Plant enthusiasts

The 2024 Fall Plant Swap will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sept. 28 as the Marketplace on Broadway located at 106 E. Broadway. Bring a plant and swap it with other gardeners while sharing tips and other useful information. Those who do not have a plant are also invited as beginning gardeners are welcome.

Welcome fall in Wilson

Wilson will hold its Fall Fest Sept. 28. The celebration will include a parade at 10 a.m. and come complete with vendors and activities throughout the day. Those activities include a 5K run at 7:30 a.m., cornhole tournament, pumpkin decorating contest and the crowning of the Fall Fest King and Queen.

Calling all pickleball people

The highly anticipated Ardmore Stampede will be Sept. 27-29 at the pickleball complex located within Regional Park. The competition will feature women’s and men’s doubles, mixed doubles and team pickleball. The entry fee is $65.

Woodford VFD fundraiser

The Woodford Volunteer Fire Department will host its fire department from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 28. There will be a barbecue meal and auction with proceeds going toward supporting the fire department. The department is located at 5483 Woodford Road in Springer.

Celebrating Strong Dads

The most recent class of the Carter County OSU Extension’s Strong Dads program will be celebrating at Central Park with a community cookout from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 5. Enjoy free food, fun for the kids and connect with other families committed to making a difference.

Murder Mystery Dinner

The Ardmore Parks and Recreation Department will host Totally Rad Prom Gone Bad, a murder mystery dinner Oct. 5 at Heritage Hall. Solve a mystery and dress up in your favorite 80s outfit while enjoying a dinner catered by Two Frogs. The event is $50 per person or $350 for a table. The event starts at 6 p.m. and will include a cash bar.

Fish fry in Ringling

The Ringling VFD will host a fish fry fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m., Oct. 5 at the VFD. The meal is for donation only and will consist of fish, calf fries, fried jalapenos, hushpuppies and tea. The department is located at 204 N. 5th St. in Ringling.

Red Dirt fest

The Second Annual Turner Falls Red Dirt Music Festival will be Oct. 5 with Cody Canada and The Departed headlining. Also performing will be Cam Allen, Gannon Fremin & CCREV, The Smokin’ Oaks and Carly Nash. Visit turnerfallspark.com for ticket information.

Criner Hills VFD fundraiser

The Criner Hills Volunteer Fire Department will host its Bar-B-Q Fundraiser Oct. 12 with live music starting at 5:30 p.m. and meal at 6 p.m. There will also be a live dessert auction. All proceeds will go toward the department. For additional information or to make a donation, email crinerhillsvfd@aol.com or call Chief Michael Campbell at 580-465-4403. The Criner Hills VFD Station 1 is located at 3346 S. Countyline Road in Overbrook.

A magical evening

Potter in the Park is coming to Central Park. The event will be free to the public from 4 to 10 p.m. in Central Park. There will be vendors, food trucks, butterbeer and Potter-themed stuffed animals. Rest assured, it will be a fantastic evening.

Fun for all

Save the date as Community Youth Services will host a Masquerade Ball at 6 p.m., Oct. 26 at the Harper & Copper Rooms. The evening will feature door prizes, a wine pull, silent auction, entertainment, a catered meal and more fun than you can imagine. Ticket details will be provided in the coming weeks.

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