Have gas prices made that family road trip to the beach seem like a distant dream? No worries! Inexpensive family fun can be had right here in Northeastern Oklahoma. From budget-friendly children’s theatre to berry picking at a local farm, we’ve got you covered. So get out your summer calendar and start planning using our “fun in the sun” listings to guide you.
Berry Picking
Bucket of Berries: “u pick” blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries and other produce. Available May, June, July, August, September. Call for personal picking time or availability and directions. 13695 Dugan Road, Sapulpa OK. Info: Dianne, 918-227-0101 or 918-639-9914.
Woodland Tree Farm: “u pick” blackberries & over 500 unique named daylilies. Hours and picking days are subject to change; call in June for availability. 1211 E. 166th St. N., Skiatook OK. Contacts: Eric or Kathy Wood; 918-396-0215 or 918-396-0403.
Thunderbird Berries: “u pick” blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries. Open June-Aug; Call for availability. 7515 S. Hansen Rd, Broken Arrow OK, 74014. Contacts: Donald L. Hansen, 918-704-5374 or 918-704-5795.
The Toomey’s Black n Blue Thornless Berry Farm: “u-pick” blackberries & raspberries along with blackberry & raspberry preserves. 7am to Noon, Tues, Thurs, & Saturday. 2629 E. 61st. St. Broken Arrow OK 74014. Contact: Terry Toomey, 918-595-5881 or 918-259-9605.
For more information about Oklahoma agricultural events visit: agritourism.travelok.com.
Family Movie Events
Free Thursday Movies: Circle Cinema/Tulsa City County Library. For movie listing visit: www.circlecinema.com/films.htm.
AMC Summer MovieCamp: Wednesdays 10 a.m. June 25-Aug. 6. $1. All ages. AMC Southroads 20, 4923 E 41st St. For movie listing visit: www.amctheatres.com
Admiral Twin Drive-In Theater: 7355 E. Easton St. 918-838-3114.
Farmer’s Markets
Pearl Farmer’s Market: Local produce, meats, arts & crafts, music. Mondays, 4:30-7 p.m. Centennial Park, Peoria & 6th. Info: 640-5408.
Downtown Tulsa Farmers’ Market: Williams Green at 3rd & Boston. 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Tuesdays.
Jenks Farmers’ Market: Pedestrian Bridge, near the RiverWalk Crossing. 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays.
North Tulsa Farmers’ Market: 2620 E. 56th St. N. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Owasso Farmers’ Market on Saturdays: Rejoice Church parking lot,169 at 106th Street N. 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays.
Owasso Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays: Owasso YMCA, 8300 Owasso Expy., off 169. 8 a.m.-noon Wednesdays.
Festivals:
American Heritage Music Festival: Includes Grand Lake National Fiddle Contest & Grand Lake National Clogging Contest. June 5-7. Grove Civic Center & Snider Camp, Grove, OK. Info: 800-526-2523.
The Art of BBQ: BBQ, music, wine tasting, Kids Zone. July 11-12. O.U. Schusterman Center, 41 & Yale. Info: www.ahct.org/artofbbq .
Asian-American Festival: Martial arts demonstrations, Japanese tea ceremony, belly dancing, drumming, face painting, arts & crafts, henna, name translation, food and more. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett. Info: 669-6340.
Biplane Expo: Unique, historical aircraft. Adults, $5; children $3. June 6-7, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Frank Phillips Field, Bartlesville. Info: www.biplaneexpo.com or 918-622-8400.
Bixby Green Corn Festival: Music, games, carnival, food. June 26-28. Charley Young Park, downtown Bixby. Info: 918-366-0228.
Blue Bell’s Taste of Summer: Free ice cream, inflatables, ice cream eating contest, live entertainment, plant tours. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Blue Bell Creameries, 8201 E. Hwy. 51, Broken Arrow. Info: 258-5100.
Cajun Festival: Arts, crafts, food, music. July 4. Grove Civic Center, Grove, OK. Info: 918-786-8896.
Chandler Ice Cream Festival: Free unlimited ice cream cones. Flea market, food vendors, inflatables, live entertainment. Noon-5 p.m. Tilghman Park, Chandler, OK. Info: 405-258-3200.
Chisholm Trail Roundup: Pony rides, staged gun fights, Clydesdales, cowboy church service, music & more. June 6-8. Kirkpatrick Family Farm, Yukon, OK. Info: 405-350-8937.
Green Country Eco-Expo & One Love Music Fest: July 11-12. Riverwalk Crossing Ampitheater.
Gatesway Hot Air Balloon Festival: More than 100 hot air balloons, music, arts & crafts, food, entertainment. Proceeds benefit children & adults with disabilities. Aug. 1-3. Cherokee Casino, 20900 S. 4200 Rd., Claremore.
Jana Jae Fiddle Camp and Music Festival: Aug. 29-31. Grove Civic Center & Snider Camp, Grove, OK. 800-526-2523.
Oklahoma RiverFest: Dragon Boat racing, RiverRide bicycling event, river cruises, Red Earth RiverFest RiverRun, MusicFest, inflatables, boathouse tours, rowing demonstrations, paddle boats, water & jet ski performances and more. June 6-8, Regatta Park, Oklahoma River, Oklahoma City. Info: www.oklahomariverfest.com .
OK Mozart International Festival: Music festival with some of top musicians in world. June 13-21. Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams, Bartlesville. Info: www.okmozart.com or 918-336-9800.
Porter Peach Festival: Fresh peaches, family fun. July 18-19. Porter, OK. Info: www.porterpeachfestival.info.
Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival: Art shows, dance competitions, parade & more. June 6-8, Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City. Info: 405-427-5228.
Route 66 Blowout: Car show, arts & crafts, children’s activities, sock hop, music, food, silent auction. June 1-2. Sapulpa Main Street, Sapulpa, OK. Info: www.sapulpamainstreet.com/blowout.html or 918-224-5709.
Sapulpa Royal Jazz Festival: Music, food, crafts, events, kids area. July 24-26. Liberty Park, Sapulpa. Info: www.sapulpajazzfest.com.
Stone Bluff Lavendar & Wine Festival: live plants, wreaths, soaps, jewelry, candles, arts, crafts, food, wine tasting, entertainment. June 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $5, kids under 12 free. Portion of proceeds benefits Humane Society of Tulsa. Info: 918-482-2338 or www.lavendarhillfarm.net .
SunFest Arts & Entertainment Festival: Oklahoma’s biggest outdoor picnic. Arts & crafts, children’s events, storytellers, ethnic foods, skydivers, clowns, music & more. Free. June 6-8. Sooner Park, Bartlesville. Info: www.bartlesvillesunfest.org or 918-331-0456.
Tulsa Freedom Fest: Oklahoma’s largest free fireworks display, family activities, airplane parade at dusk, 3 entertainment venues. July 4-5. 4-10:30 p.m. River West Festival Park.
Woolaroc Kidsfest 2008: Family fun, games, crafts, pony rides, wagon rides, entertainment, living history activities. $8, adults; $6, seniors; children 11 & under, free. June 28-29. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Woolaroc Ranch. Info: www.woolaroc.org or 888-woolaroc.
Fishing Derbys
All American Kids Fishing Derby: Bring fishing rods. Prizes, breakfast & lunch. Free. June 14, 8 a.m.-noon. Maple Park, Wagoner, OK. Info: 918-485-3123 or www.fortgibsonlake.com .
Free Kids Catfish & Panfish Derby: Bring fishing rods. Prizes & awards. June 7, 8 a.m.-noon. Pretty Water Lake, Sapulpa, OK. Info: 918-227-5151 or www.sapulpaparks.org .
Horse Shows
PHBA World Championship Horse Show: July 15-26, 8 a.m. Tulsa State Fairgrounds. Free. Info: 918-458-1234 or www.palominohba.com .
Cimmaron Region Pony Club: English horse show. Jumping, riding, dressage. June 26-29, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Claremore Expo Center, Claremore, OK. Info: www.claremoreexpo.com or
918-342-4649.
Museums
Arkansas River Historical Society Museum/Tulsa Port of Catoosa: 5350 Cimarron Rd., Catoosa, OK. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free, donations are accepted. Info: (918) 266-2291.
Cherokee Heritage Center at Tsa-La-Gi: Tahlequah, OK 888-999-6007, www.cherokeeheritage.org .
Gilcrease Museum: 1400 Gilcrease Museum Rd. Info: 596-2768.
Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum: 1714 Hwy. 9 W., Seminole, OK. 405-382-0950 or www.jasminemoran.com .
Oklahoma Aquarium: 300 Aquarium Dr., Jenks, OK. 296-FISH or www.okaquarium.org .
Oklahoma Railway Museum Train Rides: Restored antique railcar. Train runs 1st & 3rd Sat. (Museum open every Sat.) 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oklahoma Railway Museum, 3400 N.E. Grand Blvd., Oklahoma City. Info: 405-424-8222 www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org .
Philbrook Museum of Art: 2727 South Rockford Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114. (918) 749-7941 or (800) 324-7941.
Price Tower Arts Center: 510 Dewey Ave., Bartlesville. Info: 918-336-4949 or www.pricetower.org .
Sam Noble Museum of Natural History: OU campus, Norman. Info: 405-325-05989 or www.snomnh.ou.edu
Sherwin Miller Musuem of Jewish Art: 2021 E. 71st. Info: 492-1818.
Tulsa Air & Space Museum & Planetarium: 3624 N. 74 E. Ave. Info: 834-9900, ext. 400 or www.TulsaAirAndSpaceMuseum.com . Planetarium Show: “The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket,” 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. Tues-Sat. Through June 29.
Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve: 3,700 acre wildlife preserve with buffalo, elk and longhorn cattle. Oklahoma State Highway 123, 12 miles southwest of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Info: www.woolaroc.org or 888-woolaroc.
On Stage!
“Discoveryland”: National home of Rogers and Hammersteins “Oklahoma.” Performances June 6 - August 16. Nightly, except Sunday. 10 miles west of Tulsa. 245-OKLA or www.discoverylandusa.com .
“The Jungle Book”: June 20-22 & 26-29. $6, children; $7, seniors; $8, adults. Time & ticket info: 587-5030. Spotlight Theatre, 1381 Riverside Dr.
“Phantom of the Opera”: National Touring Broadway Musical. June 18-July 13. Info: 918-477-7469 or www.tulsapac.com .
Summerstage 2008 Events at Tulsa PAC (ticket information: www.tulsapac.com ):
“The Pirates of Penzance”: Gilbert & Sullivan’s most famous operetta about a group of softhearted pirates. June 13, 14, 26, July 5 at 8 pm - June 22 at 2:30 - July 12 at 2pm
“Into The Woods”: Musical take on the classic Grimm’s fairy tales. All ages. June 27, 28, July 9, 10, 12 at 8 pm - July 6 at 2:30 pm.
“Footloose The Musical”: based on the 1984 hit movie starring Kevin Bacon. August 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 at 8 pm - August 2, 3, 9 at 2 pm.
“An Evening with Cairde Na Gael”: traditional Celtic music. July 5 at 8 pm.
“Dance of the Heart II: Celebrating Black Dance in America”: July 25 at 7 pm.
“Steve Lancaster’s Kid’s Magic” (2:30 p.m.) and “Steve Lancster’s Art of Magic and Hypnosis”: (7 p.m.). July 26.
“India: An Enigma”: Local dancers perform an Indian classical production. July 27 at 6 pm.
“The Chosen”: adaptation of Chaim Potok’s award-winning novel. August 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 at 8 pm - August 3 at 2 pm.
“Granny Diva”: a grandmother takes acting classes and lands a big role on stage. All ages. June 15 at 2 pm.
“Rosa Parks: A Simple Act of Courage”: July 11 and 12 at 8 pm - July 12 at 2 pm. “The Gospel According to Luke:” one-man dramatic narrative of the life of Christ. July 13 at 2 pm.
“Café Aman”: Middle Eastern, Tribal Fusion, Irish and modern dance. July 17-19 at 7:30 pm.
“Uptown Horns Downtown”: jazz and blues with some original tunes. July 20 at 7pm.
“Guitars Gone Wild”: Local guitarists displaying various styles of guitar. July 27 at 2 pm.
“By the Pale Moonlight”: The Red Alert performs original songs from their CD. August 9 at 8 pm.
Outdoor Concerts
Tuesdays in the Park Concert Series: Bring lawn chairs/ blankets, picnics. Concessions available. Tues. in June. 7 p.m. Central Park, 1500 S. Main, Broken Arrow. Info: www.brokenarrowok.gov .
Summer’s 5th Night at Utica Square: Free 7-9 p.m. Utica Square, Utica & 21st.
Starlight Band Concerts: Free. Tues in June & July. 8-10 p.m. River West Festival Park.
“Party in the Parking Lot: Christopher Cooley & Friends”: Music, conversation, and new friends. Strollers, pets, all ages welcome. Free. June 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Parking lot, Presbyterian Churches in Brookside, Peoria & 34th.
RiverWalk Crossing: Live music through summer. Ampitheater, RiverWalk Crossing, Jenks. Info: www.riverwalkcrossing.com.
JAZZFEST at the Depot—Under the Stars at the Jazz Depot: June 21: outdoor music celebration, 1st & Cincinnati. 5 p.m. $10, adults; $3, students. Info: 596-1001 or www.okjazz.org .
Sport Events
Tulsa Tough: Cycling event to promote fitness & healthy lifestyle. Professional-level races, tour rides, kids & youth activities, live music, vendors. June 1; 6-4 p.m. River Parks, East Bank near 15th & Riverside.
Kids’ Triathalon: Continuous swim, bike, run event. Boys & girls ages 6-15. $30. July 26, McClure Park, 744 E. 7th St. Info: 596-2527.
32nd Annual Sunbelt Baseball Classic: Baseball series. June 16-24. Norman, OK. Info: 405-366-8095.
Zoo Events
Tulsa Zoo Feather Fest 2008: Interactive bird exhibit featuring birds from Australia. Over 500 birds. $2 in addition to zoo admission. Through Oct. 1. Info: 669-6600.
Zooper Fun Pass in June: Unlimited zoo train & carousel rides. $5 per pass. All ages. Tulsa Zoo, 6421 E. 36 St. N. Info: 669-6222 or www.tulsazoo.org .
Xtreme Science Live: Children’s science show. Chemistry, physics, conservation. 11:30 a.m. each Sat. & Sun. through June. $1 in addition to zoo admission. Bank of America Ampitheater, Tulsa Zoo, 6421 E. 36 St. N. Info: 669-6222 or www.tulsazoo.org .
Overnight Starry Safari at the Zoo: Stargazing, science shows, dinner, train rides, docent chats, campfire and more. June 27-28. Tulsa Zoo, 6421 E. 36 St. N. Info: 669-6603 or www.tulsazoo.org .
Other Fun Stuff
2008 Historic All-Black Town Tour: Historic museums, Clearview, Boley, and the Oklahoma City African-American Exhibit. Bus departs 7:30 a.m., returns 6 p.m. $35 per person (2 meals). Rudisill Regional Library and African-American Resource Center, 1520 N. Hartford. Info: 596-7280.
16th Mainline Train Show: Trains, toys, railroad memorabilia. $3, adults; children 12 & under free. Washington County Fairgrounds, Dewey, OK. Info: www.jlhobbies.com or 918-440-1910.
Great American Backyard Campout: Get your family outside! June 28. Info: www.nwf.org/backyardcampout/ .
Oxley Nature Center: Saturday Morning Birding, nature walk trails, classes and more. 5701 E. 36th St. N., Mohawk Park. Info: 918-669-6644 or www.oxley@ci.tulsa.ok.us .
Pawnee Bill’s Original Wild West Show: Trick riding, trick roping, shooting and more. June 28. Noon-10 p.m. Pawnee, OK. Info: 918-762-2513 or www.pawneebillranch.org
Run for the Clovers Box Turtle Race: Watermelon feast, hayrides, water balloon fightes & more. Bring your box turtle. Prizes for best decorated carrier & turtle (water-based paints only). Free. July 5, 10 a.m. Tenkiller State Park, Vian, OK. Info: 918-489-5641.
Sundays at the Frank Phillips Home: 2nd Sun. Frank Phillips Home opens to public. 1-5 p.m. Last tour 4 pm. 1107 Cherokee, Bartlesville. Info: Jim Goss at 336-2491. |
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