LIST FOR LOCALS: WINERIES, BREWERIES AND FALL ADVENTURES
Fall in Love with Fall in OKC
By: Brittany Butryn
There is something about the fall season that makes us feel lighter and jovial. Maybe it’s the warm smell of pumpkin spice, apple cider, and the cooling of the weather that brings the fresh, crisp fall air into play. Or maybe, it’s that memory of the weather changing as a kid, the changing leaves, and the fun of the Halloween season.
Fall brings about lots of memories and ushers in a time for new adventures in and around Oklahoma City. We’ve curated a list of fun places to enjoy during fall including area pumpkin patches, autumn events, wineries and breweries to tour, or an Instagram-able fall glamping spot right here in OKC. Join us as we list the top spots to fall in love with fall.
PUMPKIN PATCHES
The Parkhurst Pumpkin Patch is the perfect place to escape with your family for the day and experience fresh country air! You can enjoy the breathtaking views of the fall scenery here and spend the day riding a pony, holding a bunny, or feeding a goat. They offer tractor rides, a petting zoo, fire-pits where you can roast hot dogs and s’mores, while sipping on their signature “patch punch.” The Parkhurst Ranch is also an event venue for weddings, banquets, and other celebrations. They even have a planner on staff to help you coordinate your event. The Parkhurst Pumpkin Patch has an incredibly fun fall season that runs all the way until November 13th. To check out tickets and season passes, click the link below. 1331 W Memorial Rd | OKC | @parkhurstranch
Orr Family Farm is a unique and wonderful experience for families. You can visit the pumpkin patch, join a hayride, ride the carousel, ride ponies,visit the chicken show, take your kids to the giant jumping pillows, the gemstone mine, the super slides, and a ropes course (whew). Tokens or a superpass is required for these activities, but the options for fun are endless. Have you been searching for a local place for glamping? This is your spot! You can book your stay in a teepee or a conestoga wagon. And one perk of glamping at Orr Family Farm is that you get after-hours access to farm attractions. Your kids will have a blast, and so will you. Another distinctive attraction to the Orr Family Farm is Zombie Apocalypse Paintball. Glamping is open year round, but the fall season lasts from September 24-November 12. 14400 S Western Ave | OKC | @orrfamilyfarm
The Pumpkin & Christmas Tree Stand
You can accomplish two holiday shopping checklists in one when you visit The Pumpkin & Christmas Tree Stand. Here you’ll discover high-quality pumpkins, Christmas trees, and seasonal decorations. They also offer discounts for Military, Fire, Police, and EMT staff members. 3301 W Britton Rd | OKC | @pumpkinstand
FALL EVENTS
Pumpkinville Witches & Wizards at The Myriad Botanical Garden
Pumpkinville Witches & Wizards presented by OG&E, is the largest annual festival for families in OKC. There are over 30,000 pumpkins here as well as hand-crafted games, pumpkin painting, vendors, treats, and unlimited rides on Mo’s Carousel. This event is fun for children and adults, and there are infinite options to keep your kiddos entertained! 301 W Reno Ave | OKC | @myriadgardens
The OKC Zoo’s Halloween Event: Haunt The Zoo
You can experience spooky after hours fun at The Oklahoma City Zoo for Haunt the Zoo on October 28 from 7-11pm. The night will include the graveyard smash karaoke stage, dancing and music from Brothers Grinn, zombie tag challenge, two sea lion presentations, unlimited “scare-ousel” rides, beer, wine, and signature drinks. This event is presented by Coop Ale Works, which means you know there will be amazing beer available. Food trucks will be on site as well including Baked Bear, California Hot Dogs, Nick’s Tamales, Wicked Hangry, Yum Pig, and more. 2000 Remington Pl | OKC | @okczoo
Brick or Treat 2022 is a free merrymaking event and exciting for the kids! Brick or Treat is happening in Bricktown on October 24 from 4-7pm at various locations downtown. Dress your kids in costumes, participate in photo ops, and also go trick-or-treating at participating businesses. You can pick up an event map from the info booth on the Mickey Mantle Plaza of the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark to plan your route. Trick-or-treaters must be under the age of 14 and be dressed in a costume to receive free candy and giveaways. E Sheridan Ave | OKC | @bricktown
Ghouls Night Out at Scissortail Park
Ghouls Night Out is on October 21 from 7-11pm at Scissortail Park on The Songbird Plaza in the lower park area with fun for the “older” kids. There will be BOOze, brews, and beetlejuice. There is also a free movie screening and a mixology class (tickets required). 300 SW 7th St | OKC | @scissortailpark
BREWERIES
Coop Ale Works is an independent brewery located in Oklahoma City and a scouted member for Volume 5. If you are looking for something fun for you and your friends to do, it doesn’t get any better than Coop Ale Works. You can bring a group and tour the Taproom, which is located inside the brewery. There, you will find 19 rotating beers on tap. Your tastebuds will get to experience high-quality, and full-flavor beer including the core lineup (which is served year round), and includes the Ice Chest IPA, Saturday Siren, DNR, Native Amber, Horny Toad, and F5 IPA, as well as brewery-only releases like Cucumber Saturday Siren, Green Room IPA, and Spicy Hawaiian. Coop Ale Works offers brewery tours every Saturday at 1PM and 6PM. There can be as many as 15 people per tour. The tours are first come, first served. 4745 Council Heights Rd | OKC | @coopaleworks
Twisted Spike Brewery & Taproom
The building at Twisted Spike Brewery & Taprooms was originally constructed as a warehouse but is now OKC’s largest taproom. The taproom has been restored to reflect its original 1920’s charm. Twisted Spike Brewery & Taproom was founded by Brewmaster Bruce and Donna Sanchez. They dreamed of having a downtown OKC beer destination, and their dream came true with hard work and dedication to the craft of brewing. This would be the ideal spot to watch gameday on one of their five TVs or to tour the brewery with your buddies. They also have a delicious in-house restaurant here called Barley & Bees. 1 NW 10th St | OKC | @twistedspikebrewery
Anthem Brewing Company brews world class beer right here in the heart of OKC. Anthem has expanded their original Belgian influenced focus into a flawless American Craft Brewery. Anthem Brewing Company was founded in 2012, and one of Oklahoma’s original craft breweries. Anthem Brewing has an incredible taproom and beer lineup. They also have free team trivia, Welltown Oktoberfest, happy hour singo, and more. You can check out all of the fun events they have on their Facebook page. 908 SW 4th St | OKC | @anthembrewing
Stonecloud Brewing opened its doors in the Summer of 2017, and the founder Joel Irby spent 10 years perfecting his brewing technique at breweries in Colorado before opening this superb brewery in OKC. They offer an abundance of delicious beer flavors and are located in a beautiful historic building downtown. The Lager Lounge is the newest addition to Stonecloud’s taproom, and from there you can see an amazing view of the brewery production process and the OKC skyline as well. The Lager Lounge features 8 taps with 2 side-pull lager taps. You can also rent the Lager Lounge for a private event. What a perfect space to host a party or event! Stonecloud Brewing also has a second location in Stillwater. 1012 NW 1st St #101 | OKC | @stonecloudbrewingco
Vanessa House Beer Co. has a fun-loving story behind it. Five friends formed a lifelong friendship at a house in Norman on Vanessa Drive where they first experienced the art of craft beer. Therefore, they named their brewery and taproom Vanessa House Beer Co. where they now serve unique and tasty beer options like Broken Tile, Garage Fire, 401(K) Cream Ale, Destination Wedding, and so much more. You can tell there is a lot of dedication and care put into the making of this beer to get the taste just right for the perfect brew. 118 NW 8th St | OKC | @vanessahousebeerco
Angry Scotsman Brewing is a refreshing place to grab a beer on their gorgeous patio, and enjoy a beer in their modern taproom with friends or on date night. Angry Scotsman Brewing hosts fun events during the week as well like open mic nights, trivia, and is also the perfect place to watch college football games. The selection of beer they offer is hard to beat, and you can order beer online too! 704 W Reno Ave | OKC | @angryscotbrew
Elk Valley Brewing is located in the heart of Downtown OKC. The core beers they sell are inspired by personal experiences and stories. Among these beers are the Tenkiller Pilsner, (it’s always a good time at Tenkiller Lake, so that story is probably a good one), Defender Blonde Ale, Magic Juice Double IPA, and Straight Razor Pale Ale. They have an infinite and always-expanding lineup of seasonal, barrel aged, and sour beers. Elk Valley Brewing has spectacular views of OKC, and you can even rent the taproom for parties and events-and they provide the beer! 1210 N Hudson Ave | OKC | @elkvalleybrew
Prairie OKC is hip, distinctive, and stylish. From the beer labels to the facility, this place is somewhere you’ll want to take your friends to hang out. The atmosphere is a whole vibe, and Prairie Artisan Ales have come in high demand within the community and beyond. Their beers are distributed in more than 40 states in the US, all across Europe, South America, and several countries in Asia and Australia. Talk about impressive! You can try it and other Prairie classics for yourself at their OKC taproom. 3 NE 8th St | OKC | @prairieokc
Core4 Brewing is located inside the enduring location that is The Paramount on the historic Film Row in OKC. They offer many different tasty beer options on tap-including Oklahoma Sunset, Check Valve, First Time Caller, Last Chance, Death Before Breakfast, Emerald City, and the newest flavor, Linda Lee’s Chocolate Rum Cake. 7 N Lee Ave | OKC | @core4brewing
Grab a group of your friends and take a brewery tour at Roughtail Brewing Co. Blaine Stansel and Toni Tielli founded this brewery, and their goal was to push the limits and create high-quality, flavorful, and stylish beer (and that is exactly what they have done). They have made a name for themselves in OKC’s growing craft beer community. In less than ten years, Roughtail Brewing Company has grown from a small 10 BBL brewhouse system in a 5,000-square-foot production space to a breathtaking 30 BBL facility. They distribute in Oklahoma, Kansas, and North Texas. 320 W Memorial Rd | OKC | @roughtailbrewingco
Cross Timbers Brewing involves a story of craft beer and a lifelong friendship. This brewery was founded by two friends who are both passionate about brewing incredible beer. Cross Timbers Brewing offers a stunning lineup of beers including a tart wheat beer called Greenage, Moneypenny (an extra special bitter ale), Milky Way After Midnight (flavored with espresso and bittersweet chocolate swirls), and so many more unique and delicious flavors to enjoy. 1900 Linwood Blvd Ste 100B | OKC | @crosstimbersbc
WINERIES
If you are looking to grab a group of girlfriends and go enjoy yourselves at a superior winery, look no further than Put A Cork In It. Conveniently located in Bricktown, Put A Cork In It has been a Downtown OKC staple since they opened their doors in 2008. You can choose from a variety of exceptional wine flavors like dry red wines, dry white wines, and sweet wines. One of our favorite wines to order from here is a Red Dirt Road featuring a combination of wild field berries blended into a Shiraz and creating an amazing fruity taste. 115 E California Ave | OKC | @putacorkinit
Strebel Creek Vineyard & Gift Shop will make you feel at home. It boasts a classic, loving, and old-fashioned feeling that makes you feel warm right as you arrive. Gary Strebel and his wife Sherry own this wonderful place. Gary is a practicing OB/Gyn physician who has been a hobby winemaker for many years, and Strebel Creek Winery officially opened its doors in 2007. They renovated their 100-year-old barn and turned it into a winery and gift shop. They offer delicious, high-quality wines, and the gift shop (run by Sherry) is a casual and relaxed place to shop. This is a wonderful spot to relax with a glass of wine on the patio. 11521 N MacArthur Blvd | OKC
Farfalla Wines is a beautiful, family-owned and operated winery in Yukon where you can bring a group of friends and enjoy the tasting room. While there you must shop their amazing selection of sipping essentials, Pepper Creek Farms MIO gourmet pepper jellies, bread dipping spice blends, and top notch dip mixes. They also offer tasty wine-a-rita mixes and koozie sets, Farfalla souvenirs, crown mulling spices, and other awesome wine accessories. You can also order charcuterie boards and boxes before your visit, or you are welcome to bring any food items with you. They also host private events. 405 Poplar Ave | Yukon | @farfallawines
There is a relaxing ambiance at Waters Edge Winery, and it is the perfect place to sit and chill with your fellow wine enthusiasts. Waters Edge sources their grapes from France, Australia, South Africa, Italy, and the United States. They hand craft each and every small batch of their wines locally. The tasting room is open five days a week, and you can experience wine flights, charcuterie and cheese boards, gift items, and even wine ice cream. 2001 S Broadway Ave | Moore | @wew_moorok
