Events in Tulsa This Weekend: Oct. 23-26

1. Bronson Brookside Library Grand Opening

• When: Oct. 23, 11 a.m.
• Where: Bronson Brookside Library, 4607 S. Madison Pl.

Celebrate the grand opening of the new Bronson Brookside Library with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m., followed by a festive day of activities, including a Kid-Friendly Concert featuring Miss Holly and her ukulele from noon to 12:50 p.m., caricature drawings from noon to 2 p.m. and a Musical Storytime featuring Miss Holly and her ukulele from 1 to 2 p.m.

Additional activities scheduled throughout the day include Maker Space activities, a scavenger hunt, teen art display, board and video games, a prize raffle and more. For all ages.

2. “Parenting Your Neurodivergent Child”

• When: Oct. 23, 12 p.m.
• Where: Virtual – RSVP to receive the Zoom information

Join TulsaKids and Experience Tulsa on Oct. 23, 12-1 p.m., for a virtual talk and discussion, “Parenting Your Neurodiverse Child.”

Daniel Nelson, M.D., medical director of the Child Psychiatry Unit at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, will bring his expertise. Attendees will be invited to ask questions.

3. BOOtanical

• When: Oct. 23, 5-8 p.m.
• Where: Tulsa Botanic Garden, 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr.

Dress up in your favorite costume and join us Thursday evenings in October for the BOOtanical Experience in the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden!

The Garden will be transformed into a glowing, magical space where families can wander lighted pathways, visit BOOtanical booths that mix fun with learning—including hands-on games and activities about monarch butterflies and other cool insects (yes, even Maggot Painting!)—plus meet costumed characters and collect plenty of treats along the way. BOOtanical is not included in general admission – kids will need an additional ticket.

4. PhilBOO Weekend

• When: Oct. 24-26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Where: Philbrook Museum, 2727 S. Rockford Rd.

The BOO is back and better than ever! Bring your little ghoulies and goblins to a frightfully fun weekend just for families. Trick ART Treat around the gardens, make art inspired by the spookiest of seasons, find a magical world hidden in the gardens and so much more!

5. HallowMarine

• When: Oct. 24-25, 31, 6:30-8 p.m.
• Where: Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Dr., Jenks

Follow Oklahoma Aquarium’s indoor trick-or-treat trail, where over 20 community partners will be handing out candy, treats, and maybe even a trick or two! The doors will close for entry at 8:00 p.m. each evening. 

6. HallowZOOeen, presented by Oklahoma Central Credit Union

• When: Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m.; Oct. 25, 2-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; Oct. 26, 2-5 p.m.
• Where: Tulsa Zoo, 6421 E. 36th St. N.

HallowZOOeen presented by OCCU 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.

7. Halloween Bash

• When: Oct. 24-25, 5-9 p.m.
• Where: WeStreet Ice Center, 4143 S. Yale Ave.

WeStreet Ice Center’s second annual Halloween Bash features a trick or treat train, trick or treat vendors, a costume contest and public skating on Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m., and other fun.

8. Cox Movie Night: “Hocus Pocus”

• When: Oct. 24, 5-8 p.m.
• Where: Gathering Place, 2650 S. John Williams Way

Join Gathering Place for a spellbinding evening with a free showing of Hocus Pocus during Cox Movie Night! Before the magic begins, gather ‘round for pre-show enchantments that will bring the film to life. Pre-show activities will start at 5 p.m. and the movie will begin at 6 p.m.

9. Spooktacular on Route 66

• When: Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Where: Tulsa Market District (11th St. & Lewis Ave.)

Enjoy trick-or-treating with local businesses, live  performances, Disney characters, face painting, pony rides and more! Costumes encouraged.

10. Turkish Food and Art Festival

• When: Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Where: Raindrop Turkish House, 4444 W. Houston St., Broken Arrow