Things to do with kids in Tulsa, OK
Checked · All times are local Central Time (Tulsa time)
Coming up in Tulsa: Fleet Feet Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run (Nov 27), Arvest Winterfest Ice Rink (from Nov 27), 100th Tulsa Christmas Parade (Dec 12) and 3 more events. 8 always-open places, led by Tulsa Zoo, Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium and Gathering Place. Prices and hours come from each official site.
Thanksgiving events in Tulsa
Fleet Feet Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
- When
- Fri, Nov 27 · 5K 8:30am; 1-mile 9:40am
- Cost
- Registration required; youth (18 and under) pricing available
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Day-after-Thanksgiving 5K and untimed 1-mile fun run/walk starting and finishing at the giant Christmas tree at the BOK Center. All entrants get a shirt and medal.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Christmas & holiday events: holiday fun
Arvest Winterfest Ice Rink
- When
- Fri, Nov 27 – Sun, Jan 3 (Daily Nov 27–Jan 3) · See site for daily session times
- Cost
- Skating $15 including skates (90 minutes); skate + ice slide $20; watching is free
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Downtown holiday ice rink with ice slides. Skate sizes start at toddler 8 and free skating guides help kids.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
100th Tulsa Christmas Parade
- When
- Sat, Dec 12 · Starts 11am (about 90 minutes)
- Cost
- No tickets listed; side-street parking is free on Saturdays
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
The 100th Tulsa Christmas Parade, held on the second Saturday in December, winds through downtown. It lasts about 90 minutes, with parade vendors and food trucks near the route.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
New Year's events in Tulsa
Noon Year’s Eve at Discovery Lab
- When
- Thu, Dec 31 · 9:30am–noon
- Cost
- Ticketed (members get first access)
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Welcome the new year early with science activities, demonstrations and a 20,000-balloon drop.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Storytimes
Build A Reader Family Storytime at Central Library
- When
- Mon, Nov 2 – Mon, Nov 30 (Monday evenings through Nov 30) · 6–7pm
- Cost
- No fee listed
- Ages
- Ages 0-5 · Indoor
Storytime and stay-and-play for ages 0–5 with songs, books and activities for the whole family.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Build A Reader Pajama Storytime at Central Library
- When
- Tue, Dec 1 – Wed, Dec 9 (Dec 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9) · 10:30–11:30am (Dec 7 session 6–7pm)
- Cost
- No fee listed
- Ages
- Ages 0-5 · Indoor
December pajama-themed storytime for ages 0–5: wear pajamas (or come as you are) for songs, stories and activities.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Always-open family places
Most popular first: zoos, aquariums and museums, then nature spots, parks and libraries. Prices come from each official site; "Not stated" means the site doesn't list one.
Tulsa Zoo
- Price
- Adults (12–64) $22.99, children (3–11) $19.99 ($3 less online); 2 and under free; parking $6
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Open 9am–5pm (last admission 4pm); cashless
✓ Price verified Oct 26, 2026 · source
Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Aircraft collection, interactive exhibits and a planetarium; open Tue–Sat 10am–4pm
Gathering Place
- Price
- No admission fee; free parking
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Riverfront park with a skate park, sports courts and pump track; Nov 2–Dec 18 open 7am–7pm (seasonal hours vary)
✓ Price verified Oct 26, 2026 · source
Woodward Park and Tulsa Garden Center
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Historic public gardens; Snedden Mansion open Tue–Fri 9am–4pm
Discovery Lab
- Price
- $14 per person (plus tax); children under 2 free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Tulsa’s hands-on children’s museum; Tue–Fri 9:30am–5pm, Sat 9:30am–7pm on select dates, Sun 11:30am–5pm, Mon 10:30am–2pm
✓ Price verified Oct 26, 2026 · source
Philbrook Museum of Art
- Price
- Adults $22, youth (3–17) $10; 2 and under free; $5 general admission Friday nights
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Art museum in a villa with 25 acres of gardens; Wed–Sun 9am–5pm, Fri until 9pm
✓ Price verified Oct 26, 2026 · source
Oxley Nature Center
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Nearly nine miles of trails in Mohawk Park; Interpretive Building Tue–Sat 10am–4:30pm, Sun noon–4:30pm; gate 8am–5pm
Tulsa City-County Library – Central Library
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Downtown library with weekly family storytimes
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with kids in Tulsa this weekend?
Tulsa Zoo, Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium and Gathering Place are open most days, but we don't have a Tulsa event listed for this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Next up: Fleet Feet Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run (Nov 27) and Arvest Winterfest Ice Rink (Nov 27).
What time is trick-or-treating in Tulsa?
Sunset on Halloween in Tulsa is at 6:28 p.m. Tulsa doesn't list official trick-or-treat hours, so plan around dusk.
What are free things to do with kids in Tulsa?
These are free according to their official sites: 1 place in Tulsa, including Gathering Place.
Where can kids play indoors in Tulsa when it's too hot or stormy?
We list 4 indoor places in Tulsa: Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium, Discovery Lab ($14 per person, plus tax), Philbrook Museum of Art (kids 3–17 $10) and Tulsa City-County Library – Central Library.
What Thanksgiving events can I take my kids to in Tulsa?
We list 1 Thanksgiving event in Tulsa: Fleet Feet Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run (Fri, Nov 27).
Are there storytimes or regular kids' programs in Tulsa?
We list 2 everyday programs in Tulsa: Build A Reader Family Storytime at Central Library (Monday evenings through Nov 30) and Build A Reader Pajama Storytime at Central Library (Dec 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9).
What is there to do with toddlers in Tulsa?
We list 5 places and 2 events in Tulsa that welcome kids under 2, including Build A Reader Family Storytime at Central Library (Nov 2 – Nov 30), Build A Reader Pajama Storytime at Central Library (Dec 1 – Dec 9) and Tulsa Zoo. See all 7 above. Age ranges for places are our own guidance.
What are the big family attractions in Tulsa?
The best-known family attractions we list in Tulsa are Tulsa Zoo (kids 3–11 $19.99), Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium and Gathering Place (No admission fee). They're listed first under always-open places.
How much do Tulsa family attractions cost?
Prices from the official sites for 3 places in Tulsa: Tulsa Zoo (adult $22.99, kids 3–11 $19.99), Discovery Lab ($14 per person, plus tax) and Philbrook Museum of Art (adult $22, kids 3–17 $10). Confirm before you go; prices change.
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