Family-Friendly Festivals in the Tulsa Area

Take the family to any and all of these festivals happening throughout the Tulsa area.

July 10, 2025

Site Staff,

Tulsa is full of family-friendly festivals all year long. Get out your calendar and plan which festivals your family will be checking out this year!

August

Oklahoma Balloon Festival

When: Canceled for 2025
Where:

The Oklahoma Balloon Festival presents a weekend of tethered balloon rides, kids activities, helicopter rides, live entertainment, fireworks and more! Follow @okieballoonfest on Facebook for updates!

Rocklahoma

When: August 29-31
Where: Pryor, Oklahoma

If you love rock music, outdoor concerts, camping…this is the festival for you! Find this year’s lineup at rocklahoma.com.

September

Route 66 Blowout Car Show and Festival

When: Sept. 13, 2025
Where: Downtown Sapulpa

Celebrate the nostalgia of Route 66 with a fabulous car show, complete with entertainment for the entire family! Food court, arts and crafts vendors, shopping, and dining!

La Fiesta de Tulsa

When: Sept. 13, 3-9 p.m.
Where: Hannah Hall, 1801 S. Garnett Rd.

This celebration of Tulsa’s Hispanic community kicks off with a parade starting at Cooper Elementary, then continues at Hannah Hall with live performances, cultural showcases and more.

Greek Festival

When: Sept. 18-20
Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1222 S. Guthrie Ave.

Eat authentic Greek food – like gyros, Loukoumades and lamb dinners – while enjoying traditional dancing and live folk music. Visit tulsagreekfestival.com for details.

Photo courtesy Tulsa Greek Festival

ScotFest

When: POSTPONED Until 2026
Where: Central Park Community Center, 1500 S. Main St., Broken Arrow

ScotFest is the Tulsa area’s annual celebration of Scottish culture, including Highland games, live music, Highland and Irish dance, kids activities, vendors, etc. okscotfest.com

Route 66 Balloon Festival

When: Sept. 26-28
Where: Parkhurst Ranch, 15176 NE 178th St, Arcadia

Three days of family friendly entertainment at the Parkhurst Ranch featuring over a dozen hot air balloons, kite show, helicopter rides, tethered balloon rides, 70+ food truck and vendor’s market, live music and so much more.

Broken Arrow Rose Festival, Chalk it Up! and Rose Kites Over Broken Arrow

When: Sept. 19, 5:30-8 p.m.; Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Broken Arrow

It’s three festivals in one! Friday and Saturday are the Rose and Chalk It Up Festivals on Broken Arrow Main Street. There will be street performances, a Kids Zone on Friday and other fun. Sunday, head to Nienhuis Park (3201 N. 9th St.) for Rose Kites over Broken Arrow!

OCTOBER

Tulsa State Fair

When: Sept. 25-Oct. 5
Where: The Exchange Center at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St.

The Tulsa State Fair is back! For more information on the Livestock Show Schedules, Ford Family Food Court and Vendor List, go to: TulsaStateFair.com.

Halloween Festival at Castle of Muskogee

When: Sept. 26-Nov. 1
Where: Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W. Fern Mountain Rd., Muskogee

Castle of Muskogee’s annual Halloween Festival has attractions for people of every age and desired scare level. Kids can enjoy Halloweenland, the Enchanted Boardwalk, a Halloween Train and more. Those who can’t get enough make-believe horror can sign up for Domus Horrificus, Casa Morte and the Trail of Blood. Plus, you can purchase Halloween decor and costumes on-site as well as food and beverages.

Festival Americas

When: October 4, 3-9 p.m.
Where: Guthrie Green, 111 E. Reconciliation Way

Celebrate the rich culture of Tulsa’s Hispanic and Latino community at Festival Americas.

OKM Music Oktoberfest

Oct. 4, 4-9 p.m.
Dewey Ave. between 4th and 5th St., downtown Bartlesville

Enjoy handcrafted beer and delicious food. Plus, live music, dancing, games for all ages, prizes, and more!

Fall Fun Fest at Tulsa Trails West

When: 2025 Dates TBD
Where: Tulsa Trails West, 3301 S. 29th W. Ave.

TBD

Okmulgee Pecan Festival

When: Oct. 10-11, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Claude Cox Omniplex, 2950 Warrior Rd., Okmulgee

This will be a two-day event jam packed with food, fun, and core memory making.

Winter Squash & Pumpkin Festival

When: October 11-12, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Pleasant Valley Farms OK, 22350 W. 71st St., Sand Springs

Enjoy the pumpkin patch, tractor-pulled hayrides, a 15-acre corn maze and kiddie maze, shopping from hand-craft vendors, photo ops and more.

Tulsa Pride

Oct. 11-12
Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E. 4th St.

Tulsa’s annual Pride Parade will take place Sat., Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. It will start at Boston Avenue Methodist Church, head north on Boston to 4th Street to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Here, you can also find a Pride Market with vendor booths, entertainment, and food trucks.

Tulsa Oktoberfest

When: Oct. 16-19
Where: River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave.

Tulsa Oktoberfest celebrates authentic Bavarian culture in the heart of Oklahoma, in an incredible setting patterned after Oktoberfest Munich in Bavaria, Germany. Enjoy große (huge) quantities of bratwurst, German beers, Bavarian cheesecake, great music and thousands of your friends together. Get tickets here.

Turkish Food and Art Festival

When: Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Raindrop Turkish House, 4444 W. Houston St., Broken Arrow

Enjoy a full day of delicious food, beautiful art, and cultural experiences.

NOVEMBER

Día de los Muertos Art Festival

When: Nov. 1, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: Living Arts of Tulsa, 307 E. Reconciliation Way

Living Arts of Tulsa hosts Tulsa’s annual Día de los Muertos Arts Festival each year in November. Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a celebration of the Latinx heritage honoring loved ones who have passed away.

Dickens on the Boulevard

When: 2025 Date TBD
Where: Claremore Main Street

Kicking off the holiday season, Dickens on the Boulevard is a FREE Victorian themed Christmas event in Downtown Claremore’s Lilac District. Live entertainment, costume contest, period themed dancing, cricket matches, carriage rides, photos with Santa, late-night shopping and more. Fun for the whole family! downtownclaremore.org

DECEMBER

Philbrook Festival

When: 2025 Dates TBD
Where: Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Rd.

Philbrook Festival returns with all of your favorites: thousands of holiday lights and a spectacular musical light show, holiday shopping, the LEGO Village, visits with Santa and more.

Botanic Garden of Lights

When: 2025 Dates TBD
Where: Tulsa Botanic Garden, 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr.

Reconnect with family and friends in the garden illuminated with colorful lights. Make s’mores over fire pits, enjoy holiday music and take in the spirit of the season in our magical garden escape. Make your plans and get your timed-entry tickets now! Popular nights and times sell out quickly.

Nutcracker Festival

When: 2025 Dates TBD
Where: Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St.

The Nutcracker Festival offers a distinctive and enchanting holiday experience. This brand-new annual event will seamlessly integrate a variety of holiday-themed activities, avenues for the acquisition of delectable culinary offerings and confections, live presentations featuring local performing arts groups, as well as a preeminent holiday marketplace. Get tickets at nutcrackerfest.com

Arvest Winterfest

When: 2025 Dates TBD
Where: Outside BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave.

The time has come to bundle up and enjoy the magical spirit of the holidays as Tulsa’s favorite winter festival returns to downtown Tulsa. tulsawinterfest.com

JANUARY-FEBRUARY

While it’s not festival season, there’s still plenty to do around town! Check out our community calendar at tulsakids.com/calendar.

MARCH

Tulsa IrishFest

When: March 13-15, 2026
Where: Dream Keepers Park, 1875 S. Boulder Park Dr.

Experience the best Irish festival in the world with top-notch performers, authentic vendors, captivating activities for all ages, and an electric atmosphere that will leave you enchanted. Tickets and additional details available at tulsairishfest.org.

Red Earth Festival

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., OKC

This three-day event features showcases the word of 1,000+ Native American artists and dancers. Don’t miss the Youth Art Booth, dance performances and more.

APRIL

Azalea Festival

When: April 1-30
Where: Honor Heights Park, 1400 Honor Heights Dr., Muskogee

See the beautiful azaleas in bloom at Honor Heights Park. Don’t miss the Azalea Parade on April 5, the Azalea Run on April 12, or the Flower Power Bicycle Ride April 26.

SpringFest at Woodward Park

When: 2026 dates TBD
Where: Teaching Garden at Woodward Park, 2435 S. Peoria Ave.

The annual SpringFest garden market is one of the largest educational events hosted by the Tulsa Garden Center each year, and the longest-running garden market in the state.

Wonder City Wordfest

When: 2026 date TBD
Where: Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry (ROMP), 416 E. Main, Locust Grove, OK

Wonder City Wordfest is an annual celebration of poetry and community that began in 2014 as the Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry’s ROMPfest. The day includes a variety of ways for people of all ages to stretch their creativity and be inspired by the beauty, joy and value of words, poetry, and community.

Sand Springs Herbal Affair and Festival

When: 2026 date TBD
Where: 100 E. Broadway St., Sand Springs

Shop vendors offering herbs, perennials, natives and heirloom plants and more. Find unique arts & crafts, herbal products, gardening supplies & décor while enjoying LIVE music and great food!

Stillwater Arts Festival

When: 2026 dates TBD
Where: Prairie Arts Center, 1001 S. Duck St., Stillwater

The Stillwater Arts community invites you to join us for a weekend of festivities at the annual Stillwater Arts Festival on April 18th and 19th, 2025. Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of colors and textures as you wander through the displays of over 50 talented regional artists, each showcasing their unique vision and style. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a foodie, a music lover, or a family looking for a fun weekend outing, the Stillwater Arts Festival promises an unforgettable experience for all.

Red Fern Festival

When: 2026 dates TBD
Where: Downtown Tahlequah

Inspired by Wilsom Rawls’ novel “Where the Red Fern Grows,” this event features arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, inflatables, a Miss Red Fern Pageant, a rubber duck race, Hound Dog Field Trials and more.

MAY

Renaissance Festival at Castle of Muskogee

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W. Fern Mountain Rd., Muskogee

The Castle invites one and all to join the festivities of the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival! Step back into 1569 England to experience the royal quest for knighthood, a full-contact Jousting Tournament, Birds of Prey exhibitions, and traveling Acrobats! Her Majesty will declare a theme to honor the visiting royalty each weekend. Get more details at okcastle.com

Redbud Festival Days

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: Redbud Festival Park, 109 N. Main St., Owasso

Redbud Festival Days kicks off Thursday evening with the Owasso Gathering on Main, the area’s biggest regular block party. The fun continues on Friday, with Fine Arts Friday. There will be a mural painting contest, live performances and more. Finally, Saturday is Redbuddies Saturday, with a children’s parade at 10 a.m. as well as ongoing activities and excitement.

Carney Fest

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: The Church Studio, 304 S. Trenton Ave. (10 a.m.-5 p.m.); Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main St. (6-11 p.m.)

This annual cultural music festival, named after Leon Russell’s 1972 album “Carney,” promotes live music with a fun carnival-style theme, including food, exhibitors, art, a children’s area, and tours of The Church Studio. Part one takes place at The Church Studio, and part two features live music at Cain’s Ballroom.

Germanfest

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: GAST Center Building, 1429 Terrace Dr.

Enjoy authentic German food, music and fun! All ages are welcome at this family friendly event. gastulsa.org

Prague Kolache Festival

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: Prague, Oklahoma

Every first Saturday in May, the citizens of Prague, Oklahoma, welcome people from around the world to join them in celebrating the rich Czech culture that played a vital role in the city’s founding. The Kolache Festival offers dance, song, food, crafts, a parade, carnival rides, and royalty. Learn more at praguekolachefestival.com

McAlester Italian Festival

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: Pittsburg County Regional Exposition Center, 4500 West, 4500 US-270, McAlester

This festival celebrates local Italian heritage with two days of live entertainment, food, shopping and other fun activities.

Tulsa Mayfest

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: Tulsa Arts District

Mayfest celebrates visual and performing arts through a free, family-friendly, three-day festival in the Tulsa Arts District. One of the largest music and art festivals in Oklahoma, Mayfest brings together over 150 visual art vendors, 75 musical performances, dozens of food vendors and community partners, multiple art installations, and much more!

Bristow Tabouleh Fest & Wildflower Run

When: Second Saturday of May, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Bristow, OK

This family event begins immediately following Bristow’s 5K Wildflower Run on the second Saturday of May each year. Family fun, entertainment, friendly competitions and lots of food are all a part of this celebration. Be sure to swing by the 1923 train depot/museum too! facebook.com/bristowtaboulehfest

Stilwell Kiwanis Club Strawberry Festival

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: Stilwell, OK

Thousands of visitors come to take part in the many festivities that make the Stilwell Strawberry Festival such a success. Members of the Stilwell Kiwanis Club strive to add fun and interesting events, while continuing to offer the community and its visitors hometown activities that they have come to love. Don’t be left out. Come enjoy the carnival, the parade, the Run, the motorcycle and car shows, the vendor booths, the Kids Zone, and much more. strawberrycapital.com

Tulsa Wind Riders Festival of Kites

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: 43rd and Garnett

Kite flyers from throughout the region will be converging on Tulsa with kites of every shape and size. There will be a candy drop for kids, kite-making stations and more.

Rooster Days

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: Broken Arrow Central Park, 1500 S. Main St., Broken Arrow

Rooster Days: View from Ferris Wheel! Photo by Alex Pfingston

Rooster Days presented by TTCU Federal Credit Union is a four-day festival filled with carnival rides, food trucks, an outdoor/indoor vendor marketplace, 5k & 1-mile fun runs, a parade, and more.

Bixby BBQ & Blues Festival

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: Washington Irving Memorial Park, 13700 S. Memorial Dr., Bixby

This three-day festival features mouth-watering barbecue, live music, a kids zone, carnival rides and more.

Asian-American Festival

When: Various Times
Where: Various Locations

Celebrate the many Asian American cultures and traditions that enrich and vitalize our community. Enjoy performances, classes, crafts, and many other activities all month long. Find events at tulsalibrary.org/events

Chuck Wagon Festival

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 Northeast 63rd St., Oklahoma City

Families and foodies alike will delight at the Annual Chuck Wagon Festival, a celebration of Western and Native American history, art and cuisine for all ages.

Jenks America Food Truck Festival

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: Jenks

The Jenks America Food Truck Festival features a variety of popular food trucks and other vendors across the region. Local musicians perform as patrons dine and shop on Main Street Jenks.

JUNE

Bartlesville Sunfest

When: Weekend after Memorial Day
Where: Sooner Park, located at Madison Blvd. and Tuxedo Ave. in Bartlesville

“Oklahoma’s Biggest Picnic” features live music, an arts and crafts show, Youthfest activities and more.

OKM Music Festival

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: Various locations, Bartlesville

This festival showcases musicians from a variety of genres. There is a special festival just for kids, full of workshops, storytimes and other fun activities. Learn more at okmmusic.org.

Saint Francis Tulsa Tough

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: Blue Dome District; Tulsa Arts District; Riverside Dr.

Saint Francis Tulsa Tough is a unique three-day cycling festival experience for racers, riders, and spectators, all centered in beautiful downtown Tulsa and along the banks of the Arkansas River.

Don’t miss the FREE, 5.8-mile family-friendly Townie Ride on Sunday or the opportunity to cheer on young cyclists at the Kids and Junior’s Races on Saturday and Sunday! Get the schedule and additional information at tulsatough.com.

Vinita Route 66 Festival

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: Vinita, OK

Celebrate Route 66 with a carnival, block parties, car show, shopping and more!

Muscogee Nation Festival

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: Claude Cox Omniplex, 555 Tank Farm Rd., Okmulgee

This annual celebration encompasses multiple weekends, includes cultural exhibitions, sports tournaments, concerts featuring local and national acts, arts and crafts, great food, carnival rides, a parade, and many more festivities for the entire family to enjoy. All activities are free to attend and open to the public.

Tulsa Juneteenth Festival

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: Greenwood

Get ready to experience the 2025 Tulsa Juneteenth Festival like never before, June 18th – 21st, with this year’s exciting theme: Family Reunion! Set on historic Greenwood Ave, this three-day celebration invites you to embrace Tulsa as home—a place where generations of dreamers, doers, and visionaries unite. tulsajuneteenth.org

Bixby Green Corn Festival

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: Charley Young Event Park, 50 W. Dawes Ave., Bixby

Bixby’s Green Corn Festival is designed as good, old fashioned, family-oriented fun. The Green Corn parade entertains the crowds Saturday morning before a day of great games and contests for the young and young at heart. Get more information at bixbyoptimist.com.

AAA Route 66 Road Fest

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St.

Celebrate all things Route 66, with historic displays, a look at new technologies, classic cars and more.

Kidsfest

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve, 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd., Bartlesville

This traditional event features arts and crafts, games, live music, inflatables and so much more! There is no extra charge for Kidsfest, which is covered under the price of regular admission. Craft and food vendors are an additional cost. woolaroc.org

Lilac Festival

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: Downtown Claremore

This festival will focus on Claremore’s rich Cherokee Nation heritage, and will celebrate the city’s early history. Activities include a stickball/lacrosse demonstration, ribbon skirt fashion show, pony rides, square dancing, a pie auction, and much more. Check each day’s schedule for a specific list of that day’s activities.

JULY

Woody Guthrie Folk Festival

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: Okemah, Oklahoma

This annual celebration of Woody Guthrie’s Life features plenty of live music! woodyfest.com

Porter Peach Festival

When: 2026 Dates TBD
Where: Porter, Oklahoma

Peach orchards have been an integral part of Porter’s history for over 100 years. Since the inaugural Porter Peach Festival in 1960, the town has highlighted its tasty heritage with a fun festival of arts & crafts, outdoor concerts, small town parade, 5k run, car show, and of course, FREE peach ice cream! porterpeachfestivals.com

Tokyo, OK

When: June 25-28, 2026
Where: Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills, 1902 E. 71st St.; Ruffin Event Center, 1950 E. 71st St.

Oklahoma’s largest anime, Japanese and pop culture convention returns! There will be a cosplay contest, card game demos, panels, a large art market, celebrity guests and more. oklahomaculture.org/tok