Halloween can be a scary time. While that can be great for adults and older children, sometimes it’s good to leave the frights at home and just have a fun time with candy and costumes. In this blog, we are offering a few 2017 Halloween events for kids in Oklahoma City OK. Each of these happens in a non-terror environment, but we tried to find some of the coolest events that offer something interesting for parents too.
2017 Halloween Events for Kids in Oklahoma City OK
Pumpkinville – Myriad Botanical Gardens
The Myriad Botanical Gardens Pumpkinville event will run from Friday Oct. 6 until Oct. 22 daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It transforms the Children’s’ Garden into a “Pumpkin Prairie Town” complete with a train ride, pumpkin painting, and other activities. Cost is $6 per person, and free for members. There are also some special event nights that require pre-registration, including a special needs evening, a Monster Bash, and a costume dog parade.
Haunt the Zoo – OKC Zoo
The 34th Haunt the Zoo event will happen Oct 21-22 and 28-29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Trick or treating at multiple booths comes with the event cost ($18 for adults, $15 for children and seniors, includes zoo admission), but families can also ride the Ghost Train for $3. Special Boo-It-All passes are also available.
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Brick-or-Treat – Bricktown District
Kids can candy hunt at several downtown businesses on Oct. 24 from 4-7 p.m. and also enjoy pumpkin painting, free photos, and other fun. Trick or treating is FREE for anyone under 14 and in costume. At 7:30 p.m. there will be a free showing of Hocus Pocus at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, with concessions available to purchase.
Mall-o-Ween – Penn Square Mall
On Oct. 25 from 6-8 p.m. families can visit the Penn Square Mall. There will be trick or treating, a costume contest (with big prizes!), and a place to get pictures taken. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Masks are allowed for children 12 and under. This event is FREE.
Halloween Train – Oklahoma Railway Museum
On Oct. 28 and 29, the Oklahoma Railway Museum will have Halloween Steam Train rides, as well as a moon bounce, miniature golf, and treats. Costumes are encouraged. Cost is $15 for ages 13 and up (with a discount for those who come in costume) and $5 for kids 3-12 years old. The train engine should be a Leigh Valley Coal Company 126 steam locomotive.