(Cushing, Okla.) Looking for something a little different to do this weekend? Then here are a few things you might enjoy!
Anadarko, Oklahoma
Pow Wow – Saturday June 18th and Sunday, June 19th (2016). It’s the 4th annual family Pow Wow at the Wichita Tribal Dance Grounds, Anadarko. For more information contact Punkin Stephenson at 405-933-0334 or Goatie Nelson at 605-200-0219.
Cushing, Oklahoma
Aquatic Center – is open from 1 pm until 5:45 pm, Monday through Sunday. Twilight swimming is available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm. Cost for ages 7 or older just $2, children 6 years of age and under $1.25.
Regular cost for adults is just $3.75 and children 6 and under just $2.50. Punch passes may also be purchased. Adults run $60 and children are just $40. For rules and regulations, additional options, or booking a party call 918-223-2918.
VBS at First Baptist Church of Cushing – Vacation Bible School started Monday June 13th at 6:00 pm and runs through Friday, June 17th at 6:00 pm. The First Baptist Church of Cushing is located at 418 E Moses Street. You can find more information at https://www.facebook.com/events.
First Christian Church/VBS Submerged – Monday, June 20th at 5:30 pm through Friday, June 24th at 8:00 pm. Vacation Bible School time at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)! Come at 5:30 pm for dinner, and stay through 8pm. (Learning about God, fun activities and music.)
Pool party Sunday, June 26th (2016) for VBS attendees! Call 918-225-4484 for details, and to register ahead of time.
Guthrie, Oklahoma
Vintage CountrE Market – Lazy E presents the Vintage CountrE Market! A variety of vendors that offer product selections ranging from junk to antiques. The Vintage CountrE Market will give you an opportunity to discover the find of your life! Two days of fun, food and Junkin’! Vendors may apply at countrEmarket.com.
Muskogee, Oklahoma
GFest – starts on Thursday, June 16th through Saturday, June 18th (2016) at 34th and Airline Street, in Muskogee. You can purchase tickets at 1-855-414-6271 or online go to https://gfestmuskogee.com .
*Children 10 and under enter for free with one Adult General Admission ticket holder. All ages will need a ticket for VIP Reserved Seating and the VIP Party Pit.
Pawnee, Oklahoma
Relay For Life – Saturday, June 18th (2016) at 5 pm until 11 pm, at the Pawnee County Courthouse, located at 500 Harrison St, in Pawnee. Relay for Life is a signature activity and the nation’s highest grossing fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. This event is free and open to the public! Survivor celebration, remembrance ceremony, and on-site fundraisers will take place. Come join the fun!
Perkins, Oklahoma
Poverty Simulation – is being held in Perkins at Lost Creek Retreat Center (formerly “Oak Park”) on Friday, June 17th (2016) from 9 am – 12:30 pm. Please call Suzette Barta with the Payne County, OSU Extension to register at 405-747-8320. This is a free event and is suitable for most professional development needs. It is an opportunity to learn about poverty in our community.
The 31st Annual Iowa Tribal Pow Wow – will be held June 17th – June 19th, 4 miles south of Perkins. This event is free! Open to the public!
Cimarron Breeze Concert – Jimmy LaFave & The Night Tribe, Saturday, June 18th (2016). Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. The concert will be in the Old Church which is located at 780 N. Main, Perkins (Oklahoma Territorial Plaza). Show starts at 7 pm with a potluck dinner open to all at 6 pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.cimarronbreeze.com.
Stillwater, Oklahoma
INTO THE WOODS (Week 1) – Wednesday, June 15th (2016) at 7:30 pm thru Sunday, June 19th (2016) at 5 pm. Town & Gown Theatre, 3524 S Perkins Road, online go to https://www.townandgown.org/. This is a Musical and dark comedy, Rated M. Suitable for ages 14 and older.
Airmen of Note National Tour – on Thursday, June 16th (2016) at 7:30 pm at the Seretean Center Concert Hall, Room 125, Seretean Center for the Performing Arts (Morrill avenue and Knoblock Street), Oklahoma State University (Stillwater). Tickets in person go to the Seretean Center Concert Hall Music Office at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater from 10 am until 5 pm, Monday through Friday online go to https://jazz.okstate.edu/.
This event is Free and Open to the public (4 tickets per request). Tickets held until 15 minutes prior to show time. Show time is at 7:30 pm.
Food Trucks & Tunes Beach Party – coming to Downtown Stillwater a special beach party edition of Fridays, Food Trucks and Tunes June, 17th (2016) from 6 pm to 10 pm.
The City of Stillwater will build a mini beach in the downtown area featuring toys and beach balls for kids and families! An inflatable bounce house will also be available for the kid’s.
Poker Run – Saturday, June 18th (2016) from 10:00am until 6:00 pm with the Bike Run beginning and ending at the Ice House (Stillwater) located at 6817 E 6th. Call 405-743-2379 for more information! A portion of the proceeds goes to Cystic Fibrosis. Entry fees apply! Live Music and BBQ!
TBG Kids Gardening Program – at The Botanic Garden (OSU) they are pleased to provide a variety of fun and educational children’s programs throughout the summer. The programs will be in the garden and offer a wonderful learning experience. Children ages 6 – 12 are recommended for attendance and parents are encouraged to stay and attend too. The program is Saturday, June 18th (2016) from 10:00am – 11:00pm.
Each program is $5.00 per session. Class size is limited and advanced enrollment is recommended. Please contact Laura Payne at 405-744-4531 or [email protected] for any questions about enrollment.
Open House at the Botanic Gardens – Every first and third Saturdays of each month, the gardens are open for you to enjoy the beauty and the bounty that nature offers. Friendly TBG Ambassadors will greet guests, and help answer gardening and plant questions as well as give you information about the gardens. Open House is Saturday, June 18th (2016) and the event is open and free to public from 9am until 3pm.
Missoula Children’s Theatre – rendition of “Peter and Wendy” for two performances that will be held Saturday, June 25th (2016) at the City of Stillwater Community Center, 315 E. 8th Avenue.
Auditions for “Peter and Wendy” are Monday, June 20th (2016) and start at 10 am in the City of Stillwater Community Center. No charge for students to participate in this activity. Rehearsal will start about 15-30 minutes after the audition and you must stay for the entire audition. This is a group audition, and no advance preparation is necessary.
Tickets for show are available online at tickets.stillwater.org or call 405-533-8433. Cost $7 each and will be available at the door as long as they last. Email [email protected] for more information.
Tuttle, Oklahoma
Ice Cream Festival – Saturday, June 18th (2016) 9 am until 5 pm. Located at 221 W Main Street. Some of Braum’s amazing cold treats will be showcased. Braum’s dairy farm is located in Tuttle and 25 years ago inspired the City of Tuttle to hold a festival to pay homage to the best ice cream around! For more information about this event, contact the City of Tuttle at 405-381-3775.
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