Lots of things to do for all ages. Entertainment, rides, vendors, food trucks, tho food trucks are…read morerather expensive for my budget. Parade is always a crowd pleaser.

Such a great long term festival for BA. They've improved it every year. So much to do and so many…read morefood/drink choices. The only thing not that great this past year was the rides. For our littles we could hardly find enough rides to use our tickets on.

We had a beautiful fall Saturday at Pumpkin Town for outdoor time with the grandkids. They loved…read moretheir time here. Two hours about enough for them to hit most activities --and for us as we chased them from activity to activity over the spacious plot. Many attractions will also entice adults to join the fun --such as giant slides, huge bubble makers, and train rides (if you're spry enough to wrangle into the cars made of 50- gallon cans). For locals, this is an annual family fall event. .

Loved Pumpkin Town in Tulsa! One of the best pumpkin patches we've been too and it wasn't too busy…read moreeither. Didn't have to wait in a lot of lines and there was so much to do!

There are 3 different parking lights for Rhema Lights. I normally visit in early or mid December…read moreand if you arrive at 6pm you can watch the displays come alive and get good parking. This visit was on New Year's Eve and the perk was open parking and it was easy to stroll through the lights. This free event is a great way to get you in the holiday spirit. It is typically packed with lots of people checking out the lights. There are a lot of different displays and options to buy popcorn or a warm drink or jump on a carriage ride. Some of the light displays are synced to music which is fun to watch.

As a kid I used to be so impressed by the shear amount of lights that the school placed on almost…read moreevery building, tree, and bush. Even as a young adult, it was always a spectacle to see. However, over the last several years, I've seen that focus change. The back driveline that connects the two sides without going through a parking lot, is no longer light up. Most of the back buildings and none of the back trees are lit up either. Across 71st street, the student housing and student stores are light up anymore either. Sad. They have put more lights and started LED productions with LED lights on the west lawn. They've added so much over there that's it's almost a bit cluttered. This is where the bulk of the people visit. Lots of walkways and trails to walk under lights and decorations. Other than the parts left out that used to be a part of the show, it's still a nice place to visit and make a tradition for Christmas.

The Broken Arrow Museum is a wonderful museum that was built to honor the brave men & woman who…read moreproudly served their country & it's a place of preservation to our American history. All branches of the military are represented - Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force, National Guard, Coast Guard, Special Forces, etc. And there's special areas of dedication to Oklahomans who served!!! I can only imagine how proud their family and friends must be! The museum is located on the Main Street in Broken Arrow and adorned with flags in front. The inside is very well kept and has several rooms and hallways filled with wartime memorabilia. It's a must-see for residents and travelers of all ages. There's so much history in one place, not to mention, the staff enjoys interacting with visitors and sharing great stories. Visit this nostalgic sight and take a walk back in time! You'll want to return with others and share your experience!

A cultural treasure on Main Street in the Rose District. Items from the days of Indian Territory…read more Tours and exhibits for schools and young children. Some are interactive displays. Experience an early school room, city jail, dentist office. Today was a free day in honor of Virginia and Paul Johnson.

This is one of my favorite local events/festivals. I have attended for the last 7 years. It has…read morebeen held annually for 15 years by the India Association of Greater Tulsa (IAGT) and it is usually in late August on a Saturday at the Expo Center. Last year the timeframe was 11am to 5pm. It is a wonderful FREE family event. You can enjoy cultural displays, colorful dance performances, information booths, kid's fun activities, sports booth and camel rides. The booths include anything from nonprofits to vendors with clothing, jewelry and pottery. My favorite thing is their clothing sales. They have a wonderful collection of traditional Indian clothing at affordable prices as well as a Henna booth. The best part is the delicious food available for purchase from local area India restaurants. The food is representative of different regions of India. The event setup is easy to navigate and you can just walk around and explore all the different offerings. The performances are amazing. Kripalaya Dance Academy never disappoints. Their Bharatanatyam and Bollywood dances are not something you should miss!

I was pleasantly surprised to see the market still open (second weekend in November) but I…read moreshouldn't have been because of our weather. Vendors still had a lot of fresh produce available. I was able to pick up some Dancing Skeleton mead, some sweet potatoes and a great piece of local art! I wonder how long they'll stay open this year!?!?!

Great food and vendors! Love coming to Tulsa Farmers' Market! Happy you will be staying open year…read moreround. Thank you!

The food here is really great Along with all the games and the service is top tier. There's a…read morewaitress there named Krystal and I really enjoyed her service. She's kind and welcoming. over all good place and good food.

The Good: Who doesn't like Dave & Buster's? By taking advantage of special offers like the Eat &…read morePlay Combo, you don't have to spend a fortune for an evening of fun. The $39.99 combo got me $35 worth of play, 10 delicious bone-in wings, fries, and ranch. On Sunday they had 2-for-1 play; we had to leave well before all our game money was spent. The Bad: D&B has never been quite as fun since The Tank Game went away. They need to bring it back! The Ugly: Including the value of game cards in the suggested 18-to-22 percent tip is pretty slimy.

I was pretty excited to try this place out. It was a very busy Saturday just around 12:30. There…read morewere lots of girl groups celebrating the holidays. This is a great place to do this. There is an abundance of wine to choose from. Our server was rushed (and they were packed) and I didn't get a lot of direction on the wine so I just ordered a white sampler and just asked for three dry varieties. The first one I tried (Collan) was not dry in my opinion. The Triple was drier but my favorite was the Fume. I really got hints of pinion in this final one and ordered another 5 oz. of it. We tried the avocado bruschetta to start. It was four big pieces of good bread but was more avocado toast than bruschetta. I would probably go with a different appetizer next time. We both tried the burgers. I went with the mushroom-gouda one. It was over done and not seasoned at all. The gouda was nice and gooey and the mushrooms were seasoned well. Fries were OK. The table next to us had a couple of the flatbreads and I would try those next time. Back to the service. It was OK but our server had a tendency to just show up at our table and just stand. I would come back to try more appetizers and a flight of their red offerings. I also want to know more about the winery. Maybe after the busy holidays.

An impromptu girls night turned into so much fun! The food and apps were delicious, and our server,…read moreAlex, made sure we were well taken care of. The food was so good we didn't even stop to take pictures, but we had a combination of the Prosciutto Fig, and Goat Cheese Flatbread, Garlic Fries, and the Friday Prime Rib Dinner. Of course, we couldn't visit a wine bar without drinking wine. I had a glass of Dark Desire and ended with the Rockin Raspberry Sangria. Everything was perfect! I can't wait to go back again. It's been a while since I have been here, and I loved all of the holiday decorations!

I did not know about the Tulsa Global District until I saw the sign outside of Nam Hai today…read more Founded in 2020, the Tulsa Global District is committed to commercial revitalization of the 21st St & Garnett Road commercial corridor. Tulsa Global District in East Tulsa is bounded by 11th Street to the north, the Martin Regional Library to the south, Highway 169 to the west, and Disney Elementary School to the east. I have frequented some of these businesses in Tulsa Global District without even knowing. Most of these are on East 21st Street or on S. Garnett Road. There was a night market in May 2024 that I missed, but it looked really fun. I don't see anything for 2025 though. Now I know about it, I will set my goal this next year to try all businesses in Tulsa Global District, especially the taco shops. I wish they would put some sort of physical markers for Tulsa Global District like the Asian District in Oklahoma City. Maybe some signs on E 21st Street so that way when people drive by the area, they know they are in Tulsa Global District. As of right now, it's an underwhelming and unknown area on the map.

When I first moved to Tulsa, I asked the first Mexican I met where I could find the best tacos…read more They immediately told me I had to go to 21st & Garnett. When I asked for the name of the spot, they said it didn't matter which one I picked, I wouldn't be disappointed. I was skeptical at first but then learned that it was the truth. Not only did I find authentic Mexican food, but I also found the great Asian food. This is certainly where you find the best pho. East Tulsa is where cultures collide. I am so excited this is being brought to light by the Tulsa Global District, an organization formed in 2020 as an Oklahoma Main Street Program. The program's goal is to revitalize communities with economic stimulation and restore them as core assets. Luisa, the director of TGD, is looking for ways to books the area's visibility through community events. They threw a multicultural festival in the parking lot of Nam Hai back in March 2022, that had amazing food trucks (this is where I discovered Manila Ice), Asian & Latinx music/dance performances, market, and activities for all ages. It was so fun! They also organized an Asian American Pacific Islander Cultural Festival in May. The organization's vision is that the area will be a destination for inclusivity and for celebrating multicultural diversity. Super excited to see what else they have in store!

I had such an amazing time at the Philbrook Museum of Art! The entire place is absolutely…read morebeautiful. From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by how stunning everything was. The art was incredible, and the staff was so friendly and welcoming. One of my favorite parts was the Andy Warhol room was so fun and such a cool experience! The grounds were truly breathtaking. We went with our clinical group and had the best time walking around and taking so many pictures inside and outside. Every corner felt picture-perfect. The gift shop had so many cute and unique items, and we couldn't leave without stopping by the Wildflower Café. Their lemonade was amazing! Such a wonderful experience. I would definitely go back again if I'm ever in Tulsa.

I love that Philbrook is doing a local retrospective of Patrick Gordon. The newest exhibition is…read morebeautiful, quirky and fun. I thought I knew Gordon's works (mostly from his P.S. Gordon days). This exhibit shows his whole range from the 1980s to more current works (like Men in Ball Gowns). There's a dry sense of humor that runs throughout his works. Opening night was crowded so I definitely want to return. A portion of the gallery is remade to look like his studio and I believe he will be painting live there at times. Another world-class exhibition! (Sept - Jan 3, 2026)