What's Happening In Lawton This November

Fall and the holidays will collide in Lawton this November as local events celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas together. From supporting local artists to lighting up Lawton's Elmer Thomas Park, there's plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy together.

Lawton's November Events

Whether your favorite holiday is Thanksgiving or Christmas, you'll have plenty of holiday events to choose from in Lawton this November. Some of these events are also a great opportunity to take visiting family to.

Arts for All Gala - Friday, Nov. 6

The annual Arts for All Gala will take place Friday, Nov. 6, at the Great Plains Coliseum. This ticketed event is annual fundraiser for Arts for All, which is a nonprofit that raises funds for its member arts organizations in Lawton and southwest Oklahoma. This year's gala theme is Longhorn Legacy, celebrating 30 years of the annual gala.

More information about the annual Arts for All Gala is available on Arts for All's official website.

Hippie Holiday Handmade Market - Saturday, Nov. 7

The Lawton Fort Sill Art Council will host its annual Hippie Holiday Handmade Market from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the art council's building, located at 1701 NW Ferris Ave, the corner of NW 17th Street and Ferris Ave.

The market will feature various local artists with unique handmade gifts. The Hippie Holiday Handmade Market will offer free entry. More information about the market can be found on the official Facebook event page.

Lawton Has Talent - Saturday, Nov. 7

Lawton Has Talent will premiere its inaugural talent competition on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the McMahon Memorial Auditorium. The talent show will feature 21 local contestants competing for the top prizes. Lawton Has Talent is a fundraiser for the International Festival Committee.

Tickets for Lawton Has Talent are available to purchase online. General admission tickets are $27.25. VIP Tickets are $79 and include premium seating, dinner and more. Children ages 3 to 12 years old can receive a Child Rate Ticket for $16.

More information can be found on the Lawton Has Talent website or Facebook page.

Stop & Shop Local - Saturday, Nov. 14

Events By Our Team will host the annual Stop & Shop Local market from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 135 NW 2nd Street in downtown Lawton. This year's theme is Candy Cane Christmas and will feature over 80 vendors.

The cost to get in is $2 and children ages 10 and younger will get in free. All proceeds from the event will be donated to a local organization. More information about Stop & Shop Local is available on the Facebook event page.

NEA Big Read 'To Kill A Mocking Bird' - Saturday, Nov. 14

The City of Lawton's Arts and Humanities Division is hosting multiple events for the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read from Oct. 14 through Nov. 21. The NEA Big Read is "designed to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book." This year's NEA Big Read in Lawton is focusing on "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.

The NEA Big Read will include a live production of "To Kill A Mockingbird," performed by Lawton Community Theatre. The production will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the McMahon Memorial Auditorium. Admission is free.

More information is available on swokarts.com.

53rd Annual Craft Harvest Craft Show - Nov. 20-22

The Lawton Craft, Art, Hobby Association will host its annual Craft Harvest Craft Show "The Big One" from Nov. 20-22 in the Expo Building at the Comanche County Fairgrounds. The annual craft show features 200 vendors, pictures with Santa, and more. This year will be Lawton's 53rd annual Craft Harvest Craft Show.

This year's craft show will take place from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22.

More information about the Craft Harvest Craft Show is available on the show's Facebook event page.

Holiday In The Park - Saturday, Nov. 21

The Lawton Fort Sill Chamber Foundation has set the opening day for Lawton's Holiday In The Park on Saturday, Nov. 21. Before the grand opening of the lights, the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber Foundation will host the annual Holiday In The Park Parade, starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Nov. 21. The parade lineup will take place along C Avenue, near Central Plaza, and the parade route will go down 2nd Street before making its way into Elmer Thomas Park.

Holiday In The Park will remain open daily in Elmer Thomas Park through Thursday, Dec. 31. During this time, visitors to Elmer Thomas Park can enjoy light displays, ice skating, and more. New this year will be bumper cars.

More information about Lawton's Holiday In The Park will be made on the celebration's official Facebook page.

Oklahoma's Top 10 Cozy Christmas Towns

Looking for someplace special to spend the holidays? Oklahoma has you covered with some of the best towns and cities to get into the Christmas spirit. If you've ever wanted to visit a place that feels like it came out of a Hallmark Christmas movie, then you're in luck. Check out these 10 cozy Christmas towns in Oklahoma to experience the small-town charm and friendliness of some of Oklahoma's best-known holiday destinations. Each one has its own unique traditions and holiday events that will surely get you into the spirit of the season. From amazing lights and displays to performances and festive family fun, you'll find it all in Oklahoma.

Gallery Credit: Jeri Anderson

Oklahoma's Weirdest Thanksgiving Foods

There is no shortage of weird Thanksgiving traditions around the Sooner State. Even my own family celebrates in our own unique way. Half of us hate turkey, and the others hate ham. Mom hates to spend days cooking for a 20-minute meal, and we all get tired of the leftovers. Instead, we have either a taco fiesta or a Chef Boyardee pizza kit party. Nobody complains.

We're not the only family with a weird Thanksgiving tradition, just take a look at these shockingly common Oklahoma TG dishes. It's amazing what the cooks come up with. The list is heavy on gelatin and jello molds, if anything it'd be worth trying at least one this year. They range from mild to wild, best of luck to you.

Gallery Credit: Kelso

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