Fall Break Activities in Tulsa and Beyond
Looking for fall break fun in Tulsa and the surrounding area? We’ve compiled a list of ideas for you. And don’t forget to check out our listing of Tulsa area Pumpkin Patches or our Fall Family Fun Guide for even more fall break fun!
Tulsa Public Schools’ 2025 fall break is Oct. 13-17. Other district and school breaks may cover different days – visit our complete calendar at tulsakids.com/calendar for more kid-friendly events, 365 days a year.
Fall Break Activities, Day by Day
Saturday, October 11
Ruby Market (10 a.m.-5 p.m., Ruby Clay Company, 409 E. 8th St., Suite B)
Ruby Market is a small art market featuring artists of all kinds, food vendors, art making activities, and much more.
“Peter and the Wolf” (11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m., Tulsa Ballet Studio K, 1212 E. 45th Pl.)
This beloved production, choreographed by Tulsa Ballet’s previous Resident Choreographer Ma Cong, was created specifically for children of all ages with a 45-minute run-time perfect for shorter attention spans.
Okmulgee Pecan Festival (Oct. 10-11, Claude Cox Omniplex, 555 Tank Farm Rd., Okmulgee)
This will be a two-day event jam packed with food, fun, and core memory making.
Sunday, October 12
“The Outsiders: A New Musical” (1 p.m., Tulsa PAC, 110 E. 2nd St.)
This thrilling new Broadway musical navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. Recommended ages 10+. Additional showtimes, Oct. 7-12.
Monday, October 13
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Tuesday, October 14
Fitness in the Park: Line Dancing (6-7 p.m., Gathering Place, 2650 S. John Williams Way)
Muddy Boots Line Dancing leads a fun and welcoming session filled with upbeat moves and great music. Open to all ages and abilities.
“Stone Age Stories” (6:30-7:30 p.m., Jenks Planetarium, 321 N. 2nd St., Jenks)
Join caveman Roc and baby mammoth Zoey as they record the world around them on their cave walls! Much can be learned when you record and share. Ages 4 & up. Purchase tickets in advance.
Wednesday, October 15
Storytime at Tulsa Zoo (10-10:30 a.m., Tulsa Zoo, 6421 E. 36th St. N.)
Join Tulsa Zoo for storytime at the Elephant Demo Yard located near the Mary K. and John T. Oxley Family Elephant Experience. In the case of inclement weather, Storytime will be held at the COX Nature Exchange inside our Life in the Cold building.
Thursday, October 16
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Friday, October 17
Oktoberfest (Oct. 16-19, River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave.
Zeeco Oktoberfest Tulsa celebrates authentic Bavarian culture in the heart of Oklahoma. Enjoy Zeeco Family Free Day on Friday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. – no advance tickets necessary! Kids 12 and under get in free all days when accompanied by parents/guardians.
Saturday, October 18
Brookside BooHaHa (9 a.m.-12 p.m., Brookside)
Dress up in your best costume and head to Peoria for inflatables, free candy, costume contests, face painting, food, and more.
Saturday Morning Botany Walk (10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Oxley Nature Center, 6700 Mohawk Blvd.)
Oxley Naturalists guide this free drop-in event, where guests explore the lives of plants in the forest, prairie, and wetlands, and how they are responding to the seasonal changes.
Sunday, October 19
HallowZOOeen (2-5 p.m., Tulsa Zoo, 6421 E. 36th St. N.)
HallowZOOeen presented by Oklahoma Central Credit Union includes Goblin Stops where kids can pick up treats, carnival games at the Insurica Pumpkin Patch, special themed activities at the Burger King Royal Castle and QuikTrip Pirate Island as well as Bank of Oklahoma Haunted Train rides around the zoo. Everyone is encouraged to dress up in creative costumes. Additional dates, Oct. 17-19, 24-26.
Fall Break Camps
- Dates: Oct. 15-17; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (1st-4th grades), 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (pre-K and Kinder) – Before- and aftercare available
- Location: Discovery Lab, 3123 S. Riverside Dr.
- Ages: pre-K through 4th Grade
Join Discovery Lab October 15-17 for three-day Fall Break Camps! Half-day camps for Pre-K/Kindergarten, and full-day camps for 1st-4th graders. See the schedule at discoverylab.org/camps
Tulsa Zoo Fall Break Camp: Creepy Critters
- Dates: Oct. 13-17 (single-day camps)
- Location: Tulsa Zoo, 6421 E. 36th St. N.
- Grades: K-5th
- Cost: $85 per day, $100 with aftercare
As the winds cool and the days get shorter, brave campers will discover the mysterious world of some of nature’s creepiest creatures! At Camp Creepy Critters, campers will explore the legends, lore and science behind animals that may make some people’s skin crawl. From slithering snakes, sneaky spiders and misunderstood bats, every day brings a close look at animals that some may consider spooky or scary.
Through hands-on STEAM activities and experiments, adventures out into the zoo, and exploration of these not-so-spooky animals, campers will discover that they aren’t scary at all, but that they play an important role in nature.
- Oct. 15-17
- SoccerCity Tulsa, 5817 S. 118th E. Ave.
Bring your kids to SoccerCity’s Camps, ages 5 to 15 years welcome. The groups will be divided among age first and then ability by us. Children should come ready to listen, learn, and most of all HAVE FUN!! Learn more and register at soccercitytulsa.com/camps
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- MVP Sports and Training, 12808 S. Memorial Dr., Bixby
Choose from one of five sports at MVP’s Fall Break Camp! Fun Camp (all-day) option available. Siblings receive a discount. Thanksgiving Camp also available Nov. 25-26. Learn more and sign up at mvpsportstraining.com
Ongoing Activities
1. Head to the Pumpkin Patch
Whether you’re on “Team Pumpkin Spice” or decidedly not, there’s nothing quite like a trip to the local Pumpkin Patch to get you and your kids excited about fall! Here is our list of Pumpkin Patches in the Tulsa Area.
2. Take a Hike!
Want to take a trek close to home? Here are 6 Family Friendly Hiking options in the Tulsa Area! Or if you want to venture further afield, check out the best places for Family Hiking and Camping in the Sooner State. And don’t forget snacks! Natalie Mikles shares easy recipes for Trail Mix Bites and Snack Sticks in this article from our Get Cooking archives.
3. Take in the Fall Foliage
If hiking isn’t your thing, you can always view the fall foliage in the comfort of your car. Click here for a link to the best places to view Oklahoma fall foliage.
4. Take a Road Trip
Check out our list of “9 Easy Road Trips from Tulsa” for some fall travel inspiration.
