Events in Tulsa This Weekend: Aug. 13-16

Wondering what to do this weekend? Let TulsaKids help! Below, you’ll find at least ten events happening in Tulsa and surrounding areas this weekend. Find more at our community calendar!
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**Please note: Check websites or call the event organizer for pricing info and to confirm details, as they can change.
1. 4th Annual 5×5 Art Show and Fundraiser
- When: Aug. 13, 5:55-8 p.m.
- Where: Arts@302, 302 S. Main St., Broken Arrow
More than 250 local artists have painted 5″x5″ masterpieces. When the event begins, all art will be available for purchase for $55 each. The evening also includes music from a local DJ, snacks and drinks, and more.
2. Tulsa Drillers Games
- When: Aug. 11-16, 7 p.m.
- Where: ONEOK Field, 201 N. Elgin Ave.
The Tulsa Drillers are playing Arkansas all week long! Saturday is SpongeBob Night, with a SpongeBob Bucket Hat giveaway, and Sunday is FUNday Sunday, where kids (14 and under) can get free tickets for the Ferguson Kia Great Lawn and enjoy other fun giveaways/activities.
3. Summer Nights in the Garden
- When: Aug. 13, 5-8 p.m.
- Where: Tulsa Botanic Garden, 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr.
Tulsa Botanic Garden is open late on Thursday evenings in August – and your dog is invited! Stroll the grounds during the cooler hours, grab a pup cup, and soak in the last of summer.
4. Family Nature Walk
- When: Aug. 14, 10-10:30 a.m.
- Where: Philbrook, 2727 S. Rockford Rd.
Spark your curiosity at an easy-going Family Nature Walk! Explore the gardens and learn about the natural world through our five senses. If you like, bring a camera, magnifying glass, or sketching supplies.
5. The Little Mermaid, Jr.
- When: Aug. 14, 6 p.m.; Aug. 15, 1 and 6 p.m.
- Where: Herron’s Crown Theater, 1015 W. Main St., Collinsville
Celebrate the hard work of some talented young performers while enjoying this classic tale on stage!
6. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!
- When: Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 15, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 16, 2 p.m. (Final weekend!)
- Where: Tulsa PAC, 110 E. 2nd St.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! bursts to life in a sweeping celebration of love, rivalry, and the untamed promise of the American frontier. With soaring songs, powerful storytelling, and a deep sense of place, this production invites audiences into a shared experience that honors heritage, community, and the enduring spirit of Oklahoma.
7. Jazz on the Green
- When: Aug. 15, 7-10 p.m.
- Where: Guthrie Green, 111 E. Reconciliation Way
A music festival that is proudly bringing together a celebrated list of local, regional, national and internationally acclaimed cross-genre jazz musicians. The free, family-friendly event will feature performances by Tulsa’s breakout star Joseph Dyer and special guests Phil Denny and Kinred Family Soul.
8. Back to School Bash
- When: Aug. 15, 1-3 p.m.
- Where: Woodland Hills Mall, 7021 S. Memorial Dr.
This event will be fun for the whole family, featuring crafts, face painting, and balloon twisting fun! Plus, visit tables in center court from your favorite mall stores and outside organizations.
Woodland Hills is also hosting a school supply drive in partnership with Letney Jewelers, benefitting Union Public Schools. Learn more at simon.com/mall/woodland-hills-mall/stream/back-to-school-bash-6285463
9. Community Movie Night: Minecraft Movie
- When: Aug. 15, 6:45-10:15 p.m.
- Where: Redbud Festival Park, 109 N. Main St., Owasso
Enjoy a variety of activities before the film begins, including face painting, balloon art, a bounce house and more.
10. Tulsa Tech Annual Back to School Barber Bash
- When: Aug. 16, 1-3:30 p.m.
- Where: 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 backpacks and school supplies at this event.
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