6 Ways to Celebrate 918 Day 2024

918 Day is coming up again on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The past couple of years, we’ve really enjoyed doing the City of Tulsa’s 918 Day Scavenger Hunt. Two years ago, it took us to fire stations, etc., all across town. Last year, we visited a variety of iconic Tulsa locales. Sadly, there’s no scavenger hunt this year. But I did want to share a few goings-on, in case you’re looking for ways to celebrate 918 Day tomorrow!

1. 918 Day Festival

Downtown Tulsa Partnership is hosting a 918 Day Festival at Chapman Green, 6th and Boston. The event will be Wednesday evening, Sept. 18, from 5-9 p.m. It is free to the public, and downtown street parking will be free at that time of the day. There is also free parking in the main TCC lot and a couple of smaller lots nearby. Here’s the entertainment schedule, thanks to a press release:

Main Stage (intersection of 6th Street & Boston Avenue)

• 5 p.m. — Bill Tetrick: Tetrick is the Pipe Major of the City of Tulsa Pipes and Drums, and a member of the Scottish Club of Tulsa. He will kick off the festival on the bagpipes.
• 5:10 p.m. — David Hernandez: Singer/songwriter Hernandez will perform his jazz, blues, and Bossa Nova music in Spanish.
• 6 p.m. — Dr. Shred: Oklahoma-born, female guitar player Erin Detherage will perform rock, pop, country, and timeless classics from Prince, Whitney, Cher, Britney, and more.
• 7 p.m. — Branjae Jackson: Jackson is an award-winning songwriter and performer whose original music has traveled nationally and internationally. She has been called “the birth child of classic soul, funk and R&B.”
• 8 p.m. — Written Quincey: “Q” is a hip-hop, R&B, soul, and spoken word artist who will joined by his house band.

Amphitheater (west side of Chapman Green park)

• 5:30 p.m. — Rising Buffalo Dance Group: This contemporary Native American educational dance group specializes in fancy dance and other tribal dances.
• 6:30 p.m. — Let’s Session: A collective of street dancers from all ages and backgrounds, Let’s Session uses dance cyphers and battles to provide awareness of street dance styles and their origins.
• 7:30 p.m. — Legacy Foundation Creations: This group will showcase forms of hip-hop and Afro Latin dance.
• 8:35 p.m. — DJ Klave: Steve Lozano is Tulsa’s tropical DJ for salsa and bachata, a genre of Latin music.
• In addition to the entertainment, there will be a variety of food vendors and information booths for local organizations.

2. Enter the Favorite Things To Do in Tulsa Photo Contest, sponsored by Tulsa Air and Space Museum

Photo courtesy Tulsa Air and Space Museum

TulsaKids is hosting a fun photo contest through Oct. 14, in partnership with TASM. One lucky winner will win a Family Membership to Tulsa Air and Space Museum! All you have to do is submit a photo to our contest entry page at tulsakids.com/favorite-things-to-do-in-tulsa-photo-contest/#/rounds/1/gallery

We’ll even choose a few submissions to share on TulsaKids’ social media pages and in our November issue!

3. Deals and Steals

Here are a few local businesses offering 918 Day deals. Share others that you know of in the comments! I’ll try to add more as well, as information pops up on social media.

• • Mother Road Market: $9.18 Wel Bar T-shirts and $3 drink special for Dead Armadillo Brewery Tulsa Flag Ale
  • Mythic Press: Will be live screen-printing T-shirts for $9.18 at Mother Road Market from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., and then will also be at the 918 Day Festival from 5-9 p.m. downtown. Head to the Mythic City store at The Shops at Mother Road Market from Sept. 18-22 for special deals:
    • 20% off all Tulsa neighborhood shirts and hats
    • a free 918 sticker with every purchase
    • a chance to spin the prize wheel
  • WeStreet Ice Center: Offering the following deals for $9.18:
    • public skate admission – purchase your $9.18 public skating ticket here, and use it any time between now and Dec. 31, 2024.
    • fried pickles at Puck’s
    • Tulsa Jr. Oilers tickets for 9/28 game
    • Tulsa Oilers preseason game tickets
  • Tulsa Air and Space Museum: 50% off general admission on 9/18
  • Origin Coffee: 9.18% off all drinks on 9/18
  • BounceU: Come to BounceU on 918 Day for $5 bounce sessions. Everyone who comes in on 9/18 will also receive an envelope containing a special deal – up to 50% off of a BounceU birthday party! (Click here for details)
  • 3 Sirens Restaurant Group: Get the following for just $9.18 on Sept. 18 –
    • Baked goods at Market 31 Tulsa (31st and Harvard)
    • Loaded Nachos at Holé Molé (Cherry Street)
    • Chicken sandwich at Bird and Bottle (31st and Harvard)
    • Shaky Burger at Shaky Jakes Burgers and Franks (BA)
    • Khachapuri at Bramble Breakfast and Bar (Pearl District and BA)
  • Tulsa Ballet: Use the code TB918DAY for $9.18 tickets to Creations in Studio K – good for the Thursday and Saturday matinee performances. Must use the code on 9/18. tulsaballet.org/event/creations

4. 918 Day Film Fest

See the 918 Day Film Fest at Circle Cinema for just $9.18. The “Student Shorts” section kicks off at 7 p.m., and the “Tulsa Shorts” start at 9:18 p.m.

About the event: “The Circle Cinema is excited to support Tulsa’s 918 Day (Wednesday, September 18) with an evening of short films made in and around the Tulsa/918 area. The event will feature two program blocks, starting at 7:00 p.m. with Student Shorts made by aspiring local filmmakers. Tulsa Shorts follow at 9:18 p.m., featuring new works from amateur and professional directors. The Student Shorts program features nine new works and runs 1h40min. The Tulsa Shorts program includes nine additional shorts with a run time of 1 hr. 13 min.”

Tickets and additional information available at circlecinema.org/movies-events/918-film-fest-double-feature

5. 918 Day Family Fun Fest

The Northridge Shopping Center (5057 N. Peoria Ave.) is hosting a 918 Day Family Fun Fest from 3-7 p.m., featuring food from local vendors, games, activities and live entertainment. Learn more at northridgetulsa.com

6. Download 918 Day Graphics

Although there’s no scavenger hunt this year, the City of Tulsa is still providing downloadable 918 Day graphics that you can upload to social media to share your 918 Day enthusiasm. Get those, and learn about the mayor’s Tour of Tulsa, at cityoftulsa.org/918Day