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There's plenty of fun planned at home in T-town for Memorial weekend. If you are headed to the airport Friday, be prepared for a busy one!

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Events

Weekend Roundup

Guthrie Green

Stying around T-Town this Memorial Day weekend? There’s plenty to do and we’ve got the list!

  • ☀️ Slam the Stigma: Amplify Tulsa is hosting “Stigma Slam Jam” at Guthrie Green on Saturday featuring engaging speakers discussing stigma reduction, entertainment like comedy, poetry, live music, interactive carnival games, informational resource tables, and prizes.

  •   👯‍♀️ Groove on the Green: Guthrie Green will be home to Zumba with Ariane Betancourt delivering an electrifying workout experience Sunday.

  • 🍫 You Had Me at Chocolate: Take a seat at Tulsa Performing Arts Center for Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find the golden ticket to adventure in ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’

  • 💚 Tiny Tulsa: Make your own art at Gathering Place on Saturday. Tiny Tulsa offers an inclusive play program at the ONEOK Boathouse for pre-K through 5th grade students.

  • 🍹 With or Without Salt: It’s margarita night with Elote at Philbrook. Bring a blanket for the park and enjoy tacos, margaritas and art starting at 5p.

  • 🐶 Bark in the Park: Bring your favorite leashed furry family member to Gathering Place for Dog Play Sunday.

  • ⚽️ Can We Kick It?: FC Tulsa’s home game will be lit tonight with fireworks.

  • 🍽 Bartlesville Boom: Stop by Nineteen0Eight tonight for a 5 course prime rib, wine pairing, live cocktail music dinner, and a speakeasy experience you won’t forget.

  • 🧘🏻‍♀️ You Had Me at Om: There’s a new way to relax and tone in the Greenwood District starting Saturday

  • 👨🏻‍🌾 Street Eats: The Tulsa Farmer’s Market spring season is in full swing Saturdays starting at 7am.

  • Tour the Tunnel: Enjoy fascinating oil boom stories on a guided tour inside and below historic downtown Tulsa office buildings Saturday.

Camp

Tulsa Zoo Summer Camp Registration Open

Tulsa Zoo

School’s out for summer and Tulsa Zoo wants your kids to run wild.

  • Camps and Creatures: Unleash wild adventures at Tulsa Zoo’s Summer Zoo Camp. From a sensory safari to marine biology, there’s a camp for everyone. Tulsa Zoo hosts a variety of educational camps throughout the year including Spring Break Camp, Summer Camp, Fall Break Camp and Winter Camp.

  • Study Safari: Tulsa Zoo Camp offers openings for school aged children from kindergarten all the way up through 12th grade in June, July and August. They’ll enjoy wildlife adventures, exploration and new friends all while celebrating nature. All camps feature age-appropriate programs, tours, games, creative projects, up-close animal encounters and so much more.

Reserve your spot HERE.

Travel

Today Expected to be Busiest Travel Day of the Year So Far at Tulsa International Airport

Tulsa International Airport

TIA wants you to be prepared for a busy airport this weekend. We shared some travel tips with you Monday. Here are some more!

  • Wheels Up: Airline seat capacity at TUL for summer has increased by 6% compared to last year. Across the U.S., TSA expects to screen 18M passengers and crew over Memorial Day weekend, with the busiest day expected today. To help passengers enjoy a smooth travel experience, TUL is offering up summer travel tips for smooth sailing through the skies.

  • I’m On a Plane: TIA says to plan ahead and make sure you aren’t packing anything prohibited by the TSA. Plan where you will park before leaving. Passengers have three convenient options. When picking up or dropping off, remember that active loading and unloading is in place curbside. Drivers aren’t allowed to park at the curb unless their passengers are there.

See the airport amenities here and information about parking here.

Restaurant

New Pastry Restaurant Open in Jenks

Patisserie by Sheila Anne

Patisserie by Sheila Anne is serving up some serious sweets in Jenks. See why it’s gaining in popularity.

  • Fluff and Stuff: The pastry perfected place is about to celebrate its first year of serving up special sweets. It’s a neighborhood bakery with authentic French and American pastries. Try the new strawberry cream croissant or the classic lemon fruit tarts and fresh from scratch cinnamon rolls.

  • Teach Me Treats: Patisserie by Sheila Ann bakes the goods daily and they are made with only the best ingredients and the best chef training from Ferrandi Paris and Pastry Academy Las Vegas. Throw in some rich coffee and to-go super bowl trays and you are very sweetly set!

See more menu items HERE.

In other news

  • 💵 It’s a Good Starter Bond: Set to the tune of $78.6M, voters in Muskogee will decide on its first bond in 50 years.

  • 💰 Can We Agree?: After 8 days of budget study, State leaders have reached an agreement.

  • 👨‍🏫 Calculate This: Governor Stitt wants Oklahoma students to have an extra year of math and other new requirements. 

  • 🌍 Mother Earth: Global Gatherings is set for today at Gathering Place. Here’s a sample of what you and the family will see.

  • 💚 Going Green: Go Green for Greenwood is coming soon as it serves as a reminder of the healing progress that has been made since the 1921 Race Riots.

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