Family Fun in Tulsa: 8 Things to Do This Month

Green country is full of fun, family-friendly activities and events. Here are a few things to do this month in Tulsa metro that you won’t want to miss!

September

1. “Kimberly Akimbo”

• When: Sept. 2-7, various showtimes
• Where: Tulsa PAC, 110 E. 2nd St.

Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush … and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.

Recommended for ages 13 and up. Presented by Celebrity Attractions

2.  Be A Scout for a Day

• When: Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Where: Jack Graves Scout Reservation, 2800 E. New Orleans St., BA

The Scouting America Indian National Council invites you to enjoy a day of scouting activities, like archery, fishery and more.

3. 918 Day Festival

• When: Sept. 18, 5-9 p.m.
• Where: Chapman Green, 600 S. Main St.

A community food and arts festival hosted by the Downtown Tulsa Partnership.

4. Tulsa Greek Festival

• When: Sept. 18-20
• Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1222 S. Guthrie Ave.

Let Tulsa Greek Festival whisk you away with authentic Greek food and drink, live music, traditional folk dancing, shopping and cultural experiences!

5. Monarchs on the Mountain

• When: Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Where: Chandler Park, 6500 W. 21st St.

Join the celebration of Eastern Oklahoma’s vital role in the incredible Monarch butterfly migration! Featuring education activities for all ages, tasty food trucks, guest presentation by David Redhage, native plant sales, and more! Free and open to the public.

6. Tinkerfest

• When: Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Where: Discovery Lab, 3123 Riverside Dr.

At Tinkerfest, makers, artists, and tinkerers come together to showcase their work and invite you to join the DIY fun. Experience hands-on, open-ended discovery celebrating science, technology, engineering, art, and creativity. Reclaim, reuse, and reconstruct cast-off materials, learn new skills, and explore innovative making. 

7. Tulsa State Fair

• When: Sept. 25-Oct. 5
• Where: Expo Square, 4145 E 21st St.

11 Days of Awesome returns with your favorite carnival rides, creative fried foods, livestock shows and more.

8. DIG: Day in the Garden

• When: Sept. 28, 2-5 p.m.
• Where: Tulsa Botanic Garden, 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr.

Gather your family and join Tulsa Botanic Garden for an afternoon of fall festivities that everyone will enjoy. More details at tulsabotanic.org/event/dig-day-in-the-garden-3