Carnegie Library Art Classes Fall 2025
For more information and to register for the Fall Classes, click here!
The Leslie Powell Gallery
The Leslie Powell Gallery is proud to present the opening of two new art exhibitions. So the Days Pass: Works on Paper by Christen Humphries and Discovery by Thomas Stotts.
Holiday in the Park
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Holiday in the Park Parade, happening November 22 at 6:30 PM! .
For more information click here!
CTAC Live – ARTRAGEOUS!
Returning to Duncan November 22nd! Chisholm Trail Arts Council presents: ARTRAGEOUS!
For tickets visit here!
Let's Talk About It
Let’s Talk About it is a discussion group that comes together for a five-part, scholar-led series. Each scholar opens the program, bringing the book to life, provoking the group’s curiosity with insights and raising questions that spark discussion. Join for one session or the entire series as experts open each book discussion with an analysis of the text, its recurring themes, revelations about the author’s life, and historical context.
Copies of the books may be picked up at the Arts & Humanities Division Office, 801 NW Ferris (west entrance of McMahon Memorial Auditorium), Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm. Call 580-581-3470.
Lawton Schubert Music Club Handel's Messiah
Lawton Schubert Music Club presents Handel’s Messiah on Saturday, December 13 at 7:30pm.
Wheel of Fortune LIVE!
Wheel of Fortune LIVE!
October 23 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
WHEEL OF FORTUNE LIVE!® 2025 USA TOUR COMING TO THE APACHE CASINO HOTEL ON OCTOBER 23, 2025
46th Annual International Festival
Join us for the 46th Annual International Festival
Visit the International Festival Page HERE!
"Eyes on the Universe" from The American Museum of National History
Eyes on the Universe from the American Museum of Natural History
Presented by: The Museum of the Great Plains
7th Annual Buffalo Soldier Heritage Banquet
Western Roundup 7th Annual Heritage Banquet
5th Annual Praise Party in the Park
Praise Party in the Park!
September 20th from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Open Streets Fall 2025
The Lawton-Fort Sill Open Streets Committee invites you to join Open Streets of 2025 on September 20th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on C Avenue in Lawton.
More details coming soon!
Jerrod Niemann Concert
Join us for an unforgettable evening of country music with Jerrod Niemann on Friday, September 19, at 7:00 p.m. at the Patriot Club!
Purchase your tickets at the Fort Sill Welcome Center (Bldg. 4700, Room 151N) or purchase online at Sill.ArmyMWR.com.
Leslie Powell Gallery
The Leslie Powell Gallery opens two new art exhibitions: The Color of Freedom, artwork by Diana Beach-Stamper, and Creatures, Colors, & Codes, paintings by Alyssa Beth Cox.
Both exhibitions will open with a reception on Saturday, 13 September 2025, and run through Friday, 31 October 2025.
Cops & Kids Picnic
Join the Lawton Police on September 13 at Elmer Thomas Park from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Lawton Community Theatre - CHICAGO
CHICAGO: THE MUSICAL presented by Lawton Community Theatre
September 12 to 14 & 18-21, 2025
Don Crouch: The Collector and the Master
The Cameron University Art Program will be hosting visiting artist Don Crouch on August 28.
Don Crouch: The Collector and the Master,” and the exhibition of his art, which is titled “Myth and Reality: Western Masters.”
A Patriotic Tribute: The American Anniversary Series
A Patriotic Tribute: The American Anniversary Series presented by the Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra
Darci Lynne
See Darci Lynne live for one night only!
This all-new show brings Darci and her puppets—including Petunia, Oscar, and Edna—closer than ever. With original comedy, music, and audience interaction, it’s a clean, high-energy experience for all ages.
For tickets click Here!
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Sill-Con
August 23–24, Patriot Club
Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: 11 AM - 6 PM
For tickets click here!
Get ready for TWO epic days packed with creativity, cosplay, games, tech, fandom fun, and unforgettable moments! Panels, contests, artists, vendors, and more!
State of the City
You’re invited to the State of the City!
Join us Friday, August 22, 2025 at FISTA Innovation Park from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for an insightful update on Lawton Fort Sill's progress and future.
Next Generation Performing Arts Camp - Guys and Dolls
Guys and Dolls
August 2nd at 7:00pm at Cameron University Theatre
City of Lawton Birthday Celebration
City of Lawton Birthday Celebration!
•Monday, July 28th – Patterson Center (4 NE Arlington Drive)
•Tuesday, July 29th – H.C. King Center (1705 NW 20th Street)
•Wednesday, July 30th – Owens Multipurpose Center (1405 SW 11th Street)
All leading up to the main event on Thursday, July 31, 2025, in the Wayne Gilley Auditorium at Lawton City Hall.
Veterans vs. Active Duty Crazy 7 Bowling Tournament
The International Festival Committee is proud to announce the Veterans vs. Active Duty Crazy 7 Bowling Tournament, happening on Saturday, July 19, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Fort Sill’s Twin Oaks Bowling Alley.
To register your team, click here!
Leslie Powell Art Gallery Opening
6th Annual Lawton Farmer's Market Art Show
"Reimagining Power and Beauty", photography by Krystal Britz
"Through the Window", watercolor paintings by Whit Todd
Discovery Outpost Performing Arts Inc. - NEWSIES
Discovery Outpost presents Newsies!
July 11 & 12 at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Festival
Lawton Fort-Sill Freedom Festival
For more information click here!
Albert Johnson Sr. Dedication Recognition Celebration
Albert Johnson Sr. Dedication Recognition Celebration
Let's Talk About It
Let's talk About It - Friendship
Free Community Book Club
Books are available for Check out at the City Of Lawton Arts and Humanities Office 8am - 5pm 801 NW Ferris Ave | 580-581-3470
Lawton Public Library’s Chautauqua
2025 Lawton Chautauqua: Anything Goes: America in the Roaring 1920s