Mother’s Day in Tulsa

Check out these ideas to fully enjoy Mom's special day.
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Sunday, May 10, 2026, is Mom’s special day. Here are some ways to celebrate in the Tulsa area.

Mother’s Day Memories

  • Saturday, May 2, 2-3 p.m.
  • Broken Arrow Library, 300 W. Broadway Ave., BA

Celebrate the women who shaped your life by creating a collage and family tree, and using guided writing prompts to preserve special memories. Bring your favorite women – moms, sisters, friends – and share this creative moment together. Seating is limited. Supplies are provided but are limited. Registration is required. Register at tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. For adults.

Mother’s Day Paint-Along

  • May 8, 6-8 p.m.
  • Arts@302, 302 S. Main St., Broken Arrow

Celebrate Mother’s Day with your mom in this special paint-along class! Instructor Megan Hart will guide families step-by-step in creating an adorable elephant painting, A Ton of Love. Mother and child will each paint their own canvas, which will connect to form one sweet keepsake you’ll treasure long after the day is over.

For ages 8+. Each painter must enroll individually: arts302.com/events

Mother’s Day Craft

  • When: May 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Where: Ray Harral Nature Center, 7101 S. 3rd St., Broken Arrow

Join Ray Harral Nature Center or a special crafting session where you can create beautiful, heartfelt flower weaves that make the perfect gift for mothers, grandmothers, or any special woman in your life! Recommended for ages 4+

The Wiz

  • When: May 6-10, various showtimes
  • Where: Tulsa PAC, 110 E. 2nd St.

This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70’s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. Recommended for ages 8+

ZooLIGHTful

  • When: Thursday-Sundays, 6-9:30 p.m., through June 7
  • Tulsa Zoo, 6421 E. 36th St. N.

Experience ZooLIGHTful this Mother’s Day weekend! Step into a glowing dreamscape as Tulsa Zoo transforms after hours into a world of wonder, illuminated with hundreds of handcrafted Chinese animal lanterns along a magical trail spanning over one mile.

Mother’s Day Garden Party

  • When: May 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Where: Tulsa Botanic Garden, 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr.

Spend the day with your Mother at the Tulsa Botanic Garden!  General Admission 16 + years $10, 15-3 years $5.

Butterfly House Opens at Honor Heights Park

  • When: Opens Mother’s Day weekend
  • Where: Honor Heights Park, 1810 Honor Heights Park Dr., Muskogee

Honor Heights Park’s Georgia-Pacific Butterfly House opens Mother’s Day Weekend!

Tulsa Festival of Kites

  • When: May 9-10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Where: One block east of 43rd and Garnett

Kites of all shapes and sizes, kite-making kits and more. There will be a Night Fly on Saturday evening if the wind allows.

Mother’s Day Hike

  • When: 2026 details TBD
  • Where: Keystone Ancient Forest, 160 Ancient Forest Dr.

Come enjoy Mother’s Day with a hike through the beautiful crosstimbers! Sweet treats at the visitor center (while supplies last).

Oklahoma Renaissance Festival

  • When: Saturdays-Sundays, April 25-May 31, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Where: Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W. Fern Mountain Rd., Muskogee

Do something different on Mother’s Day – the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival! Treat Mom like royalty while walking the Castleton village, shopping, etc.

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