OKLAHOMA –
Fall is around the corner, and there are events for everyone across the states. Whether you want free family fun of cultural events, there is something for everyone. Here are the events you don’t want to miss this fall.
Oklahoma State Fair
The Oklahoma State Fair kicks off Sept. 17 and offers fun, fair food and carnival games. This year, the fair celebrates 100 years of Route 66 with its theme, “Midway of the Mother Road.”
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When: Sept. 17-27, 2026
Where: 3001 General Pershing Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Cost: Adult: $17 | Children (6 – 11): $10 | Children under 6: free
Centennial Route 66 Balloon Festival
The Centennial RT66 Balloon Festival celebrates 100 years of the Mother Road. Guests can ride tethered hot air balloons and watch air balloon shows at the festival. There will also be kite shows, helicopter rides, tethered balloon rides, food truck and vendor’s market, live music and more.
Route 66 Balloon Festival 2026
Route 66 Balloon Festival (Facebook page)
When: Sept. 23-27, 2026, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: 14816 East 2nd Street, Arcadia, OK 73007
Cost: Tickets start at $15.83
Plaza District Festival
The 27th annual Plaza District Festival returns in September. The festival will feature arts and live performances from Oklahoma-based performing artists. Free activities will be available for kids of all ages.
Organizers said the festival coincides with the 11th Annual Plaza Walls Mural Expo. Over 60 local businesses will be available for guests to shop at.
According to the Plaza District’s website, the event typically attracts over 40k festival-goers.
When: Sept. 26 2026, noon to 11 p.m.
Where: Plaza District, 1745 NW 16th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Cost: The festival is free to attend. Guests will have to pay for food and activities.
Pumpkinville at the Myriad Garden
The Myriad Gardens will transform into Pumpkinville for the fall. The gardens will feature thousands of pumpkins, seasonal displays, and family activities.
The theme for Pumpkinville: Road to Route 66. Larger-than-life pumpkin murals will pay tribute to some of Route 66’s most recognizable landmarks.
When: Oct 1-25, 2026 Thursdays, Sundays & Mondays | 10 a.m. – 5 pm | Fridays and Saturdays | 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 301 W. Reno, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Cost:
All-Inclusive Pass
$15 per person online (ages 3+)
$16 per person at the gate (ages 3+)
Includes admission to Pumpkinville, the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory, and unlimited rides on Mo’s Carousel.
Pumpkinville Only Admission
$9 per person online (ages 3+)
$10 per person at the gate (ages 3+)
Pumpkinville is free for children 2 years and under.
Crystal Bridge Only Admission
Adult (18 – 61 years): $10.50Senior (62+ years): $9Military/Veterans: $9Student: $7Youth (5-17 years): $5.50Ages 4 & under FREE
To buy tickets to Pumpkinville, click here.
Asian Night Market
The Asian District Cultural Association will host its 8th annual Night Market Festival. The event will feature cultural performances, food vendors, a fashion show, a food-eating contest and much more. Over 100 vendors will be in attendance.
When: October 2-3, 2026 | 5:00–11:00 PM both nights
Where: Classen Boulevard from 23rd to 27th Street
Cost: Free to attend
Asian Night Market Festival
Asian District Cultural Association
Greek Fest OKC
Greek Fest OKC will have authentic Greek food, dancing and live music, and kids’ activities, church tours and shopping.
For more about the festival, click here.
When: Oct. 2-4, 2026 | Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 2101 NW 145th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73134
Cost: $20; this ticket also comes with two $10 food and drink vouchers (a $20 total value), redeemable at any booth for authentic Greek food, pastries, and beverages.
Fiestas de las Américas
Fiestas de las Américas is the largest Latino festival in OKC. The event kicks off with the Parade of the Americas and offers a full day of family-friendly activities in the Historic Capitol Hill. Since its creation in 2006, the parade has been an annual event, scheduled in the middle of Hispanic Heritage Month.
The parade will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The parade route starts at Scissortail Park and goes south on Robinson to Calle Dos Cinco. View the parade route map.
When: Oct. 3, 2026, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 2512 S Harvey Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73109
Cost: Free to attend
Fiestas de las Americas
VisitOKC
Downtown Norman Fall Festival
Norman’s Downtown Fall Festival is free to attend and has fun for all ages. The event will have trick-or-treating, rides, inflatables, fire-engine lights, costume contests, and live DJ entertainment.
When: October 23, 2026, 6-9 pm
Where: Main Street, 100-300 blocks
Cost: Free to attend
Autumn in the Botanic Garden
Tulsa’s annual Autumn in the Botanic Garden pumpkin festival will run from Sept. 18 to Oct. 30. Guests can explore a hay maze, visit the pumpkin patch and take pictures at the pumpkin house.
The festival features displays of scarecrows created by students, artists, families, friends, businesses and organizations.
Every Thursday in October, the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden will transform into the “BOOtanical Experience!” Families will get to play games, take pictures with costume characters and get treats.
When: Sept. 18 to Oct. 30
Where: 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74127
Cost: General admission tickets: $6.20 age 3-15 | $11.37 age 16 and up
Tulsa State Fair
The Tulsa State Fair returns on Oct. 1. Guests can eat carnival food, ride rides and visit multiple exhibits and shows. The theme for the 2026 fair is “better together.”
For more information, visit tulsastatefair.com
When: Oct. 1-11, 2026
Where: 4145 East 21st Street, Tulsa, OK 74114
Cost: Adult: $17 | Youth (5 – 12): $12 | Seniors (62+) $12 | Military $12 | Children (4 & Under): FREE
Poteau Balloonfest
The Poteau Balloonfest is celebrating its 20th year. Organizers said the festival will be bigger than ever to celebrate two decades. Guests can ride rides, check out food trucks, ride monster trucks and helicopters and more.
When: Oct. 16-17, 2026
Where: LeFlore County Fairgrounds, Poteau, Oklahoma
Cost: Tickets start at $5
Poteau BalloonFest
Poteau Area Chamber of Commerce
Zeeco Oktoberfest Tulsa
Zeeco Oktoberfest Tulsa returns this year. In the 45 years since its inception, it has become one of the biggest Oktoberfests. According to Visit Tulsa, this festival consistently ranks as one of the largest and most authentic Oktoberfest celebrations outside of Munich, Germany. From bier barrel racing to stein hoisting and live music, this festival has events for everyone. The festival will feature more than 103 different beers and eleven stages of entertainment.
There are also carnival rides for children of all ages.
Zeeco Oktoberfest was ranked the #1 Oktoberfest in the U.S. by USA Today in 2024 and 2025.
When: Oct. 22-25, 2026
THURSDAY: 4 p.m. -11 p.m.
FRIDAY: 11 a.m.-1 a.m.
SATURDAY: 11 a.m.-1 a.m.
SUNDAY: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 2100 S. Jackson Ave. Tulsa, OK 74107
Cost: Free admission on Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets start at $164 for the Biermeister’s Ball. Single-day adult admission starts at $21.
Zeeco Oktoberfest Tulsa
tulsaoktoberfest.org
