THINGS FOR FAMILIES TO DO IN TULSA
Tulsa Zoo
6421 E 36th St North 74115 | 918-669-6600
Located on 85 acres, the Tulsa Zoo hosts more than half a million visitors each year. A great choice for a fun outing, the young and the young-at-heart will enjoy the animals and the exhibits. Elephants, giraffes, lions, tigers, bears, chimpanzees, sea lions and much more, including a children’s zoo, multiple educational facilities, and food concessions.
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 kids
Open daily 9AM – 5PM
Oklahoma Aquarium
300 Aquarium Dr, Jenks, OK 7403 | 918-296-3474
Located on the west bank of the Arkansas River (at 96th St). With over 200 marine and aquatic animal exhibits, including a new sea turtle exhibit, plus a fishing tackle museum, there is always something fun at the Oklahoma Aquarium! Whether you’re petting stingrays, feeding turtles, or walking under the shark tunnel, you will come away with memories of a lifetime.
Open daily 10AM – 6PM (Tuesday open til 9PM)
$15.95 Adults / $13.95 Seniors and Military / $11.95 Kids
Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium (TASM)
3624 N 74th E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74115 | 918-834-9900
Located on an 18-acre campus on the north side of the Tulsa Intl Airport, TASM boasts historical exhibits, computer flight simulator lab, aircraft from multiple decades on display, thousands of pieces of fascinating memorabilia, full-dome planetarium shows and much more! TASM is a unique and engaging state-of-the-art interactive experience.
Open Tuesday through Saturday 10AM – 4PM
$15 Adults / $12 Seniors and Military / $10 Kids
Andy B’s Fun Center
8711 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74137 | 918-299-9494
A large family-friendly entertainment complex with bowling, laser tag, go-karts, games, and full-service American food menu. Prices vary depending on activity.
Monday – Thursday: 10AM – Mid / Friday & Saturday 10AM – 2AM / Sunday Noon – 10PM
Main Event Entertainment
7830 S Santa Fe Ave, Tulsa, OK 74132 | 918-447-1200
A national chain that opened a brand new facility in Tulsa June 2015! Brand new, spacious, and tons of fun! Offering bowling, ropes course, laser tag, full service alcohol, large menu and a ton of games. Just across the river in the Tulsa Hills area. Prices vary depending on activity.
Open 9AM – midnight daily (open til 2AM on Friday & Saturday nights)
LaFortune Park
5202 S Hudson Ave, Tulsa, OK | 918-496-6220
LaFortune Park is over 270 acres tucked in midtown Tulsa, and is the only County Park within the Tulsa City limits. The park has golf, baseball, tennis, a 5K trail, multiple large playgrounds, picnic tables, shelters, a community center with a gym, plus a swimming pool with multiple slides!
Admiral Twin Drive-In
7355 E Easton, Tulsa, OK | 918-392-9959
Opened in 1951, and featured in the classic movie “The Outsiders,” the Admiral Twin is an iconic part of Tulsa’s history, and is a true cultural gem in the city that attracts visitors from all over. This family-owned business offers affordable fun for everyone. Dual 9-story-tall screens, newly-built restrooms and concession area, full kitchen, with first-run double-features that start at dusk.
* Note: You need an FM radio to hear the sound *
Adults $7 / Kids age 3 – 11 $3 (prices include two movies!)
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
8306 E 61st St, Tulsa, OK 74133 | 918-877-7700
Sky Zone is the world leader in indoor trampoline parks. Tulsa’s facility was completed in 2013, and is open daily 10AM – 9:30PM. Offering open jump, a SkySlam court, SkyRobics fitness class, Ultimate Dodgeball. Sky Zone is fun for all ages, and is the ultimate 3-D play experience!
Basic pricing: 30 minute jump = $10 / 60 min = $14 / 90 min = $18 / 120 min = $22
Tulsa Roughnecks - professional USL soccer
In its first season, the Roughnecks have earned a huge amount of support and the games are always exciting! Bring the family and friends downtown to enjoy the beautiful OneOK Field, and take advantage of the affordable ticket prices. There are numerous restaurants and bars within a few blocks walking distance, and plenty of street parking.
Sun. Sept. 6: regular season finale vs OKC ENERGY | 7:30PM
Plus a huge post-game fireworks extravaganza! | Ticket Office: 918-744-5901
“Music and Art in the Park” at Guthrie Green
September 6
111 E. MB Brady St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Enjoy live music, with art activities for children, during the free outdoor concert series “Tulsa Roots Rocks the Green.” Guthrie Green is an amazing park in the middle of downtown, with a full calendar of events, on-site food concessions, splash-pad waterfountains for kids, and a full-size stage, there is always something fun to do. Located within walking distance of multiple restaurants and bars, in the Brady Arts District.
Guthrie Green is open daily from 6 am to 11 pm
Woody Guthrie Center
102 E Brady St 74103 | 10am – 6pm Tues – Sun | 918-574-2710
The Woody Guthrie Center, home to the Woody Guthrie Archives, preserves his legacy and life story and communicates the social, political, and cultural values found in his vast body of work. The new, state-of-the-art facility is a repository for Woody’s writings, art, plus rotating exhibits. Located across the street from Guthrie Green, and within 2 blocks of several restaurants and bars. $8 admission
Cain’s Ballroom
423 N Main St 74103 | Box office 918-584-2306
Tulsa’s best choice for live music, Cain’s is a 1,700-capacity concert venue with an amazing history and a wide variety of musical offerings. Featured on the National Register of Historic Places, Cain’s is a local landmark and a nationally-ranked venue for its size, and most shows are all-ages. The venue features all-general-admission tickets, all ages, non-smoking, with full bar service and street parking, plus Oklahoma Joe’s BBQ is on-site, serving food 6pm – 8:30pm.
Thursday Sept. 3 “Tulsa Playboys – Western Swing Dance” | Doors 6pm, show 7pm | $7 - $10
Saturday Sept. 5 “12th Annual Blues Challenge” | Doors 4:30pm, show 5:30pm | $7
Brady Theater
105 W MB Brady St 74103 | Box office 866-977-6849 or online at ProTix.com
Tulsa’s historic “Old Lady on Brady” is a majestic theater and concert venue that hosts exciting shows year-round. With a capacity of 4,200, a balcony level and full-service bar, the Brady is located in the heart of the Brady Arts District (closeby to a number of restaurants, bars, and art galleries).
Thursday Sept. 3 Rob Thomas live in concert w/guests Plain White T’s