Lawton October Packed With Halloween Festivals, Haunted Attractions, And Family Fun
The main month of fall has finally arrived - October. It's the month of Halloween, which is the epitome of fall. With the spookiest event of the year comes fell festivals, trunk-or-treats and more. And Lawton's October calendar is full of altogether ooky events for the whole family.
We've put together a list of some of Lawton's top October events this year. If we missed your event, be sure to send us a message on our official station app. Link to download the app is available at the end of this article.
Lawton October Events
Whether you're looking for a scream park or a trunk-or-treat, you'll find it in Lawton this October. Check out Lawton's top October events below.
Trail of Fear Scream Park - Opening Oct. 2
Lawton's Trail of Fear Scream Park will open for the spooky season on Friday, Oct. 2. The scream park will be open for 13 nights of Halloween this year and will feature new and familiar haunted attractions.
Click here to get all the details on this year's events at Lawton's Trail of Fear.
Trail of Fear Ghost Tours - October 2-3, 9-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-31
Trail of Fear Ghost Tours will take place October 2-3, 9-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-31 just outside of Lawton in Medicine Park. Visitors will see Medicine Park like never before and learn about the town's haunted history under the cloak of night.
Tours are by reservation only. Click here to book a tour.
Festival Of The Wichitas - Saturday, Oct. 3
The annual Festival of the Wichitas will take place from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Sonrise Adult and Teen Challenge campus, located at 1979z NW Cache Road in Cache. This year's festival will feature a pumpkin patch, carnival rides, a Ferris Wheel, hayrides, face painting, bounce houses, food trucks, nearly 100 Oklahoma craft vendors, and more.
Click here for more details about the Festival Of The Wichitas.
Fort Sill Family MWR October Fest - Friday, Oct. 2
Lawton's second Oktoberfest of the year will be hosted by the Fort Sill Family MWR on Friday, Oct. 2, on Fort Sill at the Patriot Club. The Fort Sill Family MWR Oktoberfest will feature a traditional keg tapping, live music from Polkameister, food trucks, beer steins and Oktoberfest activities. The event on Fort Sill is free and open to the public, however, a visitor pass is required for anyone without a valid DoD ID.
Click here for more information on Oktoberfest hosted by the Fort Sill Family MWR.
Comanche County Fairgrounds Oktoberfest - Oct. 9 and 10
This year will be the 53rd year for the Comanche County Fairgrounds' annual Oktoberfest. The festival will take place Friday, Oct. 9, and Friday, Oct. 10, in the Great Plains Coliseum.
Every year the festival features live German music, imported beer and German dishes, like schnitzel and bratwurst. The Comanche County Fairgrounds also hosts a best dressed costume contest during Oktoberfest.
Click here for more information on the Comanche County Fairgrounds Oktoberfest.
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7th Annual Park-O-Treat - Saturday, Oct. 10
The 7th annual Park-O-Treat will take place from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Lawton's Elmer Thomas Park. Park-O-Treat will feature trick-or-treating with local businesses, live DJ, surprises, scream contest and more. Admission is free to Park-O-Treat.
Park-O-Treat is hosted by Re/Max Professionals. More information is available on the event's official website.
SouthWest Auto Group Fall Festival - Saturday, Oct. 17
SouthWest Auto Group will host its annual Fall Festival from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at SouthWest Toyota, located at 7110 NW Quanah Parker Trailway in Lawton. The festival will feature a trunk-or-treat, fun games, a cake walk and costume contests.
The costume contests will be divided up by ages, plus one group, including ages 2 and younger, 3 to 8 years old, 9 to 13 years old, 14 to 18 years old, and family costume. Winners of the contest will receive prizes, including $250 for the best family costume and $100 for the winners of each age group. Winners of the costume contest will be announced the following week on Oct. 21.
Comanche Nation Fall Festival - Friday, Oct. 23
The Comanche Nation will host a Fall Festival from 5-7 p.m. at the Powwow Grounds, located at 584 NW Bingo Road in Lawton. The festival will feature a hay ride, games, candy, hot dogs and a costume contest.
More information is available on the Comanche Nation's official website.
Family Promise of Lawton's Fall Fest and Pumpkin Patch - Saturday, Oct. 24
Family Promise of Lawton will host a Fall Fest and Pumpkin Patch on from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at its shelter, located at 901 SW 17th Street in Lawton.
More information is available on the nonprofit's official Facebook page.
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Western Hills Church of Christ Fall Fest - Sunday, Oct. 25
Western Hills Church of Christ will host a Fall Fest from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, at its church parking lot, located at 1108 NW 53rd Street in Lawton. The festival will feature food, games, trunk-or-treat, inflatables and more.
More details are available on the church's official Facebook page.
Family Promise of Lawton Trunk-Or-Treat - Saturday, Oct. 31
Family Promise of Lawton will host a Trunk-Or-Treat from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, in the parking lot of the Arvest Bank near Lowe's, located at 4330 NW Cache Road. Penny Wars will take place for visitor's favorite trunk. Snacks and drinks will be available by donation. Costumes are encouraged.
More details are available the official Facebook page for Family Promise of Lawton.
Lawton Trick-Or-Treating - 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31
The City of Lawton has set citywide trick-or-treating from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. Click here for more details on trick-or-treating in Lawton city limits.
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