By Marie Mentesana

Red Dirt Report, contributing writer

Posted: October 24, 2012

OKLAHOMA CITY – If you and your family think there isn’t much to do in central Oklahoma this Halloween season, you aren’t looking hard enough. Fortunately, there are plenty of fun, fall-oriented activities waiting for you and your family. Happy Halloween!

Chester’s Pumpkin Patch and 3 Acre Mystery Maze

Come join the fun in Piedmont.  Watch the pumpkin cannon throw pumpkins in the air. Open until November 4^th Monday through Saturday from 9:00 to 6:00 and Sunday from 1:00 to 6:00.  $8.00 admission includes: pony ride, pumpkin, hayride, sand box, petting zoo, giant slide, games, karaoke, and 3-Acre Mystery Maze.  After Hours Evening Cowboy Cookout & 3 Acre Mystery Maze is available from 7:00-9:00 PM, Sept. 26 to November 18, 2012.   5201 Cimarron Rd N.W. Piedmont, OK 73078, 405-373-1595, www.chesterandcrew.com

Phil’s Monster Mash

Children of all ages will enjoy the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Discovery Family Series.  “A one-hour concert designed to entertain and educate youngsters”.   2:00 pm Sunday, October 28^th at the Civic Center, $9 per ticket. 405-842-5387 http://www.okcphilharmonic.org/discovery 

Storybook Forest at Arcadia Lake

“A not-so-scary walk through trick-or-treat path featuring storybook characters and scenes, as well as hayrides, games and a campfire for roasting hot dogs and marshmallows.”  Oct 23^rd to Oct 31^st 5:30 until 8:30.  $5 per child Monday through Thursday and $7 per child Friday through Sunday.  Spring Creek Park at Arcadia Lake Edmond, OK, 405-216-7471 www.arcadialakeok.com

Pumpkinville at the Myriad Gardens

“Features a mini-village made out of pumpkins with hands-on activities, entertainment and treats. Also includes a pumpkin fairy house display, hay bale mazes, scarecrows, ghosts, chrysanthemums and activities.”  Now through October 31^st.  FREE for members, $5 nonmember children, $2.50 nonmember adults. 301 W Reno, Oklahoma City, OK  www.myraidgardens.org

It’s the Great Pumpkin at Bass Pro Shops

“Features free photos with PEANUTS character in the pumpkin patch, crafts, apple grab activity, Halloween scavenger hunt, trick-or-treating and a costume parade.” Now through October 31^st. Admission is FREE. Bass Pro Shops, 200 Bass Pro Dr, Oklahoma City, OK. 405-218-5200 www.basspro.com

Haunt the Zoo at the OKC Zoo

“Features trick-or-treating among various themed booths, festive props and carved jack-o-lanterns. Friendly mascot characters greet children as they enter.” Now until October 31^st. 6:30 to 8:30. $7 per child, $6 in advance, Adults are FREE. OKC Zoo 2101 NE 50th St, Oklahoma City, OK. 405-424-3344. www.okczoo.com

3rd Annual Halloween Bash at the Museum of Osteology

“Provides a safe and educational trick-or-treating alternative with door prizes, free candy for kids, fun crafts and activities.” October 31^st.  6:00 to 9:00. $3 per person, FREE kids 3 & under with a paid adult. Museum of Osteology, 10301 S. Sunnylane, Oklahoma City, OK. 405-814-0006. www.museumofosteology.org

HallowMarine! At the Oklahoma Aquarium

The Aquarium is transformed into a spooky Halloween adventure. Includes trick-or-treating among the tanks, games, pirate ship, mermaid and pirate divers in the Coral Reef.  Oct 27^th to Oct 31^st. 6:30 until 9:00.  Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Dr., Jenks, OK. 918-296-3474. www.okaquarium.org

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