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Harvest Spoon Chili Festival Saturday, Oct. 18 • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Downtown Okmulgee
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October 15, 2025
Harvest Spoon Chili Festival Saturday, Oct. 18 • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Downtown Okmulgee

Okmulgee Main Street’s annual Harvest Spoon Chili Festival returns to downtown Okmulgee.

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Rotary Dessert Auction Extravaganza Saturday, Oct. 18 • 1:45 p.m. Downtown Okmulgee

Support Okmulgee Main Street and the Rotary Club at this sweet community auction featuring locally made desserts. Funds raised support local programs and beautification efforts.

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Friday, Oct. 24 • 3-8:30 p.m. Creek Nation Council House Downtown Okmulgee

A twilight celebration of history and culture featuring storytelling, make-and-take crafts, vendors on the lawn and living history presenters. Council House tours begin at dusk.

— Tulsa Indian Club Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 25 • 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Jenks Riverwalk

Enjoy Native American arts and crafts, Indian tacos, drumming, dancing, raffles and kids’ activities. Free and open to the public.

— McCoy’s ‘Decorate a Bucket’ Kids Event Saturday, Oct. 25 • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

McCoy’s Building Supply • Okmulgee Kids can design and decorate their own Halloween treat buckets. Supplies provided. Sponsored by Glidden Paints.

— Monster Mystery Cocktail Night

Saturday, Oct. 25 • 6-9 p.m.

Prairie Witch Coffee & Wine, 813 E. 6th St. Okmulgee Sip and solve at this spooky-themed evening featuring cocktails, appetizers and mysterious fun hosted by Prairie Witch Coffee & Wine.

— Grimm, Grinning Ghost: Tricks & Treats Saturday, Oct. 25 • 7:30 p.m. OK Misfit Theatre Co., 402 E. 2nd St. • Okmulgee

The Misfit Theatre Company presents a Halloween comedy-horror show with a mix of laughs and eerie fun. Family-friendly; viewer discretion advised for younger audiences.

— Beggs Trunk or Treat Sunday, Oct. 26 • 4-6 p.m. Downtown Beggs

Hosted by the Beggs Area Chamber of Commerce, featuring live music, games and free hot dogs.

— Morris Assembly of God Fall Carnival Sunday, Oct. 26 • 5-7 p.m.

Morris Assembly of God, 206 N. Hughes Ave.

Morris Free family fun! Enjoy a cake walk, hay ride, concessions, games, bounce house, obstacle course, face painting and more.

— Calvary Baptist Fall Festival

Wednesday, Oct. 29 • 6-8 p.m.

Calvary Baptist Church, 1327 E. 13th St. Okmulgee Dress up, bring the kids and enjoy free food, games, trunk-or-treat fun and bounce houses in this annual fall celebration hosted by Calvary Baptist Church.

— Trick-or-Treat Night at GCTC Thursday, Oct. 30 • 5-7 p.m. GCTC, 1100 OK-56 Loop • Okmulgee Open to the public! Children are invited to wear their costumes and visit decorated booths during Green Country’s fun-filled community event.

— A Misfit’s Halloween

Thursday & Friday, Oct. 30-31 • 8 p.m. 402 E. 2nd St. • Okmulgee Enjoy “Grimm Grinning Ghosts: The Shadows We Hide,” a spine-tingling Halloween performance for serious scare fans. Viewer discretion advised. — Rotary Halloween Costume Contest Friday, Oct. 31 • 6 p.m.

Pocket Park (Between Hopper’s & Brit’s on 6th) Okmulgee In partnership with “Vets for Pets,” the Rotary Club hosts its annual costume contest with categories for all ages – from toddlers to pets. Prizes awarded for first through third place.

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A Salute to Our Hometown Heroes
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 30, 2026
As the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance recognize the men and women of law enforcement and first responders across Okmulgee County in today’s special Salute to Hometown Heroes section included ...
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Good News for Local Schools
By Patrick Ford Editor 
January 30, 2026
A wave of encouraging news is rippling through Oklahoma’s education community, and several schools in Okmulgee County are among those being celebrated. According to a memorandum released by the Oklaho...
OSU Extension welcomes educators
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OSU Extension welcomes educators
January 30, 2026
The Oklahoma State University Extension Office in Okmulgee County is welcoming two new educators whose backgrounds and passion for service are expected to bring added value to local youth, families an...
Okmulgee’s ‘film-friendly’ status brings jobs, dollars and creative possibilities
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Okmulgee’s ‘film-friendly’ status brings jobs, dollars and creative possibilities
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
January 30, 2026
When people think about filmmaking, they often picture big cities, sound stages and distant studios. But in recent years, Okmulgee has quietly been building something different, a reputation as a plac...
MN, University of Edinburgh team for first international repatriation
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MN, University of Edinburgh team for first international repatriation
January 30, 2026
A Scottish university has completed what is believed to be the first-ever international repatriation of ancestral remains to mainland United States. More than 150 years after they were taken, the Univ...
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OCEM Storm Spotter Training is tomorrow
January 30, 2026
Residents interested in severe weather safety and community preparedness are invited to attend a Storm Spotter Training hosted by Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) in partnership with the Na...
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Sponsors sought for OSDE
January 30, 2026
Sponsoring organizations for the 2026 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) are now being sought by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) Child Nutrition programs. Eligible sponsors include p...
Beggs Alumni Association accepting scholarship apps from BHS seniors
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Beggs Alumni Association accepting scholarship apps from BHS seniors
January 30, 2026
The Beggs Alumni Association has officially opened applications for its 2026 Alumni Scholarship, a long‑standing tradition aimed at supporting Beggs High School seniors as they take their next steps i...
January 31 Storm Spotter Training |
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January 31 Storm Spotter Training |
January 30, 2026
OCEM will host Storm Spotter Training Saturday, Jan. 31, at 9 a.m. at GCTC, located at 1100 OK-56 Loop in Okmulgee. The free event will cover how to identify key features of severe storms.
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Brushes, Bonding and a Big Cause
January 30, 2026
A fun, family-friendly paint party is coming to Okmulgee next month, bringing creativity, community and a good cause together under one roof. Gallup’s Goodies, God’s Glory and TAOO’s Leadership Squad ...
OC Sharks Prepare for Cupcake Wars
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OC Sharks Prepare for Cupcake Wars
January 30, 2026
4-H Youth Development Educators recently joined the OC Sharks at one of their meetings at First Baptist Church to help the group prepare for the upcoming Cupcake Wars set for Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at the ...
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