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Museums MUSKOGEE WAR MEMORIAL PARK: THOMAS FOREMAN HOME THE OKLAHOMA MOVIE
HOME OF THE USS BATFISH** HALL OF FAME
FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES MUSEUM** On Weekends, enjoy the Thomas
Walk aboard a piece of United States Foreman home. Built in 1898, the Housed in the historic Roxy Theater,
The Five Civilized Tribes Museum Naval history! The USS Batfish, a house contains an amazing history the newest addition to the Muskogee
was established as a tribute to the World War II era submarine, holds an created by its influential residents. Museum Family shines the spotlight on
Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, unbeatable wartime record of sinking influential Oklahomans in showbiz.
and Seminole Tribes. Many cultural three enemy submarines in 76 hours. 1419 W OKMULGEE
programs are hosted by the museum Visitors discover the secrets of nine 918.686.6624 • 3RIVERSMUSEUM.COM 220 W OKMULGEE
throughout the year. compartments and witness hundreds 918.680.1218 • MUSKOGEEONLINE.ORG
of military artifacts and treasures. THREE RIVERS MUSEUM**
1101 HONOR HEIGHTS DR You can even spend the night on
918.683.1701 • FIVETRIBES.ORG board… just ask how! The museum is housed in the mission-
style 1916 Midland Valley Railroad
**VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER 3500 BATFISH RD Depot and offers rotating exhibits on
918.682.6294 • WARMEMORIALPARK.ORG the history of the region told from a
multi-ethnic perspective. Check out
OKLAHOMA MUSIC HALL the one room Oak Grove Schoolhouse
OF FAME & MUSEUM on site.

The hall features exhibits celebrating 220 ELGIN
the musicians who have contributed to 918.686.6624 • 3RIVERSMUSEUM.COM
Oklahoma’s rich musical heritage. The
historic Frisco Depot creates a nostalgic
feeling and makes an amazing museum
and venue for concerts (almost every
Thursday night)!

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More Muskogee Fun

THE CASTLE OF MUSKOGEE** LOVE-HATBOX SPORTS COMPLEX THE PAPILION THREE FORKS HARBOR
AT HONOR HEIGHTS PARK
Journey back to an age of kings, This complex boasts ten baseball Nestled near the confluence of the
queens, and knights in shining armor. fields, eight softball fields, and two Come to Honor Heights Park and Arkansas, Verdigris, and Grand Rivers,
Be mesmerized as magicians, jugglers, football fields as well as the Georgia- spend some time in the Beatrice Three Forks Harbor offers a variety
and musicians, dancers, acrobats, Pacific soccer complex and an indoor Sheddan Children’s Garden and at the of activities such as fishing, boating,
and jousters thrill and delight you on training facility at The Hangar. Georgia-Pacific Butterfly House. The hiking, and biking. Plus, the harbor’s
any of the 15 stages at the Oklahoma Love-Hatbox also has a large picnic butterflies arrive on Mother’s Day, and River Center is the perfect place to
Renaissance Festival the last weekend pavilion, an outdoor skatepark, the are open through October. host an event.
of April through the first weekend of award-winning River Country Family
June, and the Boare’s Head Feaste in Water Park, and the Centennial Trail, 1400 HONOR HEIGHTS DR 5201 THREE FORKS RD, FORT GIBSON
November. Enjoy fireworks sales in July, ideal for walking and biking. There 918.684.6302 • MUSKOGEEONLINE.ORG 918.682.7886
the Halloween Festival every weekend are also 160 RV ready sites that are THREEFORKSHARBOR.COM
in October, and a Castle Christmas available for special events. RIVER COUNTRY FAMILY
during the month of December. WATER PARK THUNDERBIRD SPEEDWAY
3601 ARLINE DR
3400 FERN MOUNTAIN RD 918.684.6399 • LOVEHATBOX.COM This family aquatic center features the Come out and hear the engines
918.687.3625 • OKCASTLE.COM Frog Pond – a zero depth entry leisure roar and feel the dirt fly! On Friday
MUSKOGEE LITTLE THEATRE pool with over 100,000 gallons of crystal nights during racing season, this ½
GRUBER ORV PARK clear water. Crawdad Corner – a fully mile dirt track features motorized
For those who like it LIVE! Muskogee accessable interactive water playground racing of all kinds. Check out
Just outside of city lights you’ll Little Theatre offers a variety of is designed with the little ones in mind. thunderbirdspeedwayok.com for this
find over 450 acres of tight woods productions throughout the year Also wind down Willow Crick, a lazy years racing schedule.
trails, challenging rock races, creek featuring talented local thespians. river, and get your adrenaline rush on
crossing, and steep hill climbs, ideal There is a show for everyone, from two twistin’ and turnin’ body slides 1444 S. CHEROKEE ST
for your 4x4s, UTVs, ATVs, dirt bikes, comedies to dramas to musicals and that end with a plop into the frog pond. 918.869.6883
and mountain bikes. You can even more. Check out what the season has The water park is open Memorial Day THUNDERBIRDSPEEDWAYOK.COM
camp on site! in store at their amazing new state- weekend through Labor Day. 8A
of-the-arts facility in Muskogee’s 9
TYLER RD AT MUSKOGEE/BRAGGS downtown Depot District. 3601 ARLINE DR
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HONOR HEIGHTS PARK MUSKOGEELITTLETHEATRE.COM THE ROXY THEATER
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Honor Heights Park is one of the MUSKOGEE RHYTHM GUITARS The Roxy originally opened in 1948 as 9
oldest and most celebrated public a movie theater. Reopened in 2001, the
parks in the southwest and the Over 30 eight-foot guitars (hand- Roxy has once again become a center 8A
“crown jewel” of Muskogee. The idyllic painted by local artists) are scattered of downtown cultural activities. Witness 9
setting of the 32-acre park makes across the city like jewels. Muskogee the amazing architecture complete with
it a must-go-see year round. Honor is a guitar town with rhythms larger restored original seats, art deco glass 8A
Heights has more than 40 gardens than life. Find them all. And watch for and tile, and neon signs. Don’t miss this 9
featuring thousands of azaleas and new Acoustic Rhythms to pop up all nostalgic downtown venue! It is THE place
other flowering plants. There are many over town. to be for movies, concerts, and so much 8A
ponds for fishing, playgrounds, a more. 9
splash pad, tennis courts, and hiking LOCATION MAPS AVAILABLE AT:
trails – all ideal for playing! 310 W BROADWAY & ONLINE 220 W OKMULGEE
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1400 HONOR HEIGHTS DR
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AMERICAN PIE CLUB LUNCH HAMLIN’S EL TORO PAUL’S DINER
107 W BROADWAY 211 N 3RD 3620 W OKMULGEE
918.537.2377 918.683.6162 918.687.9194 3240 S COUNTRY CLUB

AMISH RESTAURANT reEMssttuoa.slud1k9reoa1sg5ntete-’s foWuFDnaHIdPmIeT! orEusof 918.682.3322 o“brTdiaRgegApreTSizrarHzytCabhtA!uharNneg”eror
& COUNTRY STORE PISANO’S PIZZA
2401 N 32ND (HWY 69) DA’SAWYERS EATS & SWEETS HORNBACK’S 102 N 2ND
918.686.0243 126 S MAIN CATFISH RANCH 918.683.3838
918.687.0700 2250 S 32ND (HWY 69)
ANNA’S COFFEE CUP FISH HUT 918.683.0362 SHAWNEE RESTAURANT
320 EASTSIDE BLVD 452 W MARTIN LUTHER KING 2010 W SHAWNEE
918.683.4747 918.537.2029 918.683.3140
FRANK-N-SWINE
BACK IN TIME DINER 715 N YORK MATTIE JANE’S ON MAIN SPEEDWAY GRILL Order the
1703 E OKMULGEE 918.910.5435 200 S MAIN 2010 W OKMULGEE SPEEDWAY
918.684.3263 GREEN COUNTRY LANES CAFÉ 918.537.2400 918.687.6552 SPECIAL!
811 S YORK
BEACON DRIVE-IN 918.687.1285 MISS ADDIE’S CAFÉ & PUB STATION 1
1054 N YORK GINO’S ITALIAN RISTORANTE 821 W BROADWAY 121 S 2ND STREET
918.687.1761 139 W SHAWNEE 918.682.1506 918.910.5302
918.686.7773 NANA’S BAKERY fSiritgeepbtylacctoehzey&! ZOLLIES
CHET’S DAIRY FREEZE HARMONY HOUSE 401 W BROADWAY 1100 N YORK
• 3510 W OKMULGEE 208 S 7TH 918.680.2253 918.683.4690
918.687.9364 918.682.1506
• 321 N YORK AWESOME
918.681.2439 fried
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BILLY SIMS BBQ MY PLACE BAR-B-Q RIB CRIB
512 N MAIN • WEST 150 W SHAWNEE
918.686.0305 4322 W OKMULGEE 918.686.0991
918.683.5202
COWBOY’S BAR-B-Q & GRILL • EAST RUNT’S BAR-B-Q & GRILL & sRaCUOmaNrnpdT’leteWrditIetChcaHeildl!e?
401 N YORK 2021 GIBSON 3003 W OKMULGEE
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SMOKEHOUSE BOB’S
BAR-B-QUE

GRREIBAST! Odsiorgdunesaertudhrioentlsitnhakuescire! 1101 N 11TH
918.687.0275
MAHYLON’S BBQ
3301 CHANDLER RD
918.686.7427

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Breakfast & Diners & Drive-Ins Chinese CHILI’S FREDDY’S FROZEN
Bakeries 950 W SHAWNEE CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS
BEACON DRIVE-IN CHINA KING SUPER BUFFET 918.682.1652 530 W SHAWNEE
CHANDLER ROAD DONUTS 1054 N YORK 231 W SHAWNEE 918.913.9202
3425 CHANDLER RD 918.687.1761 918.686.9888 GOLDEN CORRAL
918.687.7700 423 W SHAWNEE LONG JOHN SILVER’S
BOOM-A-RANG DINER CHINA EXPRESS 918.682.4480 142 W SHAWNEE
COOKIES BEDAZZLED • 3244 S CHEROKEE 744 N YORK 918.682.0311
1109 N YORK 918.681.3377 918.683.2844 RED LOBSTER
918.687.0062 • 828 EASTSIDE BLVD 225 W SHAWNEE MCDONALD’S
918.683.4747 CHOW’S EXPRESS 918.682.1731 • 101 S 32ND (HWY 69)
DONUT PALACE • 4010 W OKMULGEE 815 S YORK 918.682.5730
3500 W OKMULGEE 918.683.5777 918.683.8880 Fast Food • 2405 CHANDLER RD
918.682.4416 • 701 S YORK 918.781.1358
918.686.6868 DUMPLING HOUSE A&W ALL AMERICAN FOOD • 140 W SHAWNEE
IHOP 408 S 32ND (HWY 69) 142 W SHAWNEE 918.682.5730
1600 N 32ND (HWY 69) SONIC DRIVE-IN 918.687.0601 918.682.0311
918.683.0500 • 1920 N YORK TACO BELL
918.687.1343 LIN CUISINE ARBY’S • 2402 E SHAWNEE
JACK’S DOUGHNUTS • 320 N YORK 605 S 32ND (HWY 69) • 503 S 32ND (HWY69) 918.682.7303
407 N YORK 918.682.6463 918.687.5888 918.683.9549 • 3200 W OKMULGEE
918.681.4757 • 1001 W OKMULGEE • 1907 N MAIN 918.684.2014
918.683.4311 MAGIC WOK 918. 687.4341
JIMMY’S EGG 1905 N YORK TACO BUENO
591 W SHAWNEE Chicken 918.683.0070 BRAUM’S ICE CREAM 301 W SHAWNEE
918.683.8344 & DAIRY STORE 918.682.0633
CHARLIE’S CHICKEN PANDA EXPRESS • 701 S 32ND (HWY 69)
• EAST 1102 W SHAWNEE ST 918.687.1442 TACO MAYO
2601 CHANDLER RD 918.682.2009 • 2909 OLD SHAWNEE 103 S 32ND (HWY 69)
918.687.5151 918.682.0803 918.683.1515
• WEST Family Dining
3325 W OKMULGEE BURGER KING WENDY’S RESTAURANT
918.687.8741 BUFFALO WILD WINGS 143 W SHAWNEE 331 S 32ND (HWY 69)
1130 W SHAWNEE 918.683.0722 918.496.0191
CHURCH’S CHICKEN 918.682.9464
419 E OKMULGEE CHICK-FIL-A Japanese
918.683.3981 COLTON’S STEAK HOUSE 200 N 11TH
& GRILL 918.687.1100 SAKURA HIBACHI & SUSHI
KFC 415 W SHAWNEE 928 W SHAWNEE
2006 N MAIN 918.910.5233 FOOD COURT 918.537.2088
918.683.1261 ARROWHEAD MALL
501 N MAIN
918.682.4106

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- Dynasty Express - Bretzel - Subway
- Great American Cookie Company - Juice - Las Fluentes
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Mexican ITALIA EXPRESS Coffee & Tea Libations
407 N YORK
BUKANAS MEXICAN GRILL 918.684.2080 ERLY RUSH CARGO THE DOWNTOWN LADY
217 EASTSIDE BLVD 704 N YORK 126 S MAIN
918.577.6898 LITTLE CAESAR’S PIZZA 254.458.7399 918.360.1599
• 226 S 32ND (HWY 69)
CHAVAS 918.686.5355 JIM & EM’S COFFEE MAX’S GARAGE
710 S 32ND (HWY 69) • 2406 E SHAWNEE 618 E OKMULGEE 116 N MAIN
918.686.8282 918.683.4501 918.360.5672 918.682.0500

EL CHARRO MAZZIO’S PIZZA NANA’S BAKERY THE RAILTAPROOM
101 W SHAWNEE • 3030 W OKMULGEE 401 W BROADWAY 120 S 4TH
918.686.0636 918.687.4401 918.680.2253
• 2200 E SHAWNEE W inerie s
EL CHICO 918.683.5516 Juice & Smoothies
104 W SHAWNEE PECAN CREEK WINERY
918.682.3442 PAPA JOHN’S JUICE EXPRESS 8510 W FERN MOUNTAIN RD
811 W SHAWNEE AT ARROWHEAD MALL 918.683.1087
LOPEZ GRILL 918.683.9000 501 N MAIN
323 S 32ND (HWY 69) 918.686.8588
918.684.9973 PIZZA INN
1107 N YORK PATRIOT NUTRITION
TEQUILA HOUSE 918.682.3407 124 S MAIN
1702 W OKMULGEE 918.616.3306
918.684.1032 Sandwich Shops
THE MIX NUTRITION
LAS FUENTES MATTIE JANE’S 206 E SIDE BLVD
ARROWHEAD MALL 200 S MAIN 918.869.6184
501 N MAIN 918.537.2400
918.684.9636 Want to keep your options open?
STATION 1
SENOR LOPEZ 121 S 2ND Tr@yiTFnhotrohedeeTDRrueivpceokrtTsDhMuisrtusrsdiecauty!m
201 N YORK 918.910.5302
918.681.4790 WHERE’S THE
SUBWAY FOOD TRUCK TODAY?
TACOS LA MORENA • 719 S 32ND (HWY 69)
731 CALLAHAN 918.687.1611 MAMA TIG’S WOOD FIRED PIZZA
918.686.7981 • ARROWHEAD MALL CALL: 918.787.0654
501 N MAIN @MamaTigsWoodFiredPizza
TACOS LA TIA 918.687.3870
339 EASTSIDE BLVD • NORTHPOINTE DAWG’S HAWG WILD
918.682.6981 SHOPPING CENTER CALL: 918.360.9095
2410 E SHAWNEE @DawgsHawgWild
Pizza 918.687.5335
• PILOT TRAVEL CENTER
AMERICAN PIE 3006 N 32ND (HWY 69)
107 W BROADWAY 918.686.0590
918.537.2377 • RIVER CITY PLAZA
944 W SHAWNEE
DOMINO’S PIZZA 918.683.4742
603 E OKMULGEE • 2421 S YORK
918.682.5888 918.683.1122

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Delightful Diversions

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Antiques & Boutiques HOOPES HARDWARE WINSTON’S Golfing
108 S MAIN 204 S MAIN
ABALACHE BOOKS & ANTIQUES 918.682.0711 254.458.7399 COBBLESTONE CREEK GOLF CLUB
803 B N YORK 700 E SMITH FERRY RD
918.683.1516 LOLA’S LIVING Bowling 918.682.4845
212 S MAIN
ARROWHEAD MALL 918.869.7838 GREEN COUNTRY LANES EAGLE CREST GOLF COURSE
501 N MAIN 811 S YORK 4301 BORDER
918.682.4106 MCCLAIN FURNITURE CO. 918.687.1285 918.682.0866
1305 S 32ND (HWY 69)
BELLA MEA’S 918.687.6561 Gaming MUSKOGEE GOLF CLUB
1601 E OKMULGEE 2400 N COUNTRY CLUB
918.682.6327 OLDE AMERICA ANTIQUE MALL CHEROKEE CASINO 918.682.3721
2720 S 32ND (HWY 69) HWY 62 • FORT GIBSON, OK
THE CREATIVE SOUL 918.687.8700 918.207.3600 Live Theatre
ART STUDIO
208 S MAIN OKIE DESIGNS & MOORE CREEK NATION TRAVEL PLAZA MUSKOGEE LITTLE THEATRE
918.348.2204 2315 E OKMULGEE AVE 3420 ½ W PEAK BLVD 311 S 3RD
918.869.9099 918.683.7248 918.683.5332
ECONOMY PHARMACY & GIFTS MUSKOGEELITTLETHEATRE.COM
• 412 N YORK • 918.682.2418 POPPY’S GARDEN MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION CASINO
• 3414 W OKMULGEE • 918.682.7765 200 S MAIN 3420 W PEAK BLVD
918.537.2304 918.683.1825
D&G VINTAGE
122 S MAIN PLANIT UNIQUE ART SHOW OFF
918.682.6549 & MARKET WHERE YOU’RE FROM
130 S MAIN & WHERE YOU’VE BEEN
HATTIE’S HOUSE 918.360.1120
& HOLLY’S HANGER Pick up your REAL.OKIE Gear!
200 S MAIN PINON CREEK
918.686.3454 TRADING COMPANY REAL.OKIE SOUVENIR SHOP
112 S MAIN 310 W BROADWAY
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THE RED SHED FLEA MARKET
2113 W SHAWNEE
918.680.1311

Play the Street Piano
in the
Katy District!

Made in Oklahoma Movie Theaters Outdoor Recreation ROBISON PARK
GULICK & AUGUSTA
AMISH COUNTRY STORE EPIC CINEMA NEW! GREENLEAF STATE PARK
2410 N 32ND (HWY 69) HWY 10 & 3 MILE S (BRAGGS) ROTARY PARK
918.686.0243 2812 W SHAWNEE 918.487.5196 24TH between ELGIN & ARLINE
918.310.1179
ARNOLD FRUIT CO. GRUBER ORV PARK SPAULDING PARK & POOL
1412 W SHAWNEE ROXY THEATER TYLER RD at MUSKOGEE/BRAGGS OKMULGEE & EASTSIDE BLVD
918.682.1821 220 W OKMULGEE 918.608.1986
918.684.6363 GRUBERORVPARK.COM FOR ALL PARK INFO:
G&L SADDLES & TACK 918.682.6302
120 S MAIN LAKE EUFAULA • 918.689.7751 MUSKOGEEONLINE.ORG
918.351.5049
LAKE FT. GIBSON • 918.485.4623 Skating & Fun
MAYER’S PECANS
3535 MAYER LN LAKE TENKILLER • 918.489.5641 LOVE-HATBOX OUTDOOR SKATE PARK
918.519.9001 34TH & ARLINE
THREE FORKS HARBOR 918.682.6302
THE PEACH BARN 5201 THREE FORKS RD
SW CORNER OF HWY 69 & OK 51B 918.682.7886 MIDLAND VALLEY SKATE PARK
918.686.0440 at ROBISON PARK
Parks & Splash Pads GULICK & AUGUSTA
918.684.6302
BECKMAN PARK
15TH & BROADWAY MUSKOGEE SKATE CENTER
2105 GIBSON
CIVITAN PARK 918.683.8800
3301 GIBSON ST
STARLITE MINI-GOLF AND ARCADE
COODY CREEK BARK PARK ARROWHEAD MALL at 501 N MAIN
625 ARTHUR AVE 918.682.4667

ELLIOT PARK
ALTAMONT & TOWER HILL BLVD

HONOR HEIGHTS PARK
40TH & HONOR HEIGHTS DR

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HOTELSVACANCY &

MOTELS

Less than 50 Rooms
AMERICAN INN MOTEL MUSKOGEE INN & SUITES
200 S 32ND (HWY 69) 1651 N 32ND (HWY 69) More than
918.682.2676 918.913.9433 50 Rooms
pets allowed pets allowed

AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN RODEWAY INN BEST WESTERN PLUS LA QUINTA INN
2220 S 32ND (HWY 69) 407 S 32ND (HWY 69) 2701 MILITARY BLVD (HWY 69) 1701 N 32ND (HWY 69)
918.686.9100 918.681.1500 918.991.9067 918.913.9541
BUDGET HOTEL INN pets allowed COMFORT INN pets allowed
534 S 32ND (HWY 69) ROYAL INN 3133 AZALEA PARK DR (HWY 69) MOTEL 6
918.686.0105 2018 W SHAWNEE 918.682.3724 903 S 32ND (HWY 69)
BUDGET INN 918.683.0101 FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT 918.683.8369
2604 W SHAWNEE pets allowed for $10 fee 1650 N 32ND (HWY 69) pets allowed
918.683.3393 SOONER MOTEL 918.683.6700 QUALITY INN
pets allowed 335 N 32ND (HWY 69) 3031 MILITARY BLVD (HWY 69)
CATALINA MOTEL 918.687.4477 HAMPTON INN 918.687.9000
540 S 32ND (HWY 69) KNIGHT’S INN 3100 MILITARY BLVD (HWY 69) pets allowed
918.682.3354 910 N 43 E 918.682.2587 STUDIO 6 EXTENDED STAY
DAYS INN 918.683.6886 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 1601 N 32ND (HWY 69)
900 S 32ND (HWY 69) pets allowed for $10 fee 2701 W SHAWNEE 918.910.5253
918.683.3911 TRAVEL INN 918.687.4224 SUPER 8 MOTEL
pets allowed for $10 fee 321 S 32ND (HWY 69) HOME2 SUITES BY HILTON 2240 S 32ND (HWY 69)
ECONOMY INN OF MUSKOGEE 918.687.7558 2819 MILITARY BLVD (HWY 69) 918.683.8888
514 S 32ND (HWY 69) WESTERN MOTEL 918.910.5444 pets allowed for $8 fee
918.682.4071 410 N 32ND (HWY 69)
918.682.1375
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MUSKOGEE CIVIC CENTER

425 BOSTON AVE
918.684.6363 • 888.687.6137

Great for conventions, trade-shows, concerts, & parties.
6 Conference rooms, 3,700 seat arena, & kitchen facility

Meeting & Reception Venues

Bed & Breakfasts BEDOUIN SHRINE TEMPLE HAMLIN’S EL TORO OKLAHOMA MUSIC
201 S 6TH 3620 W OKMULGEE HALL OF FAME
401 S 3RD
918.682.2761 918.687.9194 918.687.0800
918.913.1313
B.E.S.T. PROFESSIONAL THE PAPILION
DEVELOPMENT CENTER HOME2 SUITES BY HILTON AT HONOR HEIGHTS PARK
2819 MILITARY BLVD 1400 HONOR HEIGHTS DR
212 W BROADWAY 918.910.5444
918.684.3700 918.684.6302

GRAHAM CAROLL HOUSE WHITLOCK WISHOUSE B&B BEST WESTERN PLUS HORNBACK’S RESTAURANT QUALITY INN
501 N 16TH 1113 N COUNTRY CLUB RD 2701 MILITARY BLVD 2250 S 32ND (HWY 69) 3031 MILITARY BLVD
918.683.0100 918.683.3900 918.683.0362
(HWY 69) INDIAN CAPITAL (HWY 69)
HAYES HOUSE B&B 918.991.9067 TECHNOLOGY CENTER 918.687.9000
555 N 12TH CASTLE OF MUSKOGEE 2403 N 41ST E
918.698.3446 2400 FERN MOUNTAIN RD 918.682.1965 RIVER CENTER
pets allowed 918.687.3625 AT THREE FORKS HARBOR

cABINS & CIVITAN PARK CLUB HOUSE KILHAREN’S LODGE 5201 THREE FORKS RD
CAMPGROUNDS 3301 GIBSON 5000 W FERN FORT GIBOSON
918.910.3176 MOUNTAIN RD 918.682.7886
CROSSROADS RV PARK HIDDEN VALLEY RV PARK 918.913.1313
6476 N 35TH W (HWY 69) 6388 US-69 CONNORS STATE COLLEGE LA QUINTA INN ROXY THEATER
918.686.9104 PORTER, OK THREE RIVERS PORT 215 W OKMULGEE
918.681.4457 CAMPUS 1701 N 32ND (HWY 69)
GREENLEAF STATE PARK 2501 N 41ST E 918.913.9541 918.615.9475
TYLER RD at MEADOWBROOK RV PARK 918.687.6747
MUSKOGEE/BRAGGS, OK 1301 S 32ND (HWY 69) COWBOY’S BAR-B-Q MARTIN LUTHER KING SPAULDING SCOUT HOUSE
918.608.1988 918.681.4574 401 N YORK COMMUNITY CENTER 837 E OKMULGEE
918.682.0651 918.684.6302
GRUBER ORV PARK PREMIER MOBILE HOME PARK 33 W MARTIN
HWY 10 SOUTH 2405 N 32ND (HWY 69) FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT LUTHER KING ST THREE RIVERS MUSEUM
BRAGGS, OK 918.441.3237 1650 N 32ND (HWY 69) 220 ELGIN
918.487.5196 918.683.6700 918.684.6314
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423 W SHAWNEE 717 S 32ND (HWY 69)
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1. Ataloa Lodge (at Bacone) 14. Love/Hatbox Sports Complex 69
2. Thomas Foreman Home & River Country Water Park
3. Epic Cinema 27
4. Castle of Muskogee 15. Muscogee Creek Nation Casino 32
5. Cherokee Casino - Fort Gibson 16. Muskogee Civic Center &
6. Cobblestone Creek Golf Course 13
7. Muskogee Davis Field Okie Square
17. Muskogee Fairgrounds 48th St. 9 46 43
Regional Airport 18. Muskogee Golf Club 40th St.6255 34
8. Pecan Creek Winery 19. Muskogee Little Theatre 49
9. Five Civilized Tribes Museum 20. Muskogee War Memorial Park: 40
10. Greater Muskogee Area 62 64 53 50
Home of the USS Bat sh
Chamber of Commerce 21. Oklahoma Music Hall of G 16 38
& Tourism 4597
11. Green Country Lanes Bowling Fame & Museum Fest 61 56
12. Gruber ORV Park 22. Robison Skate Park 14 51 30
13. Honor Heights Park: 23. Roxy Theater & Oklahoma Movie 44
Garden of Lights, Azalea Arline St.
Festival & The Papilion Hall of Fame 28 37
24. Spaulding Park & Pool 48 31 33
LODGING 25. Three Forks Harbor
26. Three Rivers Museum 36

28. American Inn 44. Home2 Suites by Hilton 32nd St.
29. America’s Best Value Inn 45. Knights Inn
30. Best Western Plus 46. La Quinta Inn & Suites GET AROUND Border St. 47
31. Budget Host Inn 47. Meadowbrook RV Park
32. Budget Inn 48. Motel 6 TAXI My Ryde Taxi 69
33. Catalina Motel 49. Muskogee Inn & Suites 918.758.0975
34. Comfort Inn 50. Quality Inn & Suites
35. Crossroads RV Park 51. Regency Inn BUS Call Muskogee 29
36. Days Inn 52. Rodeway Inn County Transit
37. Economy Inn 53. Sooner Motel for routes & times 54 H
38. Fair eld Inn by Mariott 54. Super 8 Motel 918.682.1721
39. Graham-Carroll House B&B 55. Studio6
40. Hampton Inn 56. Travel Inn
41. Hayes House B&B 57. Western Motel
42. Hidden Valley RV Park 58. Whitlock Wishouse B&B
43. Holiday Inn Express

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Emergency: 911 61. Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee 15
59. Muskogee Police Department
300 Edna Rockefeller Dr. (Okmulgee St. & Hwy 69) To Rentiesville 69
112 S. 3rd (Okmulgee St. & 3rd) 918.682.5501 & Checotah
918.683.8000
62. Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center
60. Oklahoma Highway Patrol
1011 Honor Heights Dr. 918.683.3261
1800 N. York St. 918.683.3256

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Harris Rd. Dallas 232
OKC 138 16 20

Tulsa 49
Little Rock 228
St. Louis 399
Fort Smith 73
Kansas City 276 Harris Rd.
Joplin 117
Memphis 356 18
24th St. Wichita 225 1 165 12
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January JANUARY 15 – FEBRUARY 28, 2018 February
WILLARD AND JASON STONE ART SHOW
JANUARY 2–6, 2018 Call for more information. FEBRUARY 3, 2018
SHRINE CLASSIC BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT EVENT TIME: NORMAL MUSEUM HOURS BATFISH LIVING HISTORY DAY
LOCATION: FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES MUSEUM
This 32-team high school tournament benefits the CONTACT: 918.683.1701 – FIVETRIBES.ORG Come for a day filled with World War II sights and
Shriners Hospital Transportation Fund. Call for sounds. Join the “crew” on a guided tour as the
ticket information. JANUARY 19–20, 2018 Batfish Living History Association resumes another
BULLRIDERS INC. NATIONAL FINALS mission aboard the USS Batfish!
EVENT TIME: 7:00PM See the top 30 bull riders vie for the championship!
LOCATION: MUSKOGEE CIVIC CENTER Call for ticket information. EVENT TIME: 10:00AM–5:00PM
CONTACT: 918.684.6363 – MUSKOGEECIVICCENTER.COM EVENT TIME: 7:00PM LOCATION: MUSKOGEE WAR MEMORIAL PARK
LOCATION: MUSKOGEE CIVIC CENTER CONTACT: 918. 682.6294 – WARMEMORIALPARK.ORG
JANUARY 15, 2018 CONTACT: 918.684.6363 – MUSKOGEECIVICCENTER.COM
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE FEBRUARY 10, 2018
HOME SWEET HOME CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
This annual event is in conjunction with the
celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. “Home Sweet Home” Chocolate Festival is a
chocolate-sampling party open to everyone 21
EVENT TIME: 12:00PM and over. Guest are treated to all-they-care-to-
LOCATION: DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CENTER eat chocolate specialties and other treats, and
CONTACT: 918.684.6314 unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
A silent auction features a wide variety of donated
objects and commercial goods and services.
The Festival will also feature live music from
Reversing Radio and wine sampling from several
local wineries. Proceeds benefit Habitat for
Humanity. For more info: 918.687.1470 or email
muskogeehabitat@gmail.com.

EVENT TIME: 7:00PM
LOCATION: THE CASTLE OF MUSKOGEE
3400 W. FERN MOUNTAIN ROAD

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February (continued) March MARCH 15, 2018
CARDEN CIRCUS
FEBRUARY 17, 2018 MARCH 3–31, 2018
MUSKOGEE HOME & GARDEN EXPO STUDENT COMPETITIVE SHOW Acrobats, aerialists, animals, and clowns! All this
and more come to life at the Muskogee Civic Center
EVENT TIME: 10:00AM–6:00PM Enjoy and purchase art from students grades 7–12. bringing family fun and unforgettable memories to
LOCATION: ARROWHEAD MALL All students are members of one of the Five Civilized all. Forget about video games…this stuff is REAL!
CONTACT: 918.683.1017 Tribes and continue their native traditions via art in Call for ticket information.
this annual show.
FEBRUARY 28, 2018 EVENT TIME: 6:30PM
LION’S CLUB CHILI DAY EVENT TIME: NORMAL MUSEUM HOURS LOCATION: MUSKOGEE CIVIC CENTER
LOCATION: FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES MUSEUM CONTACT: 918.684.6363 – MUSKOGEECIVICCENTER.COM
How long has it been since you’ve had a big ol’ CONTACT: 918.683.1701 – FIVETRIBES.ORG
steamin’ bowl of Lion’s Club chili?....Well that’s too MARCH 24, 2018
long! For only $5 you can eat up and benefit local MARCH 10, 2018 BEDOUIN SHRINE DASH-GLOW-N-GO 5K & FUN RUN
youth charitable organizations. FLYING FEZ WINE TASTING FESTIVAL
This unique nighttime run will light up Muskogee
EVENT TIME: 11:00AM–2:00PM The Bedouin Shrine brings a fun afternoon of music, with glowsticks and glow-in-the-dark t-shirts.
LOCATION: BEDOUIN SHRINE TEMPLE, 201 S 6TH ST food, and Oklahoma’s best wines all benefiting the Proceeds benefit the Bedouin Shrine’s charitable
CONTACT: 918.360.3399 Shriners Children’s Hospital. Guest must be 21. Call causes. Call for time & registration information.
for ticket information.
LOCATION: DOWNTOWN MUSKOGEE
EVENT TIME: 11:00AM–5:00PM CONTACT: 918.682.4544
LOCATION: BEDOUIN SHRINE TEMPLE, 201 S 6TH ST
CONTACT: 918.682.2761

MARCH 28, 2018
LION’S CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST

All you can eat pancakes and Blue & Gold sausage.
The cost is $5.00 at the door.

EVENT TIME: 6:30AM
LOCATION: MUSKOGEE CIVIC CENTER
CONTACT: 918.684.6363 – MUSKOGEECIVICCENTER.COM

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April APRIL 13, 2018 APRIL 14, 2018
34TH ANNUAL MUSKOGEE EXCHANGE CLUB CHILI CRUIZADERS CAR CLUB ANNUAL CAR, TRUCK &
APRIL 1–30, 2018 & B-B-Q COOK-OFF KICK-OFF PARTY CYCLE SHOW
PAPILION SPRING BLOOM
Kick off Muskogee’s largest Azalea event as Check out some awesome rides plus door prizes &
The Papilion’s garden fills with over 5,000 tulips and the cooks fire up the pits, enjoy live music and raffles. All proceeds benefit the First Baptist Church
other springtime bulbs. Stunning and breathtaking entertainment by Jason Boland & The Stragglers. food pantry.
during peak bloom, the Papilion offers great photo Visit exchangeclubmuskogee.org for ticket
ops and picnic places. Admission to the garden is information. EVENT TIME: 8:00AM–3:00PM
free. Call for hours & details. LOCATION: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH LOT 111 S 7TH
EVENT TIME: 7:00PM
LOCATION: THE PAPILION AT HONOR HEIGHTS PARK LOCATION: MUSKOGEE CIVIC CENTER APRIL 14, 2018
CONTACT: 918.684.6302 – MUSKOGEEPARKS.COM CONTACT: EXCHANGECLUBMUSKOGEE.ORG SPRING ART CRAWL

APRIL 7, 2018 APRIL 13 & 14, 2018 Enjoy the shops in the KATY District, as well as
10TH ANNUAL PARTY IN THE PARK 32ND ANNUAL QUILT SHOW vendors from all over as they showcase their hand-
WINE & FOOD TASTING FESTIVAL crafted items along Main Street in Muskogee.
This annual event is a showcase for beautiful local
Join in as the Muskogee Rotary Club turns wine into quilting talent with over 150 unique items EVENT TIME: 3:00PM
water. The event brings together Oklahoma wineries, on display. LOCATION: SOUTH MAIN
breweries, and great food while live jazz music fills CONTATCT: 918.683.4600
the air. Proceeds provide well drilling and water EVENT TIME: 9:00AM–4:00PM
filters to villages where resources are scarce. LOCATION: ST PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH APRIL 14, 2018
$20 admission. 2130 W OKMULGEE MUSKOGEE EXCHANGE CLUB ANNUAL CHILI
CONTACT: 918.687.7571 & BBQ COOK-OFF
EVENT TIME: 1:30PM–6:30PM
LOCATION: THE PAPILION IN HONOR HEIGHTS PARK APRIL 14, 2018 This cook-off is guaranteed to tantalize your taste
CONTACT: MUSKOGEEROTARY.ORG AZALEA FESTIVAL PARADE buds. Enjoy great food and live entertainment. Vote
for your favorite chili and most spirited cook.
APRIL 7–30, 2018 Enjoy this beautiful annual parade celebrating one
ART UNDER THE OAKS COMPETITIVE SHOW of Muskogee’s most loved traditions. EVENT TIME: 10:00AM–3:00PM
LOCATION: MUSKOGEE CIVIC CENTER
Art Under the Oaks is a competitive show EVENT TIME: 10:00AM CONTACT: EXCHANGECLUBMUSKOGEE.ORG
designed to revitalize the cultural arts and LOCATION: DOWNTOWN MUSKOGEE
includes beadwork, basketry, cabin crafts, CONTACT: 918.684.6302
pottery, knapping and textiles.

EVENT TIME: NORMAL MUSEUM HOURS
LOCATION: FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES MUSEUM
CONTACT: 918.683.1701 – FIVETRIBES.ORG

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April (continued) APRIL 24–29, 2018 APRIL 28–29, 2018
BARE BONES INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM OKLAHOMA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
APRIL 14, 2018 & MUSIC FESTIVAL
MUSKOGEE RUN (15K, 5K, FUN RUN) Beginning on Saturday, April 28th step back in
Every April! Some of the country’s best films aren’t time to days of old with King Henry VII, Margaret of
Registration Fees: screened at big budget Hollywood premiers. They’re Scotland, the Royal Court, jousters, jesters, jugglers,
shown right here in Muskogee at the Bare Bones knights, magicians, musicians, and minstrels.
$25 – Fun Run International Film Festival. A celebration of ingenuity, Delight your taste buds with wonderful and unique
$30 – 5K creativity and talent, the Bare Bones Film Festival foods. Browse through more than 80 booths with
$40 – 15K is an week-long showcase of independent motion one-of-a-kind handcrafted items. Come visit The
pictures and music. Catch screenings in multiple Castle of Muskogee, bring the whole family, and
6:30AM: Registration Starts venues. experience this 23 year tradition, every weekend
through June 3, 2018.
7:30AM: 15K Starts EVENT TIME: CALL FOR TIMES
LOCATION: THE ROXY THEATER EVENT TIME: 10:30AM–6:00PM
8:00AM: 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Starts CONTACT: 918.684.6366 – BAREBONESFILMFESTIVAL.ORG LOCATION: THE CASTLE OF MUSKOGEE
CONTACT: 918.687.3625 – OKCASTLE.COM
LOCATION: HONOR HEIGHTS PARK APRIL 28, 2018
CONTACT: 918.684.6302 FLOWER POWER BIKE RIDE May

APRIL 19–20, 2018 Azalea flower power that is! Join one of the first rides MAY 3–JUNE 30, 2018
MOVIE HALL OF FAME INDUCTION of the season beginning & ending at Three Forks THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES ARTISTS
Harbor. Choose your route ranging from 15 to 100 OF BACONE COLLEGE
Induction of Oklahoma native film star, Rudy Ramos, miles. All proceeds benefit the Azalea Festival, Honor
and others into the Roxy Theater’s Oklahoma Movie Heights Park, and continued trail development in Call for more information.
Hall of Fame. Call for times & ticket information. Muskogee. Call for fees & details.
EVENT TIME: NORMAL MUSEUM HOURS
LOCATION: ROXIE THEATER EVENT TIME: 9:00AM LOCATION: FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES MUSEUM
CONTACT: 918.684.6366 LOCATION: THREE FORKS HARBOR CONTACT: 918.683.1701 – FIVETRIBES.ORG
CONTACT: 918.684.6302

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May (continued) MAY 12, 2018 MAY 19, 2018
TOLLING OF THE BOATS CRUIS’N ANGELS ANNUAL CAR, TRUCK AND
MAY 4, 2018 MOTORCYCLE SHOW
AZALEA FESTIVAL BANNER AUCTION Join the Muskogee War Memorial Park for the
Tolling of the Boats, a ceremony to honor the 3,505 Cruis’N Angels & BancFirst present their annual Car,
Free admission. Ten juried banners will be sold by live submariners who perished during World War II. The Truck & Motorcycle Show. Vendors, food, t-shirts,
auction. Ninety banners will be sold in lots by silent auction. event closes a week of honoring those who have, will, raffles, & door prizes.
and continue to serve the United States of America.
EVENT TIME: 6:00PM EVENT TIME: 8:00AM
LOCATION: HONOR HEIGHTS PARK EVENT TIME: 11:00AM LOCATION: OKIE SQUARE AT MUSKOGEE CIVIC CENTER
CONTACT: 918.684.6302 LOCATION: MUSKOGEE WAR MEMORIAL PARK –
HOME OF THE USS BATFISH June
MAY 5, 2018 CONTACT: 918.682.6294 – WARMEMORIALPARK.ORG
PAPILION PLANTS AND NATURE CRAFTS FESTIVAL JUNE 1, 2018
MAY 12–13, 2018 REAL OKIE CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
Pass-along plant sales plus local artist and vendors OPENING WEEKEND AT THE PAPILION
specializing in nature related products. Guided tours Friends of Honor Heights Park invite you to attend
of the butterfly house and gardens available. The Papilion, a seasonal teaching garden plus this annual celebration of beer. Get a commemorative
open-air Georgia-Pacific Butterfly House, opens for glass and taste your way through brewer’s creations
EVENT TIME: 10:00AM–2:00PM the 2018 butterfly season. Come out and see what is from across Oklahoma.
LOCATION: THE PAPILION AT HONOR HEIGHTS PARK new in the garden. Free admission to all mothers on
CONTACT: 918.684.6302 Mother’s Day! EVENT TIME: 6:00PM
LOCATION: THE PAPILION IN HONOR HEIGHTS PARK
MAY 5–6, 12–13, 19–20, 26–27, 2018 EVENT TIME: SATURDAY 10:00AM–5:00PM CONTACT: 918.684.6302 – MUSKOGEEPARKS.COM
OKLAHOMA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL SUNDAY 1:00PM–5:00PM
LOCATION: THE PAPILION IN HONOR HEIGHTS PARK JUNE 2, 2018
Beginning on Saturday, April 28th step back in CONTACT: 918.684.6302 SYMPHONY IN THE PARK
time to days of old with King Henry VII, Margaret of
Scotland, the Royal Court, jousters, jesters, jugglers, MAY 26, 2018 Enjoy an evening of musical delights. Bring a picnic
knights, magicians, musicians, and minstrels. OPENING DAY AT RIVER COUNTRY WATER PARK basket, a blanket, and sit under the stars while
Delight your taste buds with wonderful and unique enjoying spectacular music. The night ends with a
foods. Browse through more than 80 booths with Be there as the water flows! River Country is the beautiful fireworks display.
one-of-a-kind handcrafted items. Come visit The place to cool off from the summer heat.
Castle of Muskogee, bring the whole family, and EVENT TIME: 7:00PM
experience this 23 year tradition, every weekend EVENT TIME: 11:00AM–6:00PM LOCATION: HONOR HEIGHTS PARK
through June 3, 2018. LOCATION: RIVER COUNTRY WATER PARK CONTACT: 918.684.6302 – MUSKOGEEPARKS.COM
CONTACT: 918.441.0624 – MUSKOGEEPARKS.COM
EVENT TIME: 10:30AM–6:00PM
LOCATION: THE CASTLE OF MUSKOGEE
CONTACT: 918.687.3625 – OKCASTLE.COM

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June (continued) JUNE 15–16, 2018 July
GREASED LIGHTNING MEETS ROLLING THUNDER
JUNE 2–3, 2018 CAR SHOW JULY 7, 2018
OKLAHOMA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL PORT TO FORT ADVENTURE RACES
This new to Muskogee event showcases your favorite
Step back in time to days of old with King Henry cars and motorcycles from past, present, and future. The Port to Fort Adventure Race is a three person
VII, Margaret of Scotland, the Royal Court, jousters, The indoor/outdoor event will leave you ready to cruise team or solo sprint adventure race and a separate 5K
jesters, jugglers, knights, magicians, musicians, and around town, just like in the good ole’days! Make sure trail run for those who want to run only. The adventure
minstrels. Delight your taste buds with wonderful and to sport your leather jackets and poodle-skirts for the race will test your swimming, trail running, and
unique foods. Browse through more than 80 booths Friday night kick-off Sock-Hop! canoeing skills as well as some skills that won’t be
with one-of-a-kind handcrafted items. Come visit called upon until race day and will remain a secret
The Castle of Muskogee, bring the whole family, and EVENT TIME: FRIDAY 5:00PM; SATURDAY 10:00AM until then. The long course also has a mountain bike.
experience this 23 year tradition. LOCATION: MUSKOGEE CIVIC CENTER
CONTACT: 918.683.4600 EVENT TIME: 8:00AM
EVENT TIME: 10:30AM–6:00PM LOCATION: THREE FORKS HARBOR
LOCATION: THE CASTLE OF MUSKOGEE JUNE 23, 2018 CONTACT: 918.684.6302
CONTACT: 918.687.3625 – OKCASTLE.COM NIGHT IN THE TROPICS
JULY 9–13 AND JULY 16–20, 2018
JUNE 9, 2018 Experience a night in the tropics right here in CAMP ROXY
BEDOUIN SHRINE MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN Muskogee! Enjoy a Caribbean dinner, tropical
drinks, live music, dancing, and so much more! All The program provides quality, hands on, educational
Try your luck at poker and join the scenic ride. proceeds benefit the Kelley B. Todd Cerebral Palsy and performance experiences for all students in our
Proceeds benefit the Bedouin Shrine Temple’s Patient Neuromuscular Center. Must be 21 to attend. Call for community – regardless of financial ability. Full and
Transportation Fund. Call for specific times as well as ticket information & pricing. partial scholarships are available thanks to sponsors
beginning & ending locations. and partners. Camp Roxy gives students – aged 6 to
EVENT TIME: 6:30PM–11:00PM 16 – an opportunity to develop confidence, character
EVENT TIME: 9:00AM–6:00PM LOCATION: MUSKOGEE CIVIC CENTER and presentation skills through performances in
CONTACT: 918.682.2841 CONTACT: 918.683.4621 music, dance, acting and art.

EVENT TIME: CALL FOR TIMES
LOCATION: THE ROXY THEATER
CONTACT: 918.684.6366

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August AUGUST 25, 2018
RIVER RUMBA REGATTA
AUGUST 1–SEPTEMBER 1, 2018
THE ART OF JEROME TIGER Build a cardboard boat to race family, friends,
relatives or co-workers. Never built a cardboard
Call for more information. boat before? Cardboard, instructions, and a clinic
will get you prepared for the Bedlam Race!
EVENT TIME: NORMAL MUSEUM HOURS
LOCATION: FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES MUSEUM EVENT TIME: 10:00AM–2:00PM
CONTACT: 918.683.1701 – FIVETRIBES.ORG LOCATION: THREE FORKS HARBOR
CONTACT: EXCHANGECLUBMUSKOGEE.ORG/REGATTA
AUGUST 4, 2018
BATFISH LIVING HISTORY DAY AUGUST 31–SEPT. 2, 2018
DUSK‘TIL DAWN BLUES FESTIVAL
Come for a day filled with World War II sights and
sounds. Join the “crew” on a guided tour as the Three days and three nights of music and
Batfish Living History Association resumes another celebration at the “world’s largest backyard party!”
mission aboard the USS Batfish! Call for specific times & ticket information.

EVENT TIME: 10:00AM–5:00PM EVENT TIME: ALL DAY 5:00PM–5:00AM
LOCATION: MUSKOGEE WAR MEMORIAL PARK LOCATION: RENTIESVILLE, OK (HWY 69 SOUTH)
CONTACT: 918.682.6294 – WARMEMORIALPARK.ORG CONTACT: 918.855.0978

AUGUST 7, 2018 September
OKIES NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
SEPTEMBER 8, 2018
National Night Out is an annual community- THE CASTLE ZOMBIE RUN
building campaign that promotes police-community
partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to Green Country has been infected and the Castle
make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places is overrun with Zombies! Will you be infected or
to live. Its purpose is to provide a great opportunity make it through the race unscathed? Stay for the
to bring ALL Muskogee residents together under after party and paint the town “dead!” Call for
positive circumstances. registration information.

Enjoy an evening of family fun including musical EVENT TIME: 1:00PM–8:00PM
entertainment, inflatables & games for the kids LOCATION: THE CASTLE OF MUSKOGEE
and free food for all! CONTACT: 918.687.3625 – OKCASTLE.COM

EVENT TIME: 6:00PM–9:00PM SEPTEMBER 8, 2018
LOCATION: ROBINSON PARK – ROTARY PARK – WHISPERING BEDOUIN SHRINE CLOWNS ANNUAL CAR SHOW
PINES – HONOR HEIGHTS TOWERS – PORT CITY ACRES –
GREEN COUNTRY VILLAGE Lots of food, vendors, fun, and antics! Proceeds
CONTACT: 918.680.3166 benefit the Bedouin Shrine Clowns. Call for time.

AUGUST 18, 2018 EVENT TIME: 8:00AM–5:00PM
WATERLOOP TRAIL RUN LOCATION: HONOR HEIGHTS PARK
CONTACT: 918.682.2761
This 5K and 10K loops runners on a combination
of trails and roads that run through Honor Heights
Park. Runners will get cooled off by water fountains,
hoses and sprays, hence the name “Waterloop.”
Call for registration information and time.

LOCATION: HONOR HEIGHTS PARK
CONTACT: 918.684.6302 – MUSKOGEEPARKS.ORG

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OCTOBER, 2018 NOVEMBER 3 – DECEMBER 1, 2018
MOONLIGHT AND MONARCHS THE CASTLE HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL MASTERS COMPETITIVE ART SHOW

Sponsored by Friends of Honor Heights Park and Beginning Friday, September 28, the Halloween Festival The Master Art Show is a competitive show of two
under a full moon, this event features a catered offers entertainment for the whole family. Come visit all and three-dimensional Native art by Master Artists
dinner on the Papilion Event Lawn, live music, the various events, food and craft vendors, and enjoy of the Five Civilized Tribes Museum.
and benefit auction. Proceeds support Papilion the Haunted Castle. A 60-acre Haunted Theme Park
programs. Call for ticket information. at The Castle of Muskogee host different events for all EVENT TIME: NORMAL MUSEUM HOURS
ages ranging from the totally frightening to the non- LOCATION: FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES MUSEUM
EVENT TIME: 6:00PM scary. Experience the Trail of Blood, Domus Horrificus, CONTACT: 918.683.1701 – FIVETRIBES.ORG
LOCATION: THE PAPILION IN HONOR HEIGHTS PARK Casa Morte, Ultimate Maze, startling hayrides, Torture
CONTACT: 918.684.6302 Chamber, and Halloween Land for children 8 and under. NOVEMBER 10, 2018
Enjoy ghost stories by the campfire and/or dancing under MUSKOGEE VETERANS RUN
SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 the circus tent. Entrance to the village and parking is free.
BATFISH BENEFIT This run in downtown Muskogee honors retired
EVENT TIME: 6:00PM–10:00PM and active duty service men and women. The run
Designed to raise money for preservation of the USS LOCATION: THE CASTLE OF MUSKOGEE benefits the Muskogee Veteran’s Day Parade. Call
Batfish, a treasure of the United States Naval History, CONTACT: 918.687.3625 – OKCASTLE.COM for registration information.
the Batfish Benefit features Bands on the Batfish, a
concert on top of Oklahoma’s only submarine! Call for OCTOBER 27 & 31, 2018 EVENT TIME: 8:00AM
ticket information. ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW LOCATION: DOWNTOWN MUSKOGEE
CONTACT: 918.684.6302
EVENT TIME: 7:00PM–10:00PM An interactive prop pack presentation of this cult
LOCATION: MUSKOGEE WAR MEMORIAL PARK – classic is available for purchase. Call for times & NOVEMBER 10, 2018
HOME OF THE USS BATFISH ticket information. MUSKOGEE VETERANS DAY PARADE
CONTACT: 918.682.6294 – WARMEMORIALPARK.ORG
LOCATION: THE ROXY THEATER Call for more information.
SEPTEMBER 28–29, 2018 CONTACT: 918.684.6366
BEDOUIN SHRINE CIRCUS LOCATION: DOWNTOWN MUSKOGEE
OCTOBER 27, 2018 CONTACT: 918.684.6302
Everyone loves the circus! Kids are fascinated by the BOO-NANZA
acts, clowns, and animal performances. Adults become NOVEMBER 17, 2018
kids again as they experience the wonder of the circus Come downtown for excitement and family fun BOARE’S HEAD FEAST
through a child’s eyes. Kids 12 and under receive free including inflatables, carnival games, food trucks,
admission. Call for specific times & ticket info. a variety of vendors, live music and so much more. Begin the holiday season with a feast fit for a king or
Don’t forget your costume and trick-or-treat bag. queen! Indulge in a magnificent four course dinner,
LOCATION: MUSKOGEE CIVIC CENTER dance, sing, and be entertained. Call early for ticket
CONTACT: 918.682.2761 EVENT TIME: 5:00PM–10:00PM information, reservations fill up quickly.
LOCATION: DOWNTOWN MUSKOGEE
32 866.381.6543 CONTACT: 918.947.9364 – DOWNTOWNMUSKOGEE.COM EVENT TIME: 7:00PM – 10:00PM
LOCATION: THE CASTLE OF MUSKOGEE
CONTACT: 918.687.3625 – OKCASTLE.COM

November (continued) December DECEMBER 8, 2018
GARDEN OF LIGHTS RUN
NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 31, 2018 DECEMBER 8, 2018
GARDEN OF LIGHTS MUSKOGEE CHRISTMAS PARADE Join Muskogee Parks & Recreation for the
annual Garden of Lights 5K & Fun Run. Enjoy the
Enjoy Honor Heights Park filled with over 2 million A local favorite for residents young and old, the light from a different point of view. Hot chocolate
Christmas lights. Drive through the breathtaking Muskogee night-time Christmas parade is one you and refreshments will be available afterwards, so
colors and displays, and walk through the beautifully do not want to miss! bring the whole family to cheer you on.
lit walkways with a cup of hot cocoa. Thousands of
visitors come from all over to enjoy this event. EVENT TIME: 5:00PM FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SIGN-UP, VISIT
LOCATION: DOWNTOWN MUSKOGEE GARDENOFLIGHTSRUN.EVENTBRITE.COM
LOCATION: 1400 HONOR HEIGHTS DR CONTACT: 918.683.4600 EVENT TIME: 4:30PM–7:00PM
CONTACT: 918.684.6302 LOCATION: HONOR HEIGHTS PARK
CONTACT: 918.684.6302
NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 31, 2018
CASTLE CHRISTMAS

Drive through Castleton Village with over 2,000
lighted displays. Take a hayride or carriage ride
through the village or even ride a pony or camel.
After admiring the lights, come inside to visit with
Father Christmas, eat a bite at the Royal Garden
Café, and get something checked off your list in
the Christmas Shoppe. Warm up by the fireplace
and make a holiday keepsake in Santa’s workshop.
Buses are welcome.

EVENT TIME: 6:00PM – 10:00PM
LOCATION: CASTLE OF MUSKOGEE
3400 W. FERN MOUNTAIN RD.
CONTACT: 866.429.0658 – OKCASTLE.COM

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HAPPENING
(almost) EVERY WEEK IN

M U SK OGEE

EVERY FIRST THURSDAY, MONTHLY
SIP & SHOP
Shop downtown Muskogee after hours. Enjoy drinks, sales, and unique items you
can only find in Muskogee. Just park the car and enjoy the walk.
TIME: 5:00PM
LOCATION: THE KATY DISTRICT IN DOWNTOWN MUSKOGEE

EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY, APRIL–OCTOBER
MUSKOGEE FARMERS’ MARKET
Get your Oklahoma grown & made goods every week at the Farmers’ Market.
Offerings include fresh produce, herbs, plants, flowers, honey, baked goods and
more. There are even food trucks and live music. Enjoy a day at the market!
TIME: 8:00AM–1:00PM
LOCATION: OKIE SQUARE AT MUSKOGEE CIVIC CENTER
CONTACT: 918.686.6939

EVERY TUESDAY
MOVIE NIGHT AT THE ROXY
Come out to the Roxy Theater and enjoy a classic movie (or sometimes a concert).
Don’t forget the popcorn!
TIME: 7:10PM
LOCATION: ROXY THEATER, 220 W OKMULGEE
CONTACT: 918.684.6363

EVERY THURSDAY
LIVE! AT THE FRISCO DEPOT
“It’s all at the Hall!”— The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame that is. Come down
to the historic Frisco Freight Depot on Thursday nights and enjoy one-of-a-kind
music in a one-of-a-kind venue.
TIME: 7:00PM
LOCATION: OKLAHOMA MUSIC HALL OF FAME: FRISCO DEPOT, 401 S 3RD
CONTACT: 918.687.0800 • OMHOF.COM

EVERY THURSDAY–SUNDAY
WEEKEND TASTINGS AT PECAN CREEK WINERY
Come out and taste some authentic Oklahoma wines. The weekend is the perfect
time to find your favorite and take a bottle home. Massages or Bare Canvas
painting classes available upon request. Group tours, event rental, and barrel
club member discounts are also available.
TIMES: THURS & FRI 5:00PM–8:00PM
SAT & SUN 2:00PM–6:00PM
LOCATION: 8510 W FERN MOUNTAIN RD
CONTACT: 918.683.1087 • PECANCREEKWINERY.COM

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SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL MUSKOGEE

Comprehensive care delivered by medical professionals you know and trust,
and the support of Oklahoma’s largest healthcare network—you’ll find it all
right here, close to home, at Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee.

MEDICAL SERVICES AT SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL MUSKOGEE INCLUDE:

24/7 Emergency Services Intensive Care Unit Sports Medicine
and Level III Trauma Care Labor and Delivery Surgical Services
Cancer Center Neonatology Vein Clinic
Cardiology Orthopedics Women’s Services
Cardiac Rehabilitation Physical Rehabilitation Wound Care and
Imaging Sleep Center Hyperbaric Medicine

SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL
MUSKOGEE MUSKOGEE EAST

300 Rockefeller Drive 2900 North Main Street
918-682-5501 918-687-7777

saintfrancis.com/muskogee

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