Where to go for faith-based fall festivals and Halloween alternatives

Carla Hinton, Oklahoman
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Sisters Collette Lippert, 4, and Madeline Lippert, 6, dress as cats during the Fall Festival of Treats on Wednesday at St. Luke's United Methodist Church-Edmond.
Sisters Collette Lippert, 4, and Madeline Lippert, 6, dress as cats during the Fall Festival of Treats on Wednesday at St. Luke's United Methodist Church-Edmond.

It's time for trunk-or-treat events, fall festivals and other Halloween alternatives at houses of worship and faith-based organizations.

Carve or paint a pumpkin at the third annual pumpkin carving event at McFarlin United Methodist Church in Norman or take a tethered hot-air balloon ride at North Pointe Baptist Church. Take a Bible Walk at Oklahoma City First Church of the Nazarene or go on a hayride at Wings Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch or get your ghoulish giggles at Robert Fasol's "Spooky Organ Concert" at St. Luke's United Methodist Church.

Seeking family oriented thrills with no chills in a faith-based setting? Check out some of the faith-based fall festivals and Halloween alternative events planned in the Oklahoma City metro area. Events are free unless otherwise noted.

Oct. 14-16/Oct. 21-23

Wings Special Needs Community, 13700 N Eastern, Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch, weekends through Oct. 23, games, inflatables, hayrides, petting zoo, pumpkins for purchase. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Information: https://www.facebook.com/Wings.Oklahoma.

Oct. 22

First Baptist Church-Oklahoma City, 1201 N Robinson, Fall Farm Festival, 3 to 6 p.m., indoor carnival games, bounce houses, giant Jenga and Connect Four games in the gymnasium, costumes encouraged, donations of nonperishable food item for entry are encouraged but not required. Information: https://www.facebook.com/firstbaptistokc.

Riverlife Church, 910 S Santa Fe, Moore, Fall Festival, 2 to 6 p.m., inflatables, food trucks, face painting, vendor booths, hayrides and games. Information: https://www.facebook.com/riverlifechurchofmoore/.

Oct. 23

St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 222 NW 15, Fall Festival of Treats, trunk-or-treat event in south parking lot from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., candy, games, inflatables, free hotdogs and chips, cookies. Robert Fasol's "Spooky Organ Concert" will be at 7 p.m. in sanctuary. Information: https://stlukesokc.org/event/.

McFarlin United Methodist Church, 419 S University Blvd., Norman, Pumpkin Carving and Trunk or Treat, 3 to 5 p.m., pumpkin carving and painting, bounce house and candy. Information: https://mcfarlinumc.org/.

Immanuel Baptist Church, 1451 E 45, Shawnee, Fall Festival, 4 to 6 p.m. Information: http://ibcshawnee.org/home.

Oct. 25

Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4400 N Shartel, Trunk or Treat in the church's Garden Court, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.wpcokc.org/.

Oct. 26

Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1100 N Sara Road, Mustang, Trunk or Treat, 7 p.m. Information: https://holyspiritmustang.org/.

Christ's Church of Yukon, 620 Vandament, Trunk or Treat, 6 to 8 p.m., interactive games, hotdogs and candy; welcome to come in costume. Information: https://www.facebook.com/ChristsChurchofYukon/.

St. Luke's United Methodist Church-Edmond, 900 N Memorial Road, Fall Festival of Treats, board games, video games, inflatables, hot dogs, sliders and chips dinner from 5:15 to 6 p.m., Trunk or Treat from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Information: https://stlukesokc.org/event/.

Riley Julian, dressed as Bumblebee, digs through a candy bowl during the 2021 Fall Festival of Treats at St. Luke's United Methodist Church-Edmond. (Photo: DOUG HOKE/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Riley Julian, dressed as Bumblebee, digs through a candy bowl during the 2021 Fall Festival of Treats at St. Luke's United Methodist Church-Edmond. (Photo: DOUG HOKE/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Choctaw United Methodist Church, 1200 N Choctaw Road, Choctaw, Trunk or Treat, 6 to 7:30 p.m., decorated trunks, candy and hot dog meal. Information: https://www.facebook.com/choctawumc.

Oklahoma City First Church of the Nazarene, 4400 Northwest Expressway, Fall Fest, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Bible Walk, games, prizes. Information: https://okcfirst.com/welcome.

Oct. 27

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 900 S Littler Ave., Edmond. Fall Festival, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Trunk or Treat, storytellers, music, hot cocoa, games, costume parade and contest at 6 p.m. Bring a Samaritan House donation of shampoo, toothpaste/brushes, deodorant, toilet paper or other hygiene products. Information: 405-340-0691; https://stjohn-catholic.org/.

Oct. 28

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and School, 5000 N Grove, Warr Acres, Halloween Carnival, 5:30 to 9 p.m., games, food, bingo and candy. Information: https://www.facebook.com/stcharlesokc.

Oct. 29

First Presbyterian Church-Oklahoma City, 1001 NW 25, Fall Festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., food, music, inflatables, chili cook-off and exotic animals. Information: https://fpcokc.org/

Choctaw United Methodist Church, 1200 N Choctaw Road, Choctaw, Pumpkin Fest from 1 to 4 p.m., sweet treats, inflatables, crafts and free pumpkins for children 18 and younger. Information: https://www.facebook.com/choctawumc.

Crestview Baptist Church, 7715 S Hiwassee Road, Fall Festival, 1 to 4 p.m., inflatables, games, candy. Information: https://www.crestviewokc.org/.

Shartel Church of God, 11600 S Western, 4 to 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shartelchurch.org/.

Wickline United Methodist Church, 417 Mid-America Blvd., Trunk or Treat. Information: https://www.wickline.church/.

Karen Duck, dressed as Grandmama in The Addams Family, hands out candy at the 2021 Fall Festival of Treats at St. Luke's United Methodist Church-Edmond. (Photo: DOUG HOKE/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Karen Duck, dressed as Grandmama in The Addams Family, hands out candy at the 2021 Fall Festival of Treats at St. Luke's United Methodist Church-Edmond. (Photo: DOUG HOKE/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oct. 30

Christ the King Catholic Church, 8005 Dorset Drive, Nichols Hills, Trunk or Treat Festival, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/ckokc.org.

United Methodist Church of the Servant, 14343 N MacArthur, Trunk or Treat Fall Festival, 4 to 6 p.m., trunk-or-treat activities, non-scary costumes are welcome. Information: https://servantokc.org/events.

Quail Springs Baptist Church, 14613 N May, Candy Crush Trunk or Treat, 4 to 6 p.m., inflatables, music, prizes, fun costumes welcomed, food trucks available for food purchases. Information: https://qsbc.org/.

Highland Baptist Church, 2425 SE 4, Moore, 4 to 6 p.m., bounce house, food, games and candy. Information: https://www.facebook.com/HighlandMoore.

Nichols Hills United Methodist Church, 1212 Bedford Drive, Nichols Hills, Fall Festival, 5 to 7 p.m., hayrides, games, s’mores, and chili cookoff. Information: http://www.nicholshillsumc.org/.

St. Matthew United Methodist Church, 300 N Air Depot Blvd., Midwest City, Trunk or Treat, 6 to 8 p.m., candy and pumpkin patch. Information: https://www.facebook.com/StMatthewMWC.

Crossroads Church, 8901 S Shields, Fall Festival, 5 to 7 p.m. Information: https://crossroads.church/.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 603 Classen Blvd., Norman, Reformation Carnival and Trunk or Treat, 4 to 6 p.m., games, cake walk, face painting and candy, crafts. Information: http://tlcnorman.org/.

North Pointe Baptist Church, 5300 Coffee Creek Road, Fall Fest, 4 to 6 p.m., trunk or treat, free hot dogs and chips, candy, face painting, hay ride, tethered hot-air balloon rides, and Extreme Animals. Information: https://www.northpointe.tv/.

Southern Hills Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 3207 S Boulevard, Edmond, Trunk or Treat, 4 to 6 p.m., candy and pumpkin patch. Information: https://www.facebook.com/shccedmond/.

Rick and Paula Slifer, Mike and Tammy Sturdivan, and Kathy and Bill Nelson, all members of the same Sunday School class, portray characters from The Addams Family at the 2021 Fall Festival of Treats at St. Luke's United Methodist Church-Edmond. (Photo: DOUG HOKE/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Rick and Paula Slifer, Mike and Tammy Sturdivan, and Kathy and Bill Nelson, all members of the same Sunday School class, portray characters from The Addams Family at the 2021 Fall Festival of Treats at St. Luke's United Methodist Church-Edmond. (Photo: DOUG HOKE/THE OKLAHOMAN)

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 10600 N Council, 5 to 7 p.m., candy, face painters, balloon artists, cupcake walk, hot dog meal, police cars and firetrucks. Information: https://stpaulsokc.com/.

Oct. 31

Putnam City Baptist Church, 11401 N Rockwell, Festival, 6 to 8 p.m., candy, games, inflatables, food available for purchase from food trucks. Information: https://pcbc.tv/FestiFall/.

Bethany Church of the Nazarene, 6789 NW 39th Expressway, Bethany, Trunk or Treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.bethanynaz.org/.

First Baptist Church-Edmond, 1300 E 33rd, Edmond, Trunk or Treat, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.fbcedmond.org/

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