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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: June 12th- June 14th

So many things to do this weekend, no reason to stay inside. Car shows all over the state, music festivals, summer celebrations, and Route 66 celebrations. Watch the weather, it’s Oklahoma, who knows what is going to happen.

Boozy Book Fair- Yukon Bridging Vines- June 11th

Cruise-In- Sapulpa Gasoline Alley Classics- June 11th

Scissortail Night Market- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- June 12th

2nd Friday Norman Art Walk- Norman- June 12th

Grand Opening of the new Oklahoma National Guard Museum- Oklahoma City- June 12th

Grease Cast Tour- Sapulpa Tee Pee Drive-In- June 12th

Sip & Stroll (Adults Only)- Oklahoma City Zoo- June 12th

PRIDE! On the Plaza- Oklahoma City Plaza District- June 12th

Adult Pool Party- Moore Central Park- June 12th

Food Truck Fridays- Ardmore Depot Park- June 12th

2026 Hot Rod Power Tour- Tulsa- June 12th

Zoo Nights- Tulsa Zoo- June 12th

Art Crawl on 66- Tulsa- June 12th

OKC Farmers Public Market- Oklahoma City- June 13th

Orphan Car Show- Tulsa American Legion Post 1776- June 13th

Farmers Market- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- June 13th

Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market- Edmond- June 13th

Oklahoma on the Move- Oklahoma City Harn Homestead Museum- June 13th

Beats & Bites- Norman Riverwind Casino- June 13th

Oklahoma City Margarita Festival- Oklahoma City- June 13th

Pawnee Bill Ranch Wild West Show- Pawnee Bill Ranch & Museum- June 13th

Tipton City Wide Garage Sale- Tipton- June 13th

Stroud Summerfest- Stroud- June 13th

Ferguson Home Museum Tea Party- Watonga- June 13th

Juneteenth Celebration- Midwest City Regional Park- June 13th

Get Your Kicks at OU Tulsa- Tulsa OU Tulsa Schusterman Campus Stuart Square- June 13th

Prix de West- Oklahoma City National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum- June 12th– 13th

Red Bird Farm Farmers Market- Enid- June 13th

Rowdy Stickhorse Farmers Market- Enid- June 13th

Enid Cars & Coffee- Enid- June 13th

4RKids Carnival- Enid- June 13th

Ponca City Farmers Market- Ponca City Pioneer Woman Museum- June 13th

101 Wild West Rodeo Parade- Ponca City- June 13th

Route 66 Festival- Elk City Ackley Park- June 12th– 13th

Toompalli’ (Summer) Festival- Sulphur Chickasaw Cultural Center- June 13th

Tanner Shorter Annual Memorial Car Show- Duncan Stephens County Historical Museum- June 13th

Summer Pop-Up Craft Show- Duncan Stephens County Expo Center- June 12th– 13th

Founders Day Celebration- Wynona- June 13th

Brave Like Baker Birthday Bash Car Show- Harrah- June 13th

Wichita Wildlife Reserve Wildlife Tour- Lawton Wichita Wildlife Reserve- June 13th

Oklahoma Wine Festival- Oklahoma City Fordson Hotel- June 13th

Woodward Elks Rodeo Parade- Woodward Downtown- June 13th

American Heritage Music Festival- Grove Har-Ber Village- June 11th– 13th

Tulsa Coin Show- Tulsa Ruffin Event Center- June 11th– 13th

Owasso Rodeo- Owasso Round Up Club Arena- June 12th– 13th

All-Black Towns Bus Tour- Tulsa Rudisill Regional Library- June 13th

Checotah Old Settlers Day- Checotah Downtown- June 13th

Henryetta Cruise Knight- Henryetta Downtown- June 13th

Taste of Summer Ice Cream Festival- Broken Arrow Central Park Community Center- June 13th

Tulsa Antique Advertising & Bottle Show- Tulsa Sagenet Center- June 13th

Tulsa Flea Market- Tulsa Expo Square- June 13th

Inki’ Day Celebrate Dad- Sulphur Chickasaw Cultural Center- June 13th

Oklahoma Contemporary Dance Festival- Oklahoma City- June 11th– 13th

4-Way Rodeo- Pryor Mayes County Fairgrounds- June 12th– 13th

Prix de West Art Show & Sale- Oklahoma City National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum- June 12th– 13th

Thursday Night Cruisers Car Show- Mustang Wild Horse Park- June 13th

Second Saturdays- Stillwater Oklahoma State University Museum of Art- June 13th

Chandler Ice Cream Festival- Chandler Tilghman Park- June 13th

Celebrate America Day- Anadarko Randlett Park- June 13th

Summer Breeze- Norman Lions Park- June 14th

Flea Market- Midwest City- June 13th– 14th

deadCenter Film Festival- Oklahoma City- June 10th– 14th

Affair of the Heart- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- June 12th– 14th

USTA Central Region Baton Championships- Enid Stride Bank Center- June 12th– 14th

Non-Pro & Open Cutting Horse Event- Ardmore Hardy Murphy Coliseum- June 4th– 14th

Toes in the Grand Summer Kickoff Festival- Grove Wolf Creek Park- June 11th– 14th

Thunder on Wolf Creek- Grove Wolf Creek Park- June 12th– 14th

Bonus Race World Finals Barrel Race- Shawnee Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center- June 8th– 14th

UCO Endeavor Games- Edmond University of Central Oklahoma- June 11th– 14th

Sunny Side Up Film Festival- Miami The Coleman Theater- June 12th– 14th

96th Annual Woodward Elks PRCA Rodeo- Woodward Crystal Beach Arena- June 10th– June 15th

Micro Opera Festival- Edmond UCO Jazz Lab- June 14th– 15th

Pinto World Championship Horse Show- Tulsa Expo Square- June 6th– 20th

Brightmusic Summer Chamber Music Festival- Oklahoma City First Baptist Church- June 14th– 20th

2026 6666 NRHA Derby- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- June 10th– 21st

Barbie You Can Be Anything Experience- Oklahoma City Science Museum Oklahoma- June 6th– Sept 2026

Anadarko Heritage Museum and The National Hall of Fame for Famous American Indians

Sometimes when I go out for a drive, I have a destination. Other times I just go driving and stop whenever I see something interesting. A few months ago I got in the car and took off to the southwest. No particular place in mind, but when I came upon Anadarko I drove around and found their historic Rock Island Train Depot and the Anadarko Heritage Museum located within.

This museum has a mix of Native American artifacts along with photos and items from local residents. One room on the east end of the building holds all of the Native American items- moccasins, costumes, headdresses, and lots of items with intricate beadwork. The rest of the building has various other items such as cameras, boots, hats, clothing, tools, and lots of photos from around the area.

The most interesting part of the museum is the building it’s housed in, the Rock Island Depot. Built in 1911 as a passenger station for the CRI&P (Chicago Rock Island & Pacific) railway, it sits just off Main Street between two rail lines- one ran alongside the building to the north and the other still runs along the east side curving to the south. The station was used for passengers for many years until it closed in 1974. The museum was opened in 1979 by the Philomathic Club of Anadarko. This group has been in existence since 1899 and they founded a town museum in 1936. The depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018.

We also stopped at the National Hall of Fame for Famous American Indians. This is really a nice place to visit if it’s a nice day. The majority of the hall of fame is outside, a nice walk with statues and busts of famous Native Americans. There are descriptions along with each statue to tell of the persons achievements. Inside is a small visitor center with some artwork by different Native artists.

These two locations are a great way to learn more about the history of Anadarko and the Native Americans who live in and around the town.

Address- National Hall of Fame for Famous American Indians- 901 E. Central Blvd., Anadarko; Anadarko Heritage Museum- 311 E. Main St., Anadarko