From adult book fairs to horror movies, 20+ Halloween events for grown-ups across Oklahoma
Halloween isn't just for youngsters.
From a cult-classic movie experience and a nerdy burlesque show to Halloween-theme adult book fairs and a ballet adaptation of a Shakespearean ghost story, this spooky season has plenty of treats in store for grown-ups, too.
Here are 20-plus Halloween events for grown-ups planned across Oklahoma:
Frontier City Fright Fest, Oklahoma City
When: Weekends through Oct. 29.
Where: Frontier City, 11501 N I- 35 Service Rd.
Information: https://www.sixflags.com/frontiercity/events/fright-fest-2023.
The OKC theme park's long-running Halloween event includes family-friendly thrills by day and an array of frights by night.
The Boom's 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' OKC
When: Through Oct. 31.
Where: The Boom, 2218 NW 39.
Information: https://www.facebook.com/TheBoomOKC.
The OKC live entertainment venue's annual interactive movie experience pays homage to the 1975 film adaptation of "The Rocky Horror Show," and tickets include a meatloaf dinner. Admission to The Boom is for people 21 and older.
Castle of Muskogee's Halloween Festival
When: 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in October.
Where: The Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W Fern Mountain Rd.
Information: https://www.okcastle.com.
The 60-acre attraction offers an array of thrills, from the Castle Train and the Torture Chamber to the Zombie Hunt and Haunted Hayride. The castle's online guide ranks each Halloween offering on a scale of 1 to 5 jack o' lanterns, with one representing all-ages "fall fun" and five meaning "consider yourself warned."
'Night of the Living Dead,' OKC
When: Thursdays-Sundays through October.
Where: Rodeo Cinema on Film Row, 701 W Sheridan Ave.
Information: https://rodeocinema.org.
Filmmaker George A. Romero's seminal 1968 horror movie is showing at the historic downtown OKC screening room.
'The Antelope Party,' OKC
When: Through Oct. 22.
Where: Oklahoma Contemporary's Te Ata Theater, 11 NW 11.
Information: https://www.okcrep.org.
Oklahoma City Repertory Theater will open its 2023-2024 season by venturing into the world of Bronies and Pegasisters. Eric John Meyer's dark comedy with horror and thriller elements centers on a rural Pennsylvania group of adult fans of the animated series "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic" whose enchanted role-playing is disrupted by fear and paranoia.
'The Wonder,' OKC
When: Through Oct. 29.
Where: 3rd Act Theatre, Shoppes at Northpark, 12040 N May Ave.
Information: https://www.3rdacttheatreco.com.
3rd Act Theatre Company will present the Sooner State premiere of Oklahoma playwright Maggie Lou Rader's American Midwest Gothic ghost story, inspired by the first documented case of spiritual possession in America.
'Halloween' Drive-in Double Feature, OKC
When: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14.
Where: Winchester Drive-In, 6930 S Western Ave.
Information: https://winchesterdrivein.com.
Spend Friday the 13th weekend at the drive-in with a double feature of horror movies: 2007's "Trick ‘r Treat" and the 1978 classic "Halloween." The Winchester is a cash-only business with an on-site ATM. Tickets are available at the gate and are $10 for adults and children 11 and older, $5 for youngsters ages 3 to 10, and free for children younger than 3.
'Black Sabbath,' OKC
When: 11:30 a.m. Oct. 15.
Where: Rodeo Cinema at Stockyards, 2221 Exchange Ave.
Information: https://rodeocinema.org.
See the 1963 horror anthology film directed by Mario Bava and featuring Boris Karloff.
'SMO21: DreamLab,' OKC
When: 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 20.
Where: Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Pl.
Tickets: https://www.sciencemuseumok.org/smo21.
The museum's after-hours program for adults 21 and older continues with activities inspired by the year's most popular movie and the season's trendiest Halloween costume: "Barbie." Speed through the doll-themed track Power Wheel Racing, transform or deconstruct dolls in the Make-Overs station and immerse in the colorful world of chemistry at the Universal Indicator/Pink pH Test station.
Freakfest, OKC
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 21. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Where: Diamond Ballroom, 8001 S Eastern Ave.
Information: https://diamondballroom.com/events.
The lineup features Nightrain — The Guns & Roses Tribute Experience and Mr. Crowley Ozzy Experience, along with special guest The Dead Aces.
Fall Adult Book Fair, OKC
When: 4 to 9 p.m. Oct. 21.
Where: Full Circle Bookstore, 50 Penn Place, 1900 Northwest Expressway.
Information: https://fullcirclebooks.com.
After the success of its first adult book fair back in the summer, Full Circle brings the trendy event back with an autumnal twist: The fall event will feature two costume contests judged by age, a decorated or painted uncarved pumpkin contest, seasonal drinks and food, Halloween-themed alcoholic beverages, face painting, a free photo booth and plenty of horror and fantasy books to purchase.
Silent Sundays with 'Nosferatu,' OKC
When: 3 p.m. Oct. 21.
Where: Rodeo Cinema at Stockyards.
Information: https://rodeocinema.org.
In the nonprofit OKC theater's ongoing series, an organist performs live with the famed 1922 silent vampire film.
'The Rocky Horror Show,' Lawton
When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26-28.
Where: McMahon Memorial Auditorium, 801 NW Ferris Ave., Lawton.
Information: https://lawtoncommunitytheatre.com.
One of the longest continually running community theaters in the state, Lawton Community Theatre will perform Richard O'Brien's famously interactive cult-classic stage experience.
Oklahoma Film Society's Horror Fest
When: Oct. 26-29.
Where: Rodeo Cinema at Stockyards.
Information: https://rodeocinema.org.
The seasonal film series features "Nightmare On Elm Street 3," "The Others," "Lake Mungo," "13 Ghosts," "Freddy vs. Jason," "The Monster Squad" and "Night of the Demons."
Oklahoma City Ballet's 'Hamlet'
When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27-29.
Where: Civic Center, 201 N Walker.
Information: https://okcballet.org.
OKC Ballet opens its Civic Center season with award-winning choreographer Stephen Mills' dance adaptation of William Shakespeare's ghost story "Hamlet."
Haunt the Zoo: All Grown Up, OKC
When: 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 27.
Where: Oklahoma City Zoo, 2000 Remington Place, OKC.
Tickets: https://www.okczoo.org/our-events.
The after-hours event for revelers 21 and older will feature lawn games, 12 bars, unlimited access to the Haunted Trail, unlimited scare-ousel rides, food trucks and dance floor with DJ Kora Waves and DJ Limitless.
Haus Lab Halloween, OKC
When: 9 p.m. Oct. 28. Doors open 8:30 p.m.
Where: Beer City Music Hall, 1141 NW 2.
Information: https://beercitymusichall.com.
DJs Ric Float, Aeyvo, Vylan, Poppaglitch and JNZO will perform.
My So Called Band Halloween Party, OKC
When: 9 p.m. Oct. 28. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Where: Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23.
Information: https://towertheatreokc.com.
The popular local 1990s tribute act continues its long-running tradition of playing Halloween concerts. Costumes are encouraged.
A Sci-Fi Spectacle with Dustin Edward Howard, Tulsa
When: 9 p.m. Oct. 30.
Where: Circle Cinema, 10 S Lewis Ave., Tulsa.
Information: https://www.circlecinema.org/coming-soon/a-sci-fi-spectacle-with-dustin-edward-howard.
Tulsa composer Dustin Edward Howard presents a special live music and video performance based on the 1951 movie “The Day the Earth Stood Still.”
WEIRDlesque by Terre Rouge, OKC
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 31.
Where: Tower Theatre.
Information: https://towertheatreokc.com.
OKC's Terre Rouge Burlesque will present an experience dedicated to nerd and pop culture with a little bit of fetish sprinkled in for an extra spooky good time. The show is for ticketholders 18 and older.
Shrek Rave Swamp-O-Ween, OKC
When: 9 p.m. Oct. 31.
Where: Beer City Music Hall.
Information: https://beercitymusichall.com.
Grown-ups can celebrate Halloween with everyone's favorite animated ogre.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Halloween events for adults in OKC, across Oklahoma
