Texoma Weekend Roundup – September 24–27, 2026

The Texoma Weekend Roundup is here for Thursday, September 24 through Sunday, September 27, 2026.

This week’s roundup includes 156 day-occurrence event listings across 140 unique events in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma, built from Texoma Weekend Guide’s canonical event directory.

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

Thursday, September 24 — 35 events

Thursday starts with community programs, classes, live music, trivia, karaoke and the opening wave of Oktoberfest-weekend activity.

1. No Agenda Coffee – Ladies of Texoma — 8:00 AM — Sugar & Spice Cafe – Denison • Denison, TX
2. Chickasaw Festival Golf Tournament — 9:00 AM — Tishomingo Golf Course • Tishomingo, OK
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. Aqua Aerobics — 10:15 AM — Tanglewood Resort on Lake Texoma • Pottsboro, TX
7. Frank Buck Zoo Giraffe Encounter — 10:30 AM–11:00 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
8. Toddler Time (16 Months-3 Years) — 10:30 AM–11:15 AM — John & Judy Gay Library • McKinney, TX
9. Wonder Years (2-5 Years Old) — 10:45 AM–11:15 AM — Denison Public Library • Denison, TX
10. Frank Buck Zoo Capybara Encounter — 11:30 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
11. Joyful Noise (3-5 Years Old) — 11:30 AM–12:00 PM — Denison Public Library • Denison, TX
12. Little Explorers (3-5 Years) — 11:30 AM–12:15 PM — John & Judy Gay Library • McKinney, TX
13. Thursday Tech Talk - Social Media Algorithms — 12:00 PM–1:00 PM — Pottsboro Area Public Library • Pottsboro, TX
14. Frank Buck Zoo Mini Horse Encounter — 1:30 PM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
15. Good Times Game Night - SRC — 4:00 PM–7:00 PM — McKinney Senior Recreation Center • McKinney, TX
16. Manners Matter! Etiquette & Confidence Club - OSRC — 4:00 PM–5:00 PM — Old Settler’s Recreation Center • McKinney, TX
17. Career Talk — 5:00 PM — Sherman Public Library • Sherman, TX
18. Fall Musical Workshop: Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS — 5:00 PM–6:00 PM — Honey McGee Theater • Sherman, TX
19. Tabletop RPG Nights - OSRC — 5:00 PM–8:00 PM — Old Settler’s Recreation Center • McKinney, TX
20. VIBE at 5 Hosted by Kirby’s Steakhouse — 5:00 PM–7:00 PM — Kirby’s Steakhouse — WinStar Casino • Thackerville, OK
21. Intermediate Pickleball - OSRC — 6:00 PM–7:30 PM — Old Settler’s Recreation Center • McKinney, TX
22. Karaoke Thursdays at Loft Tavern — 6:00 PM–9:00 PM — Loft Tavern • Whitewright, TX
23. Silent Book Club at the Tower Whiskey Bar — 6:00 PM–8:00 PM — Tower Whiskey Bar at Tanglewood Resort • Pottsboro, TX
24. Texas Master Naturalist - OSRC — 6:00 PM–7:30 PM — Old Settler’s Recreation Center • McKinney, TX
25. Thursday Live Music at Doc’s Lounge — 6:00 PM–8:00 PM — 34 Chophouse & Doc’s Lounge • Denison, TX
26. Oktoberfest Pottery + Cookie Collab — 6:30 PM–8:30 PM — Walls of Clay • McKinney, TX
27. Open Mic Night — 6:30 PM–9:30 PM — TUPPS Brewery • McKinney, TX
28. Trivia Thursday at The George Tavern — 6:30 PM–8:00 PM — The George Tavern • Denison, TX
29. Discover Durant Fall Concert Series: Shelby Stone with Jess Woolverton — 7:00 PM — Durant Historic Market Square • Durant, OK
30. Talent(?) Show Open Mic Night — 7:00 PM–10:00 PM — Toasty Bros. Beer • Denton, TX
31. Thursday Line Dancing & Karaoke — 7:00 PM–2:00 AM — Calhoun’s 2.0 • Denison, TX
32. Weekly Bingo/Singo Night at Lost Street Brewing Company — 7:00 PM — Lost Street Brewing Company • Durant, OK
33. Weekly Themed Trivia at 903 Brewers — 7:00 PM — 903 Brewers • Sherman, TX
34. Karaoke Night — 8:00 PM — Denton County Brewing Co. • Denton, TX
35. Ultimate 8 Ball Showdown — 8:00 PM — The Boat Yard • Mead, OK

Friday, September 25 — 36 events

Friday brings live entertainment, nightlife, family activities, casino shows, outdoor programs and festival events across the region.

1. Chickasaw Festival Golf Tournament — 9:00 AM — Tishomingo Golf Course • Tishomingo, OK
2. Tails on the Trails — 9:00 AM–10:00 AM — Eisenhower State Park • Denison, TX
3. Tails on the Trails — 9:00 AM–10:00 AM — Eisenhower State Park • Denison, TX
4. Frank Buck Zoo Flamingo Encounter — 10:00 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
5. Aqua Aerobics — 10:15 AM — Tanglewood Resort on Lake Texoma • Pottsboro, TX
6. Frank Buck Zoo Giraffe Encounter — 10:30 AM–11:00 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
7. Toddler Time (16 Months-3 Years) — 10:30 AM–11:15 AM — John & Judy Gay Library • McKinney, TX
8. Frank Buck Zoo Capybara Encounter — 11:30 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
9. Frank Buck Zoo Mini Horse Encounter — 1:30 PM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
10. Nerf Warzone Nights - OSRC — 4:00 PM–5:00 PM — Old Settler’s Recreation Center • McKinney, TX
11. McKinney Oktoberfest — 5:00 PM–11:00 PM — Historic Downtown McKinney • McKinney, TX
12. Night Shift — 5:00 PM–8:00 PM — Three Valley Museum + 4th Street • Durant, OK
13. Tanner Young — 5:00 PM — Ole Red Tishomingo • Tishomingo, OK
14. Hops & Shops Market — 6:00 PM–9:00 PM — TUPPS Brewery • McKinney, TX
15. Music Bingo Gainesville — 6:30 PM–8:30 PM — Landon Winery Gainesville • Gainesville, TX
16. Alex Cantrell Live at The Stix Icehouse — 7:00 PM — The Stix Icehouse • McKinney, TX
17. Friday Night Karaoke — 7:00 PM–11:00 PM — Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #85 • Denison, TX
18. Friday Nights = Karaoke + DJ — 7:00 PM–10:00 PM — The Scoreboard • Denison, TX
19. Karaoke on Kentucky St. — 7:00 PM — The Garage • McKinney, TX
20. Social Stickball Game and Stomp Dance — 7:00 PM–12:00 AM — Kullihoma Recreation Area • Allen, OK
21. Weekly Free Bingo at 903 Brewers — 7:00 PM — 903 Brewers • Sherman, TX
22. Karaoke by Frank — 7:30 PM–11:00 PM — VFW Post 7873 • Pottsboro, TX
23. Free Concert - Turnpike Tributedours — 8:00 PM–10:00 PM — HUB 121 • McKinney, TX
24. Friday Karaoke — 8:00 PM — Tishomingo IceHouse • Tishomingo, OK
25. Glowing With Hope 5K & 1M Fun Run — 8:00 PM — Choctaw Community Center • Durant, OK
26. Karaoke Every Friday — 8:00 PM–12:00 AM — The Brass Tap - McKinney • McKinney, TX
27. Karaoke Fridays — 8:00 PM — Canteen 2.0 • Sulphur Springs, TX
28. Karaoke Night with Julian the Entertainer — 8:00 PM–11:00 PM — Tower Whiskey Bar • Pottsboro, TX
29. Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour — 8:00 PM — The Grand Theater at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant • Durant, OK
30. Friday Karaoke Contest — 9:00 PM — The Boat Yard • Mead, OK
31. Friday Night Karaoke With Jupiter! — 9:00 PM–2:00 AM — Dusty’s Bar & Grill • Denton, TX
32. Friday Night Karaoke with Nancy — 9:00 PM–2:00 AM — Kiotee Club • Denison, TX
33. Karaoke with Norm — 9:00 PM–12:00 AM — VFW Post 4852 • Bonham, TX
34. The Night Shift: Karaoke — 9:00 PM–11:59 PM — TUPPS Brewery • McKinney, TX
35. Kin Faux — 9:30 PM–1:30 AM — Gilley’s Durant • Durant, OK
36. Zach Ray — 10:00 PM–12:00 AM — Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen + Bar • Durant, OK

Saturday, September 26 — 66 events

Saturday is the biggest day by far, packed with festivals, markets, cultural events, sports, family activities, live music and nightlife.

1. Ardmore Farmers Market — 7:00 AM–11:00 AM — The Market Place On Broadway • Ardmore, OK
2. 2026 Frontier Day Car Show — 8:00 AM–3:00 PM — Pottsboro Elementary School • Pottsboro, TX
3. Chickasaw Festival 1-Mile Fun Walk — 8:00 AM — Tishomingo High School • Tishomingo, OK
4. Durant Magnolia Farmers Market — Saturdays — 8:00 AM–1:00 PM — Durant Magnolia Farmers Market • Durant, OK
5. HAOMM GROWN @ Sherman Farmers Market — 8:00 AM–12:00 PM — Sherman Farmers Market • Sherman, TX
6. McKinney Farmers Market — 8:00 AM–12:00 PM — Chestnut Square Historic Village • McKinney, TX
7. Chickasaw Festival 5K Run — 8:30 AM — Tishomingo High School • Tishomingo, OK
8. Kids’ Cornstalk Shoot — 8:30 AM — Kullihoma Recreation Area • Allen, OK
9. 2026 Frontier Day - Freedom On The Frontier — 9:00 AM–3:00 PM — Friendship Park • Pottsboro, TX
10. Chickasaw Festival Golf Tournament — 9:00 AM — Tishomingo Golf Course • Tishomingo, OK
11. Collin County Master Gardeners: Irrigation Workshop — 9:00 AM–12:00 PM — Myers Park & Event Center • McKinney, TX
12. Downtown Denison Farmers Market — 9:00 AM–12:00 PM — Downtown Denison Farmers Market • Denison, TX
13. Last Saturday of the Month Workday at Monarch Gardens — 9:00 AM–11:00 AM — Monarch Gardens • McKinney, TX
14. Pontotoc Pursuit Ride — 9:00 AM — Chickasaw Nation Emergency Operations Facility • Ada, OK
15. Yoga at Tanglewood Resort — 9:00 AM — Tanglewood Resort on Lake Texoma • Pottsboro, TX
16. Chickasaw Festival Pickleball Tournament — 9:30 AM — Tishomingo Wellness Center • Tishomingo, OK
17. 2nd Annual Sunflower Festival — 10:00 AM–4:00 PM — Cooke County Fairgrounds • Gainesville, TX
18. 4th Annual Oktoberfest Wine/Whiskey or Stein Stoneware Workshop — 10:00 AM–12:00 PM — Walls of Clay • McKinney, TX
19. Book Buddies (K-5th Grade) — 10:00 AM–11:00 AM — Denison Public Library • Denison, TX
20. Chickasaw Festival Junior Olympics — 10:00 AM — Tishomingo High School • Tishomingo, OK
21. Chickasaw Festival Men’s & Women’s Fastpitch Softball Tournament — 10:00 AM — Chickasaw Nation Sports Complex • Ada, OK
22. Farming Heritage Day — 10:00 AM–3:00 PM — Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site • Bonham, TX
23. Frank Buck Zoo Flamingo Encounter — 10:00 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
24. Pumpkin Grove Festival — 10:00 AM–3:00 PM — Eisenhower State Park • Denison, TX
25. Traditional Cornstalk Shoot — 10:00 AM — Kullihoma Recreation Area • Allen, OK
26. Aqua Aerobics — 10:15 AM — Tanglewood Resort on Lake Texoma • Pottsboro, TX
27. Bluestem Master Naturalists Book Group — 10:30 AM–11:30 AM — Denison Public Library • Denison, TX
28. Frank Buck Zoo Giraffe Encounter — 10:30 AM–11:00 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
29. Guided Public Art Tour — 10:30 AM–11:30 AM — Visit McKinney Visitor Center • McKinney, TX
30. Kids Paint Party — 10:30 AM–12:00 PM — Creative Arts Center • Bonham, TX
31. Nature Walk Storytime (All Ages) — 10:30 AM–11:15 AM — John & Judy Gay Library • McKinney, TX
32. Gather On The Square Oktoberfest Celebration — 11:00 AM–11:00 PM — Gather On The Square • McKinney, TX
33. Harvest Market Open House — 11:00 AM–3:00 PM — The Courtyard at 10th & Center • Bonham, TX
34. McKinney Oktoberfest — 11:00 AM–11:00 PM — Historic Downtown McKinney • McKinney, TX
35. Saturday Chess Meetup (All Ages) — 11:00 AM–1:00 PM — John & Judy Gay Library • McKinney, TX
36. Another Level Dance: Hip-Hop - OSRC — 11:30 AM–12:30 PM — Old Settler’s Recreation Center • McKinney, TX
37. Frank Buck Zoo Capybara Encounter — 11:30 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
38. Writers Meetup — 12:00 PM–1:30 PM — Sherman Public Library • Sherman, TX
39. Alex Cantrell Live at The George Tavern — 1:00 PM — The George Tavern • Denison, TX
40. Cinema at the Center: Ratatouille — 1:00 PM–3:00 PM — Choctaw Cultural Center • Calera, OK
41. Frank Buck Zoo Mini Horse Encounter — 1:30 PM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
42. Chickasaw Festival Adaptive Olympics — 2:00 PM — Tishomingo Gym • Tishomingo, OK
43. Saturday Afternoon Open Skate — 2:00 PM–4:00 PM — Skatelands of America • Denison, TX
44. Quiet Reading Group — 3:00 PM–4:30 PM — Sherman Public Library • Sherman, TX
45. Chickasaw Festival Youth Stickball Game — 4:00 PM–4:45 PM — Chickasaw Cultural Center • Sulphur, OK
46. Messy Church — 4:30 PM–6:00 PM — Creative Arts Center • Bonham, TX
47. Chickasaw Festival Women’s Stickball Game — 5:00 PM–6:00 PM — Chickasaw Cultural Center • Sulphur, OK
48. Country Night 2026 at GTX Farmers Market — 6:00 PM–11:00 PM — Gainesville Texas Farmers Market • Gainesville, TX
49. Fashion with Purpose Fall Fashion Show — 6:00 PM–8:30 PM — Firehouse 1918 • Gainesville, TX
50. Jurassic Night Out at the Heard — 6:00 PM–10:00 PM — Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary • McKinney, TX
51. Chickasaw Festival Men’s Stickball Game — 6:15 PM — Chickasaw Cultural Center • Sulphur, OK
52. Alex Cantrell Live at Tanglewood Resort — 7:00 PM — Tanglewood Resort on Lake Texoma • Pottsboro, TX
53. Karaoke Night — 7:00 PM–10:00 PM — Pilot Point Coffee House • Pilot Point, TX
54. Music Bingo Denison — 7:00 PM–9:00 PM — Landon Winery Denison • Denison, TX
55. Weekly Saturday Karaoke at Twisted Anchor Grill & Patio — 7:00 PM — Twisted Anchor Grill & Patio • Kingston, OK
56. Zak Mirz: Kid at Heart — 7:00 PM–8:30 PM — State Theater • Gainesville, TX
57. The Music of Mancini — 7:30 PM–9:00 PM — The Goddard Center • Ardmore, OK
58. DJ Tweak Karaoke — 8:00 PM — RedRock Saloon • Denison, TX
59. Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour — 8:00 PM — The Grand Theater at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant • Durant, OK
60. Tipsy Crawfish Unmuted Karaoke — 8:00 PM–12:00 AM — Tipsy Crawfish • McKinney, TX
61. Wu-Tang Clan — 8:00 PM — Lucas Oil Live • Thackerville, OK
62. Karaoke Saturday Night — 9:00 PM — The Red Star • Hugo, OK
63. Saturday Karaoke — 9:00 PM — The Vintage Hangout • Paris, TX
64. Saturday Night Karaoke with Richard Underwood — 9:00 PM — Dusty’s Bar & Grill • Denton, TX
65. Hazard County — 9:30 PM–1:30 AM — Gilley’s Durant • Durant, OK
66. Tellico Two — 10:00 PM–12:00 AM — Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen + Bar • Durant, OK

Sunday, September 27 — 19 events

Sunday winds the weekend down with festivals, outdoor programs, brunch, live music, family activities and evening entertainment.

1. 2nd Annual Sunflower Festival — 10:00 AM–4:00 PM — Cooke County Fairgrounds • Gainesville, TX
2. Fall Migration — 10:00 AM–11:00 AM — Bonham State Park • Bonham, TX
3. Frank Buck Zoo Flamingo Encounter — 10:00 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
4. Veterans Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hike — 10:00 AM — Ray Roberts Lake State Park — Johnson Branch Unit • Valley View, TX
5. Frank Buck Zoo Giraffe Encounter — 10:30 AM–11:00 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
6. Sunday Brunch at 4R Ranch Vineyards & Winery — 11:00 AM–1:00 PM — 4R Ranch Vineyards & Winery • Muenster, TX
7. Weekly Sunday Brunch at 903 Brewers — 11:00 AM–6:00 PM — 903 Brewers • Sherman, TX
8. Frank Buck Zoo Capybara Encounter — 11:30 AM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
9. McKinney Oktoberfest — 12:00 PM–5:00 PM — Historic Downtown McKinney • McKinney, TX
10. Mimosa Mania Sunday Gainesville — 12:00 PM–9:00 PM — Landon Winery Gainesville • Gainesville, TX
11. Alex Cantrell Live at The Island Bar & Grill — 1:00 PM — The Island Bar & Grill Lake Texoma • Pottsboro, TX
12. Frank Buck Zoo Mini Horse Encounter — 1:30 PM — Frank Buck Zoo • Gainesville, TX
13. Weekly Art Peace at Lost Street Brewing Company — 3:00 PM — Lost Street Brewing Company • Durant, OK
14. Two Step in McKinney — 4:30 PM — The Dance Collective McKinney • McKinney, TX
15. Country Line Dance Class — 5:30 PM — The Dance Collective McKinney • McKinney, TX
16. Sips + Sounds Sunday Nights — 6:00 PM–9:00 PM — HeyDay Entertainment Denison • Denison, TX
17. Icons Live 2 — 7:00 PM — The Grand Theater at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant • Durant, OK
18. Karaoke at Ruby Rodeo with J Doubles — 9:00 PM–1:00 AM — Ruby Rodeo • Denton, TX
19. Open Mic Comedy — 9:30 PM — Dusty’s Bar & Grill • Denton, TX

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

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