McAlester Tourism

09/04/2026

Something familiar is about to look a little different. 👀

Earlier this summer, the crew from LOST IN with DJ BBQ spent several days exploring McAlester — meeting people, trying local food and experiencing some of the places that help tell our community’s story.

Later this month, we’ll finally get to see McAlester through their eyes.

More soon. 📺

09/04/2026

📣 DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP YOUR YARD SALE! 🏷️🏡

Only 2½ WEEKS LEFT to get your sale added to the OFFICIAL McAlester/Krebs City-Wide Garage Sale Map & List! 🗺️

Whether you're cleaning out closets, clearing out the garage, or finally admitting you probably don't need all that stuff 😜 — make sure shoppers know where to find you!

📅 Registration Deadline: September 23, 2026

💻 Sign up online:
https://mcalester.rja.revize.com/forms/15225

📞 Or register by phone:
McAlester: 918-424-1923 or 918-558-5031
Krebs: 918-423-6519

Get registered and get ready to turn that clutter into cash! 💵🙌

09/02/2026

🎪🇩🇪 McALESTER, THIS JUST IN! 🇩🇪🎪

For the FIRST TIME EVER in the United States, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing its spectacular show across the pond — and they’re coming to McAlester! 🤩

📅 September 18–20, 2026
📍 Southeast Expo Center & Motor Speedway

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind circus experience filled with incredible performers, excitement and family fun right here in McAlester!

🎟️ TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
👉 https://greatbavariancircus.com/tickets/

Mark those calendars, grab your tickets and get ready, McAlester — the circus is coming to town! 🎪✨

09/02/2026

🎃🍬 CALLING ALL BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS & SCHOOL GROUPS! 🍬🎃

We need YOU to help us fill the Expo Hall with trunks and treats! 👻

McAlester Tourism and the Southeast Expo Center and Motor Speedway are teaming up to create a FREE, fun-filled Halloween event for our community, and we’re inviting local businesses, organizations, clubs, teams and school groups to participate!

🚗 HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

1️⃣ Sign up your group!
Email us your:
• Business/Organization Name
• Contact Name
• Phone Number
• Email Address

2️⃣ Decorate a trunk! 🎃
Bring your vehicle, get creative and decorate your trunk for Halloween!

3️⃣ Bring candy to hand out! 🍬
Come ready to pass out treats to all the little ghosts, goblins, superheroes and princesses who come through!

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ Trunk-or-Treating: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Southeast Expo Center & Motor Speedway
🏠 Trunks will be set up INSIDE the Expo Hall!

📧 READY TO SIGN UP?

Send the four pieces of information listed above to:

Rebecca: [email protected]
OR
Lauren: [email protected]

That’s it! Sign up. Decorate your trunk. Bring some candy. Have some fun. 🎃🧡

Help us pack the Expo Hall and create an awesome Halloween night for McAlester families!

🍭 The more trunks, the more treats, and the more FUN! 👻

09/01/2026

☀️ Labor Day Weekend is here, McAlester! 🇺🇸

And it’s going to be a HOT one, friends! 🔥 But there are plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy what’s happening around town this week and weekend!

♟️ TONIGHT — Tuesday, September 1
Spaceship Earth is the place to be for “Let the Wookie Win” Chess Night! Grab a seat, make your move, and may the Force be with you. 🌌♟️

🎶 FRIDAY
The Dancing Rabbit Spotlight Show hits DWNTWN 312 with the incredible James McMurtry, with Austin’s BettySoo opening the show! 🎸

🛍️ SATURDAY
Spend your morning treasure hunting at the Olde Town Flea Market! You never know what you might find!

🥏 Also Saturday, head over to Buffalo Run Disc Golf Course and check out the 2026 Road to the Run – Flex Start Qualifier!

However you spend your Labor Day weekend, stay cool, stay hydrated, support local, and have some fun right here in McAlester! 💙

08/27/2026

📣 REMINDER! DON’T FORGET TO GET SIGNED UP!

Registration is still OPEN for the 2026 Fall McAlester/Krebs City-Wide Garage Sale! 🏡🛍️

📅 Sale Days: October 2 & 3, 2026
⏰ Registration Deadline: September 25

Ready to get your sale on the list? You can register online here:
https://mcalester.rja.revize.com/forms/15225

📞 Prefer to register by phone?

McAlester Residents:
918-424-1923 or 918-558-5031

Krebs Residents:
918-423-6519

Start cleaning out those closets, garages and storage buildings — October will be here before we know it! 🍂🏷️

08/27/2026

This is going to be amazing!

McAlester Theatre is excited to announce auditions for our upcoming production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Step into the world of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, the Cratchit family, and the unforgettable Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or ready to take the stage for the very first time, we’d love to see you at auditions. We will also be looking for dancers!

AUDITIONS
Sunday, September 13

CALLBACKS
Saturday, September 19

SHOW DATES
November 13–15

Directed by Paul Dower

Ready to join us on a journey through Christmases past, present, and future?

Sign up to audition at: https://www.mcalestertheatre.org/audition

Come be part of the laughter, the heart, the ghosts, and the Christmas magic as we tell Charles Dickens’ timeless story of redemption, hope, generosity, and the power of a changed heart. Because sometimes all it takes is one extraordinary Christmas to change everything.

08/26/2026

🎶 Live music for an AMAZING cause! ❤️

St. Jude’s 12th Annual Music Event Fundraiser is happening Saturday, September 26 at the Community Bandstand in Downtown McAlester!

From 1–9 PM, enjoy a full day of live music featuring some seriously talented local and regional musicians—all while supporting the incredible work of St. Jude! 🎸🎤

Grab your friends, bring a chair, and come spend your Saturday enjoying great music for an even greater cause! ❤️🎶

08/25/2026

📣 Attention McAlester Businesses, Organizations & Vendors!

We’re getting ready for Trunk or Treat: Party at the Expo, and there’s still time to be part of the fun! 🎃👻🍬

🚗 Want to be a “Trunk”?
We’re still looking for businesses, organizations, groups, or anyone else who wants to decorate a trunk, hand out candy, and help us create an awesome Trunk or Treat experience for local families!

🛍️ Want to be a Vendor?
We still have FREE vendor spots available! Space is limited and we expect these spots to fill up quickly, so don’t wait!

Interested in participating? Send your business/organization name, contact name, phone number, email address, and whether you’re interested in a Trunk or Vendor spot to:

📧 Rebecca: [email protected]
📧 Lauren: [email protected]

Come join us and help make Trunk or Treat: Party at the Expo a HUGE night of Halloween fun! 🎃🧡

08/25/2026

📣 What’s going on in McAlester this week and weekend?

Well… A LOT, actually! 😆🙌

🀄 WEDNESDAY
The fun starts with our friends at Spaceship Earth Coffee for Mahjong Open Play!

🍪 THURSDAY
Head over to BierKraft for The Great Cookie Pairing from 4:30–6:30 PM! Then make your way over to Spaceship Earth Coffee for General Knowledge Trivia Night starting at 7:00 PM!

🎉 SATURDAY IS PACKED!
🔮 Gypsy Soul Fair – happening Saturday AND Sunday at the Southeast Expo Center
🌽 Southeast Oklahoma Co****le Tournament – Saturday at the Southeast Expo Center
🦸 The Traveling Comic Book Store – Saturday from 9 AM–3 PM at Hampton Inn & Suites
💜 Grief Release Gathering – Saturday from 6–8 PM at Chadick Park

Whether you're into mahjong, cookies, trivia, comics, co****le, or looking for something a little different — there’s plenty happening in McAlester this week!

Get out, explore, and enjoy everything our community has going on! ❤️