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Also, don't miss Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Oklahoma City Patch calendar

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What's up Oklahoma City! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Oklahoma family hikes are worth the drive from Oklahoma City?
  • What rare Western artworks are on display now in Oklahoma City?
  • Why OKC band Monte's new 'Fledgling' stands out this year.

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny, nice and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nine family-friendly hiking trails in Oklahoma: 2026 guide (news9.com) — Families in Oklahoma City get a special shoutout with Martin Park Nature Center's easy 2.5 miles of kid-friendly trails, wildlife viewing, and a nature playground right off Memorial Road. The broader guide also highlights eight other family-ready hikes across Oklahoma, from Beavers Bend to Black Mesa, with tips on difficulty, safety, and how to match trails to your kids' abilities.
   

2. National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum hosts Traditional Cowboy Arts Association sale (news9.com) — Oklahoma City's National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum is hosting the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association's annual exhibition and sale, featuring handcrafted saddles, rawhide braiding, bits, spurs, and silverwork. The museum is also gearing up for its family-friendly "HalloWest" celebration on Oct. 22, with free admission for members and kids under 12 and advance tickets available online.
   

3. Monte craft some oddball indie-rock beauty on 'Fledgling' (freepressokc.com) — An Oklahoma City indie-rock band, Monte, has released a new six-track project called "Fledgling," blending prog, psych-folk, and post-rock into a sound rooted in the local scene. The review highlights how their intricate arrangements and violin-guitar interplay set them apart from other OKC acts, while pointing readers toward weekly coverage of metro music happenings.
   

4. Sooners Conclude Fall Opener in Oklahoma City (soonersports.com) — The University of Oklahoma rowing team just finished a strong showing at the Head of the Oklahoma regatta in Oklahoma City, earning seven wins and 16 top-three finishes. Racing on the Oklahoma River, the Sooners defended the Ackerman Cup and dominated multiple events before turning their focus to upcoming races in New Jersey and New York.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Today is the 40th anniversary of the first tornado to hit The Village.
    The twister went straight up Sunnymeade and destroyed something like 10 homes and damaged about 150 more. There was no tornado watch or warning. The… (Nextdoor Burke Northridge Manor)
  • Found this sweet lost pup at corner of Euclid & Bath.
    She was sick and dehydrated but much better now! (Nextdoor Culbertson's E. Highland)

Ok Oklahoma City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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