Welcome to Tahlequah & Cherokee County

• Sep 17 @ 12:00 AM - Feb 26 @ 12:00 AM CST | NSU Playhouse

  NSU Playhouse 2026-2027 Season

  Check out the 2026-2027 season of events at the NSU Playhouse: "Two Wings to Heaven: The Bessie Coleman Story," September 17, 2026: A one-woman show about the first African-Amer...

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• Nov 2 @ 12:00 AM - Oct 17 @ 12:00 AM CDT | Cherokee Cultural Pathway

  Shapes of Earth: Imagining Cherokee Pottery

  An exhibit exploring Cherokee pottery through 11 large-scale photographs featuring work by contemporary Cherokee artists, including Cherokee National Treasures and Cherokee Nati...

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• Nov 5 @ 12:00 AM - Nov 8 @ 12:00 AM CST | NSU Playhouse

  Wonderful World

  NSU Drama presents Wonderful World by Richard Dresser as part of its 2026 drama season.

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• Nov 5 @ 8:00 PM CST | Ancient Oak Tavern at Cherokee Casino Tahlequah

  Magic J

  Live music at Ancient Oak Tavern inside Cherokee Casino Tahlequah. Free show; 21+.

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• Nov 6 @ 9:00 AM CST | Three Forks Nature Center, 19498 Park 80, Hulbert, OK 74441-2259, United States

  Guided Birding Hike - Sequoyah Paved (~3.4 miles total)

  Meet at the Three Forks Nature Center. Sequoyah Paved is our longest paved trail, 1.7 miles one-way, hike will be approximately 3.4 miles total. Come enjoy the sights and sounds...

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• Nov 6 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST | Northeastern State University Center for the Performing Arts

  NSU Music Student Potpourri Recital

  Students from the instrumental and vocal divisions of NSU Music present solo and chamber works at this FREE midday recital.

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• Nov 7 @ 12:00 AM - Nov 8 @ 12:00 AM CST | Anthis-Brennan Family Sports Complex

  USSSA Fall Finale 4GGG Softball

  8U to 16U USSSA Fastpitch Softball Tournament.

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• Multiple Dates | Tahlequah Public Library

  Pokémon Club (An Official "Play! Pokémon" Event)

  Calling all Pokémon fans!Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for a host of Pokémon fun! There will be activities as well as fun Pokémon: The Card Game battles! New to play...

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• Nov 7 @ 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST | Cherokee Casino Tahlequah Event Center

  Indigenous Children's Book Celebration

  A free, family-friendly celebration of reading, storytelling, and Indigenous voices for children ages 3 to 8 and families. Activities include read-alouds, free books for childre...

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• Multiple Dates | Three Forks Nature Center, 19460 Park 80, Hulbert, OK, United States

  Sunset Hike to Inspiration Point (~1.4 miles)

  Meet at the Three Forks Nature Center. We will hike along the Fitness Trail to Inspiration Point, approximately 1.4 miles round trip. Come experience the beauty of Sequoyah Stat...

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• Multiple Dates | W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex

  Healthy Native 5K

  An in-person Healthy Native 5K and 1K Fun Run/Walk at the W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex. The event includes race-day registration and packet pickup, timing by Tatur Racing, medals...

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• Nov 7 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST | Northeastern State University

  NSU Opera Gala: Musical Theatre’s Golden Age

  Dress up and join us for an evening of music, celebration, and a little old-fashioned glamour!

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• Nov 8 @ 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST | NSU Jazz Lab

  NSU Trumpet Studio Recital

  NSU’s trumpeters present a concert of solo and chamber works for trumpet.

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• Multiple Dates | Three Forks Nature Center, 19460 Park 80, Hulbert, OK, United States

  Sunday Craft at Three Forks Nature Center

  Join us every Sunday for a fun, hands-on craft that is inspired by the natural world! Each week, participants will create a unique project centered around nature, wildlife, habi...

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• Nov 8 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST | 605 North Grand Avenue, Tahlequah, OK 74464

  NSU Woodwind Studio Recital

  Students from the flute, clarinet, and saxophone studios of NSU Music will perform solo and chamber works at this FREE concert.

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• Nov 11 @ 7:30 PM - Nov 14 @ 9:30 PM CST | NSU Playhouse

  Orphans by Lyle Kessler

  Orphans by Lyle Kessler, November 11-14, 2026: A dark, comedic drama about two neglected brothers in North Philadelphia: Treat, a violent petty thief, and Phillip, his reclusive...

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• Nov 13 @ 7:30 PM CST | First Presbyterian Church

  Calendar Girls

  Tahlequah Community Playhouse presents Tim Firth’s comedy about a group of women who create an unconventional calendar to raise money for a local hospital. The production is sch...

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• Nov 14 @ 9:00 AM CST | Tahlequah starting location

  Illinois River Ramble 2026 - Gravel Bicycle Ride

  Illinois River Ramble Volume III drops November 14, 2026! Presenting Sponsor: Cherokee Nation Tribal Council. Come ride bicycles on our chunky, steep Cherokee County gravel road...

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• Nov 14 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST | Chota Center, Cherokee Casino Tahlequah

  SkasdiCon — An Indigenous Comic Book Convention

  Get ready for SkasdiCon Vol. V! Experience a thrilling one-day celebration where Indigenous and pop culture collide on Saturday, November 14, at the Chota Center in Cherokee Cas...

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• Nov 14 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST | Chota Center, Cherokee Casino Tahlequah

  SkasdiCon Vol. V

  An Indigenous comic convention celebrating Indigenous creativity, fandom, comics, games, film, television, art, and pop culture. The family-friendly event includes Indigenous pa...

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• Multiple Dates | Tahlequah Public Library

  Tavern of the Unknown Cleric: Dungeons & Dragons Sessions

  Welcome to the world of Dungeons and Dragons! The Sword Coast has many many threats that would see it destroyed or overrun with evil. We call upon our heroes to fight back the d...

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• Nov 14 @ 12:00 PM CST | Gable Field at Doc Wadley Stadium

  Northeastern State RiverHawks vs. West Alabama

  Northeastern State University football game at Gable Field at Doc Wadley Stadium, featuring Senior Day and recognition of veterans, active-duty military personnel, and first res...

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• Nov 14 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST | 21605 South 523 Road, Park Hill, OK 74451

  Cows and Cocoa

  Interactive farm experience with a hay ride through the farm, friendly cow and farm-animal interactions, and hot cocoa. In-person event; free parking. Event page lists November...

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• Nov 14 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM CST | First Presbyterian Church

  Calendar Girls

  A Tahlequah Community Playhouse theatrical production presented at First Presbyterian Church. Dinner-and-show and show-only ticket options are available.

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• Nov 15 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST | 21605 South 523 Road, Park Hill, OK 74451, United States

  Cows and Cocoa

  An interactive farm hayride experience with hot cocoa and opportunities to interact with farm animals. In-person event; free parking. Children under 16 must attend with a parent...

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• Multiple Dates | Three Forks Nature Center, 19460 Park 80, Hulbert, OK, United States

  Snake Feeding Program

  Join us on the 15th and 29th of this month for the opportunity to observe our ambassador snakes being fed and learn about the important role that snakes play in our ecosystems....

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• Nov 16 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST | Northeastern State University Center for the Performing Arts

  NSU CommUniversity Band: By the Seashore

  NSU’s Community-University Band brings together students, alumni, and community members for this performance of pieces from the deep.

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• Nov 18 @ 7:30 PM - Nov 19 @ 9:30 PM CST | NSU Playhouse

  Take3

  Take3, November 18-19, 2026: a genre-smashing vocal/instrumental group mixing the stylings of Bach and rock here to present two evenings of Christmas music.

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• Nov 19 @ 12:00 AM CST | Cherokee Arts Center

  Cherokee Nation Cherokee Arts Center

  A hands-on Third Thursday Art Class at the Cherokee Arts Center. Participants will make a festive woven ornament for the holiday season. Class size is limited to 10 students; th...

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• Nov 19 @ 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM CST | Downtown Tahlequah

  Ladies Night Out 2026

  A downtown Tahlequah shopping and entertainment evening with decorated storefronts, merchant promotions, live entertainment, holiday atmosphere, dining, and opportunities to sho...

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• Nov 19 @ 4:30 PM CST | 109 E. Delaware, Tahlequah, OK, United States, Oklahoma 74464, 109 E Delaware St, Tahlequah, OK 74464-2817, United States

  Ladies Night Out "Dolly Edition"

  Well, butter my biscuit and pass the rhinestones! Ladies Night Out: DOLLY EDITION is strutting into Downtown Tahlequah on Thursday, November 19th, and honey, we ain't doin' anyt...

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• Nov 20 @ 9:00 AM CST | 17131 Park 10, Hulbert, OK, United States, Oklahoma 74441, 17131 Park 10, Hulbert, OK 74441-2291, United States

  Guided Birding Hike - Whispering Pines to Dead End Water View (~2.34 miles)

  Meet at the Park Front Office. We will hike down a portion of Whispering Pines to the scenic Dead End Water View, approximately 2.34 miles round trip. Come enjoy the sights and...

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• Multiple Dates | Three Forks Nature Center, 19460 Park 80, Hulbert, OK, United States

  Guided Painting - RSVP Required

  Unleash your creativity while drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature with guided painting experience where participants will create their own nature-themed artwork in a r...

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• Nov 21 @ 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST | Tahlequah Community Building

  2nd Annual Stars, Stripes and Snowflakes Holiday Craft Fair

  A free holiday craft fair featuring handmade crafts and gifts, local vendors and small businesses, treats, and a family-friendly festive atmosphere.

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• Nov 21 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST | Kroner & Baer Pub, 200 N Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK, United States

  Friendsgiving Cookie Class at Kroner-Sugar Dough Cookie Company

  Join us for Sugar Dough Cookie Co. Cookie class on Nov. 21st at 2pm. All ages welcome. Limited seating available. Reservations preferred. Cost is $40. Advance sign up by contact...

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• Nov 23 @ 2:00 PM CST | NSU Playhouse

  Artrageous

  A high-energy performing arts experience combining live painting, music, theater, singing, dancing, choreography, and audience interaction.

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• Nov 24 @ 9:00 PM CST | Three Forks Nature Center, 19460 Park 80, Hulbert, OK, United States

  Beaver Moon Hike

  Bring a flashlight! Starting at the Three Forks Nature Center, this hike will take guests along the Fitness Trail and to Inspiration Point to view the Beaver Moon. This hike all...

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• Nov 25 @ 9:00 AM CST | 17131 Park 10, Hulbert, OK, United States, Oklahoma 74441, 17131 Park 10, Hulbert, OK 74441-2291, United States

  Turkey Strut - Whispering Pines & Deer Run (~2.5 miles)

  Meet at the Park Front Office for our annual Turkey Strut Hike! Enjoy a healthy hike through the woods as we take in the beauty of Sequoyah State Park during the fall season! Th...

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• Nov 27 @ 9:00 AM CST | Three Forks Nature Center, 19460 Park 80, Hulbert, OK, United States

  Guided Birding Hike - Inspiration Point (~1.4 miles)

  Meet at the Three Forks Nature Center - We will hike along the Fitness Trail down to Inspiration Point and back, approximately 1.4 miles round trip. Come enjoy the sights and so...

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• Dec 4 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST | Cherokee National History Museum

  Christmas on the Square

  A family holiday event at the Cherokee National History Museum and surrounding square, featuring train rides, letters to Santa, a Christmas storybook reading, a Cherokee-inspire...

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• Dec 4 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST | Downtown Tahlequah

  2026 Tahlequah Christmas Parade: An All American Christmas "America Through the Years"

  Tahlequah's 2026 Christmas parade. The parade begins at Grand Avenue and Crafton Street at 6:00 p.m.; parade entries check in and line up earlier in the afternoon.

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• Multiple Dates | Sequoyah Lodge, Sequoyah State Park

  Frigid Forest 5K

  An in-person 5K and fun run/walk at Sequoyah Lodge in Sequoyah State Park. The in-person fun run starts at 8:00 AM, the 5K starts at 8:30 AM, and packet pickup is from 7:00–8:20...

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• Dec 5 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST | Tahlequah Main Street Association office and downtown Tahlequah

  Cookie Stroll on Main 2026

  A holiday walking event beginning at the Tahlequah Main Street Association office. Participants pick up a cookie box, stroll through decorated downtown Tahlequah, visit local sh...

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• Dec 5 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST | 123 North Muskogee Avenue, Tahlequah, OK 74464

  Christmas Tea Party

  Join us in person for festive sips, sweet treats, and cozy Christmas cheer!

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• Dec 11 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST | Hunter’s Home

  The Night Before Christmas – LIVE!

  In 1823, an account of “A Visit from St. Nicholas” was published in the Troy Sentinel newspaper in New York. Today, we know this poem as The Night Before Christmas, by Clement M...

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• Dec 13 @ 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST | Hunter’s Home

  Christmas Open House

  On Sunday, December 13, from 1 to 5 p.m., join in the seasonal fun at the annual Christmas Open House at Hunter’s Home. You will be transported back to an antebellum Christmas c...

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• Dec 18 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST | 605 North Grand Avenue, Tahlequah, OK 74464

  The Christmas Gala - Friday Night

  Join us for a spectacular Christmas Gala! A show filled with music, joy, and the wonder of the season as we celebrate the birth of the King!

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• Dec 19 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST | 605 North Grand Avenue, Tahlequah, OK 74464

  The Christmas Gala - Saturday Night

  Join us for a spectacular Christmas Gala! A show filled with music, joy, and the wonder of the season as we celebrate the birth of the King!

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• Jan 22 @ 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM CST | NSU Playhouse

  Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rôdailleurs

  Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rôdailleurs, January 22, 2027: Cajun-French band presenting a repertoire of original Louisiana French songs and soulful fiddle-driven melodies.

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• Feb 17 @ 7:30 PM - Feb 20 @ 7:30 PM CST | NSU Playhouse

  Exposure by Christopher Miller

  Exposure by Christopher Miller, February 17-20, 2027: A dramatic comedy about a filmmaker who steals the canned footage so she can maintain Final Cut of her film project.

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• Feb 18 @ 12:00 PM CST | Cherokee Casino Tahlequah

  Ducks Unlimited: Tahlequah Dinner

  Chapter dinner and fundraiser with table seating. Food served.

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• Feb 25 @ 7:30 PM - Feb 26 @ 9:30 PM CST | NSU Playhouse

  Face Vocal Band

  Face Vocal Band, February 25-26, 2027: Internationally-renowned vocal rock group returning to the stage as a crowd favorite and including Tahlequah native Anderson Daniel.

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• Mar 25 @ 7:30 PM CDT | NSU Center for the Performing Arts

  NSU's 60th Annual Green Country Jazz Festival, featuring Rodney Whitaker

  Northeastern State University's Green Country Jazz Festival features high school jazz ensembles from northeastern Oklahoma and beyond and culminates in a concert by the NSU Jazz...

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• Apr 3 @ 10:00 AM - May 8 @ 4:00 PM CDT | The Gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza

  Trail of Tears Art Show

  The annual juried Native art exhibition showcases authentic works representing Native art, culture, and tradition. The in-person show includes a public gallery exhibition at The...

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• Apr 14 @ 7:30 PM - Apr 17 @ 9:30 PM CDT | NSU Playhouse

  Leading Ladies by Ken Ludwig

  Leading Ladies by Ken Ludwig, April 14-17, 2027: A comedic farce following two struggling English Shakespearean actors who impersonate two long-lost British nieces to swindle a...

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• Apr 16 @ 5:00 PM - Apr 18 @ 12:00 PM CDT | Camp Heart O' Hills

  Women's Retreat

  Women's Retreat

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• Multiple Dates | Downtown Tahlequah

  Red Fern Festival

  A family-oriented festival inspired by Wilson Rawls's Where the Red Fern Grows, featuring more than 150 arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, live music, children's activities,...

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• Sep 3 @ 12:00 AM - Sep 5 @ 11:59 PM CDT | Cherokee Nation Cultural Grounds and locations throughout Tahlequah

  Cherokee National Holiday

  An annual celebration of Cherokee history and heritage featuring traditional games, competitions, handmade arts and crafts, food, dance, music, cultural activities, exhibits, an...

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• Sep 4 @ 12:00 AM - Sep 5 @ 11:59 PM CDT | Cherokee National History Museum

  Cherokee Artisan Marketplace

  An outdoor marketplace featuring authentic and original works by Cherokee artisans on the grounds of the Cherokee National History Museum during Cherokee National Holiday weekend.

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• Multiple Dates | Welling Ridge Trails

  KROP - Kaizen Rite of Passage

  A 12-hour trail-running event at Welling Ridge Trails with 4-mile, 8-mile, 25K, 50K, 65K, and ruck relay options. All distances use a technical 4-mile single-track loop with roc...

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