What’s Happening in Muskogee This Week: Oct 8–11

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This week in Muskogee runs from Thursday Night Live’s Steely Dan tribute at the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame to Saturday’s Sooner Skyfire Showdown at Hatbox Field, with the final weekend of The Crucible, the Fun Time Shows Carnival at Arrowhead Mall and three haunted attractions along the way. Here are all 32 events from Thursday, Oct 8 through Sunday, Oct 11, with times, places and links.

All week / multi-day

Haunted Castle Halloween Festival at the Castle of Muskogee

Fri & Sat, 5:30–11 PM, The Castle of Muskogee. $5

The Castle of Muskogee’s Halloween Festival runs Fridays and Saturdays only, October 2 through October 31, 2026, from 5:30 to 11 p.m. The festival features 12 bone-chilling attractions “from scary to not so scary,” plus tasty treats and eats, festive shopping and…

TwistedRoots Haunted Trail 2026: The Woods Remember

Fri & Sat, 7–11 PM, TwistedRoots Haunted Trail. $25

TwistedRoots Haunted Trail is open Fridays and Saturdays, October 2 through October 31, from 7 to 11 p.m. (midway opens at 7, the haunt opens at 8 or dark), north of town off Old Porter Road (1900 E 62nd St N).

Muskogee Little Theatre presents “The Crucible”

Oct 2–4 & 8–10, Muskogee Little Theatre

Muskogee Little Theatre presents Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” over two weekends, October 2-4 and October 8-10, 2026, at their theatre on South 3rd Street.

The Haunted Woods of Muskogee

Fri & Sat, 7:30–10:30 PM, Wood Co. Outdoor Living. $15 – $30

Will you survive the Haunted Woods? The Haunted Woods of Muskogee is open Fridays and Saturdays, October 2 through November 1, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at 2330 N. Main St. (Wood Co Outdoor Living).

Rhea Lana’s of Muskogee Fall & Winter Consignment Sale

Oct 4–Oct 8, from 11 AM, Hatbox Event Park. Free (general sale days)

Rhea Lana’s of Muskogee holds its Fall & Winter children’s consignment sale October 4-8, 2026, at the Muskogee Hatbox Event Center, 640 S 40th Street.

National Faith and Blue Weekend (Muskogee Police Department)

Fri–Mon, a free community event each day. Free

The Muskogee Police Department hosts National Faith and Blue Weekend, October 9-12, with a community event each day. Free and open to the public.

Arise Women’s Conference at Muskogee First Assembly

Fri & Sat, Muskogee First Assembly

Muskogee First Assembly hosts the Arise Women’s Conference, a weekend of worship, fellowship, and giveaways with speaker Reneé Moore. Register at m1a.churchcenter.com.

Thursday, Oct 8

Third & Bourbon presented by Watson’s Chophouse

All day, Downtown Muskogee

The Greater Muskogee Area Chamber of Commerce presents Third & Bourbon, presented by Watson’s Chophouse, on Thursday, October 8, in downtown Muskogee.

Roxy Horror Series: Labyrinth

7 PM–9 PM, Roxy Theater. $5

The Roxy Theater’s $5 Horror Movie Series continues on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. with Labyrinth, the Jim Henson fantasy starring David Bowie. Tickets are available at the door. The series runs Thursday nights in October: Casper (Oct.

Thursday Night Live: Black Friday, A Steely Dan Experience

7 PM–9 PM, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame & Museum. $20

Thursday Night Live at the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame & Museum presents Black Friday: A Steely Dan Experience, a Las Vegas-style tribute named after one of the band’s iconic hits, on Thursday, October 8.

Friday, Oct 9

Monthly Paint Party at the Muskogee Art Guild: “Autumn”

5:30 PM–7:30 PM, Muskogee Art Guild. $15

The Muskogee Art Guild’s Monthly Paint Party returns Friday, October 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with the theme “Autumn,” hosted by MAG members at 106 S. Main St. $15 per participant. Pay at the door or pre-register at muskogeeartguild.org.

Thunderbird Speedway 2026 Season Finale

6:30 PM–9:30 PM, Thunderbird Speedway. $15

The last race of the 2026 season at historic Thunderbird Speedway, Muskogee’s half-mile track, on Friday, October 9.

Encore Live at Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson

8 PM–10 PM, Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson. Free

Classic rock band Encore plays a free show at Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson on Friday, October 9, from 8 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, Oct 10

Muskogee Small Animal Swap

8 AM–12 PM, Muskogee Ranch Outlet

The Muskogee OK Farm Swap holds a small animal swap on Saturday, October 10, from 8 a.m. to noon at Muskogee Ranch Outlet, 411 Talladega St. Chickens, eggs, goats, pigs, chicks, and more are welcome, along with homemade items like bread and crafts.

Free Dump Day & Household Pollutant Collection (City of Muskogee)

9 AM–3 PM. Free

It’s time to clean up, Muskogee!

Prescription Drug Take Back Day & Sharps Collection

9 AM–3 PM, City Materials Yard. Free

Clean out your medicine cabinet and safely dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired medications on Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the City Materials Yard, 1503 S. Cherokee St. (across from the Muskogee Fairgrounds).

Barn Quilt Workshop at Wood Co Outdoor Living

9 AM–2 PM, Wood Co. Outdoor Living. $50 – $120

Spend a Saturday creating your own barn quilt with art instructor Jamie Smith at Wood Co Outdoor Living, 2330 N. Main St., on October 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Choose from 7 designs and pick your size: 12″ x 12″ ($50), 16″ x 16″ ($80), or 24″ x 24″ ($120).

3rd Annual Papa Bear’s Dam Run

9 AM–4 PM, Muskogee Lodge #28 A.F. & A.M. $20

The Widows Sons Masonic Riders Association of Oklahoma, Ruffians Chapter of Muskogee, presents the 3rd Annual Papa Bear’s Dam Run on Saturday, October 10. All riders are welcome.

Bass & Belle Wild West Film Fest

11 AM–2 PM, Muskogee Public Library

The Bass & Belle Wild West Film Festival comes to Muskogee on Saturday, October 10, starting at 11 a.m. at 801 W. Okmulgee Ave. (Muskogee Public Library). See the organizer’s Facebook event for details.

Sooner Skyfire Showdown

4 PM–7 PM, Hatbox Event Park. Free

The Sooner Skyfire Showdown comes to Hatbox Event Park on October 10, 2026, featuring a competitive fireworks pyro showdown, a drone show, and fireball displays. Free event!

THE HOUSE OF FEARS: A Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner at Fears House

5 PM–9 PM, Oklahoma Murder Mystery. $95

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Muskogee NAACP Freedom Fund Gala

6:30 PM–9:30 PM, Muskogee Civic Center

Join the NAACP Muskogee Branch for the 2026 Freedom Fund Gala: Empowering “We the People,” Saturday, October 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Muskogee Civic Center. Tickets start at $55 and are on sale now at TapPass.org.

Plant & Book Bingo Bash at Bear’s Bookstore

6:30 PM–8 PM, Bear’s Bookstore. $30

Bear’s Bookstore and Boo’s Spellbound Sprouts host a Plant & Book Bingo Bash on Saturday, October 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Bear’s Bookstore, 705 N York St. Multiple bingo games, each with a different tier of prizes ranging from a small plant or book to something huge.

Cruise Night in Muskogee

7 PM–10 PM

Bring your rides and cruise up and down York Street on Saturday, October 10, starting at 7 p.m. Come out, join the community, enjoy good vibes and enjoy the show.

Next Stop Comedy Show at Harvey D’s

8 PM–11 PM, Harvey D’s

Next Stop Comedy brings top stand-up comedians to Harvey D’s, 821 W Broadway St., on Saturday, October 10, at 8 p.m. Each show features a new line-up, with acts seen on TV and heard on popular podcasts. Tickets at nextstopcomedy.com.

Magic One with Karun Hall, Tea Rush & Tia Marie Live in Concert

8 PM–11 PM, Martin Luther King Community Center

Magic One performs live with special guests Karun Hall, Tea Rush, Tia Marie and the Instrumental Band on Saturday, October 10, at the Martin Luther King Community Center. Doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m., with a special guest DJ.

Pamela Hopkins Live at Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson

8 PM–10 PM, Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson. Free

Pamela Hopkins brings her country flair, multi-instrument talent and dueling piano skills to Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson for a free show on Saturday, October 10, from 8 to 10 p.m.

Fears House After Dark Paranormal Investigations

9:30 PM–11 PM, Fears House. $45

FEARS HOUSE AFTER DARK RETURNS OCTOBER 10 When the house goes quiet, the investigation begins. On Saturday, October 10, step inside Fears House after dark for a hands-on paranormal investigation of the historic home.

Sunday, Oct 11

Old School Fun: Community Kickball at Rooney Field Park

6 PM–9 PM, Rooney Field Park

It’s time for some old school fun! Get your team together for free community kickball on Sunday, October 11, at 6 p.m. at Rooney Field Park, 2300 Military Dr. Bring your lawn chairs and let’s see who’s got the best team in Muskogee!

See every event: MuskogeeCommunityCalendar.net

Please note: Event details can change. Always check the original event source or organizer to confirm dates, times and prices before you go.