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Special Events in Tulsa
Home to nearly a million people, Tulsa always has something interesting to do. Spring is a beautiful time in Tulsa with azaleas, redbuds and dogwoods in full bloom all of the city, making a drive to Philbrook or Gilcrease a visual feast in itself. Summer is filled with sports like Drillers baseball and horse racing at Fair Meadows, farmers markets all over the region and plenty of outdoor concerts. Fall is Oktoberfest season, along with the Tulsa Run and the Tulsa State Fair, one of the best people watching events in the world. Even the cold days of winter offer the Tulsa Ballet's annual performance of The Nutcracker, the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals and bald eagle watching on the Arkansas River. Any time of year is a good time to be in Tulsa.
Tulsa Parks is the home for hundreds of special events every year. With 120 parks that include recreation centers, shelters, ponds, sporting areas, landscaping, and wide open spaces it's easy to see why people plan their events, and attend events, at Tulsa Parks.
January
Tulsa Boat, Sport & Travel Show
Location: Expo Square - Expo Center
918-744-1113
February
Mardi Gras
Location: Expo Square - Pavilion
918-744-1113
March
Tulsa Indian Art Festival
Location: Greenwood Cultural Center
918-838-3875
A showcase of fine art and tradition honoring the Spirit of the American Indian. Includes Art Market, American Indian food, Exhibition Dancing, Storytelling.
Splashbreak
Location: Oklahoma Aquarium
918-296-3474
Looking for a spring break get-away? The Oklahoma Aquarium hosts activities to keep the young and the young at heart busy. Pollywog Plinko, Flipper Races, Three-legged Race, Marshmallow Diving, and Aquarium Scavenger Hunt are just a few activities. Prizes will be given out daily related to the activities. Wrapping up Splashbreak is the photo contest winners' presentation.
April
Women's International Bowling Congress Championship Tournament
Location: Riverlanes Bowling Center
918-747-4001
More than 42,500 WIBC members (8,500 teams) from around the globe come to Tulsa to participate in one of the largest women's sporting events in the world for women.
May
Tulsa International Mayfest
Held in mid May
Location: Downtown Tulsa - Main Mall
918-592-6435
Call for additional information
June
Annifishary
Location: Oklahoma Aquarium - Jenks
918-296-3474
Birthday celebrations include carnival games, inflatable games and fishing at the ODWC/Zebco Casting Pond. All activities are included with paid admission.
July
Heart of Tulsa, Arts & Crafts Show
Held in mid July
Location: Expo Square - Expo Center
405-632-2652
An Affair of the Heart of Tulsa is one of the highest quality arts & crafts shows in the United States.
August
Powwow of Champions
Location: Expo Square - Expo Center
918-744-1113
September
American Miniature Horse Registry Nationals
Location: Expo Square - Livestock Arena
918-744-1113
October
Hallowmarine
Location: Oklahoma Aquarium - Jenks
918-296-3474
Put on a costume and join the fun for a frightfully delightful evenings of excitement. Bring the kids for traditional trick-or-treating, Halloween games like octopus and jellyfish darts, pin the tail on the shark and of course the costume contest! Spooks of all ages will be terrified by the haunted sunken ship located at the shark exhibit.
November
Tanksgiving
Location: Oklahoma Aquarium - Jenks
918-296-3474
To help support the Jenks Community Food Bank, guests bringing in any non-perishable food item will receive $1 off general admission.
December
Jingle Bell Run on Brookside
Location: 34th Street & Peoria
918-743-4526
1K fun run/walk & costume contest for all ages, strollers, and dogs on leashes.1K sanctioned road race starting at 34th & Peoria, then north through Woodward Park at 21st and back. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. 1K fun run/walk & costume parade contest starts at 9:00am; 5K run/walk starts at 9:30am.
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