Happy weekend, Tulsa! In today’s happening-today edition: Route 66 murals, a summer solstice celebration, and a cat party + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Community support in action: Tulsa nonprofits will host a supply drive on June 26 to stock Restore Hope’s food pantry and support family programs, helping low-income families celebrate milestones, with donations accepted on site -- see the supply drive plans.
A community legacy in color: Goodwill Tulsa unveiled two massive Route 66 murals, spanning 2,700 square feet and painted by Clean Hands, celebrating nearly 99 years of donations fueling free job training and community resources -- see the Route 66 murals.
Safer connections ahead: INCOG will unveil GO Plan recommendations to improve sidewalks, trails and bike connections at open houses in Broken Arrow June 29 and Tulsa June 30. Comments encouraged -- view the GO Plan details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
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Urban RV hideout: West Bend RV Outpost brings artsy, in-town energy to RV life with gated grounds, fast Wi-Fi, spa showers and laundry, plus quick access to the River trail scene. Dial it in for a short reset or longer stay, it’s Tulsa living with wheels and a view.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏃 Treat Trot Tulsa @ West Tulsa/River Parks area | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Whether you’re chasing a PR or just here for snacks, this Tulsa trot offers 5k, 10k, 15k, a 1-mile, and a kids dash. Expect designer shirts, custom medals, free photos, and $17 youth pricing for 12 and under, because brunch tastes better after a medal.
⏳ Time Travelers Vintage Expo @ SageNet Center | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Time Travelers Vintage Expo is rolling into town with racks of retro fashion, vinyl, and mid-century treasures, touring 17 cities coast to coast. Think a vintage wonderland, where your prom soundtrack is collectible again, and the furniture has better bones than we do.
🌞 Summer Solstice Celebration @ Park Grove Tulsa | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Solstice means the longest day, the shortest night, and just enough daylight to relive our tie-dye era without spraining anything. Expect live music, Shakedown Street vendors, performance art, and Grateful Dead karaoke, where the vibe is friendly and the high notes are optional.
🐱 Cat Party @ Animal Aid of Tulsa Thrift Store | Saturday (6/20) at 11:30 AM – Every third Saturday, Animal Aid Thrift Store becomes a cat lounge at 6811 E 21st St, with purr-fectly adoptable felines supervising the housewares aisle. Expect bargains, ear scritches, and the smug satisfaction that your impulse buys help sick and injured strays.
🗿 Mosaic Garden Totem Class @ Luna Arts & Elixirs | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Mosaic Garden Totem class is taking over your Saturdays with a four-part, materials-included deep dive into traditional techniques. No lugging tile from the garage, just focused making, small-group vibes, and a sculptural trophy for the yard. Consider it therapy that survives hail.
📼 Tulsa Nostalgia Con 2026 @ Gateway Tulsa Event Center | Saturday (6/20) – Think you remember every Saturday morning theme song? Downtown Tulsa is hosting a Father's Day weekend nostalgia fest with over 50 pop culture vendors, perfect for reliving your glory days, comparing lunchboxes, and pretending your vintage toys were always an investment, not clutter.
🥞 Father’s Day Pancake Brunch @ Turkey Mountain - Tulsa | Sunday (6/21) at 9:00 AM – Skip crowded brunch lines and bring Dad to Turkey Mountain on Father’s Day for flapjacks, fresh air, and a little trail karma. It’s a by-donation pancake spread that funds TUWC’s trail work, plus a silent auction with local goodies, and yes, dad jokes are welcome. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Tulsa report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 20%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 32%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. This house is wildThis stunning new construction by Cozort Custom Homes delivers 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and a half bath with polished style throughout. Soaring ceilings anchor the dramatic living area, while the designer kitchen, huge walk-in pantry, and expansive dining space keep things effortless. A spa-like primary suite, upstairs theater, loft, outdoor kitchen, and firelit patio seal the deal.
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