25 Things to Do Under $5 in Tulsa This Season

Find affordable family fun in Tulsa! Here are our top 25 Things to Do in Tulsa for Under $5 coming up in the next couple of months.

1. 2026 Tulsa MLK Day Parade

Tulsa’s annual MLK Day Parade honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., returns to the historic Greenwood District Jan. 19 at 11 a.m. More detail scan be found at mlktulsa.com/mentoring-programs

2. Hike beneath the full moon

Oxley Nature Center hosts full moon hikes most months. Hikers must pre-register by 4:30 p.m. two days before the walk, by calling 918-596-9054.

Ray Harral Nature Center in Broken Arrow hosts Full Moon Hikes as well. Pre-register for a guided hike, or do a self-guided hike. Follow @RayHarralNatureCenter on Facebook for updates.

3. Sit for storytime

Find a free storytime every day of the week at tulsakids.com/storytimes

4. Visit the new Bronson Brookside Library

Speaking of storytimes, the newest Tulsa City-County Library branch opened in late October! It has a large children’s area, including an outdoor play space! tulsalibrary.org/locations/brookside

5. Attend First Friday

The Tulsa Arts District hosts a special art craw and events on the first Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m.

6. Celebrate Valentine’s

We’ll be compiling a list of kid-friendly Valentine’s events at tulsakids.com/family-friendly-valentines-day-events-in-tulsa. Some may be ticketed and cost more than $5, but there will be plenty of free and low-cost options as well.

7. See a Classic

Will Rogers Memorial Museum hosts free movies on the last Friday of most months. (Holidays may affect the schedule.) Plus, before the movies, guests can participate in fun craft activities. They even provide free popcorn!

• 1/30: “State Fair”
• 2/27: “Cars”
• March: TBD

8. Nominate your Family Favorites

TulsaKids’ Family Favorites nominations will open March 1! Nominate your favorite local businesses and professionals March 1-15 to help them be recognized by the community! Follow us on social media or subscribe to our eNewsletters so you don’t miss it!

9. Watch a silent movie

Circle Cinema‘s 2nd Saturday Silents series is a low-cost opportunity to watch a silent movie on the 2nd Saturday of the month. The films are accompanied by live organ music. Tickets are $5 for adults, and just $2 for ages 16 and under.

10. Visit a roadside attraction

Tulsa’s number of iconic roadside attractions has grown lately. In addition to the Golden Driller and Buck Atom Space Cowboy, you can now visit Buck’s neighbor, Stella Atom, Meadowgold Mack the Lumberjack, Cowboy Bob and Rosie the Riveter! Find them all on Route 66, between Utica and Peoria.

11. Attend Tulsa’s inaugural Asia Fest

Hosted by the City of Tulsa and the Asian Affairs Commission, the inaugural Tulsa Asia Fest’s theme “Celebrating 2026: Year of the Horse” will feature festive décor, cultural performances, artisans, food vendors and family-friendly activities. It is free and open to the public. Save the date for Jan. 31, 3-8 p.m. – RSVP at tulsaasiafest.com

12. Play at the new inclusive Hicks Park Playground

In December 2025, the City of Tulsa opened a new inclusive playground at Hicks Park. A fence should be installed in January. Learn more at tulsakids.com/city-of-tulsa-tulsa-parks-celebrate-opening-of-new-inclusive-playground-at-hicks-park

13. Play Dungeons and Dragons with TCCL

Tulsa City-County Library has several weekly and monthly DnD campaigns for teens. Find a list at tulsakids.com/top-events-for-tweens-and-teens-this-month

14. Take a Hike!

There are so many wonderful places to hike for free around the Tulsa area. Our suggestions include Turkey Mountain, Oxley Nature Center and Keystone Ancient Forest.

15. Volunteer

Are you interested in doing more volunteering in 2026? Here are some opportunities to volunteer as a family all year long: tulsakids.com/ten-places-to-volunteer-with-your-family-in-tulsa/

16. Make Art at Arts@302

Arts@302 in Broken Arrow hosts free Second Saturday art-making events, with a different activity each month. Learn more at arts302.com/events. Please note that January’s event will be a $10 “Imagination Spectacular” kicking off a new year of free Second Saturday art-making activities.

17. Attend a Community Food and Resource Festival

Food on the Move holds monthly Food and Resource Festivals at multiple locations. Here, guests can get fresh produce on a pay-as-you-can model, as well as resources from local organizations. Add in music and food trucks, and these events are fun as well as helpful.

18. Nominate an Amazing Mom

We plan to hold our Amazing Moms Contest again in the latter half of February. The winning mom will be featured on the cover of our May issue and interviewed for the magazine. Get all the details and entry info at tulsakids.com/contests

19. Visit a new local business

The first three months of 2026 will see some new local businesses opening up! What’s on your radar? We’re excited about: Bee’s Knees Vintage (should be opening in January); Meadow Market Books (now open on Cherry Street); and others. Comment below with any new businesses you’re excited to visit!

20. Check out Turkey Mountain’s new Rock Yard Bike Park

This one won’t be for everyone, as it is specifically designed to help intermediate/advanced mountain bikers “advance their skills.” (There are other trails at Turkey more suitable for beginning riders.) But if you are a mountain biker, this is an incredible new attraction full of “numerous jumps, bridges, wall rides, drops, and large jump gaps that do not exist in such frequency and magnitude anywhere else in Oklahoma.” (riverparks.org/experience/turkey-mountain)

21. Attend a free Open House at the YMCA

The Tandy Family YMCA is hosting a free open house on Jan. 24, 10 am.-2 p.m., complete with free family activities, group exercise classes and more. Find a complete list of activities at ymcatulsa.org/openhouse

22. Wake Up With the Birds

Ray Harral Nature Center hosts Birds and Brews on Friday mornings from 9-10 a.m., at least through Feb. 27. Bring your own mug and enjoy a cup of complementary coffee while you walk the nature trail or observe from the lounge.

23. See a Discount Movie

Eton Square 6 theater offers $5 tickets on Tuesdays (tax not included). See a new feature film on a budget!

24. Shop at the Farmers’ Market

Did you know that the Tulsa Farmers’ Market is open year-round in Kendall Whittier Square? October-March hours are Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

25. Do a science experiment

Every month, Kirsten Lang, in partnership with Discovery Lab, will share a fun science experiment on TulsaKids’ social media, YouTube channel and website. Find the latest at tulsakids.com/fun-for-kids and youtube.com/@tulsakidsmagazine