Kids Fair at Southeast Expo

04/26/2026

More pictures of an eventful day!

04/26/2026

Thank you to all of our sponsors for the 30th successful Year of Kids Fair!
Plans are already underway for next year!

04/24/2026

Do you have tattered, worn, or faded American flags?
During Kids Fair, the Boy Scouts will be accepting them for proper, respectful retirement.

04/23/2026

I Spy.. something BIG happening in McAlester!
Our amazing volunteers are busy "spying" out the best spots and setting the stage for the Kids Fair: "I Spy, I Spy Nature!" Check out this crew getting everything ready for a day of adventuring in nature!

Between the Kids Fair and McAlester Trails Day, Saturday is going to be buzzing:

Annual Kids Fair: I Spy, I Spy Nature"
Where: Southeast Expo Center and Motor Speedway
When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Fun: Stay safe with the Car Seat Inspections and free car seats to eligible families, Child ID Kits provided by Pittsburg County Sheriff's Office, Discover Wildlife with pelts and tracks from OK Dept of Wildlife Conservation, Smokey the Bear from OK Department of Forestry, Become an Active Explorer for Health, Dance with Nature, meet the Fire Pup, learn boat safety from Oklahoma Highway Patrol, receive free books for all ages from McAlester Public Library and catch the buzz on bees with SE OK Beekeepers and much much more.
Door Prizes and Grand Prizes will provided throughout the event.

McAlester Trails Day
Where: McAlester Urban Trails McAlester Parks and Recreation
When: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Fun: photo scavenger hunts, bike tours, and puppy walks

04/22/2026

Looking for something fun to do with the kids this weekend? We've got you covered!

Dance, music, and excitement at KPOP Guardians Live Show on Friday!
Explore, play, and learn at the OSU Extension Kids Fair at Southeast Expo on Saturday!

Two days. Two kid-friendly events. One place to be!
Don't miss out on a full weekend of family fun!

(full menu in comments- come hungry).

01/30/2026

Community Partners are you ready to register for Kids Fair 2026 "I Spy, I Spy Nature"? See flyer for registration link or QR code.

01/06/2026

Planning Meetings for Kids Fair 2026, "I Spy, I Spy Nature", begins this week, January 9, 2026 @ 8:30 a.m. at the Pittsburg County Health Department. Planning meetings will be held each 2nd Friday of the month before the Pittsburg County Service Coalition meeting through May 2026.

02/03/2025

"Calling All Heroes"
Community partners registration is now open at https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&FormId=HclpKknoNE6iMM34sn4ZZPZn1Gra1y1Mhz9S4wIsoVZUQ1c5MjdMV1pWWFBRV0tIUVVGWlRMTlQ3NC4u

"Calling All Heroes"! Join us at the Annual Kids Fair event to improve your family's overall health and awareness. The free family event is set for March 15, 2025 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Southeast Expo in McAlester, OK.
For nearly 30 years, the free family event has been a great time for families and providers to learn of the services and resources available in our area related to general health, nutrition, safety, mental health, and family resilience programs.

ATTN: Community partners, registration is now open at
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=HclpKknoNE6iMM34sn4ZZPZn1Gra1y1Mhz9S4wIsoVZUQ1c5MjdMV1pWWFBRV0tIUVVGWlRMTlQ3NC4u

To learn more, reach out to FCS Extension Educator, Rachel Lockwood, at 918-423-4120 or by emailing [email protected]
Hope to see you there!

04/20/2024

Have plans for today?
Join us at the FREE KIDS FAIR at Southeast Expo.
Enjoy learning about family opportunities, play games, enter a chance to win door prizes, obtain child IDs, obtain your library card, learn how to be safe from Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Office, McAlester Police and Fire Departments and have child car seats checked by nationally certified technicians and so much more!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

04/18/2024

Rain or Shine!
Learn how to install your child's car seat or booster seat.
Nationally certified technicians will be available to teach caregivers how to properly install car seats.
A limited number of free car seats and booster seats will be available to those who qualify.
Car Seat Checks will be held in the Pittsburg County Show Barn during Kids Fair at Southeast Expo. Signage will be posted to direct traffic for the entrance and exit of the show barn.
Read flyer to learn of the requirements in order to receive free car seats.