(Cushing, Okla.) Looking for something a little different to do this weekend? Then here are a few things you might enjoy!

 

Chandler, Oklahoma

 

7th Annual Hog Wild BBQ Chrome Fest – June 24th from 4 pm until 10 pm, and June 25th from 10 am until 5 pm at the Route 66 Pavilion, south of Tilghman Park in Chandler. This is a Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) and Oklahoma State Championship BBQ sanctioned contest.Plus a fund raiser for the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce.

For more info call the Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce at (405) 258-0673 or email: [email protected] .

 

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.

 

First Christian Church Disciples of Christ/VBS – Dinner is at 5:30 pm and the pool party will follow Sunday, June 26th (2016) for VBS attendees! Call 918-225-4484 for more details.

 

Drumright, Oklahoma

 

Farmer’s Market – on Saturday all day.

 

Louisiana Saturday Night – featuring a shrimp boil prepared by Joseph’s Fine Foods, and Musical Guests Gordon and Christy McLeod, at Tidewater Winery, located at 54560 West Highway 16, Drumright.

 

Meeker, Oklahoma

 

Rodeo – June 24th and 25th, gates open at 6 pm. Rodeo starts at 8 pm. Located 1 mile east of Meeker on Highway 62. Call Rusty Morland at 405-308-6433 for more information.

 

Pecan Festival – 51st Annual Pecan Festival and Pecan Royalty Contest this weekend. Please call 405-279-2727 for more information.

 

Oilton, Oklahoma

 

Freedon Celebration – Saturday, June 25th (2016) at 6 pm on the Oilton High School Campus. This event is hosted by the Crossroads Community Church. Everything is free.

 

Stillwater, Oklahoma

 

Tour de Hope – Ride and Empowerment Fest. Is a all woman motorcycle ride that is 700 miles around Oklahoma on June 22 through June 24 (2016). The Empowerment Fest will be open to the community June 25th in Stillwater.  The Empowerment Fest will teach guests ways to empower themselves through sessions over self-care techniques, R.A.D. self-defense, safe communication skills, motorcycle safety, firearm safety, motorcycle safety and more!  Relaxation Stations, trade show, a chance to build a stronger community. For sponsorship, please call (405) 880-4935. Online go to https://sdvsorg.powweb.com/.

 

Inspire Me Lecture Series – new at The Botanic Garden. OSU is proud to offer the public a lecture series focusing on a variety of gardening/landscape/food topics.  June’s topic is Keyhole Gardening on Friday, the 24th from 10:00 am until 11:00 am.  The series is held in The Botanic Garden at the OSU Education Building. Come out and learn more about gardening and world around us!

 

 

INTO THE WOODS (Week 1) – Friday, June 24th (2016) at 7:30 pm thru Sunday, June 26th (2016) at 2:30 pm. Town & Gown Theatre, 3524 S Perkins Road, for more information go to https://www.townandgown.org/. This is a Musical and dark comedy, Rated M. Suitable for ages 14 and older.

 

 

Missoula Children’s Theatre – rendition of “Peter and Wendy” for two performances at 3 pm and 5:30 pm held Saturday, June 25th (2016) at the City of Stillwater Community Center, 315 E. 8th Avenue.

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.

 

Stroud, Oklahoma

 

Block Party – a Motorsports event this Saturday at 8 am, 300 Tanger Drive, Stroud.

 

 

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