Back to School Events in Tulsa and Surrounding Communities

June 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.

Tulsa Health Department Back-to-School Family Event

Aug. 1, 1-4 p.m.
North Regional Health & Wellness Center, 5636 MLK Jr. Blvd.,

Join Tulsa Health Department to connect with organizations from across Tulsa that offer valuable resources to help children and families succeed throughout the school year.

Families can explore community resource booths, learn about local programs and services and enjoy opportunities to win exciting giveaway prizes. Bring the whole family and prepare for a successful school year!

Community Back to School Bash

Aug. 4, 5-7 p.m.
OSU-Tulsa, 700 N. Greenwood Ave.

A community event that aims to provide resources, information and fun to families as they prepare for the new school year.

Pre-K through 12th grade students
Local school bands, dance groups and youth organizations performing
Free school supplies while supplies last. Students must attend to receive backpack with school supplies
Free immunizations provided by the Tulsa Health Department
Info about programs and services to help students have a successful school year
Meet members of the OSU-Tulsa Police, Tulsa Police Department, EMSA, Tulsa Fire Department and City of Tulsa Water and Sewer Department

Questions? Email alnetta@okstate.edu

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!

Calm Gatherings of Tulsa – Level Up for School

Aug. 8, 9-11 a.m.
Dave & Buster’s, 6812 S. 105th E. Ave.

Join Calm Gatherings of Tulsa for a fun-filled morning of games, smiles, connection, and community as we celebrate the new school year in a welcoming environment designed with sensory needs in mind. RSVP for all attendees: eventbrite.com/e/level-up-for-school-a-sensory-friendly-event-tickets-1985228335392?aff=oddtdtcreator

Woodland Hills Mall Back to School Bash

Aug. 15, 1-3 p.m.
Woodland Hills Mall, 7021 S. Memorial Dr. (Lower Level – Center Court)

Shoppers are invited to our Back-to-School Bash. This event will be fun for the whole family! Visit our tables in center court from your favorite mall stores and outside organizations. Plus… we are holding a school supply drive for Union Public Schools, in partnership with Letney Jewelers, who is hosting a special tulip ring pop-up for a cause!

Bring your extra school supplies to donate to students and teachers! JCPenney will also be hosting a back pack drive for the school!

Tulsa Tech Annual Back-to-School Barber Bash

Aug. 16, 1-3:30 p.m.
Tulsa Tech Sand Springs Campus, 924 E. Charles Page Blvd., Sand Springs

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. Tulsa Tech will also distribute 100s of backpacks and school supplies to help families.

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.

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.

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: Sept. 12-17, 2026, at Eton Square

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.