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Events

🎉 Hanson Day 2025

It’s the event Tulsa superfans wait all year for. Hanson Day returns downtown with fan club-only concerts, pop-up shops, art galleries, and live podcasts — all celebrating 30+ years of Hanson music and Tulsa roots. While some events are private, downtown will be buzzing with fans from around the world.
📍 Various locations near N Main St, Tulsa, OK
📅 Thursday–Saturday, May 22–24
🕒 Times vary
🔗 Hanson Day Overview

🥂 Sunday Funday at Palomas

End your weekend on a high note at Sunday Funday, hosted at one of Tulsa’s trendiest rooftop bars. Palomas brings together brunch, beats, and big energy with live DJs, specialty cocktails, and the best skyline views in town. Bring the crew and soak up the vibes.
📍 Palomas Rooftop, 313 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK
📅 Sunday, May 25
🕒 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🔗 Event Details

🚗 Bethany 66 Festival

Take a day trip out to Bethany for this beloved Route 66 celebration. Bethany 66 Festival features food trucks, sidewalk sales, classic car shows, craft vendors, and nonstop entertainment under the big tent. A fun, free family event worth the drive.
📍 Ashbury & College Ave, Bethany, OK 73008
📅 Saturday, May 24
🕒 All Day
🔗 Event Details

🐎 Annual Chuck Wagon Festival at the National Cowboy Museum

Experience the spirit of the Old West at the Annual Chuck Wagon Festival, a family-friendly event celebrating Western and Native American history, art, and cuisine. Enjoy chuck wagon and indigenous food samples, live music, artisan demonstrations, children's crafts, and more. Highlights include Dutch oven cooking, rope making, and storytelling sessions. Children 12 and under attend for free.
📍 National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St, Oklahoma City, OK
📅 Saturday–Sunday, May 24–25
🕒 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🔗 Event Details

🎉 Memorial Day Weekend at Pier 51

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at Pier 51 Marina on Keystone Lake. Enjoy live music, food, drinks, and various water activities throughout the weekend. Please note that due to high water levels, visitors are advised to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines.
📍 Pier 51 Marina, 1926 S Highway 151, Sand Springs, OK
📅 Friday–Monday, May 23–26
🔗 Event Details

🍿 Dive-In Movies at the Hyatt

Hyatt Regency Tulsa kicks off its summer movie series with poolside classics under the stars. Lounge poolside or take a dip while enjoying a family favorite on the big screen. Open to hotel guests and locals with a day pass.
📍 Hyatt Regency Downtown, 100 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK
📅 Select Fridays beginning May 24
🕒 Times vary
🔗 Dive-In Schedule

Arts & Entertainment

🎸 Ryan Adams Coming to The Tulsa Theater

Alt-rock legend Ryan Adams stops in Tulsa for his "Heartbreaker 25" acoustic tour. This stripped-down, intimate set revisits one of the most influential indie albums of the early 2000s — plus rare tracks and deep cuts.
📍 Tulsa Theater, 105 Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK
📅 Tuesday, May 27
🕒 Doors at 7:00 PM | Show at 8:00 PM
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🎷 Live Music with Chris Combs

Laurannae’s back patio sets the scene for a mellow Saturday night with local favorite Chris Combs. Grab a lavender lemonade, a house pastry, or a cocktail and settle in for a dreamy, guitar-laced set under the lights.
📍 Laurannae Baking Co., 112 W Commercial St, Broken Arrow, OK
📅 Saturday, May 24
🕒 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🔗 Show Info

🐇 Alice in Wonderland Jr. at TPAC

Follow Alice down the rabbit hole in this enchanting youth production of Alice in Wonderland Jr., presented by Theatre Tulsa. With whimsical sets, charming costumes, and music by Danny Elfman, it’s a magical family outing.
📍 Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK
📅 May 23–25
🕒 Various showtimes
🔗 Event Info

Sports

⚾ Drillers Baseball & Memorial Day Fireworks

Kick off summer with America’s favorite pastime. The Tulsa Drillers host a Memorial Day Weekend game Sunday night, followed by one of the biggest post-game fireworks displays of the season. Great for families or a casual night downtown.
📍 ONEOK Field, 201 N Elgin Ave, Tulsa, OK
📅 Sunday, May 25
🕒 First Pitch: 6:00 PM | Fireworks after the game
🔗 Game Details

Local News

🔍 What’s Open & Closed This Memorial Day

Before you head out on Monday, here’s a quick rundown of city hours:
🔹 Trash and recycling pickup: Delayed one day
🔹 Tulsa Transit: Reduced holiday schedule
🔹 City offices: Closed Monday
🔹 Gathering Place: Open
🔹 Gilcrease & Philbrook: Closed
🔹 Tulsa Zoo: Open
🔹 Liquor stores: Closed by law

📍 City of Tulsa & metro area
📅 Monday, May 26
🔗 Full Article

🐘 Two Elephants Arrive at Tulsa Zoo

Say hello to Billy and Tina, the two newest residents of the Tulsa Zoo. These Asian elephants arrived from Los Angeles and are already settling into their new, more naturalistic home at the zoo’s state-of-the-art elephant habitat.
📍 Tulsa Zoo, 6421 E 36th St N, Tulsa, OK
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🛒 Trader Joe’s is Coming to Broken Arrow

It’s official — Trader Joe’s will be opening a new location in Broken Arrow! This highly anticipated store will be located near Hillside Drive, giving BA residents access to their cult-favorite snacks, frozen meals, and seasonal finds.
📍 1451 East Hillside Dr, Broken Arrow, OK
🔗 Announcement Details

Weekend Weather

Friday, May 23
⛅ Partly cloudy and warm. High: 78°F | Low: 62°F

Saturday, May 24
🌦️ Cloudy with scattered showers in the afternoon. High: 81°F | Low: 65°F

Sunday, May 25
⛈️ Thunderstorms likely by evening. High: 77°F | Low: 60°F

Restaurant Spotlight

🍔 Misfit Kitchen

Downtown Tulsa’s Misfit Kitchen is a rebel with a cause — slinging bold comfort food with scratch-made ingredients and big personality.
The vibe is eclectic and welcoming, with funky signage, neon accents, and a loyal local following. Whether you’re craving a Southern classic or something totally offbeat, Misfit nails flavor, fun, and a little foodie chaos.
📍 111 N Main Street, Tulsa, OK 74103
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