Things to do in Muskogee, Oklahoma, this week include the Chamber’s 2026 State of Muskogee, an author visit with Traci Sorell at the Muskogee Public Library, the Christmas Open House at the Soaring Eagle Gift Shop, John’s Adrenaline Circus at the Muskogee Civic Center and the Boare’s Heade Feaste at the Castle of Muskogee. This Muskogee Community Buzz guide lists 15 events for November 16–22, with times, locations and links to event details.

Published November 12, 2026. All event times are local Central Time.

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Things to Do in Muskogee

📅 ALL WEEK / MULTI-DAY

Christmas Open House at Soaring Eagle Gift Shop
Thu–Sat, Nov 19–21, Murrow Indian Children’s Home, 2540 Murrow Circle. Silent auction every day. Thu 5:30–8:30 PM Ladies Night with live entertainment and goody bags for the first 50; Fri 8 AM–6 PM Shopping Frenzy with a 15% off coupon; Sat 10 AM–4 PM Dashing Through the Deals with coupons up to 75% off.

📅 MONDAY, NOV 16

Monday Night Bingo at American Legion Post 15
5:30–8 PM, 4021 W. Broadway St. A $25 pack includes 24 games; progressive blackout games sold separately.

📅 TUESDAY, NOV 17

2026 State of Muskogee
11:30 AM, Muskogee Civic Center, 425 Boston St. Keynote speaker Henry Florsheim, IOM, director of economic development for Cedar Hill, Texas, and Mayor Ryan Lowe. Presented by Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee. Tables and tickets at muskogeechamber.org.

Children’s Storytime with Teri
Noon, Bear’s Bookstore, 705 N. York St. Free

Elliot’s Reading Buddies
4–5:30 PM, Muskogee Public Library, 801 W. Okmulgee St. Kids read one-on-one with Elliot the dog and teen and adult reading buddies.

📅 WEDNESDAY, NOV 18

Birthday Bookmarks featuring the Muskogee Daily Phoenix
3–5 PM, Muskogee Public Library Genealogy Department. Find the headline from your birthday in the historic Phoenix and Times-Democrat, then make a bookmark. Registration recommended.

Behind the Book with Author Traci Sorell
4–5 PM, Muskogee Public Library. The award-winning children’s author talks about how a book is made and the inspiration behind her books celebrating Indigenous people and cultures. Stay to meet her.

📅 THURSDAY, NOV 19

Five Flying Turkeys StoryWalk Celebration
3–4:30 PM, Honor Heights Park StoryWalk. Read the story along the trail, then make a fall craft and pick out free children’s books. Park gates are closed; park at the tennis courts and walk in.

Pumpkin Filled Planter Workshop
5:30 PM, Wood Co Outdoor Living, 2330 N. Main St. Make a succulent or flower-filled pumpkin planter for Thanksgiving. $35, supplies included; call (918) 348-5359 to sign up.

📅 FRIDAY, NOV 20

Friday Night BINGO at American Legion Post #20
Games start at 6:30 PM; doors and concessions open at 5 PM. 201 SE Rail Road Rd., Fort Gibson.

Bad Decisions Live at Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson
8–10 PM, 107 N. Georgetown Rd., Fort Gibson. Hits from the ’70s through the 2000s. Free

📅 SATURDAY, NOV 21

Art&Fun! Pottery Basics with Teretta Owen
10 AM–1 PM, Muskogee Art Guild, 106 S. Main St. Day 1 of a two-day class: shape a paintbrush holder in clay; glaze it Dec 5. $50 covers both days, supplies included.

John’s Adrenaline Circus
6–7:30 PM, Muskogee Civic Center, 425 Boston St. Motorcycles in the Globe of Death, aerialists, the Wheel of Death, juggling and acrobatics. Tickets at AdrenalineCircus.com.

Boare’s Heade Feaste at the Castle of Muskogee
7 PM, 3400 W. Fern Mountain Rd. A holiday dinner with musical and comedic live entertainment. Reserve at okcastle.com.

Wyatt Zane Live at Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson
8–10 PM, 107 N. Georgetown Rd., Fort Gibson. Free

Quick answers: planning your week in Muskogee

What is a standout event in Muskogee this week?

John’s Adrenaline Circus is our editorial pick for a family night out. The show is Saturday, November 21, at 6 PM at the Muskogee Civic Center, with motorcycle stunts, aerialists and acrobatics. Tickets are at AdrenalineCircus.com.

What free events are in Muskogee this week?

Free options include Children’s Storytime at Bear’s Bookstore on Tuesday at noon, and free live music at Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson with Bad Decisions on Friday and Wyatt Zane on Saturday, both 8–10 PM. The Five Flying Turkeys StoryWalk on Thursday includes free children’s books to take home.

What can kids do in Muskogee this week?

The Muskogee Public Library has Elliot’s Reading Buddies on Tuesday, an author visit with Traci Sorell on Wednesday, and the StoryWalk at Honor Heights Park on Thursday. On Saturday, the circus comes to the Muskogee Civic Center at 6 PM.

What holiday events start in Muskogee this week?

The Christmas Open House at Soaring Eagle Gift Shop runs Thursday through Saturday at Murrow Indian Children’s Home, with a silent auction every day. On Saturday night, the Castle of Muskogee hosts its Boare’s Heade Feaste holiday dinner at 7 PM.

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Please note: Event details can change. Always check the original event source or organizer to confirm dates, times and prices before you go.