Free events in Broken Arrow, OK

Every week features a different children’s book followed by a craft inspired by the story. This activity is designed for children ages 2 to 5. Registration is free and can be completed at the front desk of Nienhuis Park Community Center.

Nature-themed crafting with projects that change by season. Participation is free, and all supplies are provided. Recommended for ages 2 and up. Bring your creativity and enjoy a relaxed, hands-on experience. Registration is required.

Featured performer Don Wright is a seasoned guitarist and vocalist who has been on stage since 1975. His repertoire spans rock and roll, country, and blues, and his dedication to the craft reaches into the community. As founder and past president of the Decatur, Illinois Blues Society, he helped grow a scene by organizing blues jams, teaching blues in schools, and coordinating family festivals and competitions. He has also judged events in Decatur and Champaign, Illinois, St. Louis, Missouri, and for five years at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. In the Tulsa area he regularly hosts open mics to give other musicians a chance to shine. Please note that any social media posts seeking vendors, musicians, or other roles for the market are scams, and scheduling is not conducted through social media.

BAIVA presents its fifth annual benefit powwow, a community gathering devoted to honoring Native veterans, celebrating culture, and strengthening connections. Hosted by the Broken Arrow Intertribal Veterans Association and held in partnership with Broken Arrow Public Schools, admission is free for all. The program includes gourd dancing, a Grand Entry, and a full lineup of contests and intertribals. Contest registration will be available on site, and to be eligible for prizes, participants must take part in the Grand Entry and wear full regalia. Attendees can look forward to traditional food, arts and crafts vendors, and a 50/50 drawing along with raffles, with veterans recognized throughout the event. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. This is a family-friendly, alcohol- and drug-free environment.