Things to Do in Shawnee

Vortex Alley Brewing is a community brewery that will bring unique, flavorful beer to Shawnee, OK VAB Mug Club memberships available.

The Arts @317 is a local, family owned business. Oklahoma has some amazing artists, and downtown Shawnee is the perfect venue for an active and growing arts community! Not just a static gallery, the studio serves as a work space for several local artists. Visitors can watch the artists at work, or peruse art from over 40 artists.

The Arts @ 317 also holds a monthly block party downtown with guest authors, artists, and more on the last Friday of each month.

Founded in 1919, the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art was founded by Father Gregory Gerrer, a Benedictine monk of considerable artistic talent. During Father Gerrer's travels to Europe, Africa and South America, he collected objects of artistic and ethnological value.

The museum's permanent exhibitions include Egyptian, Greek and Roman objects; art from the Renaissance through the early 20th century; and large holdings of Native American, African, pre-Columbian, and Eastern cultural artifacts. In addition, the museum offers exciting special exhibitions throughout the year.

A jewel on Shawnee's Historic Main Street, Theopolis Social Club is a neighborhood restaurant that makes all its food from scratch, using as many local ingredients as possible. It also boasts of a full bar featuring craft cocktail, beer and wine.

In addition to plush indoor digs, "Theo's Backyard" is an adjoining outdoor dining space with two covered patios and a small stage where live music is played every Friday night and Sunday brunch.

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The outdoor complex features a shallow play area, regulation pool area, spray ground area, diving area, climbing wall, slides, restrooms, showers & dressing areas, concession with covered deck, 1m & 3m diving boards, basketball goal, floatables, bench with sunshades and much more. The park also hosts several events throughout the season including movie nights, military appreciation, and swim days for pets.

Your destination for high-quality, professional grade disc golf gear is Rattle My Chains! Located inside The Arts @ 317, the selection ranges from disc carts, bags, and accessories in addition to a rotating selection of discs and baskets.

Stop in for your gear, and get info on the local disc golf courses.

Founded in 1876, St. Gregory's Abbey is a Roman Catholic community of Benedictine monks. Features of the Abbey and its beautifully kept grounds & labyrinth, the Monks' Marketplace, and conference center.

Closed during some religious observances. Call ahead to schedule a guided tour.

The Guilded Grayland is a welcoming place for family and friends of all ages to connect and find community through play and intentional interaction.

Essentially, we’re your Friendly Local Game Store located in Shawnee, OK, offering a variety of gaming options for both purchase and play. Come browse our library, stay and play awhile, or take a game home, gather your people, and connect over a game night.

Historic theater and concert venue showcasing talent from around Oklahoma and beyond.

Located in Shawnee Mall, this gallery not only has an expansive collection of Oklahoman art for viewing and purchase, they also have tables and supplies for patrons to walk in and paint at their leisure for a small fee. Group classes can be scheduled as well!

Browse retro games, toys and comic books at The Cave in Shawnee. The local shop specializes in vintage goods including video games, action figures and posters. Whether you're a casual shopper or experienced collector, you'll find something unique at The Cave.