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HALLOTHANKSMAS… the craziest time of the year!
News
October 31, 2024
HALLOTHANKSMAS… the craziest time of the year!

Checotah Chamber of Commerce Downtown Trunk or Treat Extravaganza

Downtown businesses are decorating the trunks of their vehicles as kids trick or treat downtown and around town Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Lake Eufaula State Park Haunted Trail

Every Saturday in October Also the first weekend in Nov. Dark until 10 p.m. Get your SPOOK ON! For more info: 918-689-5311

Wicked Wood Haunt

Open every Friday and Saturday in October From 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Also open Halloween night 418580 Texanna Rd, Eufaula Concession stands with gooey treats and slimy drinks

Haunted Husky Halfway House

The Husky Halfway House, at 121130 S. 4180 Road, in Eufaula, will host a “Howl-oween” party from noon till 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31.

There will be 30 treat stations, glow sticks, candy, toys and books.

Groups are welcome; volunteers needed. Husky Halfway House is an Oklahomabased 501(c)(3) site-based animal rescue nonprofit that rescues, rehabs, and rehomes Siberian huskies and Alaskan malamutes from high-kill shelters, puppy mills, the streets and other abusive situations throughout the United States.

Eufaula Downtown Merchant Trick or Treat

Thursday, Oct. 31 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Pop With A Cop plus other fun activities Downtown Main Street, Eufaula Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce

Calvary Baptist Church Harvest Gathering

Sunday, Nov. 3 from 1 – 3 p.m.

Food/Games/Inflatables/Pie Walk/Hayride/ Fun/Fellowship Hwy 150 – One mile W off of Hwy 69

Checotah First United Methodist Church Christmas Sale

Join us for a jolly good time! Nov. 5, 6 & 7 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 419 W. Gentry Ave. Christmas Décor, Clothing, Toys, Houseware, Jewelry, Shoes & More

Checotah First United Methodist Church Christmas Silent Auction

Decorated Trees, Wreathes, Gift Sets and More!

Sat., Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. – Noon 419 West Gentry Ave. Refreshments will be served. All proceeds benefit the Checotah Methodist Mission Food Pantry.

CAG Holiday Art & Craft Show & Sale

Checotah Art Guild will host their 4th annual Art & Craft Holiday Show & Sale Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 116 N. Broadway, Checotah at the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery There will be cash prizes and ribbons awarded.

Plus $5 photos with Santa.

Call 405-570-3569 for more details to enter or set up a booth.

Checotah Chamber of Commerce Lighted Christmas Parade

Monday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. Theme: All I Want For Christmas Float Competition with Prizes Downtown Checotah –Line up at CMS Call 918-473-2070 to sign up.

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Donuts for Veterans
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Donuts/coffee for Veterans event October 24, 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Katy Depot in Checotah. Free of charge. Courtesy of the Paul Carr Memorial Foundation.
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October 30, 2025
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7th Annual Checotah Lions Club Charity Golf Tournament
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