Back to School Events in Tulsa and Surrounding Communities

March 26, 2026

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@tulsakids.com with information.

Back to School Events in Tulsa and Beyond

Tulsa Drillers Game – Lunch Box Giveaway

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

The first 1,000 kids age 14 and under will receive a Drillers Lunchbox! Plus, it’s Mascot Mania as the Drillers play ball against the NW Arkansas Naturals.

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

Touch-A-Truck Bristow

August 1, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Bristow Rodeo Grounds, 499 Weatherwood Way, Bristow

An annual touch-a-truck event featuring free school supplies, face painters, bounce houses 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 with information about local community resources.

Back to School Blood Drive

Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
3947 S 103^rd E. Ave., Tulsa

Accent Realtors will join Junior Achievement of Oklahoma and Our Blood Institute to kick off the school year with a drive to collect both blood and school supplies. Sign up at donableapp.com/register/B85D79C4-013C-F011-A5F1-00224848D0CA for updates.

Back to School Block Party

August 8, 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 free school supplies (while supplies last), plus there will be music and family fun!

Woodland Hills Mall Back to School Bash

2026 Details TBD
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

2026 Details TBD
ONEOK Field, 201 N. Elgin Ave.

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

21st Annual NTEDi Back 2 School Celebration

2026 Details TBD
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.

Community Back to School Bash

2026 Details TBD
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.

Set Sail for Scholarships

Aug. 22, 10-11 a.m. (Martin Regional Library); Aug. 29, 10-11 a.m. (Zarrow Regional Library)
Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Rd.; Zarrow Regional Library, 2224 W. 51st St.

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

2026 Details TBD
Dave & Buster’s, 6812 S. 105th E. Ave.

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

Tulsa Tech Annual Back-to-School Barber Bash

2026 Details TBD
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.

Back to School NeighborFest

2026 Details TBD
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.

Day of Dignity – Back to School Celebration

2026 Details TBD
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.

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 10-12, 2026
Tulsa: Details TBD

Rhea Lana’s:

Broken Arrow: August 8-13, 2026
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.