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Boeing Company (BA) - Air Lease (AL) updated on its order book deliveries, sales and new significant financing occurring in Q2; at the end of the quarter, its fleet was comprised of 301 owned aircraft and 81 managed aircraft, with 398 new aircraft on order from Boeing and Airbus (EADSY) set to deliver through 2026; it delivered one new Airbus A320neo aircraft from its order book, and sold four aircraft. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is facing calls from over 170 nonprofit groups to stop selling its talc-based Baby Powder worldwide, over concerns that it contains cancer-causing Asbestos, while some are also calling for the clearing of existing inventories. Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Q3 20 (USD): Adj. EPS 0.83 (exp. 1.17), Revenue 34.6bln (exp. 34.36bln), FY20 Adj. EPS view 4.65-4.75 (exp. 5.42); Suspending share repurchase programme, raises quarterly dividend to USD 0.4675/shr, a 2.2% increase. US Retail Pharmacy SSS +3.0% (exp. +1.2%). Most significant COVID-19 impact was in the UK market which required a review resulting in a non-cash impairment charge of USD 2bln. Boots (UK) will be cutting around 4,000 jobs. Annual cost savings to be in excess of USD 2bln by FY2022.
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Alphabet Inc (GOOG/GOOGL) said it has shut down its cloud project named “Isolated Region” and added that it was not weighing options to offer its cloud platform in China; earlier reports had stated that GOOG had shelved the project in China and other politically sensitive countries in May, partly due to rising geopolitical tensions and the pandemic; GOOG, however, added that the project’s shutdown was not due to either of those two reasons and that it has not offered cloud platform services in China. American Airlines Group (AAL) / United Airlines (UAL) have temporarily halted flights to Hong Kong after its government-imposed coronavirus testing requirements for airline crews, according to Politico. Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) June sales update saw comparable sales (ex-gasoline and FX) rose 13.6% in the June five-week period, accelerating from the +9.2% seen in May, beating forecasts for around 9% growth. Facebook, Inc. (FB) announced it is starting a chat with a business using QR codes, where people can scan QR codes businesses show at stores, product packaging or receipts to start a chat. It notes there are over 50mln WhatsApp Business app users globally every month. Gilead Sciences (GILD) plans to make more of its drug remdesivir available for Germany and Europe from the fall, and will decide how much each country gets based on the rate of infection; it added that it could increase its worldwide monthly production from currently 190,000 treatment cycles to two million treatment cycles in December. Remdesivir is currently the only drug granted a conditional marketing authorisation by the EU for its use in COVID-19 patients.Oracle Corp. (ORCL) (Information Technology/Application Software) has been awarded a cloud services agreement by the Canadian government.
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Carnival Corp. (CCL) Aida cruises are to recommence sailing vacations in August. Ford Motor (F) said its China vehicle sales increased 3% in April-June from a year earlier, its first quarterly sales rise in China in almost three years; China sales grew by 158,589 units in Q2, attributed to the rise to a stronger vehicle line up and “strong demand following the lifting of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions”. Mylan NV (MYL) announced it received FDA approval for its Hulio, a biosimilar to AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) Humira, for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Twitter, Inc. (TWTR) has been accused of being biased against conservatives and demanded information about its reactions to two tweets by President Donald Trump; two GOP lawmakers allege TWTR’s content moderation was not neutral. Meanwhile, analysts at Citi note its shares overreacted to the potential subscription service reports yesterday. Analyst Jason Bazinet says although it makes sense, there are many unknowns, such as the price and whether or not it will have advertisements. The analyst highlights that a consumer survey shows roughly 10% of its respondents were willing to pay for a USD 5/mth plan without ads and more analytic services. Citi estimates if such a service were to occur, it would be priced at USD 20/year internationally and USD 60/year in the US, assuming a 5% penetration for base case and 10% for its bull case with advertisements, the analyst believes the revenue contribution would be limited. Citi maintain a neutral rating. United Continental Holdings (UAL) expects to recognise USD 300mln in employee separation charges in Q2, with USD 50mln to be in cash. ViacomCBS (VIAC) reached a deal to stream all the UEFA Champions League and Europa League matches starting in August.
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Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) Q1 20 (USD): Adj. EPS -1.96 (exp. -1.22), revenue 1.31bln (exp. 1.39bln). Announced it is to close 200 stores over two years as sales fell around 50% during pandemic; BBBY said it was not reporting comp sales due to temporary store closures. DocuSign (DOCU) had its PT upgraded at Wedbush to USD 240 (prev. USD 165, prev. closing price 206.35). The analyst “continues to believe DOCU’s deal flow is holding up well/stronger than expected in this Covid-19 pandemic environment which bodes well for strong underlying metrics/headline numbers during FY2Q”. DraftKings (DKNG) and Twin River Worldwide (TRWH) Mardi Gras Casino announced the opening of DKNG’s temporary sportsbook at the casino in Black Hawk, Colorado. Guests can place bets at the sportsbook from 10th July. Energy Transfer (ET) provided further clarification around news reports regarding the operations of the Dakota Access Pipeline, stating that it has never suggested that it would defy a court order. Rather, Dakota Access Pipeline was seeking appropriate relief from that order through the established legal process. Japan Display (6740 JT) : FY group net loss JPY 101.42bln (prev. net loss JPY 106.59bln), operating loss JPY 38.54bln (prev. loss JPY 27.23bln), recurring loss JPY 57.76bln (prev. JPY 40.37bln). Moderna (MRNA) announced a collaboration for large-scale commercial fill-finish manufacturing of its vaccine candidate with Rovi. PTC (PTC) expects to deliver fiscal third quarter 2020 ARR growth of 9% year over year, 10% in constant currency; and also expects to deliver double-digit revenue and free cash flow year-over-year growth for the fiscal third quarter 2020; it will report results on 29th July. Restaurant Brands (QSR) Burger King in the UK is warning of 1,600 potential job losses as it could close up to 10% of its restaurants SAP (SAP GY, SAP) – Q2 prelim: total revenue EUR 6.74bln, +2% (+1% non-IFRS), operating profit EUR 1.28bln, +55% YY (+8% non-IFRS), non-IFRS cloud revenue EUR 2.04bln +21% YY (19% non-IFRS). At present, cloud backlog seen at EUR 6.65bln, +20%, cloud backlog remains strong but cloud revenue in Q2 was impacted by lower pay-as-you-go transactional revenue given COVID-19. Reiterates FY20 outlook. For FY20: confirm non-IFRS revenue EUR 27.8-28.5bln vs. Prev. EUR 27.6bln, cloud revenue EUR 8.3-8.7bln vs. prev. EUR 7.0bln, operating profit EUR 8.1-8.7bln vs. Prev. EUR 8.2bln. Have seen a strong sequential improvement compared to Q1 regarding software license revenue. Q2 & H1 results will be released on 27th July. Siemens (SIE GY, SIEGY) – Are to spin off 55% of Siemens Energy to shareholders will equate to 1 Siemens Energy share for 2 Siemens shares. Initial listing of new shares is scheduled for 28th September 2020, will commence with a BBB rating at S&P. Siemens will retain a 35.1% stake in the spin-off and the Siemens pension trust an additional 9.9% stake, as such Siemens no longer has a controlling share. Further stake reductions could take place at a significant scale in the next 12-18 months. Separately, Co. are not planning any job reductions from COVID-19. For reference, in FY19 Siemens Energy generated revenue of circa EUR 29bln according to Siemens AG combined statements.
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Of note for Social Media names (FB, TWTR, SNAP), ByteDance is reportedly considering a change in the corporate structure to distance the app from China, and is also considering a TikTok HQ outside of China, according to WSJ. Peloton (PTON) new product will probably not be a rowing machine or exercise bike, its CFO announced, but it could potentially be a lower price treadmill. The CFO stated the co. believes “the running and boot camp category is two-to-three [times] the size of the bike category”, adding it is first and foremost on their minds, reports Barron’s. Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) CFO says towards the end of Q3 online volume sales reached Black Friday levels on a daily basis, and May sales increased almost 120%, with June sales growth even higher. Tesla (TSLA) CEO Musk announced the automaker was "very close" to developing fully autonomous vehicles and could work out the basics of that technology as soon as this year; he reiterated that the electric vehicle maker has solved most of the essential challenges toward achieving fully self-driven cars that needs no human behind the wheel. The Tesla and SpaceX chief was reaffirming a goal first expressed in 2019. Delta AIrlines (DAL) CEO reiterates urge for workers to consider voluntary departure., and announced it flew 20% of customers over the July 4th weekend.
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Boeing Company (BA) - Air Lease (AL) updated on its order book deliveries, sales and new significant financing occurring in Q2; at the end of the quarter, its fleet was comprised of 301 owned aircraft and 81 managed aircraft, with 398 new aircraft on order from Boeing and Airbus (EADSY) set to deliver through 2026; it delivered one new Airbus A320neo aircraft from its order book, and sold four aircraft. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is facing calls from over 170 nonprofit groups to stop selling its talc-based Baby Powder worldwide, over concerns that it contains cancer-causing Asbestos, while some are also calling for the clearing of existing inventories. Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Q3 20 (USD): Adj. EPS 0.83 (exp. 1.17), Revenue 34.6bln (exp. 34.36bln), FY20 Adj. EPS view 4.65-4.75 (exp. 5.42); Suspending share repurchase programme, raises quarterly dividend to USD 0.4675/shr, a 2.2% increase. US Retail Pharmacy SSS +3.0% (exp. +1.2%). Most significant COVID-19 impact was in the UK market which required a review resulting in a non-cash impairment charge of USD 2bln. Boots (UK) will be cutting around 4,000 jobs. Annual cost savings to be in excess of USD 2bln by FY2022.
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Alphabet Inc (GOOG/GOOGL) said it has shut down its cloud project named “Isolated Region” and added that it was not weighing options to offer its cloud platform in China; earlier reports had stated that GOOG had shelved the project in China and other politically sensitive countries in May, partly due to rising geopolitical tensions and the pandemic; GOOG, however, added that the project’s shutdown was not due to either of those two reasons and that it has not offered cloud platform services in China. American Airlines Group (AAL) / United Airlines (UAL) have temporarily halted flights to Hong Kong after its government-imposed coronavirus testing requirements for airline crews, according to Politico. Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) June sales update saw comparable sales (ex-gasoline and FX) rose 13.6% in the June five-week period, accelerating from the +9.2% seen in May, beating forecasts for around 9% growth. Facebook, Inc. (FB) announced it is starting a chat with a business using QR codes, where people can scan QR codes businesses show at stores, product packaging or receipts to start a chat. It notes there are over 50mln WhatsApp Business app users globally every month. Gilead Sciences (GILD) plans to make more of its drug remdesivir available for Germany and Europe from the fall, and will decide how much each country gets based on the rate of infection; it added that it could increase its worldwide monthly production from currently 190,000 treatment cycles to two million treatment cycles in December. Remdesivir is currently the only drug granted a conditional marketing authorisation by the EU for its use in COVID-19 patients.Oracle Corp. (ORCL) (Information Technology/Application Software) has been awarded a cloud services agreement by the Canadian government.
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Carnival Corp. (CCL) Aida cruises are to recommence sailing vacations in August. Ford Motor (F) said its China vehicle sales increased 3% in April-June from a year earlier, its first quarterly sales rise in China in almost three years; China sales grew by 158,589 units in Q2, attributed to the rise to a stronger vehicle line up and “strong demand following the lifting of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions”. Mylan NV (MYL) announced it received FDA approval for its Hulio, a biosimilar to AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) Humira, for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Twitter, Inc. (TWTR) has been accused of being biased against conservatives and demanded information about its reactions to two tweets by President Donald Trump; two GOP lawmakers allege TWTR’s content moderation was not neutral. Meanwhile, analysts at Citi note its shares overreacted to the potential subscription service reports yesterday. Analyst Jason Bazinet says although it makes sense, there are many unknowns, such as the price and whether or not it will have advertisements. The analyst highlights that a consumer survey shows roughly 10% of its respondents were willing to pay for a USD 5/mth plan without ads and more analytic services. Citi estimates if such a service were to occur, it would be priced at USD 20/year internationally and USD 60/year in the US, assuming a 5% penetration for base case and 10% for its bull case with advertisements, the analyst believes the revenue contribution would be limited. Citi maintain a neutral rating. United Continental Holdings (UAL) expects to recognise USD 300mln in employee separation charges in Q2, with USD 50mln to be in cash. ViacomCBS (VIAC) reached a deal to stream all the UEFA Champions League and Europa League matches starting in August.
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Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) Q1 20 (USD): Adj. EPS -1.96 (exp. -1.22), revenue 1.31bln (exp. 1.39bln). Announced it is to close 200 stores over two years as sales fell around 50% during pandemic; BBBY said it was not reporting comp sales due to temporary store closures. DocuSign (DOCU) had its PT upgraded at Wedbush to USD 240 (prev. USD 165, prev. closing price 206.35). The analyst “continues to believe DOCU’s deal flow is holding up well/stronger than expected in this Covid-19 pandemic environment which bodes well for strong underlying metrics/headline numbers during FY2Q”. DraftKings (DKNG) and Twin River Worldwide (TRWH) Mardi Gras Casino announced the opening of DKNG’s temporary sportsbook at the casino in Black Hawk, Colorado. Guests can place bets at the sportsbook from 10th July. Energy Transfer (ET) provided further clarification around news reports regarding the operations of the Dakota Access Pipeline, stating that it has never suggested that it would defy a court order. Rather, Dakota Access Pipeline was seeking appropriate relief from that order through the established legal process. Japan Display (6740 JT) : FY group net loss JPY 101.42bln (prev. net loss JPY 106.59bln), operating loss JPY 38.54bln (prev. loss JPY 27.23bln), recurring loss JPY 57.76bln (prev. JPY 40.37bln). Moderna (MRNA) announced a collaboration for large-scale commercial fill-finish manufacturing of its vaccine candidate with Rovi. PTC (PTC) expects to deliver fiscal third quarter 2020 ARR growth of 9% year over year, 10% in constant currency; and also expects to deliver double-digit revenue and free cash flow year-over-year growth for the fiscal third quarter 2020; it will report results on 29th July. Restaurant Brands (QSR) Burger King in the UK is warning of 1,600 potential job losses as it could close up to 10% of its restaurants SAP (SAP GY, SAP) – Q2 prelim: total revenue EUR 6.74bln, +2% (+1% non-IFRS), operating profit EUR 1.28bln, +55% YY (+8% non-IFRS), non-IFRS cloud revenue EUR 2.04bln +21% YY (19% non-IFRS). At present, cloud backlog seen at EUR 6.65bln, +20%, cloud backlog remains strong but cloud revenue in Q2 was impacted by lower pay-as-you-go transactional revenue given COVID-19. Reiterates FY20 outlook. For FY20: confirm non-IFRS revenue EUR 27.8-28.5bln vs. Prev. EUR 27.6bln, cloud revenue EUR 8.3-8.7bln vs. prev. EUR 7.0bln, operating profit EUR 8.1-8.7bln vs. Prev. EUR 8.2bln. Have seen a strong sequential improvement compared to Q1 regarding software license revenue. Q2 & H1 results will be released on 27th July. Siemens (SIE GY, SIEGY) – Are to spin off 55% of Siemens Energy to shareholders will equate to 1 Siemens Energy share for 2 Siemens shares. Initial listing of new shares is scheduled for 28th September 2020, will commence with a BBB rating at S&P. Siemens will retain a 35.1% stake in the spin-off and the Siemens pension trust an additional 9.9% stake, as such Siemens no longer has a controlling share. Further stake reductions could take place at a significant scale in the next 12-18 months. Separately, Co. are not planning any job reductions from COVID-19. For reference, in FY19 Siemens Energy generated revenue of circa EUR 29bln according to Siemens AG combined statements.
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Of note for Social Media names (FB, TWTR, SNAP), ByteDance is reportedly considering a change in the corporate structure to distance the app from China, and is also considering a TikTok HQ outside of China, according to WSJ. Peloton (PTON) new product will probably not be a rowing machine or exercise bike, its CFO announced, but it could potentially be a lower price treadmill. The CFO stated the co. believes “the running and boot camp category is two-to-three [times] the size of the bike category”, adding it is first and foremost on their minds, reports Barron’s. Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) CFO says towards the end of Q3 online volume sales reached Black Friday levels on a daily basis, and May sales increased almost 120%, with June sales growth even higher. Tesla (TSLA) CEO Musk announced the automaker was "very close" to developing fully autonomous vehicles and could work out the basics of that technology as soon as this year; he reiterated that the electric vehicle maker has solved most of the essential challenges toward achieving fully self-driven cars that needs no human behind the wheel. The Tesla and SpaceX chief was reaffirming a goal first expressed in 2019. Delta AIrlines (DAL) CEO reiterates urge for workers to consider voluntary departure., and announced it flew 20% of customers over the July 4th weekend.
Carnival Inspiration 2020 - Long Beach ~ Ensenada!
Carnival Inspiration 2020 Video If you’re new to Carnival Cruise Lines and want to know what to expect - here is a little preview of the Carnival Inspiration Cruise from Long Beach to Ensenada. Every review we read was pretty much “this is the Walmart of cruises”. HOWEVER, please don’t read in to that - this was our first cruise and we were honestly blown away by the value for money you got for a 3 day weekend getaway! The above video is Day 1 of our cruise. You’ll get to see inside a stateroom, all the awesome free raffles you can partake in, games, casino, theatre, 21+ serenity spa and much much more! If you have any questions, please feel free to comment below and I will answer them to the best of my knowledge! Happy Cruising everyone!
What's happening around town (Wed, Oct 23rd - Tue, Oct 29th)
Oklahoma City's event list.
Wednesday, Oct 23rd
🍴 Anthem Drown Night!(HiLo Club - Oklahoma City) Our local friends at Anthem Brewing Co. have some great beers! Every Wednesday night from 9pm to close enjoy $8 Drown Night! Their Power Pils will be flowing!
🎡 Carnival of CASH(Remington Park - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 6:00pm Get in the Halloween winning spirit every Wednesday, and Sunday, in October at the Remington Park Casino! Earn entries to compete in the fun and rewarding Carnival…
🎓 Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird: A New Play by Aaron Sorkin(Oklahoma Children's Theatre - Oklahoma City) Thru Fri, Oct 25th Start Time: 10:00am Join us October 23-27, 2019 in Burg Theatre for our Mainstage production of Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, a new play by Aaron Sorkin. Oklahoma City University…
Haunt the Zoo for Halloween(Oklahoma City Zoo - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Oct 27th Mark your calendar for the last two weekends of October and get ready for a Halloween adventure at the Oklahoma City Zoo.…
😂 Jason Russell(Loony Bin Comedy Club - Oklahoma City) Thru Sat, Oct 26th
Medicare 2020(Guthrie Library - Guthrie) Thru Fri, Oct 25th Start Time: 1:00pm Medicare changes for 2020. Supplements, advantage plans, and prescription plans. Education event. @[139181842792560:274:The City of Guthrie, OK - Municipal…
Medicare 2020- Aetna Update(Guthrie Library - Guthrie) Start Time: 5:00pm Updates on Aetna plans available 2020 in Logan, Oklahoma, and Cleveland counties. @[139181842792560:274:The City of Guthrie, OK - Municipal Government]…
Newcastle Nightmare(Newcastle) Thru Sat, Oct 26th Newcastle Nightmare is a unique haunted attraction located south of Oklahoma City that chills and thrills guests who dare to…
OKC Painting Palooza(Reed Conference Center - Midwest City) Thru Sat, Oct 26th Celebrate all forms of creative arts with OKC Painting Palooza. During this week-long event, learn art techniques from…
Oklahoma River Cruises' Haunt the River(Oklahoma River Cruises - Oklahoma City) Thru Sat, Oct 26th Tired of the same old Halloween parties? Take a spooky voyage and leave the safe harbor behind for an adventure on…
🎨 Princess Performance: Out There(Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art - Norman) Start Time: 6:00pm Performance art duo Princess, comprised of Alexis Gideon and Michael O'Neill, take on topics such as toxic masculinity in the sci-fi feminist rock opera “Out…
Pumpkinville(Myriad Botanical Gardens - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Oct 27th Start Time: 10:00am Make your way to Pumpkinville at the Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City to celebrate the fall season.…
Reading Wednesday(Myriad Botanical Gardens - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 10:00am Reading Wednesdays Every Wednesday, 10am The South Lobby FREE Best for ages 2 to 5 Books are nature-themed and selected based on the season. We’ll begin with an…
🎨 Sister Act The Musical(The Sooner Theatre - Norman) Thru Fri, Oct 25th Start Time: 8:00pm Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Glenn Slater Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner Additional Book Material byDouglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchstone…
The Tempest(Paseo - Oklahoma City) Thru Sat, Oct 26th Shakespeare on the Paseo presents: The Tempest tells a captivating story of a man left on a distant island in isolation.…
Trail of Terror & Haunted Barn(El Reno) Thru Sat, Oct 26th El Reno's Trail of Terror & Haunted Barn challenges you to withstand the frightening fun they have planned this…
🎓 Wednesday Wonders: Juggling Workshop(Myriad Botanical Gardens - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 1:00pm Wednesday, October 23, 1-2pm, 30-minute sessions FREE with admission to Pumpkinville Best for ages 5 and up Join us for a Juggling Workshop with Chelsea Ryan from…
🎓 Zumbini(Guthrie Library - Guthrie) Designed for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers, Zumbini combines music, dance and educational tools for 45-minutes of can't-stop, won't-stop bonding and fun.…
Thursday, Oct 24th
🎓 Community Conversation: Incarceration Reform(Norman Public Library - Norman) Start Time: 6:30pm Join us at SOKC as we have a conversation as a community about incarceration reform, and recent measures that have passed the state legislature. Our speakers are as…
Fall Leaf Science(Myriad Botanical Gardens - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 6:00pm Join us as we explore why leaves shed their green for more colorful hues in the fall and what makes them green in the first place. We’ll play a game, do an…
🎓 Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird: A New Play by Aaron Sorkin(Oklahoma Children's Theatre - Oklahoma City) 1 day left Start Time: 10:00am Join us October 23-27, 2019 in Burg Theatre for our Mainstage production of Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, a new play by Aaron Sorkin. Oklahoma City University…
Haunt the Harn(Harn Homestead Museum - Oklahoma City) Enjoy Haunt the Harn, a family-friendly event for children of all ages. Kids are invited to trick-or-treat at each of the…
Haunt the Zoo for Halloween(Oklahoma City Zoo - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Oct 27th Mark your calendar for the last two weekends of October and get ready for a Halloween adventure at the Oklahoma City Zoo.…
😂 Jason Russell(Loony Bin Comedy Club - Oklahoma City) Thru Sat, Oct 26th
🏃 Koda CrossFit at Together Square(Myriad Botanical Gardens - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 5:45pm Thursdays 5:45-6:45pm September 5–November 21, 2019 $5 per person, pay upon arrival All levels Bring water Together Square is the perfect spot to discover the…
Lucero in Concert(The Jones Assembly - Oklahoma City) Enjoy an evening of inventive music by country-punk rockers Lucero at The Jones Assembly. Long been admired in their…
Macabret: A Spooktacular Halloween Revue(University of Central Oklahoma - Edmond) Thru Sat, Oct 26th The UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond hosts the annual Macabret: A Spooktacular Halloween Review musical theater performance. This…
Macabret: Spooktacular Musical Theatre Review(UCO Jazz Lab - Edmond) Day 1 of 2 Start Time: 6:30pm Join us for an evening of some of your favorite rockin’ tunes sung by some spooky characters in our annual Halloween Fundraiser, MACABRET: A Spooktacular Halloween…
Medicare 2020(Guthrie Library - Guthrie) 1 day left Start Time: 1:00pm Medicare changes for 2020. Supplements, advantage plans, and prescription plans. Education event. @[139181842792560:274:The City of Guthrie, OK - Municipal…
Newcastle Nightmare(Newcastle) Thru Sat, Oct 26th Newcastle Nightmare is a unique haunted attraction located south of Oklahoma City that chills and thrills guests who dare to…
🎓 October Women's Network Breakfast(Oklahoma Christian University, Edmond, OK - Edmond) Start Time: 8:00am Topic: My story: Women in Sports, Yesterday and Today Speaker: Dawn Turner, Marketing & Branding Director for the Oklahoma City Thunder RSVP on the chamber website,…
OKC Painting Palooza(Reed Conference Center - Midwest City) Thru Sat, Oct 26th Celebrate all forms of creative arts with OKC Painting Palooza. During this week-long event, learn art techniques from…
Oklahoma River Cruises' Haunt the River(Oklahoma River Cruises - Oklahoma City) Thru Sat, Oct 26th Tired of the same old Halloween parties? Take a spooky voyage and leave the safe harbor behind for an adventure on…
🎨 Opening Reception & Artist Talk by Le'Andra LeSeur(University of Central Oklahoma - Edmond) Start Time: 5:30pm Artist Talk + Workshop: Movement as Resistance Join interdisciplinary artist Le'Andra LeSeur as she focuses on the power of movement within our souls to free our…
🎨 Patience Grasshopper(University of Central Oklahoma - Edmond) Start Time: 4:00pm
Pumpkinville(Myriad Botanical Gardens - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Oct 27th Start Time: 10:00am Make your way to Pumpkinville at the Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City to celebrate the fall season.…
PUSH Theatre's Dracula(University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma - Chickasha) Start Time: 7:30pm Head to USAO's Davis Hall Little Theatre to see PUSH Physical Theatre bring Bram Stoker's 1897 horror novel…
Scary Tales(Overholser Mansion - Oklahoma City) Thru Sat, Oct 26th Visit the Henry Overholser Mansion in Oklahoma City for a spooky tour around Halloween. Scary Stories invites visitors out…
🎨 Sister Act The Musical(The Sooner Theatre - Norman) 1 day left Start Time: 8:00pm Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Glenn Slater Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner Additional Book Material byDouglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchstone…
🎓 Size Queen: Harold Stevenson and the Politics of Looking Lecture(Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art - Norman) Start Time: 4:00pm Join us for a lecture by Dr. Sam Watson, Assistant Professor of Art & Design - Art History and Women & Gender Studies at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay.…
Spike's Spooktacular(Sam Noble Museum - Norman) Start Time: 4:00pm Spooktacular offers visitors a chance to dress in their family-friendly costumes, earn prizes and explore the fascinating world of natural history at the museum.…
Spike's Spooktacular Fall Fest(Sam Noble Museum - Norman) This fall, treat your family to a not-so-spooky Halloween celebration at Norman's Sam Noble Museum. Adults and kids…
Norman Swap Meet(Cleveland County Fairgrounds - Norman) Thru Sat, Oct 26th Come to the Norman Swap Meet to buy and sell parts for cars, trucks, street rods and more. Auto memorabilia, import…
The Tempest(Paseo - Oklahoma City) Thru Sat, Oct 26th Shakespeare on the Paseo presents: The Tempest tells a captivating story of a man left on a distant island in isolation.…
😂 Theater Thursday: OKC Improv(Myriad Botanical Gardens - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 1:00pm Thursday, October 24, 1-2pm FREE with admission to Pumpkinville Best for ages 6 and up This class will have you giggling while learning to think on your feet with…
Trail of Terror & Haunted Barn(El Reno) Thru Sat, Oct 26th El Reno's Trail of Terror & Haunted Barn challenges you to withstand the frightening fun they have planned this…
♪ Allegaeon with Inferi & Paladin(89th Street Collective - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 7:00pm Allegaeon with special guests Inferi and Paladin $13 in advance, $18 at the door
🎭 Bandstand - Tony Award® - winning Broadway musical(OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm From three-time Tony® winner and Hamilton choreographer, Andy Blankenbuehler, comes an inspiring new American musical that explodes with infectious music and…
Boo on Bell Fall Festival(Main Street - Shawnee) Day 1 of 2 The annual Boo on Bell Fall Festival in Shawnee celebrates the autumn season with family-friendly activities galore. Dress…
🎡 Boo On Bell Fall Festival(Downtown - Shawnee) Our 18th annual fall festival is called Boo on Bell St. and it takes place in historic downtown Shawnee, on Bell Street as well as Main Street.It is a day long…
COIN in Concert(The Jones Assembly - Oklahoma City) Nashville indie pop quartet COIN will make their way to The Jones Assembly in Oklahoma City. With an upbeat blend of…
Dracula(Civic Center Music Hall - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Oct 27th Get in the Halloween spirit with an unforgettable performance of Dracula by the Oklahoma City Ballet. This show, which…
Fall Fest(Westminster Presbyterian Church - Oklahoma City) Celebrate the season at the Fall Fest. Held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City, this free festival…
🎓 Free Zumba(Guthrie Library - Guthrie) Start Time: 5:00pm Dress to sweat! Free Latin inspired dance fitness class. Space is Limited. RSVP. The City of Guthrie, OK - Municipal Government ChooseGuthrie Guthrie Chamber of…
Halloween Carnival(Oklahoma City) Celebrate the spooky holiday season in a safe and fun environment at the Halloween Carnival in Oklahoma City. Hosted by St.…
🎓 Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird: A New Play by Aaron Sorkin(Oklahoma Children's Theatre - Oklahoma City) Last Day Start Time: 10:00am Join us October 23-27, 2019 in Burg Theatre for our Mainstage production of Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, a new play by Aaron Sorkin. Oklahoma City University…
Haunt the River(Oklahoma River Cruises - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm Tired of the same old Halloween Parties? Come Haunt the River and enjoy the decorated boat, haunted tunes, light snacks and cash bar. This cruise is an adult only…
Haunt the Zoo for Halloween(Oklahoma City Zoo - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Oct 27th Mark your calendar for the last two weekends of October and get ready for a Halloween adventure at the Oklahoma City Zoo.…
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I just got back and a friend who is taking the exact same cruise and is also cost conscious asked me to give him all my lessons learned. I figured you all might benefit even if some of this information isn't strictly about cruising. I'm going to ask my travel companions to review it (first time in Hawaii and first time cruising) to see if they have anything to add.
Getting There And Getting Around
Air Fare With Southwest now offering tickets to Hawaii, I expect the competitive market to drop prices across the board but unless you are fortunate enough to live on the west coast in a city with flights that fly direct, air fare can be pricey. I had to get 4 people there round-trip (2 from rural Maine, 1 from Louisville Kentucky and 1 from the Baltimore/D.C. area). I ended up signing up for the Chase Sapphire credit card (annual fee waived for the first year) and the Alaska Airlines credit card that gave me a buy one/take one sign up offer. My total air fare cost was $2400. Besides the credit card, there was no secret other than monitoring the prices as far in advance as possible to see what typical prices are and then striking when there was a decent sale. I would also mention following Scott's Cheap Flights on the off chance a deal becomes available for when you were already planning on traveling. Ground Transportation We flew into Waikiki on Tuesday (cruise started on Saturday) so I got a rental car through Autoslash. The total cost for a mid-size for 4 days was $176 and ended up being from Alamo. While I feel this was a good deal as I had four people, if you're not 100% sure you will need it - you can probably get by with an Uber, taxi or even a hop on/off bus (see excursions later). Many excursions had an option for hotel pickup/drop-off. Probably the best deal I found was Star Taxi which only charged $25 for up to 4 people one-way to/from the cruise terminal and not much more for other locations. Call 1 hour before you need the service. Parking Parking is EXPENSIVE so be sure to do a lot of research if you plan on renting a vehicle.
Oahu
General In your mind, you have this idea of what Hawaii is going to be like. Oahu (specifically Honolulu/Waikiki) is not it. It is very over developed and crowded. Many places are run-down because investors have purchased the property but have chosen to wait until conditions are more favorable to develop. There is a very large homeless population in Hawaii overall but I was shocked by the number of shanty towns and abandoned vehicles doubling as homes I saw on Oahu. Excursions
Snorkel-Cruise-Swim-Dolphins-Turtles - highly recommended (hint: This excursion may be cheaper directly with the vendor Dolphins And You - if you buy the photos, you will have to go to their Waikiki office later to pick them up and they will offer you a 10% discount on merchandise at that time).
Shark Dive - Unfortunately, this tour got canceled due to weather so I can't comment on it. Since it is on the north shore, the plan was to do an early morning adventure (when the water is calmest) and then spend the rest of the time exploring the beaches and surfers. (hints: You may be able to get this cheaper directly with the vendor North Shore Shark Adventures and if you drive, take one way to get there and another way to get back so you can experience more of the island).
Sunset Cruise & Show - The people I was going with had never cruised before so this was to get their feet wet so to speak. It was nice but not spectacular. You may be able to get it cheaper directly through the vendor Star Of Honolulu. On Fridays, they offer an extra hour for a nominal fee upgrade which includes fireworks. I didn't see the fireworks myself but several people I talked to said they are put on by a hotel and aren't anything special. (hint: If you drive, they will validate your parking ticket and parking will only be $4 instead of $18).
Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off You can trade time for money and if you have time, this would be a much more cost effective solution to getting around and is very configurable (how many days of use, how many different lines, etc.)
Polynesian Culture Center - I had the Ambassador Luau Package With Circle Island Tour of Oahu. Pickup was at 8:30 in the morning and drop off wasn't until after 10 PM so it is a long day. If you do this one I have several recommendations. First, take it early in the trip because it includes a multi-day pass so you can go back at no charge for 3 more days and the Circle Island tour allows you to see some areas you may want to explore on your own. Second, you don't get food until 6 PM so be sure to eat breakfast first and plan the rest of the time accordingly (bring snacks for instance). The only thing I was disappointed in was the Diamond Head didn't actually drive up to the crater. Update After the initial post, I was reminded by mashel2811 of a few things. The PCC is Mormon owned/operated which has pros/cons. On the downside, there is no alcohol on-site and things overall tend on the conservative side. Not that I have an issue with that but if you're looking for authenticity then this would represent Polynesia post Christian missionaries. On the upside, it is a huge facility that truly will allow you to experience many of the cultures besides just Hawaii. Also, regardless of how you feel about religion, the money taken in from PCC helps to sponsor many students education from all over Polynesia. I had nothing to compare the luau to but I have heard from several other people that there are much better options (the luau at PCC is optional). The Breath Of Life was awesome.
Pearl Harbor (see the end of the cruise excursions)
Recommendations/Notes
You probably want a beach other than Waikiki due to the number of people - Hanauma Bay looked awesome. If you do decide to stay in Waikiki, walking the coastline towards Diamond Head is a better choice for the beach instead of around all the hotels. This is because in Hawaii, beach access and water is considered a public service (free)
What is and isn't expensive didn't make any sense. Eggs imported from the mainland were cheaper than eggs from Hawaii despite chickens EVERYWHERE but I was able to get a large jar of peanut butter for $1.89. The best place I found for groceries was Don Quijote and it had a free parking garage.
Souvenirs were much cheaper on other islands
It rains - almost daily - but not for long - don't let it fool you - WEAR sunscreen of at least SP50
Hydrate more than usual - especially if you're drinking beer like me
Updates From original post below
You can get insanely discounted Pearl Harbor tickets from recreation.gov but they sell out in 5 minutes. Exactly 7am Hawaii time they sell tickets for the next day or for 2 months out. Nothing in between. I recommend having 2-3 people trying it simultaneous for different time slots. The early tickets sell faster. Then the bus ride anywhere is $2.50 each. When you board the bus ask for a transfer ticket. The transfer ticket is good for two more rides for the next 2.5 hours. If you get out of PH within the time slot you can ride back for free.
There's a stand near Breakout Waikiki that is a hard sell timeshare sales pitch (couples only). If you're willing to sit through it, they give you $150 towards an excursion or a free meal and a $120 Visa gift card (as of March 2019). If you want the exact location, message me.
You may think being a Costco member will help you out on expenses and you're probably right but know that the busiest Costco in the world is on Oahu and they claim 1 in 4 people have membership so plan accordingly (think shopping for the latest toy on Christmas Eve)
Pride Of America
I have to be honest, this was hands down the most expensive cruise I have taken and it was the worst cruise ship. I had a great time but there was a lot left to be desired.
Entertainment was very underwhelming - I believe unlike other mass-market cruise lines, NCL's entertainers are on multi-month contracts just like other staff. This tends to be bad for entertainers like comedians (how many different sets can they have prepared) but should be better for magicians (you shouldn't have to rely on the suitcase you get through security at the airport). I have seen a Vegas quality magic show on NCL before (Norwegian Spirit last November) but this act was honestly no better than a birthday party. I could go on but I will summarize it as this: On Carnival, I struggle deciding what I am going to do because of so many good things where as on this ship, I struggled to find anything I actually wanted to do.
Beer prices were outrageous and included a mandatory 20% gratuity and since you spend a LOT of time in port, taxes too. In each port, I found a better selection of beer right off the ship for at least 20 - 30% cheaper than on the ship. If you do drink on the ship however, I highly recommend the Gold Rush Saloon as it has a couple of beers on tap you can't get anywhere else. It has a self-serve popcorn machine and is adjacent to the buffet so you can get self-serve ice cream too.
The food was mediocre (main dining quality was about the same as the buffet which was good but not great). I didn't spend the money to try any of the specialty dining.
Update: One thing that really stood out as being a good thing is that the room had 3 US standard outlets!!! Why Does It Cost So Much
There is no casino to subsidize the fare cost
It is a US Flag cruise ship which means it has to abide by US labor laws (this is an indirect result of the Jones Act as it doesn't travel to any foreign ports)
Hawaii not only has a sales tax but a tourist imposed General Excise Tax which of course NCL passes on to you
Exclusivity - unless you want an extremely sea day intense cruise from California, around Hawaii, to Mexico and then back to California (or similar) cruise - they're the only show in town
Hint: You should get the NCL Mobile App. It includes dinner reservations, account charges, dinner reservations, deck plans, passenger to passenger chat for an additional fee ($10 vs Carnival's $5) and other nifty features. Observations I was astounded by the number of first time cruisers I saw (based on their ship card color). Because so many of the employees were American, I was also surprised by how many told me that they were on their first contract and wouldn't be back. The people (both employees and passengers) were incredibly friendly and most everyone seemed to be having a good time. I didn't see long lines at guest services. I mentioned earlier how this was the worst ship I had been on - and, while true, shouldn't give you the impression that I didn't have a great time. For my traveling companions, they had nothing to compare it to and other than the entertainment - they had no complaints at all and loved it.
Day 1 & 2 Maui (overnight)
If you have ever been on a Caribbean cruise and you didn't feel like paying for an expensive excursion you could always just walk off the ship and go to a beach or a shopping district or a friendly bar - something. This is not the case in Maui. Where the Pride Of America docks there is absolutely nothing (it took 10 minutes to walk out of the port with chained link fence on both sides only to end up about another 10 minutes away from a strip mall). I do want to point out that the strip mall did have a few artisans selling things out on the sidewalk but this was far from what you will be used to at other locations. So what to do instead?
Rent a car if you want to go on your own - day rentals are common and you will be in port overnight. You will have to do your own research as to what to do as I booked excursions for both days
Go up to Haleakala Crater for sunset or sunrise. I went for sunset as sunrise required leaving the ship at 3 AM. I can't stress how amazing this sunset was at nearly 2 miles above sea level. If you go, take plenty of warm (think Maine winter) cold. It was 44 degrees without the windchill when we arrived at around 5 PM (still sunny) and the temperature dropped significantly by the end of the sunset (around 6:40 for us but varies based on time of year).
Road To Hana - I didn't take this excursion but it is extremely popular. Most guests I spoke with said they absolutely loved it though a few called it the road to hell (it's an all day excursion)
Maui Northshore & Waterfall Walk - This is the one I took because it was rated as "easy" and one of my traveling companions has mobility issues. There is an alternative called Waterfall Hike that you may want to consider. This was a great excursion which took you into a historical town for lunch (delicious) and gave you some free time to explore the artisans (glass blowing, jewelry making, etc.) before taking you to the private access Wailele Farm. The waterfalls you can walk to (as opposed to hike to) were not breathtaking but overall the plants and flowers here were amazing. You will get an opportunity to eat many of the things you encounter so if you're feeling adventures, give it a try.
This is the first of two days on the island of Hawaii and it is on the eastern (very wet) side of the island. Normally doing two excursions in one day is a not recommended. I would make an exception here because the Botanical Gardens are not to be missed. It is a short excursion (2.5 hours), is relatively inexpensive (you can even do it on your own) and is offered at multiple times allowing you to get another excursion in. Recommendations
The Botanical Gardens - either through NCL or directly with Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - they have social media as well if you have questions. Tip: One of my traveling companions said walk through twice - once looking down and once looking up because there is just so much to see.
Go zip-lining. I happened to choose Zipline Through Paradise as it had a tandem/parallel course (you got to zip at the same time as someone else). You can even hold hands on one line for a very special photo. You may even want to book directly with Kapohokine
The other side of the island is a stark contrast to Hilo as it is dry/desert climate. It is the only tender port on the cruise. Unfortunately, we didn't fare very well here on excursions but shopping and beer was good. It has been on my bucket list to be in a real submarine and go over 100 feet to below the surface to the ocean floor. That's what 3 of us did here in Kona and while I am glad that I can now say I have done it (105'), the experience itself was underwhelming. To not interfere with the wildlife, the sub doesn't use any artificial lights nor does anything to attract the fish to your windows. This means almost everything is a monochrome blue (the color red doesn't exist at this depth for instance). It's also nearly impossible to get nice photos out the windows even though they are clear enough - just not the right conditions. Now, I met a guest back on the ship that said he had a phenomenal time on a sub that wasn't sponsored through NCL but I'm not sure what it was. The other guest in my party decided to go on the Gold Coast & Cloud Forest excursion and was also not impressed. The gold supposedly comes from the Hawaii state fish (yellow trigger fish also known as humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa) but apparently they haven't been plentiful enough to turn the coast gold for years. She also said if she was a coffee drinker, she probably would have enjoyed it more (they are famous for their coffee). Recommendations
If you would like to buy coffee at a discount, a tour guide let me in on a little secret. To be called Kona Coffee it has to indicate what percentage is from Kona (i.e. 100%). Well, geography being what it is, the line between Kona and the region to south is arbitrary (created by humans) so buying coffee labeled just across the boarder (I forget the name of the place - I don't drink coffee) is 25% cheaper
If you want to see the pretty coral and reefs, consider a glass bottom boat ride. The bartender I chatted with told me that she used to work on the sub and a much more beautiful experience was the glass bottom boats.
Normally, the closer to port you are the more expensive things are - like souvenirs. That may in fact be the case in Kona but I found the prices at Whalers General Store to be very competitively priced. Many of the same items I saw at stops before here were at least 20% cheaper.
Have a drink or 6 at Paradise Brewing Company. I was fed up with the prices on the ship so I checked this place out (there was another one further up the street with a fairly large beer menu as well but they weren't very friendly so I moved on. I sat in here for hours (was one of the last tender boats back to the ship). It was extremely friendly - the beer was good, the food was good - I would definitely recommend.
Remember how I said you have this ideal image in your head of what Hawaii is and Oahu doesn't meet it. Kauai exceeds it - I fell in love and if I ever go back, I will just fly directly here and stay on this island - it is that good. I am not going to suggest you do anything other than exactly what I did because I couldn't possibly imagine having a better time. Recommendations
Day 1 - Best Of Kauai. I have no idea if a similar excursion can be booked elsewhere because it included 5 stops (Waimea canyon, Spouting Horn Park, Keoki's Paradise for lunch, Opaekaa Falls and Wailua River Fern Grotto). If you want to "build your own", just go to Waimea canyon and dine at Keoki's Paradise as they were the highlights of the day. If you are into photography and have gotten tired of lugging all of your lenses around, today is the day to have it all at the ready.
Now, there's more to the story than just these two excursions. First, since you're overnight you can stay out as late as you want. I asked our tour guide where an affordable place to get good beer close to the ship was. She recommended The Nawiliwili Tavern (or just the Tavern). It happens to be a 2 minute walk from one of the free shuttle stops and they have great pizza, beer and pool. Secret I learned this is also where a lot of the crew from the ship hang out after they get off at 9PM so if you want to have a real conversation and ask real questions - this is the place to do it. Once the bartender realized I was into craft beer and trying all they had, she told me about a brew pub not too far up the road that I really wanted to try but ran out of time.
Napali Coast (still day 6)
The cruise ship leaves port early (circa 2PM) and instead of heading to Honolulu backtracks around Kauai. There is a portion of the island that's only reachable by air (helicopter) or by sea (cruise ship) and I was fortunate enough to do both. Actually, our pilot said that a few of the beaches can be reached by a hiking 11+ miles but it isn't an easy hike. In any event, this is where the opening scenes of Jurassic Park were filmed if I remember correctly - utterly gorgeous. My pilot also let me in on a little secret - that the captain times the cruise ship to sunset when the coast is all lit up in spectacular colors so be out on deck with camera ready.
Day 7 - Honolulu (Pearl Harbor & City Tour)
I made a big mistake here. I booked a late flight so I could go to Pearl Harbor and then get dropped off at the airport. We had already done the Circle Island Tour and none of the other offerings were of interest. This was a mistake for two reasons. Reason 1: Exhaustion After having spent 5ish days in Waikiki and then taking a 7 day cruise, we were wiped out and really didn't have the stamina to really take it all in. Recommendations
Eat a big breakfast as this tour didn't include food
Bring food for the tour and possibly the airport (see airport notes below)
The cheapest place to get hot dogs at the time was at the Missouri ($6 as of March 2019)
If you are using your phone as a camera, practice taking photos against the bus window as the city tour took you to some neat places but they didn't stop to let you off
The tour includes the Missouri and the Arizona - everything else is additional
At the time of this writing, the Arizona was still under repair so you only took a boat close. You will be watching a very emotionally moving video before the boat ride so sit as close to the exit doors (front left) as you can so that when it's over you can pick one of the corners of the boat to get unobstructed photos from - they don't allow you to stand up and they don't play. Oh, and if you are sensitive to loud noises - when the bomb actually drops on the Arizona it is about 10 times louder than the rest of the film so be prepared
Our guide got tickets for the Arizona at 2:15 PM, helped us navigate the shuttle over to the Missouri and told us he would see us at the bus 3:30 PM. If you're not comfortable navigating on your own then this is probably not the tour for you
It's only 5 minutes from the airport so if you want to stay longer because of a late flight it would be fast/cheap to go on your own - just ask to get your luggage off the bus
Reason 2: Airport If you have a late flight home, I'm sorry. All of your checked bags have to be screened by agriculture (certain plants are not allowed to leave the state) which is airline specific and unless that airline is running flights all day (looking at you Alaska), then you will have to wait for them to open before you can even check in. While you wait, there is essentially no place to eat (Starbucks and a bar that serves hot dogs for $12.50 - yes, $12.50). I recommend you keep some food with you for this reason. They do offer a baggage hold service but the prices were ridiculous (4 checked bags for 24 hours was $100). Sorry if it seems like I am whining - it was the end of a long trip and I was returning to reality.
Update: Viator
In this post, I have provided a number of links to NCL's excursions, directly to the vendor and also to Viator. Viator is part of Tripadvisor and generally speaking, you can trust the reviews. On most of the bookings, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance. They are competitively priced and you can usually get a discount. For instance, new customers will get offered a 10% discount off their first purchase. Companies like Ebates and TopCashBack will offer an additional 3 to 6% cash back as well. Use a credit card that gives back 2-4% on travel and it can really reduce the price. I haven't had too much trouble figuring out what vendor was being used through Viator so you could just book with them direct too and just use them as a way to find fun things to do and use the reviews to distinguish between what's good and what's not.
Baltimore Maryland - Carnival Pride Compared To Royal's Grandeur Of The Seas
Because of the bridge, there is a limit to the size of cruise ship that can come into Baltimore. I thought that might make for the fairest possible comparison between two ships across different lines. Please keep in mind that while I have attempted to be as comprehensive and unbiased as possible, this is from my perspective. As a result, some items (e.g. youth program) I reviewed may have no relevance to you while other items (all-inclusive drink package) I didn't review at all may be extremely important to you. Many times where I say "on the Pride/Grandeur", the statement is true across the entire Carnival/Royal line but I have stuck with this usage specifically because I do not know enough to know which is specific just to the ship and which isn't. About Me: I am in my early 40's and cruise with my wife and two daughters (ages 10 and 12). I primarily cruise Carnival because of the cost to value factor but we have no brand loyalty and all three cruises booked in 2018 are on 3 different lines (Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian). Besides cost, I choose cruises based on itineraries as I like to go to at least one new place each time I cruise which is hard to do without also leaving from new ports each time. Ship Factoids
Cruise Cost I'm a deal hunter and, in both cases, the cruise was booked at least 9 months in advance and the price was monitored daily for price drops. The prices below are per person per day keeping in mind a family of 4 sharing a single interior cabin.
Cruise Fare Including Taxes/Fees: Pride = $58.54, Grandeur = $66.13
Daily Gratuities: Pride = $12.95, Grandeur = $14.50
Add-on Gratuity: Pride = 15%, Grandeur = 18%
I will cover the cost of specific items like room service separately. The add-on gratuity is here because I didn't really have anywhere else to fit it but if you order a drink at a show or eat in the specialty dining, this reflects what will be tacked on to the bill automatically on the respective ships. The $9.14 a day difference may not seem like much but for a family of 4 over a week adds up to $255.92 Cabin Size/Amenities An interior cabin for 4 passengers was compared. The Carnival Pride is a slightly larger ship but has fewer cabins and can accommodate fewer passengers. This was very apparent in the size of the cabin as it seemed luxuriously spacious in comparison to the Grandeur. The Pride has a mini-fridge where as the Grandeur does not. The Grandeur has a flat screen TV on an adjustable wall mount while the Pride still has a big old CRT TV. You can find the average square footage by searching online but I don't think it will really help to appreciate just how tiny the Grandeur rooms were in comparison. Internet Internet at sea sucks which is nowhere more apparent than on the Carnival Pride. That being said, the cost for their value plan when booked in advance is $4 per day. On the Grandeur, the price was $15.95 per day. At that price, surely it was going to be blazing fast in comparison right? WRONG I only got a 24 hour pass and after the first hour, I went to customer service to cancel and get a refund. I talked to several people who said the same thing (no coverage in the cabin, only works when everyone else is asleep, etc.) but I also talked to someone who said he was video chatting on a daily basis so I will just leave this with a caveat emptor Technology The Carnival Pride has the Carnival Hub App which is a game changer. This free phone app gives you access to your stateroom charges, deck plans, activity guide, menus, etc. An optional capability for a one time fee of $5 for the entire cruise, allows you to chat with other guests on the ship. With younger children, this was huge. And because it was only local communication (no satellite uplink required), it was fast and reliable. Apparently RC has a similar app but it isn't available on the Grandeur. The Grandeur has touch screen displays at the stairs on each deck which allows you to get an activity guide, see today's menu as well as map out how to get to something on the ship. This was really cool and the Pride didn't have this though it was available from the Hub App. The Carnival Pride had a number of kiosks through-out the ship where you could check your room charges as well as on the TV in your room and the Hub App but the Grandeur had none of these - you had to go to Guest Services and get a print out each time (what a waste of paper). The Grandeur had self-service soda machines for people who purchased the soda package but the Pride does not. Gift Cards This may seem like an odd thing to review but as I mentioned before, I am a value shopper and can get gift cards for at least 10% off which is a significant savings. Online and on the Pride, I could use a gift card to pay for anything (cruise fare, taxes, gratuities, excursions, etc.) and the process was easy - just enter the gift card information. The Grandeur was excruciating painful in comparison. When the gift certificates arrived in the mail, I discovered that I had to hand write information and then mail them back to Royal and that it could only be applied towards the base cruise fare. Once received, Royal then marked my account as being handled by a travel agent (I'm not making this up) which meant I could no longer have full control of my account online and had to call and explain each time any time I wanted to make a change. Bring Your Own WateJuice/Soda I'm not covering alcohol but I believe both ships allow each adult guest over the age of 21 to bring on a certain size bottle of wine/champagne. Carnival Pride's official policy is that each guest, regardless of age is allowed to bring 12 cans/cartons of juice/soda/sparkling water. These must be placed in your carry-on luggage. Bottles (plastic/glass) are specifically prohibited. The Grandeur's official policy is that no outside drinks are allowed aside from the alcohol allowance mentioned previously. In practice, they seem to look the other way for bottled water. Effectively, you can bring bottled water on the Grandeur but not the Pride. You can bring 12 cans/cartons per person of juice/soda on the Pride but not the Grandeur. Both ships make medically necessary allowances (you can bring on distilled water for a CPAP machine for instance). Food/Dining We always get "early dining" but both ships offered 3 options (early, late, my-time). The only difference to note was that early dining is 6 PM on the Pride but is 5:30 PM on the Grandeur. The quality of the food in the main dining was great on both ships. The service in main dining is also excellent on both ships. The only difference between the two was the options offered. On the Pride, there is a section for "rare finds" where you might get to try something that you might not otherwise have such as frog legs or rabbit. On the Pride, there is also a section for "local" which is representative of whichever port you just departed from (Caribbean jerked chicken for instance). The Grandeur didn't have these on the menu and by the end of the cruise, the offerings seemed repetitive. The buffet dining is a different story all together. The Windjammer on the Grandeur is tiny in comparison to the Pride's Lido. This was problematic for two reasons. First, seating. Second, offerings. The Pride has a ton of places where you can tell someone what you want and how you want it and they will make it for you (Blue Iguana for tacos/burritos/fajitas, Guy's Burger's for hamburgers, The Deli for hot/cold sandwiches, the Pizza Pirate for pizza, etc.) as well as a number of cuisine specific self-serve (my wife loves the Asian food from Chopsticks). On the Grandeur, I didn't really see any made-to-order food options in the Windjammer except for breakfast at the omelet making station which the Pride also has. While I have tried a number of specialty dining options on a number of ships/lines, the only equivalent specialty dining that I experienced on both ships was the sushi restaurants (Pride = Bonsai, Grandeur = Izumi). Both were excellent. I think the Grandeur had the edge in terms of range of offering but the Pride had two options that I thought were unique. First, there is a "boat for two" for $22 which comes out on a literal boat and was too much for my wife and I to finish. Second, they had a "surprise and delight" feature (again, $22 for two) which was the chef's choice. Again, I think the Grandeur had a wider selection of options but the a la carte pricing was a bit more. EDIT: My wife just informed me of one other difference which I was unaware of as I skipped the second formal night on the Grandeur. On the Pride, when they had lobster and filet mignon on the menu, she was allowed to order as many as she wanted. On the Grandeur, she was told only one lobster tail per guest. Because I didn't come to dinner that night, she ordered one for me and then ate two. Excursions Since this is a highly personal choice, it is hard to provide any meaningful comparison but there are two things worth pointing out. On the Pride, excursion prices are fairly stable and you likely will not see any discounts unless you follow John Heald and find one of the rare promo codes. On the Grandeur, the prices seemed to change all the time and every week I was getting an email offering a certain percentage off different excursions. I'm not sure either is superior but as they are different, I wanted to point them out. The second thing I wanted to mention I struggled if I should include or not as it has more to do with itinerary. The Pride tends to arrive at port early in the morning and depart around early dining giving you quite awhile to book whatever excursion you want. The Grandeur had weird arrival/departure times which made excursions more difficult to plan. Nassau for instance (Pride 8AM - 5PM, Grandeur 1PM - 11:59PM). Entertainment Kids: I couldn't keep my youngest daughter out of the youth program on either ship so I would say they are equivalent. Both ships have an arcade as well as age designated areas and lots of things for the kids to do. That is where the equivalency ends as Carnival wins this category hands down. On the Grandeur, kids are not allowed in the first row of shows and in the first 3 rows must be accompanied by an adult. On the Pride, every comedian must have a family friendly show in addition to the adult only show. The Pride has two water slides and a Splash Zone. The Grandeur has a rock climbing wall. The Pride has a ton of family targeted entertainment such as Hasbro The Game show where as the Grandeur seemed to tolerate those under 16. The Pride had events such as the Dr. Seuss breakfast ($5 per person) and Build-A-Bear where as I don't remember a single thing like that on the Grandeur. Adults/General: The Grandeur only had 1 location where it put on shows (The Palladium) which is a two deck theater. On the Pride, there were two locations - the Butterfly lounge which doubled as the Punchliner Comedy Club and the Taj Mahal which is a three deck theater. The Grandeur did shows with a live band which it called an orchestra. The downside to this was they took up a lot of space which limited the size of the performance of whatever act was performing. On the Pride, they put on shows that use moving floors, backdrops with projected scenes as well, pyrotechnics as well as raised/lowered floors. None of that was possible on the Grandeur. On the Grandeur, there only ever seemed to be a single show that was repeated twice to accommodate differences in dining times. On the Pride, there seemed to be multiple different shows every night where the one in the main theater was repeated. For instance, there might have been three comedy routines in the Punchliner (1 family friendly by the first comedian, a later adult only by a second comedian and then the last show would be another adult only by the same comedian as the family friendly). That same night, they might have a magician in the main Taj Majal theater perform the same act twice. Laundry On the Grandeur, you need to check towels in/out using your sea pass card where there is a $25 charge for any towel not returned. These are roughly the same size as the bath towels - just colored blue. On the Pride, 4 towels are in your state room (more available upon request) and are giant beach towels. The cost if one is lost is $22. Oddly enough, you may also buy a brand new one for $22 if you want one to keep (they are nice towels). The Pride has self-service launderettes on nearly every deck. The price recently went up to $3.25 to wash and $3.25 to dry for a total of $6.50 to do a load of laundry ($8 if you also need to buy detergent but we bring our own pods). The Grandeur doesn't offer any self-service laundry and charges $34.99 to do a small bag of laundry. Room Service Continental breakfast is free on both the Pride and the Grandeur. The only notable difference is the hours (Pride = 5AM-10AM, Grandeur = 6AM-11AM). Room service is $7.95 + 18% gratuity on the Grandeur. It is more complicated on the Pride due to recent changes. The Pride stopped offering complimentary room service 24 hours a day but expanded the menu. From 6 AM until 10 PM, there are still complimentary room service items available but it now offers several other items during this time that range from $2 to $6. From 10 PM until 6 AM, an expanded menu is available with items ranging from $2 to $6. Miscellaneous I like beer - different styles of beer. The Pride doesn't have a lot of craft beer options. The Grandeur didn't have any. I ended up drinking Newcastle the entire Grandeur trip. On the Pride, I at least had a handful of options. The Pride does not change the clock to match local times when in port but the Grandeur does. I watched both systems cause problems with other guests and do not feel one is superior to another. The important thing to remember is that even though you are on "island time", you must remain vigilant if you are supposed to be in a certain place at a certain time. Trivia on the Pride is on the honor system (self-scoring) where as you are instructed to swap sheets on the Grandeur. The Pride gives out "ships on a stick" and sometimes medals as prizes where the Grandeur gives out a wide range of items (pens, highlighters, key chains, carabiner, etc.). Both ships have a section of the casino marked as non-smoking. Until the Grandeur, I thought that was like saying you have a non-peeing section in the pool. I was so surprised on the Grandeur of the lack of smoke smell that I actually played black-jack several times. This was not the case on the Pride where I would actually go up a deck just to avoid walking through it. On the Grandeur, while in port, my daughter couldn't sign herself in/out of the youth program despite my authorization that she could do so. I can't remember if this was also the case on the Pride. I think we may have only noticed this again because of the weird port arrival/departure times. The Pride had a dedicated "game" room, library and chapel. If the Grandeur had these things, I didn't find them but they did have a bookcase that served as their library. The Pride has bathrobes available upon request for any category cabin and any loyalty level guest. The Grandeur only has bathrobes available for higher level cabin categories/loyalty levels. I have only cruised on the Grandeur once but towel animals didn't seem to be important. On the Pride, we had a new animal every single night in our room but on the Grandeur it seemed to be once every few nights. On the Pride, one morning the entire Lido deck was covered in towel animals - in extremely creative ways. Nothing like it happened on the Grandeur. This may not seem like much but the kids were kind of let down. This really isn't about the ships so I hesitated to add it but I feel it is an important distinction. Royal's website is a hot mess compared to Carnival's. Closing Thoughts While the Pride provides much better value dollar for dollar, we had a great time on both ships and would go on either again for the right price/itinerary. If I didn't cover something that you want to know about, please ask. Both ship's have "The Quest" for instance which I didn't cover but would be happy to discuss if someone wants to know more.
What's happening around town (Wed, Oct 24th - Tue, Oct 30th)
Oklahoma City's event list.
Wednesday, Oct 24th
🎨 American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters(Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City) Thru Fri, Oct 26th Start Time: 10:00am September 1 – May 12, 2019 American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters As Lakota artist Oscar Howe wrote in 1958, “There is…
♪ An Act of God(Pollard Theatre - Guthrie) Day 1 of 2 by David Javerbaum
🎓 Central Close Up(University of Central Oklahoma - Edmond) Start Time: 9:00am
Dungeons & Dragons(Edmond Unplugged - Edmond) Start Time: 7:00pm A City on the Edge with Ashley King No Cost Beginners and experienced players welcome Pre-made characters will be available No…
FrightFest(Starlight Amphitheater @ Frontier City - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Oct 28th This Halloween season, visit Frontier City in Oklahoma City for a day of thrilling rides and fun activities for the whole…
Ghost The Musical(Pollard Theatre - Guthrie) Thru Sat, Oct 27th This October, head to the Pollard Theatre in Guthrie for Ghost: The Musical. Adapted from the hit film "Ghost,"…
Harvest of Fear Haunted Maize(Reding Farm - Chickasha) Thru Sat, Oct 27th For the whole month of October, Reding Farm in Chickasha will feature the Harvest of Fear Haunted Maize. Every Friday…
Haunt the Zoo for Halloween(Oklahoma City Zoo - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Oct 28th This unique trick-or-treat tradition is one of Oklahoma City's most "spooktacular" events and provides a safe…
♪ Live Music- Issei Aoyama(Oklahoma City) Start Time: 7:30pm
😂 Michael Palascak(Loony Bin Comedy Club - Oklahoma City) Thru Sat, Oct 27th
Newcastle Nightmare(Newcastle) Thru Sat, Oct 27th Newcastle Nightmare is a unique haunted attraction located south of Oklahoma City that puts a new twist on Halloween fun.…
OKC Painting Palooza(Reed Conference Center - Midwest City) Thru Sat, Oct 27th Celebrate all forms of creative arts with OKC Painting Palooza. During this week-long event, learn art techniques from…
Social Distortion in Concert(Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 7:00pm Longtime veterans of the punk scene, Social Distortion will amp up the energy as they deliver their fine-tuned stage…
♪ Social Distortion(Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm
🎡 Storybook Forest(Arcadia Lake - Arcadia) Thru Fri, Oct 26th Start Time: 5:30pm Kids and their parents are invited to walk through the not-so-scary Storybook Forest to collect candy from Storybook characters and…
Trail of Terror & Haunted Barn(El Reno) Thru Sat, Oct 27th El Reno's Trail of Terror & Haunted Barn challenges you to survive the frightening fun they have planned this…
USTRC National Finals of Team Roping(Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) Thru Sat, Oct 27th Come and watch the best team roping from the U.S. and Canada as team ropers converge on the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in…
USTRC Guthrie Shoot Out Championships(Lazy E Arena - Guthrie) Thru Fri, Oct 26th The USTRC Guthrie Shoot Out Championships welcomes some of the best cowboys and team roping groups to the Lazy E Arena for…
🏆 Wednesday Game Night(Remington Park - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 6:00pm Play the games you love for jackpots and then play more games you love for Extra Cash & Prizes on Game Night at Remington Park,…
🎨 Western Movie Matinee on Wide Open Wednesday(Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 1:00pm Dub and Mozelle Richardson Theater Join us for these curated selections made possible with support from an anonymous donor and…
Thursday, Oct 25th
♪ Addams Family The Musical(Rose State College - Midwest City) Day 1 of 2 Start Time: 7:30pm THE ADDAMS FAMILY : A NEW MUSICAL Book: Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice Music and Lyrics: Andrew Lippa October 25- 28, 2018…
🎨 American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters(Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City) 1 day left Start Time: 10:00am September 1 – May 12, 2019 American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters As Lakota artist Oscar Howe wrote in 1958, “There is…
♪ An Act of God(Pollard Theatre - Guthrie) Day 2 of 2 by David Javerbaum
♪ Balkan Bump(Farmer's Market - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 7:00pm
David Shannon Book Signing(Best of Books - Edmond) Start Time: 6:00pm Join us in welcoming children's author David Shannon to Best of Books! He will be signing copies of his new book, Grow Up, David!,…
♪ DAVIS-WALDORF PERFORMING ARTS SERIES: NOBUNTU(University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma - Chickasha) Start Time: 7:30pm The world-renowned a cappella ensemble, Nobuntu, represents a new generation of young African women singers who celebrate and…
🎭 DAY OF THE DEAD -- A ONE-ACT REAL LIFE AND DEATH PLAY(Reynolds Performing Arts Center - Norman) Start Time: 8:00pm Day of the Dead—A One-Act Real Life and Death Play takes a close look at what Day of the Dead means in the U.S. The first scene…
Fall Festival(Lake Thunderbird State Park - Norman) Autumn is in the air, so come out to Crow's Corral at Lake Thunderbird State Park for a fall festival you won't…
FrightFest(Starlight Amphitheater @ Frontier City - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Oct 28th This Halloween season, visit Frontier City in Oklahoma City for a day of thrilling rides and fun activities for the whole…
Ghost The Musical(Pollard Theatre - Guthrie) Thru Sat, Oct 27th This October, head to the Pollard Theatre in Guthrie for Ghost: The Musical. Adapted from the hit film "Ghost,"…
Harvest of Fear Haunted Maize(Reding Farm - Chickasha) Thru Sat, Oct 27th For the whole month of October, Reding Farm in Chickasha will feature the Harvest of Fear Haunted Maize. Every Friday…
Haunt the Harn(Harn Homestead Museum - Oklahoma City) Enjoy Haunt the Harn, a family-friendly event for children of all ages. Kids are invited to trick-or-treat at each of the…
Haunt the Zoo for Halloween(Oklahoma City Zoo - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Oct 28th This unique trick-or-treat tradition is one of Oklahoma City's most "spooktacular" events and provides a safe…
😂 Michael Palascak(Loony Bin Comedy Club - Oklahoma City) Thru Sat, Oct 27th
🎨 Monster Mashup Drink & Draw(Film Row - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 6:00pm What are you doing on Thursday, we just have to ask- How about drinking, drawing, and wearing a mask? Join us for our…
Newcastle Nightmare(Newcastle) Thru Sat, Oct 27th Newcastle Nightmare is a unique haunted attraction located south of Oklahoma City that puts a new twist on Halloween fun.…
♪ The Nixons(Tower Theatre Studio - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm Lord Buffalo
OKC Painting Palooza(Reed Conference Center - Midwest City) Thru Sat, Oct 27th Celebrate all forms of creative arts with OKC Painting Palooza. During this week-long event, learn art techniques from…
🎨 Orchids in October(Myriad Botanical Gardens - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 11:30am Orchids in October honoring Carl Shortt Jr. Thursday, October 25 Presentation, 11:30am, Water Stage Luncheon immediately following,…
Saints Sessions(Saints - Oklahoma City) Head to the Plaza District each Thursday for an evening of Saints Sessions programming. Visit Saints Pub in Oklahoma City on…
Spike's Spooktacular Fall Fest(Sam Noble Museum - Norman) Start Time: 4:00pm This fall, treat your family to a not-so-spooky Halloween celebration at Norman's Sam Noble Museum. Adults and kids…
♪ ST. LUCIA(The Jones Assembly - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm Doors at 8:00. Full bar and walk-up food window available. Advance $25 | Day of Show $30 | Mezzanine $55 (21+) $3 fee applies to…
🎡 Storybook Forest(Arcadia Lake - Arcadia) 1 day left Start Time: 5:30pm Kids and their parents are invited to walk through the not-so-scary Storybook Forest to collect candy from Storybook characters and…
Norman Swap Meet(Cleveland County Fairgrounds - Norman) Thru Sat, Oct 27th Come to the Norman Swap Meet to buy and sell parts for cars, trucks, street rods and more. Auto memorabilia, import…
🏆 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Boston Celtics(Chesapeake Energy Arena - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 7:00pm Experience the thrill of fast-paced pro basketball as the Oklahoma City Thunder takes on the Boston Celtics. Wear your blue…
🎓 Moore Toastmasters(1st United Methodist Church - Moore) Start Time: 7:00pm Do you cringe at the thought of being in front of a room communicating? Maybe you have no idea how to construct your thoughts for…
Trail of Terror & Haunted Barn(El Reno) Thru Sat, Oct 27th El Reno's Trail of Terror & Haunted Barn challenges you to survive the frightening fun they have planned this…
USTRC National Finals of Team Roping(Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) Thru Sat, Oct 27th Come and watch the best team roping from the U.S. and Canada as team ropers converge on the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in…
USTRC Guthrie Shoot Out Championships(Lazy E Arena - Guthrie) 1 day left The USTRC Guthrie Shoot Out Championships welcomes some of the best cowboys and team roping groups to the Lazy E Arena for…
Friday, Oct 26th
🎭 1st Annual Masquerade Ball(Chickasha Community Theatre - Chickasha) Start Time: 8:00pm 21 or over Costumes encouraged Hors d'oeuvres and Spirits provided Advance tickets $15 single/$20 couple At the door $25 single/$30…
🎨 6th Annual Downtown Norman Fall Festival(Firehouse Arts Center - Norman) Start Time: 6:00pm Wear your Halloween costumes and join us for our 6th year of FREE family fun in downtown Norman! Trick-or-treating, inflatables…
♪ Addams Family The Musical(Rose State College - Midwest City) Day 2 of 2 Start Time: 7:30pm THE ADDAMS FAMILY : A NEW MUSICAL Book: Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice Music and Lyrics: Andrew Lippa October 25- 28, 2018…
Alice in Wonderland(Oklahoma City Ballet - Oklahoma City) Day 1 of 2 For one special weekend in October, get your tickets and surrender to the magic as Oklahoma City Ballet brings Alice in…
🎓 Edmond Ambucs Friday Luncheon(University of Central Oklahoma - Edmond) Start Time: 12:00pm The Edmond Chapter Ambucs “creating mobility & independence for people with disabilities” hosts a weekly luncheon every Friday. …
🎨 American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters(Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City) Last Day Start Time: 10:00am September 1 – May 12, 2019 American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters As Lakota artist Oscar Howe wrote in 1958, “There is…
🎡 Carriage Rides and Ghost Tours(Downtown Edmond Community Center - Edmond) Start Time: 5:00pm Carriage rides, ghost tours, and smores are the perfect way to celebrate fall! Admission to the ghost tours is $7 and the carriage…
Fall Carnival(Crossings Community Church - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 6:00am Join us for Fall Carnival on October 26 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Crossings OKC! Invite your friends and family to enjoy an…
🎡 Farm After Dark(Orr Family Farm Event Barn - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm Join us after the sun goes down for even more Farm adventures. All of our fall attractions will be open and illuminated with our…
FrightFest(Starlight Amphitheater @ Frontier City - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Oct 28th This Halloween season, visit Frontier City in Oklahoma City for a day of thrilling rides and fun activities for the whole…
Ghost The Musical(Pollard Theatre - Guthrie) 1 day left This October, head to the Pollard Theatre in Guthrie for Ghost: The Musical. Adapted from the hit film "Ghost,"…
🎭 HAIRSPRAY!(The Sooner Theatre - Norman) Start Time: 8:00pm Based on the New Line Cinema film, written and directed by John Waters
Harvest of Fear Haunted Maize(Reding Farm - Chickasha) 1 day left For the whole month of October, Reding Farm in Chickasha will feature the Harvest of Fear Haunted Maize. Every Friday…
Haunt the River(Oklahoma River Cruises - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm Tired of the same old Halloween Parties? Join Oklahoma River Cruises and let’s Haunt the River. Enjoy the decorated boat,…
Haunt the Zoo for Halloween(Oklahoma City Zoo - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Oct 28th This unique trick-or-treat tradition is one of Oklahoma City's most "spooktacular" events and provides a safe…
Edmond Historical Ghost Tours(Edmond) Start Time: 6:00pm The Edmond Historic Preservation Trust will be presenting the Annual Historical Ghost Tours with even more fun. The walking tours…
Iowa Tribe Fall Festival(Tyron) Day 1 of 2 Come out to Tryon for the Iowa Tribe Fall Festival, featuring a host of carnival-themed fun. The kids can compete in rounds…
Macabret: A Spooktacular Halloween Revue(University of Central Oklahoma - Edmond) Day 1 of 2 The UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond hosts the annual Macabret: A Spooktacular Halloween Review musical theater performance. This…
😂 Michael Palascak(Loony Bin Comedy Club - Oklahoma City) 1 day left
🎭 Moonlight Masquerade Family Dance(12th Ave Recreation Center - Norman) Start Time: 6:00pm Join us for our annual Moonlight Masquerade Family Dance Party! Wear your costume and dance the night away with our live D.J.…
Newcastle Nightmare(Newcastle) 1 day left Newcastle Nightmare is a unique haunted attraction located south of Oklahoma City that puts a new twist on Halloween fun.…
OKC Painting Palooza(Reed Conference Center - Midwest City) 1 day left Celebrate all forms of creative arts with OKC Painting Palooza. During this week-long event, learn art techniques from…
♪ Oklahoma Crossroads(Church on Fire - Norman) Start Time: 7:00pm Scissortail Productions opens its 2018-2019 season with music from Oklahoma. Hear great new music for string quartet, saxophone,…
😂 Open Mic Night(Don Quixote Club - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 7:30pm Every Friday is open mic comedy at Don Quixote's! Come see Oklahoma City's up and coming talent. If you're a comedian, sign up…
♪ Ryan Stevenson(Castle Falls Event Center - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 6:30pm
🎡 Storybook Forest(Arcadia Lake - Arcadia) Last Day Start Time: 5:30pm Kids and their parents are invited to walk through the not-so-scary Storybook Forest to collect candy from Storybook characters and…
♪ Surreptitious: The After Work Social Mixer(Avenue 101 - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 5:00pm $10 Fishbowls $3 Hennessy Black $1 Beers $10 Hookah ($5 the 1st Hour) 3 Wine ::NO COVER::
Norman Swap Meet(Cleveland County Fairgrounds - Norman) 1 day left Come to the Norman Swap Meet to buy and sell parts for cars, trucks, street rods and more. Auto memorabilia, import…
Trail of Terror & Haunted Barn(El Reno) 1 day left El Reno's Trail of Terror & Haunted Barn challenges you to survive the frightening fun they have planned this…
USTRC National Finals of Team Roping(Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) 1 day left Come and watch the best team roping from the U.S. and Canada as team ropers converge on the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in…
USTRC Guthrie Shoot Out Championships(Lazy E Arena - Guthrie) Last Day The USTRC Guthrie Shoot Out Championships welcomes some of the best cowboys and team roping groups to the Lazy E Arena for…
Wizard World(Cox Convention Center - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 4:00pm
🎡 Zombie Apocalypse Paintball(Orr Family Farm Event Barn - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 7:00pm Enjoy this spectacular glow in the dark paintball attraction and shoot live zombies! Please visit OrrFamilyFarm.com for tickets and…
Saturday, Oct 27th
Alice in Wonderland(Oklahoma City Ballet - Oklahoma City) Day 2 of 2 For one special weekend in October, get your tickets and surrender to the magic as Oklahoma City Ballet brings Alice in…
Artistry in Wood(Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) Day 1 of 2 The annual Artistry in Wood event, hosted by the Oklahoma City Woodcarvers Club, will feature the work of local and…
Billy Ocean in Concert(Grand Casino Hotel & Resort - Shawnee) Head to the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort in Shawnee to see multi-platinum and Grammy winning international recording…
Deep Deuce Sessions(Deep Deuce - Oklahoma City) Best known for its rich history steeped in jazz and blues, the Deep Deuce District has recently revived its historic music…
Fort Reno Ghost Tours(Historic Fort Reno - El Reno) Come along on an exciting and spooky ghost tour at El Reno's historic Fort Reno. This ghost tour includes plenty of…
FrightFest(Starlight Amphitheater @ Frontier City - Oklahoma City) 1 day left This Halloween season, visit Frontier City in Oklahoma City for a day of thrilling rides and fun activities for the whole…
Ghost The Musical(Pollard Theatre - Guthrie) Last Day This October, head to the Pollard Theatre in Guthrie for Ghost: The Musical. Adapted from the hit film "Ghost,"…
Gypsy Glam Roadshow Fall Festival(Tony's Tree Plantation - Oklahoma City) Dress up, get outside and embrace the beautiful fall weather when Gypsy Glam brings their Roadshow to Tony's Tree…
The Hall of Fame Gun Show(Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) Day 1 of 2 Grand American Arms Shows hosts The Hall of Fame Gun Show at Oklahoma State Fair Park. Over 750 tables will be present and…
Halloween Carnival(Oklahoma City) Come spend this spooky holiday with the family in a safe and fun environment at the Halloween Carnival in Oklahoma City.…
Halloween Steam Train(Oklahoma Railway Museum - Oklahoma City) Day 1 of 2 Gather up your crew, costume up and head to the Oklahoma Railway Museum for a unique holiday celebration during the…
Harvest of Fear Haunted Maize(Reding Farm - Chickasha) Last Day For the whole month of October, Reding Farm in Chickasha will feature the Harvest of Fear Haunted Maize. Every Friday…
Haunted Hike(Martin Nature Park - Oklahoma City) Take part in the annual Haunted Hike at the Martin Park Nature Center in Oklahoma City. Guests can hike through the park…
Haunt the Zoo for Halloween(Oklahoma City Zoo - Oklahoma City) 1 day left This unique trick-or-treat tradition is one of Oklahoma City's most "spooktacular" events and provides a safe…
Iowa Tribe Fall Festival(Tyron) Day 2 of 2 Come out to Tryon for the Iowa Tribe Fall Festival, featuring a host of carnival-themed fun. The kids can compete in rounds…
Macabret: A Spooktacular Halloween Revue(University of Central Oklahoma - Edmond) Day 2 of 2 The UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond hosts the annual Macabret: A Spooktacular Halloween Review musical theater performance. This…
😂 Michael Palascak(Loony Bin Comedy Club - Oklahoma City) Last Day
Monsters & Margaritas(Dunlap Codding - Oklahoma City) Take your gravesite seat at the annual Halloween event, Monsters & Margaritas. Sip on signature margaritas like the…
Newcastle Nightmare(Newcastle) Last Day Newcastle Nightmare is a unique haunted attraction located south of Oklahoma City that puts a new twist on Halloween fun.…
OKC Painting Palooza(Reed Conference Center - Midwest City) Last Day Celebrate all forms of creative arts with OKC Painting Palooza. During this week-long event, learn art techniques from…
Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Show(Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) Day 1 of 2 Explore educational displays, watch expert demonstrations and discover a variety of unique items including beautiful jewelry…
OU Sooners vs Kansas State Wildcats(Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium - Norman) Get ready for some edge-of-your-seat action as the Oklahoma Sooners take on the Kansas State Wildcats at Norman's…
🏃 Run the Boolevard(Orvis Risner Elementary School - Edmond) Want to wear your awesome Halloween costume more than once this year? Run the Boulevard is a USA Track & Field certified 5K…
Norman Swap Meet(Cleveland County Fairgrounds - Norman) Last Day Come to the Norman Swap Meet to buy and sell parts for cars, trucks, street rods and more. Auto memorabilia, import…
Trail of Terror & Haunted Barn(El Reno) Last Day El Reno's Trail of Terror & Haunted Barn challenges you to survive the frightening fun they have planned this…
Trick or Treat City(Midwest City) Each October the City of Midwest City sponsors a wonderful, safe trick-or-treat opportunity for children and their families…
USTRC National Finals of Team Roping(Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) Last Day Come and watch the best team roping from the U.S. and Canada as team ropers converge on the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in…
Sunday, Oct 28th
Andy Grammer in Concert(The Jones Assembly - Oklahoma City) Pop rock & soul singer Andy Grammer released his debut in 2011 after starting out as a street performer in Santa Monica.…
Artistry in Wood(Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) Day 2 of 2 The annual Artistry in Wood event, hosted by the Oklahoma City Woodcarvers Club, will feature the work of local and…
Day of the Dead Festival(Plaza District - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 1:00pm Sunday, October 28, 2018 come down to the Plaza District for our 4th Annual Day of the Dead Festival. Lots of fun events for the…
DevilDriver in Concert(Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City) Heavy metal band DevilDriver got their start in 2002 after bandmates met in bars and at barbecues hosted by vocalist…
Doo-Wop Glam Shop Classic Car Show(Warr Acres) Head to Warr Acres this October for the fifth annual Doo-Wop Glam Shop Classic Car Show. This public car show, held in the…
FrightFest(Starlight Amphitheater @ Frontier City - Oklahoma City) Last Day This Halloween season, visit Frontier City in Oklahoma City for a day of thrilling rides and fun activities for the whole…
🏃 Ghost Runners 5K Dog Run(Stars & Stripes Park - Oklahoma City) The Ghost Runners 5k Dog Run is USAT&F sanctioned & certified. Runners are eligible for state and national records and rankings. The…
Ghost Runners 5K Dog Run(Stars & Stripes Park - Oklahoma City) Strap on your running shoes, bring your favorite four-legged friend and sign up to take part in Oklahoma City's…
The Hall of Fame Gun Show(Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) Day 2 of 2 Grand American Arms Shows hosts The Hall of Fame Gun Show at Oklahoma State Fair Park. Over 750 tables will be present and…
Halloween Steam Train(Oklahoma Railway Museum - Oklahoma City) Day 2 of 2 Gather up your crew, costume up and head to the Oklahoma Railway Museum for a unique holiday celebration during the…
Haunt the Zoo for Halloween(Oklahoma City Zoo - Oklahoma City) Last Day This unique trick-or-treat tradition is one of Oklahoma City's most "spooktacular" events and provides a safe…
Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Show(Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) Day 2 of 2 Explore educational displays, watch expert demonstrations and discover a variety of unique items including beautiful jewelry…
🏆 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns(Chesapeake Energy Arena - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 6:00pm Experience the thrill of fast-paced pro basketball as the Oklahoma City Thunder takes on the Phoenix Suns. Wear your blue…
Monday, Oct 29th
I was unable to find any published events for Oct 29th.
Tuesday, Oct 30th
Food Truck Tuesdays(Jackson - Blanchard) Every week, treat your taste buds to new flavors. During Food Truck Tuesdays, a different food truck will park in Blanchard…
The Struts in Concert(Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City) Experience classic rock from a contemporary hard rock band as The Struts trek from England to Oklahoma City. After opening…
🏆 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. LA Clippers(Chesapeake Energy Arena - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 7:00pm Experience the thrill of fast-paced pro basketball as the Oklahoma City Thunder takes on the Los Angeles Clippers. Wear your…
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