trunks, treats, and Halloween thrills around every corner.

🎃 Event Highlights Include:
🚜 Hayrides
🏚️ Spook House
🍿 Popcorn & Hotdogs
🚗 Themed Trunk Displays
📸 Pictures & Photo Ops

Dress up in your favorite costume and bring your trick-or-treat bags for a safe, fun-filled evening of Halloween excitement!

👻 Free admission | All ages welcome

Don’t miss out — it’s going to be a spook-tacular time!

When: October 30, 2025 4:30PM - 6:30PM
Where: Eastern Shawnee Wellness Center
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Jay Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat

Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Courthouse Square, Jay, OK
💰 Admission: FREE

Get your costumes ready and your candy buckets out! The Jay Chamber of Commerce invites you and your family to our annual Trunk or Treat celebration on Courthouse Square.

This fun-filled evening will feature:
🍬 Candy from decked-out trunks
👻 Spooky decorations and friendly costumes
🎉 Safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating

Come enjoy a sweet and safe Halloween tradition in the heart of Jay. Dress up, bring the kids, and make memories with your community!

When: October 30, 2025 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Where: Courthouse Square, Jay, OK
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Rose Rock Lakeside Trunk or Treat

Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: The Schoolhouse at Rose Rock Lakeside
27600 S Hwy 125, Monkey Island, OK
💰 Admission: FREE

Get ready for a spooky evening full of fun at the Trunk or Treat at Rose Rock Lakeside! Hosted at The Schoolhouse, this family-friendly Halloween event promises a safe and exciting experience for all ages.

Enjoy:
🍬 Trick-or-Treating from creatively decorated trunks
🍔 Food Trucks serving tasty bites
🎈 Bounce Houses for nonstop kid-friendly fun

Whether you're a local or visiting Monkey Island for the weekend, this is the perfect place to bring the whole family for Halloween cheer, sweet treats, and spooky smiles.

Sponsored by:

Brightway Insurance – The Grand Lake Agency

Grand Bounce Inflatables & Rentals

Forge Express Food Truck

🎃 Costumes encouraged. Fun guaranteed. Don’t miss it!

When: October 30, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Where: The Schoolhouse at Rose Rock Lakeside
27600 S Hwy 125, Monkey Island, OK
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🎃 1st Annual Halloween Extravaganza Hosted by Tera Miranda Resort & Marina

riday, October 31, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 28251 S 561 Rd, Monkey Island, OK
📞 Info/Vendor Contact: (918) 257-4274 | kadec@teramiranda.com

Get ready for a frightfully fun evening on the lake at the 1st Annual Halloween Extravaganza hosted by Tera Miranda Resort & Marina! This family-friendly event is packed with Halloween magic, community fun, and entertainment for all ages.

🎶 Live Music by Daryl J. Gragg Band
🎈 Balloon animals & face painting
🍬 Trunk or Treat stations
🎨 Pumpkin decorating contest
🧙‍♂️ Costume contest
🎪 Bouncy castles
🍔 Food & drink vendors

Whether you’re a local or visiting Grand Lake for the weekend, this is a can’t-miss Halloween celebration on Monkey Island!

🎃 Interested in setting up a booth or Trunker-Treat station?
Vendors welcome — contact the office at (918) 257‑4274 or email kadec@teramiranda.com
for details.

When: October 31, 2025 4:00PM - 7:00PM
Where: 28251 S 561 Rd, Monkey Island, OK
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INTEGRIS Health Grove Hospital Trunk or Treat

📅 Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
🕟 Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: INTEGRIS Health Grove Hospital
North Parking Lot – off of 13th Street (across from the city pool)
💰 Admission: FREE!

Get ready for a spooktacular time at the annual Trunk or Treat hosted by INTEGRIS Health Grove Hospital! Families are invited to bring their little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes for a safe and fun evening of Halloween excitement.

Enjoy:
🍬 Candy & Treats
🎯 Fun Games
🎨 Festive Trunks & Costumes
🎉 Community Fun for All Ages

This family-friendly event offers a safe environment to trick-or-treat, play games, and celebrate Halloween with your community. Costumes are encouraged, and smiles are guaranteed!

Don’t miss this frightfully delightful event — we’ll see you there!

When: October 31, 2025 4:30PM - 6:00PM
Where: INTEGRIS Health Grove Hospital
North Parking Lot – off of 13th Street (across from the city pool)
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Boo HaHa at the Coleman Theatre Beautiful

It's going to be a sweet time on Miami Main Street October 31st!!!
Stay tuned for details about food trucks, Boo HaHa at the Coleman Theatre Beautiful (or should we say BOOOOTIFUL) and trunks, tricks and treats and activites up and down Main Street!

When: October 31, 2025 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Where: Miami, Oklahoma
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COS Trunk or Treat – Halloween Night!

Date: Thursday, October 31, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: COS Parking Lot
1600 W. HarBer Rd.

Get your costumes ready and bring the whole family out for a spooktacular night of fun at the COS Trunk or Treat!

Enjoy:
🍬 Trick-or-treating from creatively decorated car trunks
🎃 Festive Halloween fun in a safe, family-friendly environment
🦆 Fun surprises for all ages — including our sweet costumed mascot!

We can’t wait to see you there — costumes, candy, and community fun await in the COS parking lot this Halloween night!

FREE EVENT | ALL AGES WELCOME

When: October 31, 2025 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Where: COS Parking Lot
1600 W. HarBer Rd.
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SWC Commercial Club Halloween Festivities – Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 31, 2025
🕕 Time: Festivities begin at 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Blankenship Park
💰 Admission: FREE

Join us for a spooky, fun-filled Halloween night at Blankenship Park, hosted by the SWC Commercial Club! This community celebration is perfect for kids and families of all ages and is packed with candy, costumes, and classic fall fun.

🎃 Event Highlights Include:
🚗 Trunk or Treat – Stroll through decorated vehicles and collect sweet treats from local participants!
🌭 Free Wiener Roast – Enjoy hot dogs and soda pop, perfect for a cool fall evening!
🎭 Costume Contest – Starts at 7:00 PM

Age groups: 0–2, 3–6, 7–11, 12–Adult

Special Category for Groups (2–6 people)
🏆 Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Best Decorated Vehicle or Area

🎃 Decorators Welcome! Bring your best-decorated vehicle and help us light up the park with Halloween spirit.

Come celebrate safely with your neighbors and enjoy a night of costumes, candy, and community fun!

When: October 31, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Where: Blankenship Park
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🎃 Trunk or Treat on Route 66 Presented by City of Commerce Parks and Recreation

Friday, November 1, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Historic Route 66 (From Quincy to Main Street), Commerce, OK
📞 To Register: Visit Commerce City Hall or call (918) 675-4373

Join us for a spooktacular evening of fun, candy, and creativity at the City of Commerce’s Trunk or Treat event! This free community celebration invites families, businesses, and organizations to decorate their trunks, dress in costume, and hand out treats along historic Route 66.

👻 Event Highlights:
🚗 Decorated trunks and themed stations
🍬 Safe trick-or-treating for kids of all ages
🎨 Prizes for best-decorated trunks and themed displays
🧛‍♀️ Costumes encouraged!

Whether you're handing out candy or collecting it, this is a night full of fun and fall festivities for the whole family.

Free to participate—just pick a theme and decorate!

When: November 1, 2025 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Where: Historic Route 66 (From Quincy to Main Street), Commerce, OK
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Harvest Fest

Get ready, everyone! The third annual Wolf Creek Harvest Fest is just around the corner, and it's shaping up to be bigger and better than ever! We're so excited to bring this event back to the community for what we hope will be many years to come. So far, we have 11 fantastic vendors ready to go, with more to come.

Calling All Vendors:
Want to be part of the fun? We're still looking for more vendors to join us, and the best part is, there's no cost to you! Last year, we had over 3,500 people in attendance, so this is a great opportunity to get your business, non-profit, or church, in front of a huge crowd. To learn more and sign up, you can call us at 918-257-5202 or visit the registration link below.

https://lakecenter.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3077474

For The Public:
Mark your calendars for November 1st! This year, we've moved the date to avoid conflicts with the last home football game, Senior Night, and the Grove Band Light Show, so everyone can join in the celebration. Admission is completely free for the entire family! Bring your kids and enjoy a safe, fun-filled day. While there's no cost to get in, you'll definitely want to bring some cash for the food trucks—we can't wait to try what they're cooking up!

Here is a list of our current vendors...

GT Heat and Air LLC
Redbud Physical Therapy
in Home 2 Heal, LLC
CJ's Cleaning Co.
Good Shepherd Hospice
FORGE Express Food Truck
Ghetto Tacos
Elara Caring
Church on the Hill of Grove
Grove's First Baptist Church
Lake Center Baptist (WCHF Hosts)

When: November 1, 2025 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Where: Wolf Creek Park - Parking Lot
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Veterans Day Parade — Miami, OK

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. 🇺🇸

When: November 9, 2025 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Where: Miami, OK
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Christmas on Main – Chelsea, OK

Presented by the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce
📅 Saturday, November 29, 2025
🕚 Festivities Begin at 11:00 AM | Parade at 6:00 PM

Celebrate the magic of the season at Chelsea’s beloved Christmas on Main! This all-day holiday celebration brings together festive fun, local shopping, family traditions, and community spirit — all in the heart of downtown Chelsea.

✨ Event Highlights:

🎅 Visit with Santa – Share your Christmas wishes and snap a photo! (Ends at 1 PM)

❄️ Chelsea FFA Winterfest – Crafts, treats, and family fun at the Chelsea Civic Center (Ends at 2 PM)

🛍️ Shop Local Vendors – One-stop shopping for holiday gifts and a chance to earn Shop Chelsea tickets! (Ends at 5 PM)

🎁 Christmas Parade – Starts at 6 PM on Main Street

Theme: "Elf on the Shelf"

Please note: All floats must have a fire extinguisher. No riders under 18 on 4-wheelers. No Santa or Mrs. Claus allowed on floats (we’ve got the real ones covered!)

Line-up begins at 4:45 PM at the football field entrance of Chelsea High School.

📸 Pictures with Santa & Shop Chelsea Drawings

Free professional photos with Santa and prize drawings immediately following the parade (Photos by S3 Creatives)

🎄 Admission is Free
Bring the whole family for a full day of Christmas cheer, small-town charm, and holiday memories in the making.

👉 Stay tuned to the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce website and Facebook page for event updates, float entry info, vendor details, and photo links.

When: November 29, 2025 11:00AM - 8:00PM
Where: Chelsea, Oklahoma
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