April 1 – April 27, 2025
Tulsa Botanic Blooms
Revel in the arrival of spring at one of the largest spring bulb displays in the state at the Tulsa Botanic Garden. The annual Tulsa Botanic Blooms features a crescendo of color with over 150,000 tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and other spring-flowering bulbs. While peak bloom times vary, early, mid-, and late-flowering bulbs in the design allow for about six weeks of prime display time.
The concentration of the floral showcase is in the garden’s A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces, where colors cascade from the top of this terraced garden to the bottom. This year's planting pattern is chevrons, while the blooms' color palette represents Oklahoma bedlam – an array of crimson, cream, orange, dark purple and white tulips. In addition, approximately 14,000 bulbs are planted in the Children’s Discovery Garden, with colors replicating the Oklahoma sunset. More bulbs can also be seen along the Lakeside Promenade and in front of the visitor center.Tulsa Botanic Blooms includes a myriad of activities and events to enjoy, including Thursday music nights, tours, family crafts, spring break activities and more. Mother Nature determines blooming, so check the Garden's website and social media for the latest information. Hours: Tuesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Wednesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Thursday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm; Friday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm; Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Tulsa Botanic Garden 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr, Tulsa, OK 74127, 918-289-0330, eat0@eau0eav0eaw0
April 1 – April 30, 2025
Azalea Festival
Held since 1968, Muskogee's Honor Heights Park boasts 40 acres of manicured gardens with over 30,000 azaleas in 625 varieties. Visit this stunning park throughout the month of April for one of the top events in Oklahoma. The annual festival celebrates the blooming of azaleas, tulips, dogwoods, and wisteria as these buds begin to unfurl during the warmer temperatures of spring to the delight of visitors. The Azalea Festival not only highlights the beauty of nature in spring, but also plays host to a parade and numerous other events. The annual Azalea Festival parade features everything from floats, antique cars, clowns, and pageant queens, to horseback riders and cyclists. This much-loved festival has expanded to include the Chili & BBQ Cook-Off, The Garden Market at the Paplion at Honor Heights Park, the Azalea 5K & Fun Run, Flower Power Bicycle Ride and Fitness in the Park. Celebrate the kaleidoscope of color that blooms each spring. Enjoy free tours of Honor Heights Park and don't forget your camera - you'll want to capture every bloom and every memory at the Azalea Festival.
Honor Heights Park, Muskogee, OK 74401, 918-684-6302, eat2@eau2eav2eaw2, www.muskogeeparks.org/events___festivals/azalea_festival.php
April 1 – September 21, 2025
Florigami in the Garden
See the larger-than-life FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN exhibit at the Tulsa Botanic Garden. These monumental sculptures created by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box showcase 20 installations of metal sculptures inspired by origami, the centuries-old Japanese art of folding paper. These works of art take on the shapes of nature, including flowers, birds, grazing deer, galloping ponies, and more. The Oklahoma debut will also feature a 17-foot-tall kinetic sculpture of butterflies that will "float" above floral displays. Head to the Tulsa Botanic Garden between March 2 to September 21 to see this impressive and whimsical display for yourself. Hours: Tuesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Wednesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. From April through October, exhibit will be open until 8pm on Thursdays. Closes early on Saturday, April 19.
Tulsa Botanic Garden 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr, Tulsa, OK 74127, 918-289-0330, eat0@eau0eav0eaw0, www.tulsabotanic.org/event/opening-day-of-florigami-in-the-garden
April 1, 2025
Sensory Night at the Oklahoma Aquarium
Join us at the Oklahoma Aquarium for Sensory Awareness Evenings on the 1st Tuesday of each month. With low lights & quiet music, you & your little & big humans alike can explore the Oklahoma Aquarium without the usual crowd-perfect for people that get peopled out easily! Each month has a self-guided scavenger hunt with a prize for everyone that completes it! This event is free with general admission or Oklahoma Aquarium membership.
Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Drive. Jenks, OK 74037, 918-296-3747, www.oklahomaaquarium.org
April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2025 every Tuesday, 6:30p.m – 7:30p.m.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Support Group
DBSA Oklahoma has a support group at the Brookside Library, 1207 E. 45th Pl., Tulsa every Tuesday evening from 6:30pm-7:30pm. If you or anyone you know struggle with any kind of mood disorder, we are here for support. We look forward to seeing you!
Brookside Library, 1207 E. 45th Place Tulsa, OK 74105, Josh Turzanski, (405)-937-6070, eat6@eau6eav6eaw6
April 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, & 29-30, 2025, 8:30a.m. – 5:30p.m.
Spring & Summer Field Trips or Road Trips to Shepherd's Cross Farm
Beginning Mid-March 2025 Spring & Summer Field Trips or Road Trips to the Farm Sheep & Shepherd Tours begin when the lambs are born each spring here at Shepherd’s Cross, an authentic working sheep farm, just north of Claremore OK on Scenic Route 66. Come to the farm and watch as the sheep peacefully graze the pastures and rest by the still waters. The newborn lambs jump for joy and frolic in the pastures. Sheep & Shepherd Tours: Self-guided Tour – Donation-based (suggested $5 per person) Enjoy watching the sheep in the pastures as you stroll the grounds in the visitor areas. Sheep & Shepherding Guided Walking Tour - Donation-based (suggested $5 per person) Drop by or pre-schedule. Please Note: Walking Tour is not in the pasture with the sheep, but adjacent to the pasture per Animal Welfare guidelines. Sheep & Shepherding Guided Wagon Ride Tour - $7 per person Wagon Ride in pasture with the flock Must be pre-scheduled. Holds 20+ passengers per wagon load; ramp-loading. Springtime also brings blooms in time for Bible Garden Tours. Shepherd’s Cross is home to one of only a handful of Bible Gardens in the U.S.A. Over 100 plants in this garden have Biblical references. Bible Garden Tour Options: Self-Guided Tours – Donation-based (suggested $5 per person) Enjoy the English Country Garden, read the placards, pick up a brochure with map. Audio Tours Available online: https://shepherdscross.com/bible-garden.html All Tours also include the following: Visiting the sheep, lambs, and other farm animals at the petting barn area. Teaching Nomadic and Biblical shepherding practices. Wool Mill Tour demonstrating combing, spinning, and weaving wool into a finished product. The educational & interactive Farm Museum & Educational Silo. Open for drop by visitors Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 – 5:30. Please preschedule Field Trips for groups of twenty or more. Picnic area available; bring your lunch with you; limited seating available. Snack and beverage concessions are available on site. Be sure to visit our Farm Store. You can find yarn produced and processed on the farm as well as roving, batts, felting supplies, knitting needles, and spinning and weaving supplies. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, Oklahoma Museum Association member, Farmer’s Market Hub, Made in Oklahoma Company, and is Animal Welfare Approved. Website: https://shepherdscross.com/index.html Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShepherdsCross Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShepherdsCross Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shepherds_cross/ Heart of the Shepherd is the non-profit 501-C3 which operates at the farm and provides Biblically based agricultural education locally and internationally.
Shepherd's Cross, 16792 E 450 Rd Claremore, OK 74017, www.shepherdscross.com
April 1-30, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Stay Gold Session: Botanical Illustrations
Learn the art of botanical illustration rooted in refined drawing techniques and color studies. Your instructor will share key elements of this artform and guide you through self-selected subjects to illustrate using colored pencils on archival paper. Participants will complete 3-4 finished illustrations.
Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Road Tulsa, OK 74114 (918)-748-5320, www.philbrook.org
April 10, 2025, 6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
Market on Main
Invite the whole family out for a night of fun in downtown Collinsville during Market on Main. Local vendors and food trucks will line Main Street during this monthly market where attendees will be free to shop goods from small businesses and dine on local cuisine.
903 W Main St, Collinsville, OK 7402, 918-371-4703, eat8@eau8eav8eaw8, www.collinsvillechamber.org/events
April 10 – April 12, 2025, 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Woolaroc Spring Traders Encampment
Experience living history at its best at the Spring Traders Encampment with approximately 125 tents and teepees set up for this annual Western heritage event formerly known as the Spring Mountain Man Encampment. Spend the weekend at Woolaroc in Bartlesville and join participants from all over the United States as they recreate the rugged pioneer life of the men and women who trapped and traded in 1840s-era Indian Territory. Step back in time at the Spring Traders Encampment and observe their lifestyle, learn about their backgrounds and interests, watch their craft demonstrations, and check out their wares. The public is invited to browse through the encampment while enjoying food and living history demonstrations.
Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve, 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Road, Bartlesville, OK 74003, 918-336-0307, eat10@eau10eav10eaw10, www.woolaroc.org
April 11 – April 12, 202
Green Country Hamfest
The Green Country Hamfest in Claremore will showcase the latest technology in radio operations. The largest ham radio festival in Oklahoma, this trade show offers visitors on-site FCC amateur radio license exams, as well as a chance to win terrific prizes. At the Green Country Hamfest, browse through commercial booths filled with the latest radios and accessories, enjoy a swap meet and flea market for ham radio equipment or attend a variety of forums and learn something new. Free parking is available with a free shuttle service as well as low-cost, on-site RV parking.
400 Veterans Parkway. Claremore, OK 74017, 918-342-5357, eat12@eau12eav12eaw12, www.greencountryhamfest.org
April 11, 2025, 6:00p.m. – 9:00p.m.
Art Crawl on 66
Experience art up close during the Art Crawl on 66 in Tulsa as artists bring imagination to life at local businesses. On the second Friday of the month from April to December, musicians, performers, and visual artists will inspire patrons as they browse businesses and vendor booths. Kick the weekend off with a tour of historic places along The Mother Road, enjoying local restaurants and taking in the sights and sounds of Tulsa's art scene.
Various Locations, Tulsa, OK 74107, 918-445-4457, eat14@eau14eav14eaw14, www.route66mainstreet.com/events
April 11 – April 12, 2025, 9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Springfest
SpringFest at Woodward Park is a celebration of all things gardening. This event, held annually inside the Tulsa Garden Center, will have experts on hand to help you create a great garden that will be the envy of your neighbors and friends. A wide selection of plants and flowers will be available for purchase from local nurseries, as well as gardening tools and outdoor art. Don't miss this opportunity to make your home garden spectacular and have fun with the entire family. Food vendors will be available so make SpringFest a full day of shopping and learning.
Tulsa Garden Center 2435 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-576-5155, eat16@eau16eav16eaw16, www.tulsagardencenter.org/springfest
April 11 – April 12, 2025
Exchange Club Chili & BBQ Cook-Off
Bring your appetite to the Exchange Club Chili & BBQ Cook-Off to sample chili and barbecue from 100 cooking teams. Enjoy a full day of entertainment, drinks, and delicious barbecue with the whole family during this day of top-notch food fun. Purchase a taster kit and sample some of the best chili, barbecue, chicken, and pork in the five-state area along with thousands of other barbecue enthusiasts. Dishes available for sampling include chili, baked beans, beef brisket, chicken, pork spare ribs and hot links. Vote for your favorites then see which competitor takes the crown of People's Choice winner. A variety of concessions will be available, as well as an area designed specifically for children. The festival's kids' zone will feature food, inflatables, face painting, clowns, pony rides, camel rides and more. Don't miss the wide variety of live music and entertainment, and don't be afraid to dig into some mouth-watering barbecue from some of the area's most skilled pitmasters.
Hatbox Field 3601 Arline, Muskogee, OK 74401, 918-913-3868, eat18@eau18eav18eaw18, www.muskogeecookoff.com
April 11 – April 12, 2025
2 Hip Chicks Roadshow
The 2 Hip Chicks Roadshow is coming to Tulsa and bringing dozens of vendors and one-of-a-kind items with them. This traveling vendor show will feature vintage and shabby chic items for your home and yourself. Shop row after row of clothing, home decor, party items, vintage treasures, antiques, and gifts during this shopping event at Tulsa Expo Square. You can also sip on samples of wine as you browse all the repurposed furniture, handmade crafts, upcycled junk and more. Hours: Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Tulsa Expo Square 4145 E 21st, Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-813-6572, eat20@eau20eav20eaw20, www.2hipchicksroadshows.com
April 11, 2025, 7:30p.m.
Ben Rector in Concert
Join Tulsa native Ben Rector for a special evening as he stops at the Tulsa Theater. The singer and songwriter has built an enormous following on the strength of his well-crafted, thoughtful, and often humorous lyrics. Rector's lyrics are driven by a sparse piano and a voice that's heavily informed with pop sensibilities echoing Huey Lewis or early Billy Joel. Sing along with anthems like "Crazy" and "Brand New" and enjoy piano-fueled power ballads like "30,000 Feet" or "Almost Home."
Tulsa Theater 105 Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103, 918-582-7239, eat22@eau22eav22eaw22, www.tulsatheater.com/event/ben-rector/tulsa-theater
April 12, 2025
Kick off to the Route 66 Centennial in Claremore!
Cherokee Nation will host the inaugural Andy Payne Route 66 Race! Celebrate the life and legacy of Andy Payne, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and the winner of the International Trans-Continental Foot Race in 1928. This 5k race will kick off more than a yearlong celebration of the Route 66 Centennial, with many more fun activities to come in the following months!
Claremore High School, 201 E. Stuart Roosa Claremore, OK 74017 United States, www.visitclaremore.com/events/kick-off-to-the-route-66-centennial-in-claremore
April 12, 2025, 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Easter Fun Day Downtown
Hop into spring with us at Easter Fun Day Downtown on Saturday, April 12th, from 10 AM - 12 PM at the beautiful Washington Irving River Park! Admission: FREE!
Washington Irving River Park, 13700 S. Memorial Drive, Bixby, OK 74008, www.downtownriverdistrictbixby.com/event-details-registration/easter-fun-day-downtown-1
April 12, 2025 1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.
Spin-n-Knit-In
On the second Saturday of each month, drop by the farm to watch or participate as we fellowship and work hand crafts and fiber arts. Bring a craft to work on or come for a "free help session" with fiber arts such as spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, or felting. Shepherd’s Cross offers weaving and fiber arts classes year-round, on an individual or group basis. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility and a Made in Oklahoma Company that processes Animal Welfare Approved fiber (that is chemical free, hormone free, free range, all natural). Shepherd’s Cross hosts a mini wool mill, processing wool from their own sheep, raised on site. Heart of the Shepherd is the non-profit organization (501-C3) that operates at the farm and establishes wool mills in remote, impoverished areas around the world. Heart of the Shepherd teaches Biblical references to the harvest, the animals, farming, and gardening. Shepherd’s Cross and their unique Country Craft Shop is open Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 – 5:30, year-round (closed some holidays).
Shepherd’s Cross, 16792 East 450 Road Claremore, OK 74017, Diane Dickinson, (918)-342-5911, eat24@eau24eav24eaw24, www.shepherdscross.com/spin-n-knit-in
April 12, 2025, 9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
Spring Fling Arts & Crafts Show
Hop in your car and make the drive to Sand Springs for an afternoon of fun at the Spring Fling Arts & Crafts Show. Browse through a vast selection of jewelry, handmade items, boutique finds and other goods from more than 70 onsite vendors. From Easter-themed items to refurbished furniture, there's something to pique anyone's interest at this show. As an added bonus, stick around to see if you win a door prize.
Case Community Center 1050 W Wekiwa Rd, Sand Springs, OK 74063, 918-960-1738, eat25@eau25eav25eaw25
April 12, 2025
Zoorun
No matter your pace, everyone is welcome to run in one of the most family-friendly races in Tulsa. The Ascension St John ZooRun has occurred yearly for 53 years, making it the second-oldest race event statewide. Enjoy the one-mile fun run on zoo property, or crisscross through beautiful Mohawk Park on the 5K and 10K races before finishing inside the Tulsa Zoo. Don’t be bashful about bringing your stroller, since both the 5K and 1-mile fun runs are set up so you can run with the stroller and get your little ones started in this Tulsa tradition early on. Admission for the whole herd is part of the fun. Family members of participants can enter the zoo for free to cheer on runners at the finish line. After the race, enjoy a hospitality area with the Fun Zone, educational activities, face painting and more. Whether you're a strolling tortoise or a racing hare, there is a pace for you at this event. Race Day Schedule: 7am: Registration/packet pick-up opens; 7:30am: Pre-race warm up; 8am: Ascension St. John 1-mile Fun Run begins; 8am: Ascension St. John Fun Run Fun Zone and 5K/10K hospitality areas open; 8:20am: Mohawk Park gates closed – All cars must be parked; 8:30am: 5K run begins; 9am: 10K run begins.
Tulsa Zoo 6421 E 36th St N, Tulsa, OK 74115, 918-669-6600, eat27@eau27eav27eaw27, www.tulsazoo.org/run
April 12, 2025, 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.
Owasso Spring Fling
Celebrate the changing of the season at the Owasso Spring Fling this April. This free-to-attend event will feature Master Gardener seminars, as well as demonstrations and plant sales to take your home garden to the next level. Enjoy a wide array of food trucks while you discover new ways to enjoy the spring season at the Owasso Spring Fling.
109 N Main St, Owasso, OK 74055, 918-376-1529, eat29@eau29eav29eaw29, www.cityofowasso.com/769/Spring-Fling
April 12, 2025, 6:00p.m. – 9:00p.m.
The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show - Tulsa, OK
America’s largest interactive comedy murder dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults. Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.
Hilton Garden Inn Tulsa Broken Arrow, 420 W Albany Street Broken Arrow, OK 74012, Jason Siebold, (866)-496-0535, eat31@eau31eav31eaw31, www.eventvesta.com/events/97355/t/tickets
April 12, 2025, 12:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.
Riverwalk Pop!
Join the celebration of all things pop culture at Riverwalk Pop at the Jenks Riverwalk this April. Browse a diverse assortment of unique vendors and displays, enjoy live music, and try your hand at fun games and activities. Guests are encouraged to cosplay as their favorite characters and enter the costume contest for a chance to win exciting prizes. Indulge in this celebration of your favorite books, movies, TV shows and more at Riverwalk Pop in Jenks this April.
300 Riverwalk Tr, Jenks, OK 74037, 918-518-6675, eat32@eau32eav32eaw32, www.jenksriverwalk.com/event/riverwalk-pop-2025
April 12 – April 13, 2025
Made in Oklahoma Handmade Spring Fest
This April, shop from a massive selection of local vendors in Claremore at the Made in Oklahoma Handmade Vendor Fest. This event will fill the Cherokee Casino full of vendors selling goods of all kinds including home decor, yard art, baked goods, jewelry and more. Admission to all of these events is free, so swing by for two days of Oklahoma shopping and entertainment at the Made in Oklahoma Handmade Vendor Fest.
20900 S 4200 Road, Claremore, OK 74019, 918-530-8132, eat34@eau34eav34eaw34
April 13 – April 20, 2025, 8:00a.m.
National Reining Breeders Classic
The National Reining Breeders Classic has grown to become the second-largest reining show in the world and the most successful stallion incentive program in reining history. Now known as the Million Dollar Show, the NRBC has paid out over $25 Million in 25 years. Don't miss a full week of events held within the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at the Tulsa Expo Square.
Tulsa Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st Street, Tulsa, OK 74114, eat36@eau36eav36eaw36, www.nrbc.com
April 17, 2025, 7:30p.m. – 9:15p.m.
Inside Out 2 - Movie in the Park
Enjoy a free outdoor screening of Inside Out 2 at Movie in the Park on Thursday, April 17! Bring your blankets, grab a bite from local food trucks and En Fuego, and enjoy a night of laughs and heartwarming moments under the stars in downtown Tulsa. Before the film, the Mental Health Association Oklahoma is hosting a Children's Mental Health Fair from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The fair will include interactive activities and mental health resources.
Guthrie Green, 111 Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103, www.guthriegreen.com/events
April 17, 2025
Third Thursday in the Park
On the Third Thursday of the month throughout Spring and Summer, you will find Skiatook’s Central Park buzzing with Food Trucks, Vendors, Live Music, and people coming together as a Community. All of that, along with the Splash Pad and Walking Trails that the park has to offer. Stop by, Shop from our local businesses, Taste the flavors of the food trucks and Enjoy this FREE event.
Skiatook Central Park, Corner of Hwy. 20 & S. Locust Street, Skiatook, OK 74070, www.skiatookchamber.com/events
April 18 – April 20, 2025
Gem Faire
Head to the Gem Faire at the Ruffin Event Center for the opportunity to browse through a huge selection of gemstones, beads, jewelry, minerals, fossils, meteorites and much more. Over 60 vendors from around the country will be on site selling the best products at an affordable price. Here, you can find a wonderful gift for a loved one or customize your jewelry by creating a unique piece with the help of jewelry designers and professional dealers. You can also sign up for bead work or wire wrapping classes, or sit in on an overall jewelry academy. Additional services including ring sizing, jewelry repair and cleaning while you shop are also available. Make your current jewelry look like new as you find another perfect piece to complement that hard-to-match dress or outfit. With exhibitors from coast to coast, there is something for everyone at Gem Faire. Hours: Friday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Ruffin Event Center, 1950 E 71st Street, Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-814-9326, eat38@eau38eav38eaw38, www.gemfaire.com
April 19, 2025, 11:30a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt
Bring the kids to the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore for a fun Easter egg hunt to celebrate the holiday. Children can collect as many eggs filled with candy and other goodies hidden on the rolling hills around the museum. After the hunt, stick around to explore the 19th century ranch grounds. The egg hunt begins promptly at 11:30am on the museum grounds, so be sure to arrive early.
Will Rogers Memorial Museum, 1720 W Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore, OK 74017, 918-341-0719, eat40@eau40eav40eaw40, www.okhistory.org/calendar/event/easter-egg-hunt-6
April 19, 2024, 8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
Herbal Affair & Festival
The annual Herbal Affair & Festival in Sand Springs features over 100 vendors selling medicinal, cooking, and ornamental herbs. Perennial, heirloom, and annual plants will be sold, along with garden and herb-related products and supplies. A variety of food trucks, including Amish, Greek, Italian, Cajun, Indian and, of course, American cuisine will be available to hungry and thirsty visitors. There will also be a wine garden featuring several Oklahoma wineries. Live music and entertainment including cloggers, magic demonstrations and Irish music will provide a festive atmosphere to the event. Bring the kids to the Herbal Affair & Festival in Sand Springs for a range of fun games, face painting and group building projects.
Triangle Park, Sand Springs, OK 74063, 918-246-2504, eat42@eau42eav42eaw42, www.sandspringsok.gov/118/Herbal-Affair-Festival
April 19, 2025, 10:00a.m.
Spring with the Bunny
Celebrate "Spring with the Bunny" at the Tulsa Zoo this April. This family-friendly, come-and-go event will be blooming with fun for all. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy animal chats, participate in arts and crafts, interact with zoo animals and most importantly—meet the bunny. Take a photo with the bunny to capture the memory of this fun event at the Tulsa Zoo.
Tulsa Zoo 6421 E 36th St, Tulsa, OK 74115, 918-669-6206, eat27@eau27eav27eaw27, www.tulsazoo.org/bunny
April 19, 2025, 7:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.
Golden Driller Marathon
Sign up for the 8th annual Golden Driller marathon, which includes a race distance for all levels from 5K to marathon. All races will be held on the very nice paved trails of Tulsa's River Parks system along the banks of the Arkansas River. The race gets its name from the iconic Golden Driller statue located at Expo Square in Tulsa. Each participant will receive a tech shirt with their entry, as well as a great custom finisher medal that features the Golden Driller. This race is known for its small size and friendly nature, as well as great post-race food and beer for those 21 and over. This is a great smaller marathon or half for those who want to avoid the crush of giant big city races. The course is flat and fast, with the exception of one hill that appears on the marathon course. All other courses are flat. On-site parking at the start/finish is available. The start/finish area is located within three miles of downtown Tulsa and many hotels. In addition, all courses are USATF certified and the marathon is a Boston qualifier.
2100 S Jackson Ave, Tulsa, OK 74107, 918-492-3338, eat46@eau46eav46eaw46, www.runsignup.com/Race/OK/Tulsa/GoldenDrillerMarathon
April 19, 2025
Papilion Garden & Crafts Market
Held at the Papilion within Muskogee’s Honor Heights Park, the Garden Market welcomes everyone out to shop for nature-inspired crafts and products from local artisans. There will also be herbs and other plants, as well as children’s art activities, live music, food and educational programs and demonstrations. This event will be held rain or shine.
Honor Heights Park 1513 N 48th St, Muskogee, OK 74401, 918-684-6303
April 19, 2025, 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.
2025 Owasso Community Egg Hunt
Looking for a fun and FREE family outing? Mark your calendars for the 2025 Owasso Community Egg Hunt, hosted by Owasso Recreation and Culture and presented by Pathway Church: A Wesleyan Community. Here’s what to expect: 10,000 eggs scattered across the park, age-divided hunts for safe, age-appropriate fun, special prize” eggs for each group and a Bunny photo booth for cute family snaps.
Rayola Park, 8300 N Owasso Expressway, Owasso, OK 74055, www.owassoisms.com/events/2025-owasso-community-egg-hunt
April 19, 2025, 10:00a.m.
Easter Jam
We will have an egg hunt for kids Birth-5th grade, donuts, games, prizes & the Easter story for the whole family! Please bring your child’s basket to collect eggs!
Freedom Church, 9602 N. 177th E. Avenue, Owasso, OK 74055, www.owassoisms.com/events/come-and-celebrate-with-us-at-easter-jam
April 20, 2025, 10:00a.m.
Friendship Baptist Church Easter egg Drop and Services
Join us for a powerful Easter service the whole family will love! Experience uplifting worship, an inspiring message, and a celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. Stay after for an exciting Helicopter Egg Drop! Bring your family, invite your friends, and let’s celebrate together!
Friendship Baptist Church, 14100 East 86th St North, Owasso OK, 74055, www.owassoisms.com/events/friendship-baptist-church-easter-egg-drop-and-services
April 24, 2025
Philbrook Wine Experience: Sip Into Spring
Head to the Philbrook Museum in Tulsa this spring for a wine enthusiast event so huge it takes a year to recover. The Philbrook Wine Experience weekend brings internationally renowned vintners, more than 20 regional restaurants and an impressive auction together under one roof to create one of the top ten wine events in the nation.
Meet winemakers, enjoy wine and stroll to private homes in the Philbrook neighborhood during the Wine Walk on Thursday. On Friday and Saturday, attend a variety of seminars designed to deepen your knowledge of wine as top winemakers lend their insight into the art and science of creating the world’s best wines. Enjoy tasting the fruits of their labor as more than 50 renowned vintners and regional restaurants team up to create unparallel high-energy happy hour experiences. Come back Saturday for a lively cocktail hour, followed by a world-class dining experience. After this very special dinner, stick around for a no-holds barred, high-end auction, with all proceeds benefiting the museum.
Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S Rockford Rd, Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-748-5382, www.wine.philbrook.org/#title-block
April 24 – April 26, 2025, 10:00a.m. – 7:00p.m.
Woolly Weekend at Shepherd's Cross
Woolly Weekend is a “sheep to shawl” festival held at Shepherd’s Cross, an authentic working sheep farm, just north of Claremore OK on Scenic Route 66. Come to the farm and watch as the sheep are shorn (given a haircut). Sheep shearing occurs throughout the day. After the fiber is shorn from the sheep, visitors can watch the wool being processed on site. It will be combed, spun, woven, knit, crocheted, and felted into finished products. This is a true "Sheep to Shawl" event. Over the three-day period at least three shawls will be created entirely from the wool shorn on the first morning of the event. Shearing and demonstrations take place inside the Amish-built tour barn, which houses some of the animals as well as the wool processing, farm museum and the gift shop.
Shepherd's Cross, 16792 E 450 Rd, Claremore, OK 74017, 918-342-5911, eat24@eau24eav24eaw24, www.shepherdscross.com/woolly-weekend
April 25, 2025
Philbrook Wine Experience: Wine & Hip-Hop
Head to the Philbrook Museum in Tulsa this spring for a wine enthusiast event so huge it takes a year to recover. The Philbrook Wine Experience weekend brings internationally renowned vintners, more than 20 regional restaurants and an impressive auction together under one roof to create one of the top ten wine events in the nation. Meet winemakers, enjoy wine and stroll to private homes in the Philbrook neighborhood during the Wine Walk on Thursday. On Friday and Saturday, attend a variety of seminars designed to deepen your knowledge of wine as top winemakers lend their insight into the art and science of creating the world’s best wines. Enjoy tasting the fruits of their labor as more than 50 renowned vintners and regional restaurants team up to create unparalled high-energy happy hour experiences. Come back Saturday for a lively cocktail hour, followed by a world-class dining experience. After this very special dinner, stick around for a no-holds barred, high-end auction, with all proceeds benefiting the museum.
Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S Rockford Road, Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-748-5382, eat50@eau50eav50eaw50, www.wine.philbrook.org/#title-block
April 25, 2025, 7:30p.m. – 8:30p.m.
Claremore Community Chorus Spring Concert
Known to be one of the best community concerts of the year...Annual free spring concert! Fun free reception following the show!
Claremore Church of the Nazarene, 1336 N. Dorothy Ave., Claremore, OK 74017
April 25, 2025, 6:30p.m. – 8:30p.m.
Movie Night, “The Wizard of Oz”
Join us for "The Wizard of Oz" sponsored by Bank of Commerce! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m. Popcorn and admission are FREE!
Will Rogers Memorial Museum, 1720 W. Will Rogers Boulevard, Claremore, OK 74017, 918-341-0719, www.willrogers.com/event-calendar
April 25 – April 27, 2025
Spring Home & Outdoor Living Expo
If you're in the market for some great spring deals, head to Tulsa Expo Square for the Spring Home & Outdoor Living Expo. Held in the River Spirit Expo building, this exciting event will feature a variety of vendors offering great deals on outdoor furniture, home appliances and all kinds of resources for your next DIY home project. Guests can peruse themed booths to learn more about specializations like tiny homes, upcycling, rescue groups and more. Kid-friendly attractions will also keep the kids entertained at the Spring Home & Outdoor Living Expo. Hours: Friday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm; Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Tulsa Expo Square 4145 E 21st St. Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-605-5480, eat52@eau52eav52eaw52, www.springhomeexpo.com
April 25, 2025
Zoo Nights
Head to the Tulsa Zoo for an after-hours event for adults only. Sip on delicious cocktails, try tasty foods and groove to live music. Guests are encouraged to fire up a little friendly competition as they participate in the games. You'll also have the opportunity to experience unique animal interactions at this exciting event that makes a great date or night out with friends.
Tulsa Zoo 6421 E 36th St N, Tulsa, OK 74115. 918-669-6206, eat27@eau27eav27eaw27, www.tulsazoo.org/zoonights
April 25 – April 26, 2025
Red Fern Festival
Bring the family to Tahlequah and enjoy the Red Fern Festival, a fun, old-fashioned fun event featuring hound dog field trials, 1930s era children's games, a car show and more. Held annually the last weekend of April, the Red Fern Festival was inspired by the renowned novel, "Where the Red Fern Grows" by native author Wilson Rawls. The festival evokes the novel's story of simple childhood joys with a wide array of old-fashioned events perfect for the whole family. One of Tahlequah's premier events, the Red Fern Festival features unique and rustic vendors, delicious local food, live music, and plenty of children's activities. Come to this award-winning event and transport yourself back to the 1930s while also touring locations from the novel. Hours: Friday: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm.
Downtown 118 E Shawnee St, Tahlequah, OK 74464, 918-456-3742, eat56@eau56eav56eaw56, www.tahlequahmainstreet.com/red-fern-festival
April 25 – April 26, 2025
Greater Tulsa Area Train Show
See the best model trains in the region at the Greater Tulsa Area Train Show in Broken Arrow this April. Hosted by the Heartland Toy Train Association, this two-day event will feature scales, gauges, makes and models of a wide variety of model trains. Browse the vast assortment of trains on display throughout the Rhema Ninowski Recreation Center and mingle with like-minded locomotive lovers at the Greater Tulsa Area Train Show this April. Hours: Friday: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Rhema Ninowski Recreation Center, 1367 West Kenosha St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012, 918-869-7228, www.ttos-soonerdiv.org/home
April 25 – April 27, 2025, 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Mid-Continent Kennel Club of Tulsa Dog Show
At the Mid-Continent Kennel Club of Tulsa Dog Show, a variety of breeds will take to the Tulsa Expo Square floor to compete for Best of Show at this American Kennel Club sanctioned all-breed show. Watch well-groomed canines perform a series of routines and commands at this local dog show and see which pets come out on top. From four-month-old puppies and veteran dogs to French bulldogs and Irish Setters, guests can see a wide variety of trained pets compete at the Mid-Continent Kennel Club of Tulsa Dog Show.
Tulsa Expo Square, 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74112, 918-629-8959, eat58@eau58eav58eaw58, www.mckctulsa.com
April 26, 2025
Tulsa Heart Walk
Get moving for a good cause at the Tulsa Heart Walk. Designed to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living, this non-competitive 5K walk takes place in a fun environment that's rewarding for the whole family. Come walk with friends, family or coworkers and make new friends along the way. You can even bring your four-legged pal, as leashed dogs are welcome on the course or at the on-site Pet Zone. However you choose to participate, your heart will thank you for it.
ONEOK Field 201 N Elgin Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120, 918-877-8363, eat60@eau60eav60eaw60
April 26 – April 27, 2025
Oklahoma Gun Show
The Oklahoma Gun Show at Tulsa Expo Square is sure to have the products you are looking for with a wide selection of firearms, ammo, knives and more. With over 1,000 tables for vendors and 70,000 sq ft of merchandise to browse through, you'll want to come to both days of this weekend event. Visit the Oklahoma Gun Show to see everything these high-quality dealers have to offer. Hours: Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Tulsa Expo Square, 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-955-1092, eat62@eau62eav62eaw62, www.oklahomagunshows.com
April 26, 2025, 8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
Jenks Herb & Plant Festival
The annual Jenks Herb & Plant Festival will feature booths filled with a variety of locally grown herbs and plants, garden decorations and much more. Come to the Jenks Herb & Plant Festival to shop for annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, herbs, tomato plants, fresh vegetables, and heirloom plants. Vendors will also be on hand with booths filled to the brim with Oklahoma wine, garden and home decor, jewelry, arts and crafts, birdhouses, bath, and body products, and more.
This one-day, free event brings thousands of spring shoppers into downtown Jenks each year. Bring the kids to the Jenks Herb & Plant Festival for inflatable jungle gyms, slides, face painting and games. There will also be a wide array of food vendors selling items such as burgers, barbecue, funnel cakes, ice cream and lemonade. While there, make your way over to the festival stage for live entertainment and bluegrass music. Gardening experts will also be on hand to answer all of your gardening questions this season.
Whether looking for a gardening bonanza or a grand street party, the Jenks Herb & Plant Festival has it all. Pick up a sampling of caramel corn, listen to how you can get the best results from your newly purchased plants from professional gardeners and herbalists, and utilize the "Drop and Shop" service available each year, allowing shoppers to drop-off purchases and pick them up later.
Downtown Main Street, Jenks, OK 74037, 918-688-7313, eat64@eau64eav64eaw64, www.jenksgardenclub.com
April 26, 2025, 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
2 Hip Chicks Roadshow
The 2 Hip Chicks Roadshow is coming to Claremore and bringing dozens of vendors and one-of-a-kind items with them. This traveling vendor show will feature vintage and shabby chic items for your home and yourself. Shop row after row of clothing, home decor, party items, vintage treasures, antiques, and gifts during this shopping event at Claremore Expo Center. You can also sip on samples of wine as you browse all the repurposed furniture, handmade crafts, upcycled junk and more.
Claremore Expo Center, 400 Veterans Pkwy, Claremore, OK 74017, 918-212-0072, eat20@eau20eav20eaw20, www.2hipchicksroadshows.com
April 26, 2025, 8:00p.m. – 1:30p.m.
80’s Prom
Get a new wave haircut and head to the historic Cain's Ballroom for the annual 80s Prom, the most radical event in Tulsa. Guests will be decked out in over-the-top 80s garb, some dressed as pop icons, characters, bands, toys, and anything else you can think of from the decade of excess. You can go all out, or keep it simple with gaudy 80s prom attire. Enjoy an 80s fashion show, snap pictures of you and your friends in the prom-style photo booth and dance the night away as DJs spin your favorite 80s hits. Don't forget to stick around and see who gets crowned prom king and queen at this flashback blowout in the Tulsa Arts District.
Cain's Ballroom 423 N Main St, Tulsa, OK 74103, 918-852-7973, eat68@eau68eav68eaw68, www.80sprom.com
April 26, 2025, 7:30p.m.
Tulsa Opera presents: Dvořák's "Stabat Mater"
Don't miss a profoundly emotional performance of Dvořák's "Stabat Mater" presented by the Tulsa Opera at the Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa. The opera tells the story of the crucifixion through the eyes of Mother Mary. Joining the Tulsa Opera Chorale will be the Tulsa Opera Orchestra as well as four talented soloists under the baton of Aaron Beck. The opera is based on text attributed to the medieval Italian Franciscan monk Jacopone da Todi, which explores themes of grief, compassion, and faith. Despite the solemn subject matter, the overall tone of the work is positive and life-affirming. The performance will be sung in Latin with English translation provided. Don't miss this breathtaking opera that spans a range of powerful emotions in Tulsa this spring.
Holy Family Cathedral, 820 S Boulder, Tulsa, OK 74119, 918-582-3133, eat70@eau70eav70eaw70. www.tulsaopera.com/dvorak-stabat-mater
April 26, 2025, 9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
Annual Spring Art & Craft Show & Sale
Come and join us for Sapulpa’s Annual Art & Craft Show & Sale!
Sapulpa Senior Center, 515 East Dewey Avenue, Sapulpa, OK 74066
April 26, 2025, 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Kendall Whittier Art Festival
Celebrate warm weather and the great outdoors at the Kendall Whittier Art Festival. Held within the Kendall Whittier District, this Tulsa area will transform into an art lover's haven. Wander through the area as Admiral Boulevard comes alive for a Saturday street festival, featuring dozens of local artist booths on the street, pop-up shops with even more local artists and more. While noshing on tasty food-truck fares, be sure to enjoy the live music from local artists as the kids let out their newfound energy at the inflatables obstacle course and chalk art area. Gather your friends to join the community at the Kendall Whittier Art Festival.
Kendall Whittier District, E Admiral Blvd & Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74110, 918-633-1934, eat72@eau72eav72eaw72, www.visitkendallwhittier.com/arts-festival
April 26, 2025, 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Party in the Park
Get a taste of Oklahoma wines and beers along with food from local Muskogee restaurants at Party in the Park. Spend the afternoon and evening enjoying the beautiful sights of Honor Heights Park and relax with a bit of wine as you stroll the Papilion butterfly garden with its thousands of beautiful tulips. Relax with a glass and enjoy live music from Muskogee's own Sister Stone.
Honor Heights Park, 1400 Honor Heights Dr, Muskogee, OK 74401, 918-261-9876, eat74@eau74eav74eaw74, www.muskogeerotary.com
April 26, 2025, 6:00p.m. – 9:00p.m.
A Taste of Claremore
Sip, Savor & Shop: A Taste of Claremore showcases the city's favorite eateries that call the city home. Head to the historic downtown to sample tasty treats from local restaurants while sipping on locally made wines. While you're enjoying the food and drink, be sure to shop in historic downtown Claremore and browse a variety of great boutiques and shops. Sidewalk entertainment and a silent auction will round out the evening's activities.
419 W Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore, OK 74017, 918-341-5881, eat76@eau76eav76eaw76, www.visitclaremore.com/events/taste-of-claremore-local-food-wine-music-and-more-2
April 26 – April 27, 2025, 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Mvskoke Art Market
The Muscogee Nation’s first ever Mvskoke Art Market will be held this April at the River Spirit Casino in Tulsa. Attend this inaugural market and browse a wide variety of artwork from 60 artists. Paintings, beadwork, jewelry, pottery, and mixed medium artwork will be on display. The Muscogee (Creek) Nation is a self-governed Native American tribe located in Oklahoma. MCN is one of the 5 Civilized Tribes and is the fourth largest tribe in the U.S.
River Spirit Casino, 8330 Riverside Parkway, Tulsa, OK 74137, 918-549-2434, eat78@eau78eav78eaw78, www.muscogeenation.com/mvskokeartmarket
April 26 – June 1, 2025, 10:30a.m. – 6:00p.m.
30th Annual Oklahoma Renaissance Festival
Step back in time to the 16th century with Queen Elizabeth I of England and over 400 entertainers and artisans as they create the boisterous Village of Castleton at the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival. Held at the Castle of Muskogee, this beloved annual event features a royal court, jousters and jesters, magicians, musicians, and minstrels. Delight your taste buds with wonderful and unique foods or browse through more than 125 handcrafted booths for one-of-a-kind items.
Bring the entire family and enjoy a day in Renaissance England. Journey to an age of sorcerers, knights in shining armor, kings, queens, and maidens fair. When planning your voyage to Castleton, it is important to note, costumes are encouraged. On any festival day, patrons may discover guests dressed as fairies, Renaissance villagers and nobles, Sci-fi characters and even pirates.
There will be living history demonstrations and marvelous live performances, like a life-size game of chess played by characters, a jousting tournament, thrilling acrobatic feats, KnightWings Birds of Prey and more. A children's realm featuring games and hands-on demonstrations provides hours of fun. Kids may visit the Ultimate Maze and take part in the Royal Quest and the Children's Knighting Ceremony. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of food and drink at one of the many merchants stationed throughout the festival grounds. Special evening events include the Masque'd Ball and The Pirate's Feaste.
The Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W Fern Mountain Rd Muskogee, OK 74401, 918-687-3625, eat80@eau80eav80eaw80, www.okcastle.com
