MONDAY, AUGUST 24
Pittsburg County Genealogical and Historical Society
5:00 PM | McAlester Public Library
Dig into local family history with the folks who know where the records are buried.
Sources:
McAlester Public Library
https://www.seolibraries.com/event/pittsburg-county-genealogical-and-historical-society-33674
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
Pittsburg County Farmers Market
7:00 AM to 1:00 PM | 11 N Main St, Downtown McAlester
Tomatoes, okra, sweet potatoes, farm eggs, sourdough and jams from local growers.
Wiggle Worms: Pets
10:00 AM | McAlester Public Library
Stories, songs and wiggles for toddlers, this week all about pets.
Research Made Easy
2:30 PM | McAlester Public Library
A free adult class on finding what you need without falling down a rabbit hole.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
Sewing Club: Children Back to School Project
11:00 AM | McAlester Public Library
Kids sew a back to school project with help from the library sewing crew.
Mahjong Open Play
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Spaceship Earth Coffee
Weekly open mahjong. New players welcome, coffee encouraged.
Sources:
Travel McAlester
https://travelmcalester.com/events/e/mahjong-open-play-6a6c41277f2f663b21b5ce9f
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
Pittsburg County Farmers Market
7:00 AM to 1:00 PM | 11 N Main St, Downtown McAlester
Fresh Oklahoma produce, baked goods and handmade items downtown.
Wiggle Worms: Pets
10:00 AM | McAlester Public Library
The Tuesday toddler storytime runs again for families who missed it.
The Great Cookie Pairing
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM | BierKraft
Girl Scout cookies paired with beer, plus non-alcoholic options, to raise money for local Girl Scouts.
Sources:
Travel McAlester
https://travelmcalester.com/events/e/the-great-cookie-pairing-69a07b063bb21aa56ba6c401
Midnight Reading Club
5:00 PM | McAlester Public Library
The adult book club meets to talk about this month's pick.
General Knowledge Trivia
7:00 PM | Spaceship Earth Coffee
Free trivia with Megan and Janie, all ages, gift cards up to $30 on the line.
Sources:
Travel McAlester
https://travelmcalester.com/events/e/general-knowledge-trivia-6a69cdb4871d3bc4bc5b174c
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
Academy Sports + Outdoors Grand Opening
8:00 AM | 830 S George Nigh Expy
The new Academy opens its doors with grand opening deals and giveaways.
Weird Science: Sunny Science
4:00 PM | McAlester Public Library
Hands-on science for all ages, this round built around the sun.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
Pittsburg County Farmers Market
7:00 AM to 1:00 PM | 11 N Main St, Downtown McAlester
The big market day. Get there early for the good tomatoes.
The Traveling Comic Book Store
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM | Hampton Inn & Suites McAlester
Comics from a dollar to key issues, plus graphic novels, manga, toys and cards.
Southeast Oklahoma Cornhole Tournament
All Day | Southeast Expo Center and Motor Speedway
The SE Oklahoma Cornhole League throws its first tournament. Play or just come watch.
Sources:
Travel McAlester
https://travelmcalester.com/events/e/southeast-oklahoma-cornhole-tournament-6a56411572e8859941f896da
Gypsy Soul Fair (Day 1 of 2)
All Day | Southeast Expo Center and Motor Speedway
A two day wellness and holistic marketplace with vendors from across the country.
Table Top Gaming
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | McAlester Public Library
Board games and card games for teens and adults, free to play.
Grief Release Gathering
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Chadick Park
A community gathering to pray, release grief and heal together.
Sources:
Travel McAlester
https://travelmcalester.com/events/e/grief-release-gathering--6a6187c59dafc9c0ecce7468
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30
Gypsy Soul Fair (Day 2 of 2)
All Day | Southeast Expo Center and Motor Speedway
Last day of the fair. Aura photos, boho goods and readings under one roof.
COMING SOON
Chess Night aboard Spaceship Earth, September 1
Spotlight Series: James McMurtry, September 4 at 8:30 PM
Olde Town Flea Market, September 5
Pittsburg County Free Fair, September 8
Mac-Town Cruise Night, September 12 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
53rd Annual Pittsburg Pioneer Days, September 12 to 19
Spotlight Series: John Moreland, September 18 at 8:30 PM
Times and details can change - check links or call ahead.
Events collected from: Travel McAlester, McAlester Public Library (Southeast Oklahoma Library System), Pittsburg County Farmers Market, Facebook, Academy Sports + Outdoors, and web search.