FireLake Fireworks Spectacular
July 2nd, 2010 - July 2nd, 2010
A grand fireworks display is being held at the FireLake Grand Casino and FireLake Entertainment Center. The FireLake Grand Casino is located off of Interstate 40 (exit 178) on Grand Casino Boulevard. The FireLake Enertainment Center is located off of Highway 177 on Hardesty Road. For more information call 405. 275.3121.

Red, White & Blue Celebration
July 2nd, 2010 - July 2nd, 2010
Come celebrate Independence Day at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center located off of Highway 177 and Independence Street. For more information contact the City of Shawnee at 405.878.1760.

Weapons & Warriors:The Art of Armaments
July 2nd, 2010 - August 15th, 2010
This exhibition includes arms and armor from several different cultures and civilizations including pieces ranging from 16th century Japanese armor, to African swords and spears, to a medieval crossbow. Art of Armaments discusses not only the practical nature of these weapons, but the skill of producing these pieces and the beauty therein. Humans have used weapons since Paleolithic times, improving the design and effectiveness of the pieces over the centuries. Weapons tell a story of the time and society in which they were created and used.

3rd Annual Boat Parade
July 3rd, 2010 - July 3rd, 2010
Come see the 3rd annual boat parade at Shawnee Twin Lake #1!Entry in the parade is free. There is an entry fee to participate in the poker run. Boats and personal watercrafts are welcome and prizes are awarded in several categories. For more information call 405.273.7580.

FireLake Fireworks Display
July 3rd, 2010 - July 3rd, 2010
At 10pm FireLake Entertainment Center will kick off a colorful fireworks display. To celebrate the holiday there will be drawings and specials throughout the casino and bingo hall. Come WIN at FireLake!

FireLake Grand Firework Spectacular
July 4th, 2010 - July 4th, 2010
Come to the FireLake Grand Casino for the Firework Spectacular at 10pm.

Water Gardens Free Class
July 10th, 2010 - July 10th, 2010
The Pond Pro Shop - 10am

International Finals Youth Rodeo
July 12th, 2010 - July 17th, 2010
Lets Rope and Ride at the Expo Center!! Events include barrel racing, pole bending, breakaway roping, goat tying, team roping, calf roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, saddle bronc riding & bareback riding. Don't miss all the fun at the 2010 IFYR!!

Primary Partners
July 17th, 2010 - July 17th, 2010
Young children, ages 3 - 6, will enjoy visiting the museum and making unique artworks with Mom, Dad, or a Grandparent. All of the enjoyable activities develop critical thinking and fine motor skills. Pre-Registration is REQUIRED. Classes are from 10:30am - 11:30am.

Classical Art Camp
July 19th, 2010 - July 23rd, 2010
With Donna Merkt, learn about Greek heros, gods, art, and culture. Draw inspiration from the MGMoA collection to create your own constellarium, pottery, armor, and more! Pre-registration is REQUIRED. Session 1: 10am - 12pm, Ages 5 - 8 Session 2: 2pm - 4pm, Ages 9 - 13

Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
July 21st, 2010 - July 21st, 2010
9:00 a.m. Chamber Board Room

Storytime In The Gallery
July 24th, 2010 - July 24th, 2010
Join us for a story in the gallery at 10:30 a.m. Listen to the tale while being surrounded by beautiful art. Children, ages 3 - 6, accompanied by a caregiver. No Registration Required. Admission is FREE.

Water Gardens Free Class
July 24th, 2010 - July 24th, 2010
The Pond Pro Shop - 9am

Storytime in the Gallery
July 31st, 2010 - July 31st, 2010
Join us for a story in the gallery at 10:30 a.m. Listen to the tale while being surrounded by beautiful art. Children, ages 3 - 6, accompanied by a caregiver. No Registration Required. Admission is FREE.

Triangle Horse Sale
August 6th, 2010 - August 7th, 2010
Triangle Sales Co., Inc. is the largest registered Quarter & Paint, halter & performance horse sales company in the world. Triangle also hosts a vendor show by the sales arenas. Bring your family to the Expo Center and enjoy the sales!!

Water Gardens Free Workshop
August 7th, 2010 - August 7th, 2010
The Pond Pro Shop - 10am

Water Gardens Free Worshop
August 21st, 2010 - August 21st, 2010
The Pond Pro Shop - 10am

Summer Job Fair
August 24th, 2010 - August 24th, 2010
Come to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center from 10 am to 2 pm for the Summer Job Fair! This event is Sponsored by CPN in Partnership with Workforce Oklahoma, via Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.

Spotlight On Shawnee
August 26th, 2010 - August 26th, 2010
Spotlight on Shawnee will take place in Downtown Shawnee on Bell Street from 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.

Saturday in the Park
August 28th, 2010 - August 28th, 2010
Bring your family to the Woodland Veterans Memorial Park from 9 am to midnight to enjoy the OBU Campus Ministry Welcome Back Concert, picnic, games, and a battle of the banks.

Monkey Business Kids Consignment Sale
September 1st, 2010 - September 2nd, 2010
Wednesday: 9am-8pm Thursday(1/2 price day): 9am-6pm

Andean Textiles
September 3rd, 2010 - October 24th, 2010
Bring your family to the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art and see the Andean Textile Exhibit!

OK Foundation Quarter Horse Registry
September 4th, 2010 - September 5th, 2010
The purpose of the Foundation Quarter Horse Registry is to preserve, protect, and perpetuate the working cow horse bloodlines of the Foundation Quarter Horse by the individulas that the FQHR deems as Foundation bred. The Registry is based on blood and showcases the best in Foundation Quarter Horses. It's fun for the whole family!

Pott County Free Fair
September 9th, 2010 - September 11th, 2010
Carnival, Games, Vendor Booths... FUN, FUN, FUN!!! Details to come.

Southern Winds Film Festival
September 9th, 2010 - September 11th, 2010
Celebrate Oklahoma's Independent Film Industry. The Southern Winds Film Festival welcomes all independent filmmakers to Shawnee. Downtown Shawnee streets will come alive with movies, food, and celebration. For a complete event schedule, please call 405.213.1959.

Water Gardens FREE Workshop
September 11th, 2010 - September 11th, 2010
Come to the Pond Pro Shop for a FREE 'Do It Yourself' Workshop at 1 p.m.

Sustainnable Shawnee Local Foods Dinner
September 21st, 2010 - September 21st, 2010
Multi course healthy meal prepared with all locally grown foods

Bison Bicycle Classic & Cavalier 5K Road Race
September 25th, 2010 - September 25th, 2010
Oklahoma Baptist University and St. Gregory's University FUNDRAISER for Habitat for Humanity 50, 25, & 10 mile tours & 50 mile non-sanctioned race. For more information call 405-878-2305.

Santa Fe Homecoming
September 25th, 2010 - September 25th, 2010
Santa Fe Depot Museum - 614 E. Main For more information call 405-275-8412.

Water Gardens FREE Workshop
September 25th, 2010 - September 25th, 2010
Pond Pro Shop - 7901 N. Kickapoo For more information call 405-273-8363.

"A Tasty Affair"
September 30th, 2010 - September 30th, 2010
"A Tasty Affair" The Chamber's Annual Auction

Annie
October 7th, 2010 - October 16th, 2010
Come to the Shawnee Little Theatre to see the LIVE production of Annie! Book by Thomas Meehan. Call 405-275-2805 for ticket and show time information.

Monster Trucks
October 8th, 2010 - October 9th, 2010
Come to the Expo and watch the MoNStEr TrUcKS!!!! For ticket and show times call 275.7020.

St. Benedicts Church
October 8th, 2010 - October 9th, 2010
Annual Fundraiser, Carnival, Community Event

Water Gardens FREE Workshop
October 9th, 2010 - October 9th, 2010
Learn how to Winterize your water garden!! Pond Pro Shop - 1 p.m. 7901 N. Kickapoo Shawnee, OK 74804 For more information call 405-273-8363.

BOO on Bell
October 23rd, 2010 - October 23rd, 2010
Boo on Bell Fall Family Festival is the second largest event in Shawnee and this year it is celebrating it's 11th aniversary!!! Come and bring the family and enjoy a specially planned Fall Family Fun Festival! There is truly something special for everyone! Fun begins at 9 am and lasts until 10 pm! Boo on Bell takes place in historic downtown Shawnee on Bell Street. If you have any questions contact Theresa Cody at 405.273.7985 or Pam Young at 405.275.1311.

Wrangler Heartland Barrel Racing
October 29th, 2010 - October 31st, 2010
The Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center 1700 W. Independence Shawnee, OK 74804 For more information call 918-326-4480.

Shawnee's Official Trick or Treat
October 30th, 2010 - October 30th, 2010
Shawnee's official trick or treat date and time for Halloween is Saturday, October 30, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Trick or Treat at Shawnee Mall
October 30th, 2010 - October 30th, 2010
Come Trick or Treat at the Shawnee Mall from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Trunk N Treat
October 30th, 2010 - October 30th, 2010
Faith Community Church of God located at 2019 East MacArthur is hosting a Trunk N Treat event on Saturday, October 30th, from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. For more information contact Mindi Eustace at (405) 641-4936.

The Great Pumpkin Event
October 31st, 2010 - October 31st, 2010
The Jasmine Moran Children's Museum located at 1714 Highway 9 W in Seminole, Oklahoma will host the Great Pumpkin Event on Sunday, October 31st, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Admission and train rides are FREE to the public. For more information call the Jasmine Moran Children's Museum at (405) 382-0950.

Register Now for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading
November 1st, 2010 - December 21st, 2010

A Promise of Home
November 5th, 2010 - November 21st, 2010
For this year's regional art exhibit, the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is joining Family Promise of Shawnee in their quest to help homeless families with children. The title and theme for the exhibit is A Promise of Home. Artists from Shawnee, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and surrounding communities are participating by submitting artworks created from a variety of materials that reference home or homelessness. The purpose of the exhibit is to showcase the area's many talented artists and also to collect much-needed items for Family Promise. The organization could really use personal paper products so, if a visitor brings a roll of toilet paper, paper towels, or even personal hygiene items from November 5 - 21, they will not be charged for admission to the museum.

Garland Arts & Crafts
November 20th, 2010 - November 21st, 2010
The Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center 1700 W. Independence Shawnee, OK 74804 For more information call 405-399-2070.

Christmas at the Depot
December 1st, 2010 - December 31st, 2010
Christmas is not only a time for sweet treats and gift giving - it’s also a time for traditions and memories. During the month of December several Christmas trees will be on display at the Santa Fe Depot Museum. Some examples are the Aluminum Tree and the Home Made Memories Tree. The museum is asking anyone with “memorable” ornaments from the past, who would like to donate them or have them displayed, please call 405.275.8412.

Annual Christmas Parade
December 2nd, 2010 - December 2nd, 2010
Bundle up & come enjoy Downtown Shawnee's Annual Christmas Parade at 6:30 p.m. on Main Street!

Annual Holiday Gala
December 3rd, 2010 - December 3rd, 2010

Garland Arts & Craft-CANCELED
December 3rd, 2010 - December 3rd, 2010
The Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center 1700 W. Independence Shawnee, OK 74804 For more information call 405-399-2070.

Little Women
December 3rd, 2010 - December 11th, 2010
Come to the Shawnee Little Theatre to see the LIVE production of Little Women! Based on the novel by Louisa M. Alcott. For ticket and show time information call 405-275-2805.

Hanging of the Green
December 4th, 2010 - December 4th, 2010
You know that Christmas is near with the beautiful Hanging of the Green ceremony. The tradition continues on the campus of OBU at 7:30 pm in the Raley Chapel.

Shawnee Snowbabies Natural Baby Pageant
December 4th, 2010 - December 4th, 2010
Come to the Expo from 8:15 a.m to 4:00 p.m. to enjoy a baby pageant for boys and girls from ages 0-5 years. There will be cash prizes, trophies, crowns & tiaras, a Dejah Quinn Photography package give away, door prizes & MUCH MORE!!

Vision Bank Open House
December 8th, 2010 - December 8th, 2010
Come see our new location at 4301 N. Harrison Street from 3 - 6 p.m. For more information call

American Poultry Association National Convention
December 11th, 2010 - December 12th, 2010
The Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center 1700 W. Independence Shawnee, OK 74804 For more information call 405-737-7697.

Christmas Open House
December 12th, 2010 - December 12th, 2010
Come walk through the Santa Fe Depot Museum and enjoy all of the beautiful Christmas decorations!

Billy Hassell: Collective Memory & Objects of Inspiration
December 17th, 2010 - February 6th, 2011
Billy Hassell reinvents the American landscape with his colorful interpretations of the Southwest. Recognized for his bold use of shape & imaginative renditions of plants & animals, this Texas native has made a career of painting the flora & fauna indigenous to this region of the country.

Market Dayz
December 18th, 2010 - December 18th, 2010
If you are a crafter, artist, farmer, gardener, home business owner or entertainer come to the Expo Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to be a part of Market Dayz!! A place for you to buy, sell, craft, learn... and even dance!!