Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and Sapulpa is making a full weekend of it. The Chieftains host Coweta on Friday night with a playoff spot on the line, Sapulpa Parks’ Spooktacular takes over Kelly Lane Park on Saturday and early voting wraps up ahead of Tuesday’s election. Don’t forget to set your clocks back Saturday night. Here’s what we found happening in Sapulpa this weekend, including two last-minute changes.
What to Do This Weekend is brought to you by American Heritage Bank.
- Farmers Market Closed for the season: The downtown Sapulpa Farmers Market, which had been scheduled for 4 to 7:30 p.m. today, is closed for the season. It will resume in May.
Friday, Oct. 30
Coweta at Sapulpa
The Chieftains (5-3, 3-2) host Coweta (7-1, 4-1) at 7 p.m. at George F. Collins Stadium in a Class 5A, District 3 game with playoff stakes. According to the Tulsa World, five teams are battling for four playoff spots in 5A-3. Coweta is in a three-way tie for the district lead with Del City and Bishop Kelley, and Sapulpa sits fourth. Sapulpa is coming off a 42-21 win over Glenpool, and Coweta beat Will Rogers 71-0. Tickets and the livestream are on Hudl.
Game-day parking and shuttle
Sapulpa Public Schools said, “The district is providing Game Day parking and shuttle service for the home football games on Fri., Oct. 30 and Fri., Nov. 6.” According to the district’s parking map, general parking is along E. Hobson Avenue and E. Dewey Avenue around Holmes Park Elementary, with a shuttle stop near the high school and junior high. The road is closed at Dewey and Mission, and there is no parking in construction zones. Home and visitor fans have separate gates, and visitor buses will be on N. Watchom Street. Handicap and reserved parking, plus parking for game workers and student groups, is near E. Lincoln Avenue. The district’s post doesn’t list shuttle times or a route, so check the SPS post and map before you go.
- The BancFirst Cookout: Chat with the Chamber, which had been planned for Friday at 1315 E. Taft St., has been postponed because of possible weather. A new date will be announced.
- “Thriller” Moved — Holmes Park Elementary’s annual “Thriller” dance has been moved inside on account of the weather. It will still be just after 2:30pm, and will be indoors.
Sapulpa Bar Crawl
The Sapulpa Bar Crawl, held the last Friday of every month, lands on Halloween weekend this time. It starts at 5 p.m. with specialty drinks at six downtown stops: CTX Coffee, 114 E. Dewey Ave.; Crossroads Cookery, 117 E. Dewey Ave.; Pat’s Place, 17 E. Dewey Ave.; Upstairs, 117 E. Dewey Ave.; James Calley Brewing Co., 117 E. Hobson Ave.; and Dough Momma’s, 119 E. Hobson Ave.
Garden Park Apartments Halloween Event
Garden Park Apartments, 207 N. Hickory St., hosts a kid-friendly Halloween event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. with food, games, face painting, indoor and outdoor activities, and costume and table contests. Touch-a-truck will feature vehicles from EMS, the Creek County Sheriff’s Office, Sapulpa Police and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Want to join the table contest? Bring your own table and candy and set up.
Ghouls Night at the Burnett Mansion
Grown-up ghouls can head to the Burnett Mansion, 320 S. Main St., from 8 p.m. to midnight for Ghouls Night, an 18-and-older party with karaoke, bobbing for apples, Halloween games and a dance party. Wear a costume or Halloween jammies. Admission is $10. Bring an unopened toy for two concession tickets. Proceeds benefit Hope for the Holidays. More information here.
Saturday, Oct. 31 (Halloween)
Last day of early voting
Saturday is your last chance to vote early before Tuesday’s election. Early voting runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Creek County Fairgrounds banquet hall in Kellyville.
Spooktacular Trails, Trunks & Treats
Sapulpa Parks’ Spooktacular Trails, Trunks & Treats runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kelly Lane Park, 1151 S. Park St., with an early bird sensory hour from 5 to 6 p.m. Families walk the trails collecting candy from local businesses and churches. According to the flyer, the sensory hour is a quieter option for people with sensory sensitivities and for infants and toddlers: The sun won’t be down yet, lights and music won’t be on, and sirens won’t blare. To participate, email Emmy Babcock at ebabcock@sapulpaok.gov or call 918-227-5151.
“Halloween” at the TeePee Drive-In
Watch “Halloween” on Halloween night at 7 p.m. at the TeePee Drive-In on Route 66. Showtime information here.
Dawn Lane yard displays
The Dawn Lane of the Dead garage haunted house closed Wednesday, but the Halloween yard displays in the Valley Ridge addition stay up through Halloween night. The lights at 808 Dawn Lane come on around 7 p.m. and go off around 10 p.m. Follow along on Instagram.
Fall back
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, so set your clocks back an hour before you go to bed Saturday night.
Sunday, Nov. 1
Enjoy the extra hour of sleep. It’s also a good time to test the batteries in your smoke detectors.
Save the date
- Monday, Nov. 2: The Sapulpa City Council meets at 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, Nov. 3: Election Day. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at regular polling places. Find your polling place and sample ballot on the OK Voter Portal, or call the Creek County Election Board at 918-224-3529.
- Friday, Nov. 6: The Chieftains close the regular season at home against Will Rogers College. SPS game-day parking and shuttle service will be in effect again.
- Nov. 13-15: Vintage Market Days.
- Thursday, Nov. 19: Christmas Chute “Lights On!”
- Nov. 20-21: Holiday Craft Fair.
Also on Sapulpa Times: Jon Stalnaker’s latest column, “Been There, Done That: Alan the Driver.”
What to Do This Weekend is brought to you by American Heritage Bank.
Stay in the loop with a Timeloop+ membership. Sign up now at sapulpatimes.com/subscribe.