Good morning, Stillwater.

MAE faculty host a unique potluck event at Engineering South, 3rd Floor Lobby at 124 N Hester Street where guests can enjoy dishes, drinks, and a ‘Guess Who?’ baby photo challenge—each plate costs $5.

At the exhibition Cimarron National Works On Paper, visitors can drop in to create a one-layer screenprint with guidance from artist Amanda Lee—who earned an MFA and now teaches printmaking, book arts, and photography.

The Stillwater Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to approve design plans for a new $22.5 million athletics complex—demolition of the condemned City Gym will begin after Spring Break 2026 and removal of other athletics buildings will start in June 2026, with construction and renovations expected to take 14—18 months.

The Stillwater Public Schools Board approved a resolution Tuesday to hold an election for Ward 1 for Independent School District No. 16.

Filing dates for school board positions are (Dec. 1-3, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at the Payne County Election Board (315 W. 6th Ave.).

Grocery store shelves are stocked with candy and costume supplies, signaling that families will soon select costumes and carve pumpkins for trick-or-treating.

Consumer horticulturalist David Hillock (from Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension) advises residents to follow safety measures during carving to prevent injuries.

Oklahoma State University Cowgirl Tennis is playing in the ITA Central Regional Championships today + matches are set for October 18th and 19th.

United States Marine Band Concert

Time TBD — McKnight Center for the Performing Arts — Free admission — Experience America’s oldest military band with a patriotic concert featuring classic Sousa marches and modern pieces.

LexiCon 2025

10 AM – 4 PM — Stillwater Public Library — Free admission — Engage in an exciting cosplay contest and showcase your creativity.

Downtown Stillwater Halloween Festival

Afternoon — Downtown Stillwater Association — Free entry — Enjoy a festive Halloween gathering with vendors, games, food trucks, and costume contests.

Trunk or Treat at Stillwater Medical

6-8 p.m. — Stillwater Medical Plaza — Free entry — No tricks, just treats during a fun drive-thru trick-or-treating evening.

Hoffman Farms Pecan Festival

All day — Hoffman Pecan Farm — Free entry — Celebrate the season with fresh pecans, food trucks, and local vendors showcasing unique products.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

3:00–6:00 p.m. — McKnight Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the world's premier big band led by jazz legend Wynton Marsalis.

Pecos & The Rooftops Live Concert

9:30-11:30 p.m. — Tumbleweed Dancehall & Concert Venue — All ages welcome — Enjoy a night of live country tunes and dancing with Pecos and the Rooftops.