What's Happening: Halloween activities dominate seven-day calendar
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Wednesday
The Rogers State University Foundation annual business meeting, Conference Rooms B and C, second floor, Dr. Carolyn Taylor Center, 4 p.m. Open to the public, donors and supporters of RSU invited to attend.
Cherokee Nation Elder Summit: Northern Region, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Will Rogers Downs Event Center, 20900 South 4200 Road, east of Claremore. Free lunch, door prizes, traditional storytelling and more. Resource fair for elders, connect with Cherokee Nation departments. RSVP to Maggie Glory, maggie-glory@cherokee.org or 918-370-0248.
TS Services in downtown Claremore's Main Street/Lilac District doing annual sidewalk clean up project, starts around 9 p.m., working into the early morning to not disrupt business.
Fall Festival, Memorial Heights Baptist Church, 1500 West Will Rogers Blvd.; food, fun, all free for kids through sixth grade. Canned items for The Good Samaritan Ministry welcome but not required.
Wednesday Through Saturday
Professional Halloween Makeup event, Robson PAC-Makeup Room, 3-8:30 p.m., appointments for ages 10+, call 918-376-0386
Thursday
The Rogers County Democrats hold regular monthly meetings 6:30 p.m., last Thursday of every month, Rogers County Building, 416 S. Brady St., adjacent to the Expo.
Fall Festival Food Truck Thursday, Halloween Extravaganza, Downtown Lilac District, 5-10 p.m. Meet and greet your local safety officers with the Claremore Police Department and Rogers County Sheriffs Office. Plenty of candy and fun for all ages. Call 918-342-9700.
Friday
Driver Safety Class, Pryor United Methodist Church, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.. Call or text 918-695-7745 for information and to register. Easiest way to save auto insurance.
Roosa Elementary Fall Festival, 2001 North Sioux Ave., 6-8 p.m. Food, fun, games, costume contest, teacher jail. Admission $10 before Oct. 26; $15 at the door; family $40.
Movie Night at the Museum — Will Rogers Memorial Museum 6pm
Hot Rod Trunk or Treat with Cedar Point Church has a new location this year — the Claremore Expo Center parking lot, starts 6:30 p.m., free to everyone.
Carnival Trunk or treat, Claremore Skilled Nursing and Therapy, 920 East 16th Street, 6-8 p.m.
Roller World Halloween Costume Party, 7-10 p.m., 950 West 4th Street, 918-343-3866.
Friday-Saturday
Haunting on the Hill at Rogers State University.
Hot Rod Trunk or Treat with Cedar Point Church has a new location this year — the Claremore Expo Center parking lot, starts 6:30 p.m., free to everyone.
2023 Claremore Haunted Trail, dark until midnight, $15 cash entry, 21556 East Fern Valley Road. (Not recommended for under age five)
Rogers County Historical Society Haunted House. Information to come.
Haunted House at the Belvidere Mansion, doors open at 6:30 each evening; tickets $10 person.
Saturday
Claremore American Legion Trunk or Treat, 1-3 p.m., 2141 North Highway 88.
Holiday Craft Fair & Bazaar for "Vessels for Uganda," 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Claremore First Methodist church, 1615 North OK-88.
Farmers Market, Rogers County Courthouse Square, 7-11 a.m.
Grand opening of Shipman Animal Hospital, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meet the staff and tour the new small and large veterinarian clinic and surgical facilities at 16030 East Highway 20, west of Will Rogers Downs on the south side of SH-20. Fun for the kids, food and family activities.
Antique Tractor Show with 40 vintage tractors, 11 a.m., free parking and admission, Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs.'
First Christian Church giving candy and prizes to Claremore trick-or-treaters, 2-4 p.m., as part of the annual Trunk or Treat and carnival games in the church parking lot at 1010 North Florence Avenue and East12th Street.
Ha Ha Holloween, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Museum of History, 121 North Weenonah Avenue. Trick or treat, games, photo area, movie and snacks.
"Vessels for Uganda Holiday Craft Fair and Bazaar" at the Claremore First Methodist Church, 1615 OK-88. A variety of seasonal/holiday items and gifts will be available for sale.
Hallowmoween Mower Racing at Will Rogers Downs, 20900 South 4200 Road, east of Claremore on Highway 20. Registration and tec starting at 9:30 a.m., Tractor Show and Shine at 11 a.m.; Mower Trick or Treat at 11:30 a.m. followed by a parade at 1:30. Racing begins 2:30 p.m. Visit https://www.facebook.com/okmowerracing for schedule.
Saturday-Sunday
Hunter Jumper FallFest II Horse Show, Claremore Expo Center. Admission free. Enjoy the show and see some fun costumes. Start 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Sunday-Tuesday
Will Rogers Downs Live Fall Meet underway, at Cherokee Casino east of town. North 4200 Road off Highway 20. Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa racing. Turf Club seasonal tables, daily tables and corporate outings. Call 918-283-8805.
Sunday
Trunk or Treat, Claremore First Baptist Church, 3-5 p.m. Candy drop-offs prior to event at First Kids entrance, Will Rogers Blvd., email leahpeters@claremorefirst.com.
Monday
Cameron University presents an online Zoom seminar, "CU Become a Teacher," 5 p.m. to answer questions for individuals, regardless age or walk of life, interested in exploring how to become a certified teacher. Cameron provides bachelor level course work on the Rogers State University campus. To register, go https://www.cameron.edu/education/events/cu-become-a-teacher-at-rsu to receive a Zoom link to the presentation.
Tuesday
Parks and Trails Master Plan Update will be the featured topic at the Chamber Hot Topic Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Cedar Point Church, 1660 North Lynn Riggs Blvd. City Planner Kyle Clifton will be presenting. Members $15. Non-members $25. Registration required at claremore.org .
Halloween at the Museum, 6-8 p.m. Reserve your spot at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, (918) 341-0719. Family fun event sponsored by the community and local organizations. Come dressed up and get candy.
Tales & Ales Halloween party at The Same Page (bookstore), 514 West Will Rogers Blvd.
Wednesday, Nov. 1
"Fall-N-Love" with Emerald, an open house, 4-7 p.m., 2800 North Hickory Street, Claremore; 918-923-1301.
