Events in Broken Arrow today

Families can explore science and nature together through hands-on experiences that spark creativity and curiosity. Each month features a new nature theme with activities designed to build discovery skills, problem solving, and a spirit of outdoor exploration. The program follows an open house format, allowing participants to move through the activities at their own pace. Every session offers three interactive STEM activities, time with a naturalist, and, weather permitting, an opportunity to explore outside. Children also complete a project to take home. The cost is $5 for each participating child ages 2 and up, and adults attend for free. Pre-registration is required for every participating child.

Courts & Commons hosts the Breakthrough T1D Tulsa Walk kick-off, a relaxed get-together where T1D families and friends can connect, meet new people, and learn what is planned for this year’s walk. The gathering highlights community spirit and shared support as the new season begins.

The Tulsa Wedding Society Annual Summer Soirée is a festive evening that brings together the professionals who fuel the Tulsa wedding industry. It is designed to celebrate the vendor community, spark new connections, and unveil a highlight of the night, the second edition of the Tulsa Wedding Society Magazine. Wedding and event professionals, whether longtime members or new to the scene, can connect with peers, be among the first to receive the newest magazine release, and enjoy food and drinks. The focus is on creativity, collaboration, and the talent that keeps the industry thriving, with plenty of opportunities to mingle, strengthen relationships, and celebrate another successful year.

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.

Taking place at Bixby High School in Bixby, OK, Youth HeartCheck provides families with a simple screening aimed at identifying serious heart conditions that routine checkups or sports physicals may not catch. Many cardiac issues show no symptoms, and families often have no warning. Even if a child appears healthy, their heart could still have an undetected issue. My HeartCheck exists to address this need, offering a straightforward way to look for concerns a child may not feel and a parent cannot see, providing peace of mind and an opportunity to protect their future. Financial aid is available through partnerships with the Strive for Life Foundation and the Jordan Robert Mann Foundation.

Celebrate the bees, butterflies, and other pollinators that keep ecosystems healthy at Ray Harral Nature Center. Take part in a Parks4Pollinators bioblitz to help document local species, try hands-on monarch tagging while learning about their migration, and swap plants and seeds on a bring-some-take-some basis. Families can enjoy games and crafts, and everyone is welcome to explore the trails and discover simple ways to support pollinators in the community. Admission is free and open to all ages. Presented by Ray Harral Nature Center with local conservation partners.

Students from the Legato School of Music take the stage for an open mic showcase at YUMMY Subs & More. They will share their talent and skills, performing favorite selections alongside original songs.

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.

Attendees can meet and park in the lot, check out the cars that roll in, and order tacos to support a local business. A snow cone spot is right nearby. Kids are welcome. If there is interest, a short cruise around BA may follow.