Get your costume ready because we’ve rounded up the best ways to celebrate Halloween in the Modern Frontier. Whether you’re looking to spend spooky season with your family, friends or even dogs, we’ll point you in the right direction.
Family Fun
There’s plenty of kid-friendly Halloween events to explore this October in the Modern Frontier!
Kick off spooky season at Pumpkinville in the Myriad Botanical Gardens! This beloved Oklahoma fall tradition returns Oct. 3–26 with a brand-new theme: "The Museum of Pumpkinville," presented by OG&E. Explore a world of wonder inspired by museums across the globe while enjoying homemade games, a dazzling pumpkin mosaic, pumpkin decorating, tasty seasonal treats and so much more.
At Haunt the Zoo, children can enjoy the wonders of the zoo and Halloween simultaneously. With 14 candy locations throughout the zoo, the 42nd year of this Halloween tradition runs Saturdays and Sundays in October from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If your family has a sweet tooth, come down to Bricktown on Oct. 26 from 1-4 p.m. for the district’s 11th annual Brick-or-Treat, where children under the age of 14 are invited to wear their costumes and celebrate with music, candy, pictures and all the other Halloween classics.
With more than 25 activities, Orr Family Farm will keep your kiddos occupied all day! Cannon blasters, super slides, giant jumping pillows, tube rollers and gemstone mines are just a few of the unique fall attractions offered by the local farm. The annual fall festival opens Sept. 20 and runs through Nov. 8.
Visit the Oklahoma Railway Museum for a Halloween train ride. On Oct. 25 and 26, the whole family is invited to explore the museum grounds for a scavenger hunt, receive a candy gift bag and ride the Halloween Train.
Frontier City is offering family-friendly fall activities in one place with no frights, just fun delights. On weekends from Sept. 20 through Oct. 26 at Kids Boo Fest, kids can enjoy special daytime attractions, such as a trick-or-treat trail and a special kid-friendly entertainment.
Celebrate Halloween night at OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark with the Halloween Inflatable Bash: Jack-O-Splat & Bounce Spooktacula. Enjoy giant inflatables, pumpkin decorating, a magic show, costume parade and a Monster Bash dance party. Tickets are $9.99 per person, and resort guests get in free. Trick-or-treating will also take place throughout the property from 5-8 p.m.
Thrill Seekers
Looking for something a little more daring? Curse of the Comets transforms Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark into a one-of-a-kind haunted attraction. This immersive and chilling experience takes guests on a frightening tour through the park, delivering thrills and scares you won’t find anywhere else. Please note: no one under the age of 12 is allowed entry, and minors ages 12–15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All guests are required to sign a waiver, and all minors must have one signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Adult oriented
The Museum of Osteology is hosting three Forensic Nights this October. Bring your friends and uncover what forensic anthropologists, law enforcement and investigators learn from studying human skeletal remains. Open to ages 16+, events take place Oct. 18, 24 and 29 with tickets at $45 per person. The Oct. 24 event is 21+ with an enhanced experience for $65.
Looking for something a little more frightening? You’re in luck! Frontier City’s Fright Fest shifts the amusement park’s thrill from daytime rollercoasters to nighttime haunted houses. In addition to horrifying haunted houses, Fright Fest includes spooktacular shows to keep guests entertained with a variety of activities. Frontier City’s special Halloween event operates from Sept. 20 - Nov.1.
Oklahoma River Cruises will briefly transform its classic ambiance to a Halloween-themed boat featuring decorations, food, Halloween music and a cash bar. Haunt the River lasts an hour and a half and is open to those 21 and older. Haunt the River rides are available Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31. Advanced ticket purchase is required.
For a thrilling night out, catch Jewel Box Theatre’s production of "Murder on the Orient Express." Running Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 17 - Nov. 2, this two-hour performance is the perfect way to get into the spooky spirit.
