OK Gazette Hosts 5th Annual Halloween Parade

The Oklahoma Gazette’s Halloween Parade lurches onto the scene once again with its macabre celebration of artistry and creativity in Midtown and Automobile Alley on Oct. 29. Now in its fifth year, expect even more floats and more costumed revelers!

This year’s Grand Marshal is none other than local favorite theSpyFM.com.

The Gazette’s Halloween Parade has been recognized by Creative Oklahoma, Inc. as a “Great Inspiration” in recognition of its endeavors that set an example to stimulate creative thought and action in Oklahoma. The community rallies around the event as merchants and restaurant owners in Midtown and Automobile Alley along the parade route engage spectators before and after the parade with open houses and special events.

The parade has been featured on nearly all Oklahoma City metro television stations as well as MTV, CNN and countless local, national and international websites.

For more information, visit okgazetteparade.com.

The Bricktown Haunted Warehouse Goes Pitch Black

The Bricktown Haunted Warehouse, presented by Dr. Pepper, returns  to a brand new location for its 26th season.

Now located at the Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center, the Warehouse brings to OKC a whole new terrifying experience - Pitch Black. Pitch Black will consist of 20k square feet of pure terror with blood-curdling surprises around every corner... and participants will only have a glow stick to light their way. 

Tickets and VIP Line Passes (no waiting) are available at stubwire.com. Call 236-4143 for details about group ticket reservations.

How to Freak Out Your Kids

Take the kids to the Myriad Botanical Gardens' "Creepy Conservatory" on Oct. 29 from 1-4 p.m. and get up close and personal with things that slither, slime and slink. There's no better place to get your spook on this Halloween.

Participants can get an up-close view of some of nature's most dastardly beasts, all in a safe, fun, family-friendly environment. Arts & crafts, safe trick-or-treating and a spooky story or two are all part of the creepy fun.

H & 8th is Back!

The 4th Friday of the month is quickly approaching and we all know what that means...

The H & 8th Night Market is back!

Join us on Oct. 28 from 7 p.m. - midnight as we hit the corner of NW 8th and Hudson to enjoy food vendors, live music and beer from COOP Ale Works.

See ya there!

P.S. We heard a rumor that this week's event will be a costume party!

Meet the Barons this Friday

Come out and support your Oklahoma City Barons this Friday night at 7 p.m. as they take on the Charlotte Checkers! Tickets start at $10.

Stick around for post-game autographs with select Barons players.

Get your tickets today at ticketmaster.com or call 232.GOAL.

Oklahoma: Get Your Business Online

If you're a small business owner, you may be a rockstar salesperson or manager, but in today's technology-driven world, being less-than-tech-savvy can keep your business from thriving.

Odds are, your schedule is always full, so learning about Web hosting and online marketing may be low on your list of priorities. Google recognizes this and is offering a free one-day workshop on Nov. 8 to give you easy, step-by-step instructions from web professionals.  Even if your business is already online, this workshop will provide the tools and resources to help your business succeed online.

Register for the wokshop today. Space is limited!

The November Art Moves Calendar is Out

If you've been enjoying this month's daily lunchtime arts programming presented by Art Moves and Devon, you'll love what they have in store for next month.

The November calendar was just posted on the Arts Council's website, and will consist of free performances (think quartets, storytellers, and ballet troupes), artist demonstrations (from all mediums), and artist/curator discussions. For more info, call (405) 270-4848.

Last Call for Food Drive Donations

Friday marks the end of Downtown OKC, Inc.'s food drive for the Youth Services for Oklahoma County. It's not too late to donate non-perishable food items that will benefit public school students who don't have access to nutritious meals.

Remember - if you participate, you'll be entered to win a $25 gift card from McNellie's.

Thanks for helping us support a great cause!

Free Seminar Helps Working Adults Pursue Higher Education

Do you, or someone you know want to complete an associate, bachelor’s degree or MBA?  Come to the free lunchtime seminar “College Degree Opportunities for Working Adults” at the Norick Downtown Library, (300 Park Ave., 4th floor), on Nov. 8 from 12 to 1 p.m.

Representatives of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and 5 local colleges and universities will discuss Reach Higher and other degree programs, including UCO's MBA.

The colleges represented are UCO, OCCC, OSU-OKC, Redlands, and Rose State. A FREE box lunch from Richey’s Grill is provided by the OKC Downtown College Consortium. Space is limited, so please RSVP by noon, Nov. 7, at 232.3382 or  jbaker@downtowncollege.com.

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