Grand Lake Celebrates Halloween with Spooktacular Events
Whether you’re looking for spooky thrills and chills, family-friendly fun or just want to know where you can get your hands on lots of candy, the Grand Lake area has plenty of festivals, celebrations and events to ensure the whole family has a spooktacularly good Halloween.
Fall-Themed Events
Ease into the Halloween-themed fun this year by taking in one or more of these fun fall-themed events:
The city of Jay is celebrating autumn’s arrival with a Fall Fest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, on the Delaware County Courthouse Square, 327 S. 5th St. The day’s lineup of fun includes music, food trucks, bounce houses, lawn games and face painting.
Fall Fest is free to the public. The event is hosted by the City of Jay/Jay Utilities Authority. For more information, contact Camrine Thompson at (918) 705-1898, or email fallfest@jaychamber.com.
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The city of Welch is hosting its Annual Welch Harvest Days on Saturday, Oct. 21 starting at 9 a.m. The day will be filled with dancing, delicious food, a boo-ha-ha parade, a costume contest and much more. Make plans not to miss this fun-filled day.
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Pumpkins will once again be flying through the air at the World Championship Punkin Chunkin on Saturday, Oct. 28. Gate will open at 8 a.m. at the high-flying competition at John’s Tractor Works, 444924 U.S. Highway 60/66 in Vinita.
General admission is $5. Children twelve and under are free.
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Vance Ford-Lincoln is holding its 1st Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Vance Ford-Lincoln is located at 510 N. Main, Miami, OK
Spooky Fun for the Entire Family
Bring your little ghouls and goblins to Bernice Area Saturday, Oct. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. to enjoy a fully decorated campground with candy at each turn. This trick-or-treating event is sure to be a HOOT!
Bernice State Park is located at 54101 E Hwy 85 A Bernice, OK
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Our furry friends love Halloween too! Take your 4 legged pet to Atwoods in Vinita for the annual pet costume contest on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Atwoods is located at 728 E Illinois Ave, Vinita.
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Ages 0 - 5 are invited to the Vinita Library on Monday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m for A Spooky Little Storytime. This is a great way to get your little’s into the Halloween spirit with a story that will make you howl with laughter. Be sure to wear your costume and stay after the story to help us decorate our Halloween tree.
Vinita Library is located at 215 W. Illinois, Vinita, OK
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Need a little boo-st of cute? Create your very own pet ghost at the Vinita Library on Oct. 23rd at 3:15 p.m. Ages 5 to adults are welcome.
Vinita Library is located at 215 W. Illinois, Vinita, OK
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Tuesday, Oct. 24, Spooky Story Time and Haunted History is a night filled with local history and a few frights along the way. The haunting fun starts at 6:00 p.m.
GAR Cemetery is located at 2801 N. Main St., Miami, OK
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Do you feel brave? October 27 through October 29, you’re invited to come test that bravery at Terrors in the Woods.
Terrors in the Woods promises to attack all the senses by offering “a little bit of a lot of different types of scares that aren’t just people jumping out and screaming at you.”
Terror in the Woods is open from 7 p.m. to midnight Friday, Oct 27 and Saturday, Oct 28 and from 7 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Oct 29.
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Saturday, Oct. 28, Woodshed of Langley invites you to their Thriller trunk or treat and car show from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Woodshed of Langley is located at 1649 N Third St, Langley, OK
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The Grove Merchants invite costume-clad children and their parents to trick-or-treat at participating stores on Saturday, Oct 28.
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The Woodshed Antique Mall in Big Cabin invites you to their last outdoor market of the season on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and be sure to stay for a spooktacular afternoon of games, costume contests, camel rides and much much more from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Woodshed Antique Mall is located at 31236 S HWY 69 Big Cabin, OK
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Who’s ready for a spooky car show?
Corley Customs is hosting not only our first car show but their 1st annual Halloween themed car show on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 3 p.m.
Come and join the fun with a mini car show, food trucks, trunk or treat and so much more.
The fun will take place in Afton, OK
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Come join the Home of Hope for Trunk or Treat from 4 p.m. until they run out of candy on Saturday, Oct. 28. Everyone is invited.
Home of Hope trunk or treat event will be held at 226 W Dwain Willis Ave, Vinita
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Saturday, Oct. 28, scary fun will be crawling all over Disney Island as Copperwood Lodge hosts the annual Crawl-O-Ween, near Pensacola Dam starting at 5 p.m.
The fun will also include spook trails, a Trunk or Treat, and lots of fun and games for the kiddos. There will also be contests for best-decorated vehicles, best-dress kids, adults, groups and best-dress pets with cash prizes awarded to the winners.
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Shangri-La Fall Festival promises Halloween fun for kids of all ages. From 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, the public is invited to attend this free event that will be held at the Anchor.
There will be a costume contest, kid games, karaoke and much more.
Shangri-La Fall Festival will be held at the Anchor
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Bring your family and enjoy the FBC Fun Fest on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. Lots of fun is planned with our glow theme! Kids can dress in costumes (or not) and enjoy some glow themed activities!
The fun is happening at First Baptist Church Vinita (321 W. Illinois)
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Saturday, Oct. 29, Big Cabin Baptist Church invites you to their trunk or treat from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event for everyone.
Big Cabin Baptist Church is located at 188 Oak St, Big Cabin, OK
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Calling all ghosts and ghouls to Downtown Pryor on Tuesday, October 31 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. for their Annual Downtown Trick or Treat event.
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Are you looking for a night of family fun? Come out to First Baptist Miami for their Fall Block Party on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
First Baptist is located at 24 A St SW, Miami, OK
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Bring the little ones to trick or treat at the Delaware County Library on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 6:45 pm.
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Families will find plenty of fun activities at the Annual Sweet Street / Boo Ha Ha Parade on Route 66 in downtown Miami Tuesday, Oct. 31. From 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., the fun, family celebration will include inflatables, games, music, activities and lots of candy.
Downtown businesses will be handing out candy. Local organizations and churches not located along Route 66 will also be set up to give out candy as well during Sweet Street.
A great alternative to traditional trick or treating in neighborhoods, the event also includes the Boo Ha Ha parade across the stage at the historic Coleman Theatre. Costumed children can parade across the stage, which will be decorated by Miami Little Theater, and pose for pictures.
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Bring your ghosts and ghouls out to the Lions Club in Wyandotte, OK, on Monday, October 31 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. for Dotties Days.
Lions Club is located at 300 E Broadway Wyandotte, OK
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Calling all monsters out to the Jay Courthouse Square
Tuesday, October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. for our Annual Trunk or Treat.
Courthouse Square located in Jay, OK
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First Christian Church - Afton is hosting the 2023 Trunk or Treat from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct 31.
First Christian Church is located at 101 SW 2nd St., Afton, OK
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What is the best way to trick or treat? At Ketchum Park of course! Bring the kids to the Ketchum Park located at W Grand River Ave, Oct. 31, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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Stop by on Tuesday, October 31 for Trick or Treating at The Vinita Library.
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Bancfirst Vinita invites you to bring your pups through our drive-in Tuesday Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for some special treats. All dogs in costume will be entered into our contest to win a doggie basket full of goodies!
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Tuesday, Oct. 31 Chelsea Main Street is hosting a family fun Monster Mash Trunk or Treat starting at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us for an evening of games, activities and more!
GROWN-UP HALLOWEEN FUN
These events prove that Halloween is not just for kids anymore:
Ahoy, lake lovers and boating enthusiasts! Get ready to celebrate the most spectacular boating event of the season - it's Boatober Bash at MarineMax Grand Lake on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join us for live music, a pumpkin decorating contest, delicious food, boat displays, costume contests and much much more.
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Are you ready for a mysterious good time? The Elk's Lodge in Miami, OK is hosting A Mysterious Masquerade Ball Saturday, Oct 21 starting at 8 p.m.
Elk Lodge is located at 401 N. Main, Miami, OK
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Halloween is a special night in which the veil is lifted between the living and the dead. Don’t be afraid. Don your best costume and trick or treat at the Club 60 West Halloween Party and Costume Contest on Friday, Oct. 27, from 8 p.m. to midnight.
The Halloween Costume Party at the River Bend Casino, located at 100 Jackpot Place, Wyandotte, OK
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Come join us on Saturday, October 28th from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Come dressed in your best costume and get your ghoul on at Monkey Island Pub
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