Is There a Senior Health and Wellness Expo in OKC? Free Screenings, Fitness Demos, and Healthy Aging Seminars for Adults 50 Plus

Yes. The Second Half Expo is a free event for adults 50 plus on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St, Oklahoma City. Admission is free with an RSVP. The day includes educational seminars, local exhibitors, live panels, and giveaways.

Second Half Expo is a senior lifestyle expo and senior services marketplace based in Oklahoma City. It brings together local professionals, community groups, and residents who are 50 and older, along with adult children who help care for aging parents. If you are looking for a senior wellness event Oklahoma City residents can attend at no cost, this is the one on the calendar this weekend.

When and where is the Second Half Expo in Oklahoma City?

The event details are listed on the VillagesOKC event page for the Second Half Expo:

• Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
• Time: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111
• Cost: Free, with RSVP

The five hour window runs through the morning, so arriving early gives you the most time for seminars and exhibitor conversations before the doors close at 1:00 p.m.

What health and wellness activities will be at the expo?

According to KFOR's announcement of the 2026 Second Half Expo, the day includes free educational seminars, food samples, prize giveaways, and live music. VillagesOKC describes expert talks, dozens of local professionals in one room, and live panels.

For the health side of the day, that means three practical things to plan around:

Educational seminars on healthy aging

The seminar schedule is the core of the wellness programming. Topics are set by the presenters, so check the final lineup when you RSVP and mark the sessions on brain health, nutrition, fitness, or care planning that matter most to you.

Health and fitness exhibitors

Exhibitors at a senior lifestyle expo often include providers in areas like home care, therapy, fitness, and senior living. Whether a specific booth offers a screening or a demonstration depends on that exhibitor. If a free screening is your main reason for attending, ask at the check in table which booths are offering one and go there first, since lines can build later in the morning.

Panels and one on one conversations

Live panels let you hear several professionals answer the same question. The booths give you time to ask about your own situation, such as a recent diagnosis, a parent's mobility, or questions about Medicare.

Who should attend a healthy aging event in Oklahoma?

The expo is designed for the 50 plus community, but several groups get value from it:

• Active adults 50 and older who want fitness, nutrition, and brain health information in one stop.
• Retirees and pre retirees comparing senior living resources in Oklahoma City before they need them.
• Adult children and caregivers, including the sandwich generation balancing kids and aging parents, who want to meet local providers face to face.
• Community members interested in groups such as VillagesOKC, which will attend with volunteers.

Local coverage from Senior News and Living notes that the Second Half Expo is returning to OKC, so many attendees are repeat visitors who come back each year to check in with the same providers.

How should you prepare to get the most out of the day?

A little planning turns a morning of browsing into useful next steps:

• RSVP before Saturday. Admission is free, but registration is required.
• Write down three questions. For example: what exercise is safe with my knee, what services help a parent stay at home, or what nutrition changes matter after 60.
• Bring a current medication list if you plan to talk with a health provider. It makes conversations faster and more accurate.
• Wear comfortable shoes. The museum is large, and fitness demonstrations may invite participation.
• Bring a tote bag for brochures, samples, and any giveaways.
• Come with a caregiver or friend. A second person can take notes during seminars while you ask questions.
• Collect contact information from two or three providers you want to follow up with the next week.

Is the Second Half Expo only about health?

No. Health and wellness is one part of a broader day. The expo also covers lifestyle, community, and senior living and care categories, plus music, food samples, and prize drawings. That mix makes it one of the more complete things to do for seniors in Oklahoma City in a single morning, and it lets families handle several questions at once rather than scheduling separate appointments.

How do you RSVP for the Second Half Expo?

Reserve your free spot through the Second Half Expo website at secondhalf365.com. Registration takes a few minutes and confirms your admission for Saturday, October 17. If you are bringing a parent or spouse, register each person so the organizers can plan for attendance.

Local business or health provider? Second Half Expo also works with exhibitors and sponsors who want to meet adults 50 plus in Oklahoma City in person. Contact the team through secondhalf365.com to ask about booth and sponsorship options for future events.