November in Lawton fills up quickly, and this year is no exception. The Arts for All Gala opens the month Friday, Nov. 6, at the Great Plains Coliseum, marking its 30th year with a Longhorn Legacy theme. The next day brings the free Hippie Holiday Handmade Market from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1701 NW Ferris Ave, alongside the debut of Lawton Has Talent at McMahon Memorial Auditorium. That inaugural competition features 21 contestants, tickets from $16 to $79, and proceeds support the International Festival Committee.
Holiday shopping gets two big weekends. Stop&Shop Local runs noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Hilton Garden Inn with more than 80 vendors and $2 entry. The 53rd Annual Craft Harvest Craft Show follows Nov. 20-22 at the Comanche County Fairgrounds Expo Building, where 200 vendors set up shop. Book lovers get a bonus Nov. 21 with a free production of“To Kill A Mockingbird”closing out the NEA Big Read.
Holiday In The Park opens Saturday, Nov. 21, with a 6 p.m. parade, and the light displays stay open daily through Dec. 31. New this year are bumper cars, giving families one more reason to make the drive out. With free and ticketed options nearly every weekend, November in Lawton has something for every budget and every schedule. Which event is going on your calendar first?
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