Back to School Events in Tulsa and Surrounding Communities

July 25, 2025

Site Staff,

Get back-to-school ready with the help of these back to school events in Tulsa and surrounding areas! This list will be updated as more information becomes available. If you have an event you think should be added, feel free to email tara.rittler@gmail.com with information.

Back to School Events in Tulsa and Beyond

Nelson Mazda Back to School Giveaway

July 24, 6-8 p.m.
Nelson Mazda Tulsa, 9902. S Memorial Dr.

Nelson Mazda will be giving away 1,500 free backpacks filled with school supplies. This is a drive-thru event; up to five backpacks per family; two families max per vehicle; while supplies last.

Tulsa Drillers Game – Backpack Giveaway

July 26, 7 p.m.
ONEOK Field, 201 N. Elgin Ave.

School is right around the corner, and Tulsa Drillers has the kids’ new backpack covered! The first 1,000 kids age 14 and under will receive a Drillers Backpack! | Presented By Williams, NewsChannel 8 & K95.5 | First 1,000 kids age 14 and under to enter through the Tulsa World 1st Base Entrance, Oil Derrick Entrance, or Osage Casino Hotel Greenwood Entrance

Purchase tickets to the game at milb.com/tulsa/tickets/single-game-tickets

Day of Dignity – Back to School Celebration

July 26, 4-7 p.m.
DVIS, 3124 E. Apache St.

In partnership with Islamic Relief USA’s national Day of Dignity initiative, this event provides free backpacks, school supplies, hygiene kits, essential resources, and a safe, festive environment for children and families in need.

Feria de Recursos para el Regreso a la Escuela | Back to School Community Resource Fair

August 2, 9 a.m.
SageNet Center in Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St.

Get free backpacks, school supplies and more.

Touch-A-Truck Bristow

August 2, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Bristow Rodeo Grounds, 499 Weatherwood Way, Bristow

Free school supplies, 30+ trucks, food trucks, inflatables, vendors and a helicopter! ‘Quiet hour’ is 9-10 a.m., and is a sensory-friendly time with hands-on interaction, but none of the loud horns.

Back to School NeighborFest

Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Hawthorne Park, 933 E. 33rd St. N.

Northside Neighbors, Be Well Community Development Corporation and InvestNorth are hosting a Back-to-School Neighbor Fest, a free community event designed to support local North Tulsa families as they prepare for the upcoming school year. Each attendee will receive a free meal, and there will be 500 backpacks distributed, free helmets and bike tuneups, games, entertainment, immunizations from Tulsa Health Department and more.

Cuts for Kids

August 5-6, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Clary Sage College, 3131 S. Sheridan Rd.

Free haircuts for school-aged children, on a first-come, first-served basis. Vendors will be on-site as well.

Community Back to School Bash

Aug. 5, 5-7 p.m.
OSU-Tulsa, 700 N. Greenwood Ave.

Free and open to the public. There will be performances by local school bands and organizations; free school supplies while supplies last; free immunizations from Tulsa Health Department; opportunities to connect with and learn about local resources.

Back to School Block Party

August 9, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Lacy Park, 2134 N. Madison Pl.

Join Tulsa Parks for a Back to School Block Party at Lacy Park. They will be giving out backpacks, plus there will be music and family fun! Don’t miss out on your chance for a great time. School supplies will be handed out while they last.

Woodland Hills Mall Back to School Bash

August 9, 1 p.m.
Woodland Hills Mall, 7021 S. Memorial Dr. (Lower Level – JC Penney Court)

Kick off the school year with us in style! Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring a fashion show, live entertainment, school supply drive, and more. The first 200 guests to check in at our registration table get a FREE welcome bag! Donate school supplies to our partner nonprofit Tulsa Youth Works at the event for a chance to win exciting prizes!

2025 Graves McLain Back-to-School Festival with the Drillers @ ONEOK Field

August 10, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
ONEOK Field, 201 N. Elgin Ave.

Free backpacks, school supplies & fun for school-aged kids in need!

Back-to-(Home)school Reunion!

Wednesday, Aug. 13 ● 10 a.m.-noon
Central Library, Chapman Room, 400 Civic Center

Do you have everything you need for the new school year? Did you know there are library resources (besides books!) that you can use for homeschooling? Join us in celebrating a new school year. Drop by and bring any books, curriculums or materials that you’d like to swap and share with other local homeschoolers. Co-ops and individual homeschoolers are welcome. For all ages.

21st Annual NTEDi Back 2 School Celebration

Aug. 14, 3:30-6 p.m.
Tulsa Technology Center, 3850 N. Peoria

Students and families are provided with school supplies and resources for the coming year. Guaranteed school supplies for the first 200 children.

Set Sail for Scholarships

Aug. 16, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (Martin Regional Library); Aug. 23, 2-4 p.m. (Zarrow Regional Library)
Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Rd.; Zarrow Regional Library, 2224 W. 51st St.

Learn tips and tricks for navigating the ocean of available scholarships and resources. The event will include a brief presentation aiming to empower and support teens and parents seeking scholarship resources. Following the presentation, there will be time for hands-on exploration of scholarship resources and applications.

Calm Gatherings of Tulsa – Back to School Bash

Aug. 16, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dave & Buster’s, 6812 S. 105th E. Ave.

Free arcade play, silent auction, raffle giveaways; food available for purchase on site. PLEASE RSVP

The Christian Ministers Alliance Inc. Back to School Bash

Aug. 16, 11 a.m.
Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, 124 N. Greenwood Ave.

The Christian Ministers Alliance Inc. and other community organizations are hosting a back-to-school bash.

For more information, call Rev. W.R. Casey Jr. at 918-902-1374 or 918-951-7407.

Tulsa Tech Annual Back-to-School Barber Bash

Aug. 17, 1-4 p.m.
Tulsa Tech Peoria Campus, 3850 N. Peoria Ave.

Free haircuts for school-age children, walk-ins only. First-come, first-served. Please arrive with child’s hair washed, dried and ready to be cut.

Smooth Transitions: Tools for a Stress-Free School Year

Aug. 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Tandy Family YMCA, 5005 S. Darlington Ave.

Don’t miss this important presentation by Lorri Perez, senior program director with Family & Children’s Services, and Suzanne Lair, assistant superintendent of educational services with Jenks Public Schools, about setting your kids up for success this school year. You’ll get practical tools and strategies to use at home and school. Ask questions and then stay for an informal discussion and refreshments with other parents.

The event is free and open to the public and is the first in a series hosted by TulsaKids Magazine and Experience Tulsa.

Limited childcare available. Please RSVP to let us know if you’re coming and if you’ll need childcare: tulsakids.com/tulsakids-parent-talks-with-experience-tulsa

School Supply Drives, Donations and Assistance

Tulsa Public Schools Uniform Assistance

From the TPS Website: “Tulsa Public Schools works with local organizations to help provide those in need with items including clothes, school supplies, shoes, and even specially requested items. Please contact your school’s counselor for assistance with uniforms or supplies for the school year.”

Sand Springs Community Services, Inc.

Families living in the Sand Springs school district who need assistance with food or clothing can visit sscsok.org for information about how Sand Springs Community Services serves families.

The Pencil Box

The Pencil Box, which provides a place for teachers from eligible schools to “shop” for free school supplies, is always accepting donations of school supplies, as well as monetary donations. Learn about how to donate here.

Consignment Sales

Just Between Friends:

Broken Arrow: July 11-13, 2025
Tulsa: September 5-7, 2025

Rhea Lana’s:

Broken Arrow: August 2-7, 2025
Midtown Tulsa: TBD

Oklahoma Caring Van Public Clinics

The Oklahoma Caring Van provides immunization services to children who are uninsured, Medicaid-eligible or American Indian. Learn more at oklahomacaringfoundation.org.