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What’s Going On In Tulsa This Summer?
Looking for things to do in Tulsa this summer?
You’re in the right place.
Welcome to the Summer Edition of #TulsaTips – where we’ve done the digging so you don’t have to.
If your group chat is stuck on “What should we do this weekend?” and you’ve already exhausted brunch and Target strolls, don’t worry…we got you!
From sweaty festivals to starry date nights, family-friendly chaos to adult-only escapes, we’ve rounded up all the Tulsa happenings worth showing up for.
Think of this page as your summer survival guide (minus the sunscreen). Let’s make it a season to remember, or at least one with fewer awkward Saturdays.
📅 June Highlights
Major Events & Festivals
Tulsa Juneteenth Festival & 5K Run (June 14–21)
Celebrate Juneteenth with music, markets, art, and culinary offerings along Greenwood Avenue. Plus, a community 1‑Mile and 5K race on June 21.Tulsa Eagle Pride Fest (June 21–22)
A Pride weekend celebration at the Tulsa Eagle campus featuring drag performances, live music, and local vendors.Boulder Dash at Welltown Brewing (June 21)
Block-party style BBQ fest with live music, games, and a festive community gathering.Sunday Funday Brunch Crawl (Arts District, recurring Sundays)
Starts early with $2.50 Chambongs, Mimosas, Bloody Marys, and rotating brunch specials at neighborhood bars. thetulsaartsdistrict.org
Outdoor & Family Fun
Gathering Place Weekly Programs
Events like Dog Play Sundays, Morning Fitness, and fitness classes throughout summer.Tulsa Botanic Garden Events (June)
Yoga in the garden, live music nights, pet adoption days, and Father’s Day celebrations.
📅 July Highlights
Festivals & Pop‑Ups
Tokyo, OK Anime Convention (July 11-13)
Oklahoma’s largest anime/gaming culture event, featuring cosplay, panel discussions, gaming, vendors, and more—for all ages.Woody Guthrie Folk Festival (mid-July, Okemah)
Though held ~60 miles away, this beloved multi-day folk music festival draws Tulsa fans into deep roots of Americana, music, workshops, and community jam sessions.
Music, Food & Culture
Concert Series & Pop-Up Events
Check Cains Ballroom or Bandsintown for local gigs, food pop-ups, and art fairs throughout July.
📅 August Highlights
Family & Educational Programming
Ongoing Park Camps & Garden Events
Tulsa Botanic Garden and Gathering Place continue special offerings—plant walks, story time, yoga, and experiential learning.
Stargazing Nights
Summer Skywatching (Jun–Aug)
Don’t miss full moon “Buck Moon” photo ops in June, the July 29–30 Southern Delta Aquariids, and the Perseids peak around August 12–13. Ideal at Gathering Place or Route 66 Village.
Fall Equinox Soundscape
Honoring Balance through Sound!The Sacred Wheel of the Year spirals on and Soundscapes Tulsa is offering our unique weaving of Sacred Sound, ritual, movement & meditation to honor the balancing energies of the Fall Equinox and the season of the 2nd Harvesting (also known as Mabon in the Celtic tradition).