Texoma Weekend Roundup – October 1–4, 2026

The Texoma Weekend Roundup is here for Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, October 4, 2026.

This week’s roundup includes 174 listings across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma: 173 dated event occurrences plus 1 ongoing exhibition available during the weekend.

Browse the full Texoma event directory for individual event pages, filters and the latest details.

Ongoing This Weekend — 1 activity

Longer-running public activities are counted once here instead of being duplicated onto every day they are available.

1. Quartz Mountain Student Exhibit — Ongoing through October 24 — The Goddard Center • Ardmore, OK
   Goddard visit hours during this roundup: Thursday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. Sunday hours are not published, so this roundup does not claim Sunday availability.

Thursday, October 1 — 38 events

Thursday opens the weekend with community programs, classes, sports, live entertainment, food and evening events across Texoma.

1. No Agenda Coffee – Ladies of Texoma — 8:00 AM — Sugar & Spice Cafe – Denison • Denison, TX
2. Tiny Texans - OSRC — 9:00 AM–11:00 AM — Old Settler’s Recreation Center • McKinney, TX
3. Yoga at Tanglewood Resort — 9:00 AM — Tanglewood Resort on Lake Texoma • Pottsboro, TX
4. Frank Buck Zoo Flamingo Encounter — 10:00 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
5. Little Lambs (0-2 Years Old) — 10:00 AM–10:30 AM — Denison Public Library • Denison, TX
6. Lunch Bunch: Grandscape - SRC — 10:00 AM–1:30 PM — McKinney Senior Recreation Center • McKinney, TX
7. Aqua Aerobics — 10:15 AM — Tanglewood Resort on Lake Texoma • Pottsboro, TX
8. Frank Buck Zoo Giraffe Encounter — 10:30 AM–11:00 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
9. Toddler Time (16 Months-3 Years) — 10:30 AM–11:00 AM — John & Judy Gay Library • McKinney, TX
10. Wonder Years (2-5 Years Old) — 10:45 AM–11:15 AM — Denison Public Library • Denison, TX
11. Frank Buck Zoo Capybara Encounter — 11:30 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
12. Joyful Noise (3-5 Years Old) — 11:30 AM–12:00 PM — Denison Public Library • Denison, TX
13. Little Explorers (3-5 Years) — 11:30 AM–12:15 PM — John & Judy Gay Library • McKinney, TX
14. American Mahjong Hour (Adults) — 1:00 PM–3:00 PM — John & Judy Gay Library • McKinney, TX
15. Colorful Connections — 1:00 PM–2:00 PM — Glen D. Johnson Student Union • Durant, OK
16. Frank Buck Zoo Mini Horse Encounter — 1:30 PM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
17. Cultural Evening — 4:00 PM–8:00 PM — Chickasaw Cultural Center • Sulphur, OK
18. Art Challenge (6th-12th Grade) — 4:30 PM–5:30 PM — John & Judy Gay Library • McKinney, TX
19. Fall Musical Workshop: Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS — 5:00 PM–6:00 PM — Honey McGee Theater • Sherman, TX
20. Tabletop RPG Nights - OSRC — 5:00 PM–8:00 PM — Old Settler’s Recreation Center • McKinney, TX
21. Teen Night (7th-12th Grade) — 5:00 PM–6:00 PM — Denison Public Library • Denison, TX
22. Intermediate Pickleball - OSRC — 6:00 PM–7:30 PM — Old Settler’s Recreation Center • McKinney, TX
23. Karaoke Thursdays at Loft Tavern — 6:00 PM–9:00 PM — Loft Tavern • Whitewright, TX
24. Thursday Live Music at Doc’s Lounge — 6:00 PM–8:00 PM — 34 Chophouse & Doc’s Lounge • Denison, TX
25. VIP Grand Tasting: Wine, Food, Music — 6:00 PM–8:30 PM — Sherman Municipal Ballroom • Sherman, TX
26. Volleyball vs. Southern Arkansas — 6:00 PM–8:00 PM — Bloomer Sullivan Gymnasium • Durant, OK
27. Arts and Culture Awards — 6:30 PM–7:30 PM — Chickasaw Cultural Center • Sulphur, OK
28. Open Mic Night — 6:30 PM–9:30 PM — TUPPS Brewery • McKinney, TX
29. Trivia Thursday at The George Tavern — 6:30 PM–8:00 PM — The George Tavern • Denison, TX
30. Beginner Computer Class - SRC — 7:00 PM–8:00 PM — McKinney Senior Recreation Center • McKinney, TX
31. Discover Durant Fall Concert Series: The Wilder Blue with Tanner Legg — 7:00 PM — Durant Historic Market Square • Durant, OK
32. Talent(?) Show Open Mic Night — 7:00 PM–10:00 PM — Toasty Bros. Beer • Denton, TX
33. Thursday Line Dancing & Karaoke — 7:00 PM–2:00 AM — Calhoun’s 2.0 • Denison, TX
34. Weekly Themed Trivia at 903 Brewers — 7:00 PM — 903 Brewers • Sherman, TX
35. Zin Zen Live Music Featuring Eric Erickson — 7:00 PM–10:00 PM — Zin Zen Wine Bistro • McKinney, TX
36. Arts and Culture Awards Reception & Chickasaw Press Book Release — 7:30 PM–9:00 PM — Chickasaw Cultural Center • Sulphur, OK
37. Karaoke Night — 8:00 PM — Denton County Brewing Co. • Denton, TX
38. Ultimate 8 Ball Showdown — 8:00 PM — The Boat Yard • Mead, OK

Friday, October 2 — 51 events

Friday brings daytime activities, arts, homecoming events, live music, nightlife and major shows across the region.

1. Hwy 82/287 Community-Wide Yard Sale — Bonham — Friday–Saturday, October 2–3 — all day — Community-wide throughout Bonham and Fannin County • Bonham, TX
2. Senior Fishing Festival — 7:30 AM — Waterloo Lake Regional Park • Denison, TX
3. SEASAM (Southeastern Art Show and Market) — 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — Capitol Grounds West • Tishomingo, OK
4. Tails on the Trails — 9:00 AM–10:00 AM — Eisenhower State Park • Denison, TX
5. Frank Buck Zoo Flamingo Encounter — 10:00 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
6. Mayor’s Roundtable 2026 — 10:00 AM–12:00 PM — Kidd-Key Auditorium • Sherman, TX
7. You Can Paint: “Sunset on the Texas Plains” - SRC — 10:00 AM–12:45 PM — McKinney Senior Recreation Center • McKinney, TX
8. Aqua Aerobics — 10:15 AM — Tanglewood Resort on Lake Texoma • Pottsboro, TX
9. Frank Buck Zoo Giraffe Encounter — 10:30 AM–11:00 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
10. Toddler Time (16 Months-3 Years) — 10:30 AM–11:00 AM — John & Judy Gay Library • McKinney, TX
11. Frank Buck Zoo Capybara Encounter — 11:30 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
12. Homeschool Swim Day at Waterloo Pool — 1:00 PM — Waterloo Pool • Denison, TX
13. Frank Buck Zoo Mini Horse Encounter — 1:30 PM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
14. Nature Hike - Armadillo Hill — 2:00 PM–3:30 PM — Eisenhower State Park • Denison, TX
15. Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher — 2:30 PM–4:30 PM — Chickasaw Cultural Center • Sulphur, OK
16. Nerf Warzone Nights - OSRC — 4:00 PM–5:00 PM — Old Settler’s Recreation Center • McKinney, TX
17. Volleyball vs. Arkansas-Monticello — 4:00 PM–6:00 PM — Bloomer Sullivan Gymnasium • Durant, OK
18. 2026 Homecoming Campus Social — 5:00 PM–7:00 PM — Wright Campus Center • Sherman, TX
19. Farm Life Opening Reception — 5:00 PM–7:00 PM — Creative Arts Center • Bonham, TX
20. Yellow Jacket Tailgating — Denison vs. Frisco Independence — 5:00 PM — Forest Park • Denison, TX
21. Lynlie Pinney — 5:30 PM — Ole Red Tishomingo • Tishomingo, OK
22. 2026 BALOO Training #7 — Fri 6:00 PM–Sat 5:00 PM — Myers Park & Event Center • McKinney, TX
23. 2026 IOLS Training #7 — Fri 6:00 PM–Sat 5:00 PM — Myers Park & Event Center • McKinney, TX
24. Distinguished Alumni & Volunteer Awards Reception & Dinner — 6:00 PM–8:30 PM — Mabee Hall • Sherman, TX
25. Homecoming Carnival — 6:00 PM–9:00 PM — College Green • Sherman, TX
26. Rec After Dark - OSRC — 6:00 PM–10:00 PM — Old Settler’s Recreation Center • McKinney, TX
27. Music Bingo Gainesville — 6:30 PM–8:30 PM — Landon Winery Gainesville • Gainesville, TX
28. Friday Evening Dance - SRC — 7:00 PM–9:30 PM — McKinney Senior Recreation Center • McKinney, TX
29. Friday Night Karaoke — 7:00 PM–11:00 PM — Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #85 • Denison, TX
30. Karaoke on Kentucky St. — 7:00 PM — The Garage • McKinney, TX
31. Night Hike: Creatures Of The Night — 7:00 PM–9:00 PM — Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary • McKinney, TX
32. Riley Green with Randy Houser & Hannah McFarland — Cowboy As It Gets Tour 2026 — 7:00 PM — The Grand Theater at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant • Durant, OK
33. Sherman High School Homecoming Varsity Football vs. Denton Ryan — 7:00 PM — Tommy Hudspeth Athletic Complex • Sherman, TX
34. Weekly Free Bingo at 903 Brewers — 7:00 PM — 903 Brewers • Sherman, TX
35. Karaoke by Frank — 7:30 PM–11:00 PM — VFW Post 7873 • Pottsboro, TX
36. Rowdy Decker Band with Special Guest Braydan Miller and the Roadrunners — 7:30 PM — Rusty Chicken at The Rialto • Denison, TX
37. The Addams Family Musical — 7:30 PM — Finley Playhouse • Sherman, TX
38. Tracy Byrd LIVE @ Calhoun’s 2.0 Featuring Stoney Musgrove — 7:30 PM — Calhoun’s 2.0 • Denison, TX
39. Friday Karaoke — 8:00 PM — Tishomingo IceHouse • Tishomingo, OK
40. John Fogerty — The Legacy Tour — 8:00 PM — Lucas Oil Live • Thackerville, OK
41. Karaoke Every Friday — 8:00 PM–12:00 AM — The Brass Tap - McKinney • McKinney, TX
42. Karaoke Fridays — 8:00 PM — Canteen 2.0 • Sulphur Springs, TX
43. Karaoke Night with Julian the Entertainer — 8:00 PM–11:00 PM — Tower Whiskey Bar • Pottsboro, TX
44. Open Night at Adams Observatory — 8:00 PM–10:00 PM — Adams Observatory • Sherman, TX
45. Friday Karaoke Contest — 9:00 PM — The Boat Yard • Mead, OK
46. Friday Night Karaoke With Jupiter! — 9:00 PM–2:00 AM — Dusty’s Bar & Grill • Denton, TX
47. Friday Night Karaoke with Nancy — 9:00 PM–2:00 AM — Kiotee Club • Denison, TX
48. Karaoke with Norm — 9:00 PM–12:00 AM — VFW Post 4852 • Bonham, TX
49. The Night Shift: Karaoke — 9:00 PM–11:59 PM — TUPPS Brewery • McKinney, TX
50. 90 Proof Country — Fri 9:30 PM–Sat 1:30 AM — Gilley’s Durant • Durant, OK
51. Allie Sealey & Dalton Elliott — Fri 10:00 PM–Sat 12:00 AM — Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen + Bar • Durant, OK

Saturday, October 3 — 64 events

Saturday is the biggest day of the roundup, with festivals, markets, family activities, sports, arts, live music and nightlife.

1. Ardmore Farmers Market — 7:00 AM–11:00 AM — The Market Place On Broadway • Ardmore, OK
2. Autumn in Bonham — 7:00 AM–6:00 PM — Roy V. Floyd Community Center and Trade Days Grounds • Bonham, TX
3. The Little Sit Sunrise Bird Count — 7:00 AM–9:00 AM — H Pad at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge • Sadler, TX
4. 5K ’Roo Run & 1 Mile Fun Run — 8:00 AM–9:30 AM — Jerry E. Apple Stadium • Sherman, TX
5. Durant Magnolia Farmers Market — Saturdays — 8:00 AM–1:00 PM — Durant Magnolia Farmers Market • Durant, OK
6. HAOMM GROWN @ Sherman Farmers Market — 8:00 AM–12:00 PM — Sherman Farmers Market • Sherman, TX
7. McKinney Farmers Market — 8:00 AM–12:00 PM — Chestnut Square Historic Village • McKinney, TX
8. 2026 Cub Fun Day at Myers Park — 9:00 AM–3:00 PM — Myers Park & Event Center • McKinney, TX
9. 39th Annual Denison Fall Festival — 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — Downtown Denison • Denison, TX
10. Downtown Denison Farmers Market — 9:00 AM–12:00 PM — Downtown Denison Farmers Market • Denison, TX
11. Financial Literacy 101 - OSRC — 9:00 AM–10:00 AM — Old Settler’s Recreation Center • McKinney, TX
12. Kids in the Kitchen - OSRC — 9:00 AM–12:00 PM — Old Settler’s Recreation Center • McKinney, TX
13. Yoga at Tanglewood Resort — 9:00 AM — Tanglewood Resort on Lake Texoma • Pottsboro, TX
14. Guided Trails — 9:30 AM–11:30 AM — Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary • McKinney, TX
15. Fall Market — 10:00 AM–3:00 PM — Creative Arts Center • Bonham, TX
16. Fire Safety Day — 10:00 AM–12:00 PM — McKinney Fire Station 2 • McKinney, TX
17. Frank Buck Zoo Flamingo Encounter — 10:00 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
18. Knot-ology 101 — 10:00 AM — Eisenhower State Park • Denison, TX
19. Living History Day — 10:00 AM–12:00 PM — Chestnut Square Heritage Village • McKinney, TX
20. Market at the Depot — 10:00 AM–4:00 PM — Katy Depot • Denison, TX
21. Aqua Aerobics — 10:15 AM — Tanglewood Resort on Lake Texoma • Pottsboro, TX
22. Frank Buck Zoo Giraffe Encounter — 10:30 AM–11:00 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
23. Kids Paint Party — 10:30 AM–12:00 PM — Creative Arts Center • Bonham, TX
24. October Volunteer Orientation — 10:30 AM — Choctaw Cultural Center • Calera, OK
25. Brewery Tour — 11:00 AM–12:00 PM — TUPPS Brewery • McKinney, TX
26. Oktoberfest 2026 — 11:00 AM — Lost Street Brewing Company • Durant, OK
27. Saturday Chess Meetup (All Ages) — 11:00 AM–1:00 PM — John & Judy Gay Library • McKinney, TX
28. Another Level Dance: Hip-Hop - OSRC — 11:30 AM–12:30 PM — Old Settler’s Recreation Center • McKinney, TX
29. Frank Buck Zoo Capybara Encounter — 11:30 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
30. SEASAM (Southeastern Art Show and Market) — 11:30 AM–5:00 PM — Capitol Grounds West • Tishomingo, OK
31. Brent Frailicks — 12:00 PM — Ole Red Tishomingo • Tishomingo, OK
32. Chickasaw Festival Parade — 12:00 PM — Main Street Tishomingo • Tishomingo, OK
33. Homecoming 2026 Tailgating in the Outback — 12:00 PM–6:00 PM — Jerry E. Apple Stadium • Sherman, TX
34. AR Garland Workshops: Boho Pumpkins — 1:00 PM–4:00 PM — Old Settler’s Recreation Center • McKinney, TX
35. Homecoming Kids’ College — 1:00 PM–3:00 PM — College Green • Sherman, TX
36. The Boho Market — 1:00 PM–6:00 PM — TUPPS Brewery • McKinney, TX
37. Frank Buck Zoo Mini Horse Encounter — 1:30 PM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
38. Band Day Extravaganza — 2:00 PM — Tishomingo High School • Tishomingo, OK
39. Football vs Arkansas Tech — 2:00 PM–5:00 PM — Paul Laird Field at Spend Life Wisely Stadium • Durant, OK
40. Guess Hoo’s for Dinner — 2:00 PM–3:00 PM — Eisenhower State Park • Denison, TX
41. Saturday Afternoon Open Skate — 2:00 PM–4:00 PM — Skatelands of America • Denison, TX
42. Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher — 2:30 PM–4:30 PM — Chickasaw Cultural Center • Sulphur, OK
43. Austin College Football vs Centenary — 3:00 PM — Jerry E. Apple Stadium • Sherman, TX
44. Nature Journaling — 3:00 PM–4:00 PM — Eisenhower State Park • Denison, TX
45. Alumni Artist Reception — 5:00 PM–6:00 PM — Betsy Dennis Forster Art Studio Complex • Sherman, TX
46. Stroll on the Square: A Wine Tasting — 5:30 PM–9:00 PM — Downtown Sherman / Grayson County Courthouse Square • Sherman, TX
47. Te Ata — 6:30 PM–8:15 PM — Chickasaw Cultural Center • Sulphur, OK
48. The Fabulous Freddie Mercury Tribute starring Randall Shreve — 6:30 PM–8:30 PM — Washington Theatre • Ardmore, OK
49. Karaoke Night — 7:00 PM–10:00 PM — Pilot Point Coffee House • Pilot Point, TX
50. Music Bingo Denison — 7:00 PM–9:00 PM — Landon Winery Denison • Denison, TX
51. Riley Green with Randy Houser & Hannah McFarland — Cowboy As It Gets Tour 2026 — 7:00 PM — The Grand Theater at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant • Durant, OK
52. Weekly Saturday Karaoke at Twisted Anchor Grill & Patio — 7:00 PM — Kingston, OK
53. 80’s Night! Bombshell: The Arena Rock Band — 7:30 PM–11:30 PM — Rusty Chicken at The Rialto • Denison, TX
54. The Addams Family Musical — 7:30 PM — Finley Playhouse • Sherman, TX
55. Theatre Showcase — 7:30 PM — Sally and Jim Nation Theatre • Sherman, TX
56. 49 Winchester with Colby Acuff — 8:00 PM — Stage 271 at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant • Grant, OK
57. DJ Tweak Karaoke — 8:00 PM — RedRock Saloon • Denison, TX
58. Live on the Lawn: Smooth Operator – a Tribute to Sade — 8:00 PM–10:00 PM — TUPPS Brewery • McKinney, TX
59. Staind: Break The Cycle Tour with Special Guests Hoobastank — 8:00 PM — Lucas Oil Live • Thackerville, OK
60. Karaoke Saturday Night — 9:00 PM — The Red Star • Hugo, OK
61. Saturday Karaoke — 9:00 PM — The Vintage Hangout • Paris, TX
62. Saturday Night Karaoke with Richard Underwood — 9:00 PM — Dusty’s Bar & Grill • Denton, TX
63. Allie Sealey & Dalton Elliott — Sat 10:00 PM–Sun 12:00 AM — Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen + Bar • Durant, OK
64. Hayden Haddock — Sat 10:30 PM–Sun 12:00 AM — Gilley’s Durant • Durant, OK

Sunday, October 4 — 20 events

Sunday closes the weekend with family activities, arts, classes, live entertainment and more around Texoma.

1. Frank Buck Zoo Flamingo Encounter — 10:00 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
2. Homecoming Worship & Memorial Service — 10:00 AM–11:00 AM — Wynne Chapel • Sherman, TX
3. Frank Buck Zoo Giraffe Encounter — 10:30 AM–11:00 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
4. Sunday Brunch at 4R Ranch Vineyards & Winery — 11:00 AM–1:00 PM — 4R Ranch Vineyards & Winery • Muenster, TX
5. Weekly Sunday Brunch at 903 Brewers — 11:00 AM–6:00 PM — 903 Brewers • Sherman, TX
6. Frank Buck Zoo Capybara Encounter — 11:30 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
7. Mimosa Mania Sunday Gainesville — 12:00 PM–9:00 PM — Landon Winery Gainesville • Gainesville, TX
8. 3 Hour Wetland Canoe Trails — 1:00 PM–4:00 PM — Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary • McKinney, TX
9. Genealogy Office Hours (Adults) — 1:00 PM–3:00 PM — John & Judy Gay Library • McKinney, TX
10. Frank Buck Zoo Mini Horse Encounter — 1:30 PM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
11. The Addams Family Musical — 2:00 PM — Finley Playhouse • Sherman, TX
12. Workshop: How To Do Stage Makeup — 2:00 PM–4:00 PM — Charles B. Goddard Center — Dance Studio • Ardmore, OK
13. Weekly Art Peace at Lost Street Brewing Company — 3:00 PM — Lost Street Brewing Company • Durant, OK
14. Dean Dillon LIVE @ Calhoun’s 2.0 Featuring Dustin Perkins — 4:00 PM — Calhoun’s 2.0 • Denison, TX
15. Two Step in McKinney — 4:30 PM — The Dance Collective McKinney • McKinney, TX
16. Country Line Dance Class — 5:30 PM — The Dance Collective McKinney • McKinney, TX
17. Sips + Sounds Sunday Nights — 6:00 PM–9:00 PM — HeyDay Entertainment Denison • Denison, TX
18. Harvest Moon — 7:00 PM — Lucas Oil Live • Thackerville, OK
19. Karaoke at Ruby Rodeo with J Doubles — 9:00 PM–1:00 AM — Ruby Rodeo • Denton, TX
20. Open Mic Comedy — 9:30 PM — Dusty’s Bar & Grill • Denton, TX

Whether you want festivals, live entertainment, markets, family activities, outdoor time, sports, art, food, nightlife or something new to try, there is plenty happening around Texoma this weekend.

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