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May 2025 events
May 2025
Trail of Tears Art Show
May 1-11, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The annual Trail of Tears Art Show, hosted on the grounds of Cherokee Springs Plaza in Tahlequah, presents authentic Native American art in one of Oklahoma's oldest art shows. Open to artists from all federally recognized Native American tribes, the Trail of Tears Art Show displays a wide range of creativity and artistic style. This diverse art show attracts artists, art dealers and visitors from across the nation. One of the most prestigious multi-tribal art shows in the country, the Trail of Tears Art Show began as a means of cultivating the art form of painting as a way of expressing Native American heritage within the Cherokee Nation. Created before the completion of the Cherokee Heritage Center, this art show was the first major exhibition held in the present museum. Peruse this year's Trail of Tears Art Show and view categories that historically have included basketry, pottery, graphics, sculpture, miniatures and the annual "Trail of Tears" theme.
Location:
Cherokee Springs Plaza
3377 Cherokee Springs Plaza
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Stay Gold Session: Botanical Illustrations
May 1-16, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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.
Location:
Philbrooke Museum of Art
2727 S. Rockford Road
Tulsa, OK 74114
Riverwalk Spring Market
Every Thursday | 12 a.m.
May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2025
We’ve received a lot of requests for a pop-up market at the Riverwalk, so we are going to host two this year! Every Thursday in April and May, we will host our Spring Market from 4-8 p.m. The Fall Market will follow in September and October. We will have live music on the amphitheater each week from 5-7 p.m., awesome vendors, and the great Riverwalk restaurants and shops you know and love!
Location:
Jenks Aquarium
300 Riverwalk Terrace
Jenks, OK 74037
Bands & Blooms
Every Thursday | 12 a.m.
May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2025
Bands & Blooms features live music from 6-8 p.m. along with food and drink options, including beer, wine and cocktails starting at 5 p.m. Visitors can bring chairs or blankets to enjoy music on the lawn or stroll through the Garden.
Location:
Tulsa Botanic Gardens
3900 Tulsa Botanic Drive
Tulsa, OK 74127
Spring & Summer Field Trips or Road Trips to Shepherd's Cross Farm
May 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, & 27-31, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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.
Florigami in the Garden
May 1-31, 2025
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.
Location:
Tulsa Botanic Gardens
3900 Tusa Botanic Drive
Tulsa, OK 74127
For more information, contact:
(918)-289-0330
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www.tulsabotanic.org/event/opening-day-of-florigami-in-the-garden
Oklahoma Renaissance Faire
May 1-31, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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.
Location:
The Castle of Muskogee
3400 W Fern Mountain Rd
Muskogee, OK
Oklahoma Renaissance Faire
May 1-31, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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.
Location:
The Castle of Muskogee
3400 W Fern Mountain Rd
Muskogee, OK 74401
First Friday Art Crawl
Monthly on the First Friday | 6 - 9 p.m.
May 2, 2025
Since 2007, the Tulsa Arts District has presented the community with rotating art displays as part of the monthly First Friday Art Crawl events. Every first Friday of the month, visitors can explore artwork inside galleries, studios and museums and catch a few live music performances or even an exciting fireworks display. As an added bonus, art crawlers can take advantage of free museum and gallery admission while shopping later than normal business hours would allow. Hit the district early for dinner, or stay a little later for a craft cocktail best enjoyed on an outdoor patio.
Location:
Various locations in Tulsa Arts District
Tulsa, OK 74103
For more information, contact:
(918)-527-8170
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Germanfest
May 2-4, 2025
Dine on authentic German fare, listen to live polka music, and watch as skilled folk dancers grace the stage at the annual Germanfest in Tulsa. Held at the German-American Society of Tulsa (GAST) Event Center, Germanfest is a fun-filled, family-friendly festival that invites all ages out to celebrate and learn about German culture. Entertainment will include polka band and folk dancers. Snack on polish or smoked bratwurst piled high with sauerkraut on a bun or try the savory schnitzel sandwich. The three-day event will also feature numerous children's activities and the traditional crowning of the May Queen, a German ritual dating back to pagan times. There is plenty of on-site parking, and everyone is invited to have a great time at Germanfest. You won't want to miss this fun cultural extravaganza in Tulsa. Hours: Friday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm; Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Location:
German American Society Tulsa
1429 Terrace Drive
Tulsa, OK 74104
Stay Gold Session: Botanical Illustrations
Every Friday | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
May 2, 9 & 16, 2025
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.
For more information, contact:
(918)-748-5320
Tulsa Area Iris Society Show
May 3, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Come see a rainbow of colors at the Tulsa Area Iris Show in Woodward Park. Tulsa Area Iris Society members will be available to give you tips for growing your own award-winning irises to wow your friends and family. Purchase potted iris plants and see the many different varieties of iris at this event in Tulsa.
Location:
Tulsa Garden Center
2435 S. Peoria
Tulsa, OK 74114
Carneyfest
May 3, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Get ready for a full day of music and carnival-style fun during the historic Church Studio's Carney Fest in Tulsa this April. Inspired by Leon Russell's 1972 album "Carney," this family-friendly event will feature everything from live entertainment to on-site food vendors and exhibitors. This year's lineup includes headliner Reverend Horton Heat, along with acts Zac Wenzel, Travis Kidd, Brent Giddens, Dante & The Bird Dogs, Jake, and the Idols, Until Now, Brad Absher & the Superials, Insider: a Tribute to Tom Petty, and Ann Bell & The Tulsa Sound.
Location:
The Church Studio
304 S Trenton Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74120
Tour de Tulsa
May 3, 2025 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Tour de Tulsa has been a spring cycling ritual for Tulsa-area cyclists for more than 30 years. Tour de Tulsa offers routes ranging from 20 to 100 miles including a family fun ride with options ranging from 5 to 10 miles. Tulsa's premier spring community bicycle ride features good food, great rest stops, full on-road support, and friendly riders all along the way. The Tulsa Bicycle Club and Tulsa's River Parks host this fundraising ride. Proceeds from the Tour de Tulsa benefit the River Parks Foundation which enhances community life through stewardship of parks and public spaces along the Arkansas River. River Parks provides the region's premier public spaces for diverse outdoor experiences.
Location:
River West Festival Park
2100 S. Jackson Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74107
Volunteering Information Event
May 3, 2025 | 12 - 12:30 p.m.
Information event for people interested in learning about volunteering at The Borgen Project.
Location:
Plassmann 100
3261 W State Rd
Saint Bonaventure, Ne 14778
For more information, contact:
Sarah
(317)-432-7947
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Oklahoma Dressage Society Show
May 3-4, 2025
Attend the Oklahoma Dressage Society Show at Tulsa Expo Square for a pool of equestrian talent. See riders and horses compete for top marks in a series of difficult tests at this spring showcase Oklahoma Dressage Society Show . Witness horses perform a series of bouncy walks and trots in a memorized sequence, an impressive feat to all watching from the stands. Hours: Saturday: 7:00 am - 7:30 pm; Sunday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Location:
Tulsa Expo Square
4145 E. 21st Street
Tulsa, OK 74114
Rose District Farmers Market
Every Saturday | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2025
Founded in 2003, the Rose District Farmer's Market, 418 S. Main St., is in the heart of Broken Arrow's award-winning Rose District. Its proximity to area shops and restaurants allows customers to experience all the Rose District offers. The market initially started with only 10 vegetable vendors. Over the years, it has grown to a two-day market with more than 50 unique vendors offering locally grown and hand-crafted products. There is also a mid-week market, every Tuesday from 4:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
Location:
Rose District
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
For more information, contact:
www.brokenarrowok.gov/government/community-development/farmers-market-1469
50th Anniversary Gala for Mizel Jewish Community Day School
May 4, 2025
Fundraiser, dinner, entertainment
Location:
Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills
1902 E 71st St
Tulsa, Ok 74136
Oklahoma Bridal & Wedding Expo
May 4, 2025 | 1 - 5 p.m.
Engaged couples are invited to attend the Bridal & Wedding Expo hosted inside Central Park Hall at Tulsa Expo Square. Future brides can soak in wedding dress inspiration at the on-site fashion show before meeting with vendors who can help bring wedding dreams into reality. From dance instructors and makeup artists to florists and videographers, cross wedding planning items off your to-do list in an afternoon spent at the Bridal & Wedding Expo in Tulsa.
Location:
Tulsa Expo Square
4145 E. 21st Street
Tulsa, OK 74114
Market on Main
May 8, 2025
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.
Location:
903 W Main Street
Collinsville, OK 74021
For more information, contact:
(918)-371-4703
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Tulsa International Mayfest
May 9-11, 2025
Experience an outdoor tribute to the arts and music at the annual Tulsa International Mayfest. This family-oriented event in downtown Tulsa is nationally renowned for presenting the very best in arts and entertainment. Mayfest attracts hundreds of thousands of people annually with an array of arts, including dance, music, and visual arts. Always a major highlights of spring, Mayfest also includes multiple performance stages and great festival food.
Location:
101 E. Archer Street
Tulsa, OK 74103
Tulsa Garden Tour
May 10, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For seven decades, the Tulsa Garden Club has been giving exclusive peeks to some of the most beautiful gardens in the city through their annual Tulsa Garden Tour. The "Heart & Soil" tour offers four unique gardens located throughout midtown. Visitors can purchase a ticket to embark on the self-guided tour and for the chance to win a selection of gardening prizes. The breathtaking outdoor gardens and interior spaces on display for the event allow visitors to experience luxe spaces that are normally private. Each garden stop showcases horticulture and herbs, native plantings for pollinators, and creative hardscaping, lighting, and unique designs for Green Country living. Enjoy beautiful spring weather and get inspired at the exciting Tulsa Garden Tour tradition.
Location:
Midtown Tulsa
Tulsa, OK 74114
For more information, contact:
(918)-625-1161
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The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show – Tulsa, OK
May 10, 2025 | 6 - 9 p.m.
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.
Location:
Hilton Garden Inn Tulsa Broken Arrow
420 W Albany St
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
For more information, contact:
Jason Siebold
(866)-496-0535
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Tulsa Oddities & Curiosities Expo
May 10-11, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Tulsa Oddities & Curiosities Expo brings unique vendors together over a common love of the strange and unusual. Come shop at Tulsa Expo Square, and take-home weird taxidermy, odd jewelry, unusual art, creepy animal bones, bizarre antiques, and strange curiosities. Guests can feast their eyes on everything from steampunk jewelry to bug artwork at this interesting, one-of-a-kind shopping experience.
Location:
Tulsa Expo Square
4145 E. 21st Street
Tulsa, OK 74114
For more information, contact:
(918)-744-1113
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Rooster Days Rodeo
May 12-13, 2025
The Rooster Days Rodeo is an annual event coinciding with the Rooster Days Festival in downtown Broken Arrow. Come out for bareback bronc, calf roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, team roping, ladies breakaway roping, calf scramble, and both open and junior barrel racing. Watch some of the state's finest ropers and riders compete for money and prizes at this thrilling annual Western event.
Location:
Round-Up Club Arena
10505 S 241st E Ave Broken Arrow, OK 74014
Broken Arrow, OK 74014
For more information, contact:
(918)-519-5729
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www.rodeoticket.com/rooster-days-rodeo-by-broken-arrow-round-up-club/rodeo-information
Bixby BBQ 'n Blues Festival
May 15-17, 2025
One of the largest barbecue competitions in Oklahoma, the Bixby BBQ 'n Blues Festival features two days of mouthwatering barbecue and great music. Head to Washington Irving Park to witness over 80 barbecue teams from Oklahoma and surrounding states compete for the top prize and enjoy live blues music by local bands. Visitors to this annual festival will enjoy free cooking demos, delicious barbecue entries and a wide variety of fair food. Make sure to take part in the People's Choice barbecue competition. Bring the whole family for this weekend of food and fun in Bixby. Hours: Thursday: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Friday: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00 am - 10:30 pm.
Location:
137th & S Memorial
Bixby, OK 74008
Black Wall Street Motorcycle Rally
May 15-17, 2025 | 9 a.m.
Get ready to ride through one of Oklahoma's most historic districts during the Black Wall Street Motorcycle Rally. This three-day extravaganza will be packed with fun and family-friendly events for motorcycle enthusiasts. Enjoy an array of vendors, live music and motorcycle rides and showcases. The event continues into the evenings with more live music and fun. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this special event in Tulsa's Greenwood District this May.
Location:
Greenwood District
100 S Greenwood
Tulsa, OK 74120
Rooster Days Festival
May 15-18, 2025
Make your way to the annual Rooster Days Festival in Broken Arrow, one of the oldest continually running festivals in Oklahoma, for a large carnival, a parade, live entertainment and more. Visitors to this fun festival will also enjoy a children's area and 20,000 square feet of arts and crafts. Rooster Days has something for everyone including twirling amusement rides. Enjoy live music throughout Rooster Days Festival, and check out the on-site food vendors for a corn dog, fried ice cream, cotton candy and more tasty treats. Enjoy live music in the entertainment pavilion and the opening of the Rooster Days market and carnival rides on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday morning, the streets of downtown Broken Arrow will flood with spectators of all ages waiting for the parade. Kids will line the streets with goody bags ready to gather candy and celebrate this annual Rooster Days tradition. Hours: Thursday: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Friday: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm; Saturday: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm; Sunday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
Location:
Central Park
1500 S Main Street
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Time Travelers Vintage Expo
May 17, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Shop for all things retro during the Time Travelers Vintage Expo the Tulsa Expo Square. Visitors can browse through over 100 vendors to find everything from unique clothing and accessories to records, home goods and handmade items. Beat the holiday shopping rush and find something special for someone special at the Time Travelers Vintage Expo.
Location:
Tulsa Expo Square
4145 E 21st St
Tulsa, OK 74103
Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo
May 24-25, 2025
Make your way to Claremore for all the excitement of the annual Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo. Rodeo events include bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, mutton bustin' for the kids, rodeo clowns and a dance following the nightly performance. See area cowboys compete in steer wrestling, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and more. Vendors will be on-site to sell Western wear and goods to the crowds. Pick up a cowboy hat and secure a spot in the stands for the Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo, an action-packed event you won't want to miss. Rodeo queens will also be on hand to lead the opening ceremonies.
Location:
Will Rogers Stampede Arena
13653 East 480 Rd
Claremore, OK 74107
Sunfest
May 30-31, 2025
Known to many as Oklahoma's biggest outdoor picnic, Bartlesville's SunFest returns for a long weekend of relaxed, family-friendly entertainment.
Location:
Sooner Park
420 SE Madison Blvd
Bartlesville, OK 74003
Arrival From Sweden: The Music of ABBA
May 31, 2025 | 8 p.m.
The 10-12 piece band, ARRIVAL from Sweden is Direct from Sweden and is 100% Live. This production is often recognized as the World’s Greatest ABBA Show ever! ARRIVAL from Sweden was founded by former ABBA Musician, Vicky Zetterberg in 1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden and became one of the world’s most popular and most selling ABBA show bands. The band has toured in over 70 countries, done 82 successful USA tours and has appeared in several TV and radio shows all over the world. Selling out arenas seated up to 50,000 people.
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