Community Calendar of Events
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Education events
August 2026
Camp-A-Palooza
August 1, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join us on Saturday, August 1, for a fun-filled finale of our Camp Guthrie series at Camp-A-Palooza! This free, family-friendly event brings together all of our Camp Guthrie community partners for a lively celebration. Enjoy a variety of activities inspired by the themes from throughout the series, including art, history, STEM, literacy, and community. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Location:
Guthrie Green
111 Reconciliation Way
Tulsa, OK 74103
Spring & Summer Tours at Shepherd's Cross Farm
August 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, & 25-29, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Springtime at Shepherd’s Cross - an authentic working farm just north of Claremore, OK, on Scenic Route 66 - begins with the arrival of our newborn lambs. We invite you to come watch the flock peacefully graze the pastures and rest by the still waters, while the lambs jump for joy and frolic in the fields. Tour Options • Self-Guided Tour (Donation-based; suggested $5 per person) Stroll the farm at your own pace and enjoy watching the sheep in their natural habitat. • Guided Walking Tour (Donation-based; suggested $5 per person) Learn more about our flock with a guided walk adjacent to the pastures. Drop-ins are welcome, or you may pre-schedule. • Guided Wagon Ride Tour ($7 per person) Experience the flock up close with a wagon ride directly into the pasture. o Note: Must be pre-scheduled. Wagon holds 20+ passengers and is ramp-loading. Bible Garden Tours Spring blossoms also signal the start of our Bible Garden tours. Shepherd’s Cross is proud to house one of the few Bible Gardens in the U.S., featuring over 100 plants with Biblical references. • Self-Guided Tour: Explore our English Country Garden and follow along with our educational placards and map brochures. (Donation-based; suggested $5 per person) • Audio Tour: Enhance your walk with our online audio guide, available at https://shepherdscross.com/bible-garden.html Every visit includes: • Petting Barn: Meet our sheep, lambs, and other friendly farm animals. • Educational Demonstrations: Learn about Nomadic and Biblical shepherding practices. • Wool Mill Tour: See the journey of wool from sheep to finished item. • Farm Museum & Educational Silo: Interactive exhibits for all ages. Plan Your Visit • Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM. • Groups: Please pre-schedule field trips for groups of 20 or more. • Dining: Visit our picnic area! You are welcome to bring your own lunch; snack and beverage concessions are also available on-site. • Farm Store: Don’t forget to stop by! Our Farm Store is an Oklahoma Farmer’s Market HUB with nearly 100 local consignors. We carry handmade, unique items as well as yarn and fiber produced and processed right here on the farm. Additionally, we carry felting supplies, and spinning/weaving tools. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, Oklahoma Museum Association member, Farmer’s Market Hub, Made in Oklahoma Company, and is Animal Welfare Approved.
Rogers and the Republic
August 1-31, 2026
Pop-up exhibit honoring America's 250th anniversary through the legacy of Oklahoma's most beloved humorist, Will Rogers. Explores how his wit, integrity, and empathy continue to reflect the American spirit. Exhibit admission free; general museum admission $7 adults, $5 seniors/students, children under 6 free. Hours: Museum hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Location:
Will Rogers Memorial Museum
1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd
Claremore, OK 74017
Sensory Night at the Oklahoma Aquarium
August 4, 2026
Join us at the Oklahoma Aquarium for Sensory Awareness Evenings on the 1st Tuesday of each month. With low lights & quiet music, you & your little & big humans alike can explore the Oklahoma Aquarium without the usual crowd-perfect for people that get peopled out easily! Each month has a self-guided scavenger hunt with a prize for everyone who completes it! This event is free with general admission or an Oklahoma Aquarium membership.
Location:
Oklahoma Aquarium
300 Aquarium Drive
Jenks, OK 74037
Let’s Talk Gardening
Every Tuesday | !! 12 p.m. - 12 a.m.
August 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2026
Weekly seminar on all things gardening at the Tulsa Garden Center, every Thursday of the month.
Location:
Tulsa Garden Center Ballroom
2435 S Peoria Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74114
First Friday Horticulture Tour
August 7, 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Join a Garden horticulturist for a guided walking tour exploring what’s in bloom and other plants of seasonal interest throughout the Garden. The tour is free with Garden admission.
Location:
Tulsa Botanic Garden
3900 Tulsa Botanic Drive Tulsa, OK 74127 918-289-0330
Tulsa, OK 74127
Tulsa Foundation of Architecture Tours: Tulsa Underground
August 8, 2026 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Take a fun and educational walking tour through downtown Tulsa and other historical local sites in the city during the Tulsa Foundation of Architecture Tours. These walking tours will give you an insightful look into the exciting architecture and prestigious collections that you may pass by every day. On this guided tour, you will view seven buildings, lobbies and explore tunnels without ever stepping outside while enjoying fascinating oil boom stories inside and below historic Tulsa buildings.
Location:
Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd Floor Lobby
100 E 2nd St
Tulsa, OK 74103
For more information, contact:
(918)-583-5550
eat1@eau1eav1eaw1
www.tulsaarchitecture.com/upcoming-events/tfa-tunnel-tour-august-2026
Retirement Series Symposium – The Sandwich Generation
August 11, 2026 | 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Feeling a little squeezed between helping aging parents, supporting children or grandchildren, and trying to plan your own future? You’re not alone! Join Aspen Insurance Coaches for a fun, welcoming symposium created especially for the Sandwich Generation. We’ll mix practical ideas, real-life guidance, and simple next steps to help you care for the people you love without putting your own retirement dreams on the back burner. Come ready to learn, laugh, ask questions, and start creating the perfect recipe for your own next chapter.
Location:
Broken Arrow Senior Center - East Building
1811 S Main
Broken Arrow, Ok 74012
For more information, contact:
Matthew Zelk
(918)-947-9876
eat2@eau2eav2eaw2
Stem Night at the Aquarium
August 18, 2026
Want to bring STEM subjects to life for your aqua fans? Join us for STEM Make & Take Project Evenings at the Oklahoma Aquarium! Participants will take away lessons about the importance of environmental conservation while creating unique STEM projects they can take home with them. Held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, our Education Team will have several sessions, giving you ample time to explore the Oklahoma Aquarium & visit all 10,000 of our amazing animals! This event is free for all Oklahoma Aquarium members or with daily admission; 6:00p.m. & 7:00p.m.
Location:
Oklahoma Aquarium
300 Aquarium Drive
Jenks, OK 74037
Third Thursday in the Park
August 21, 2026
On the Third Thursday of the month throughout Spring and Summer, you will find Skiatook’s Central Park buzzing with Food Trucks, Vendors, Live Music, and people coming together as a community. All of that, along with the Splash Pad and Walking Trails that the park has to offer. Stop by, Shop from our local businesses, Taste the flavors of the food trucks and enjoy this FREE event.
Location:
Skiatook Central Park
Corner of Hwy. 20 & S. Locust Street
Skiatook, OK 74070
Shepherd's Cross Summer Yarn Event
August 21-25, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Shepherd’s Cross invites fiber enthusiasts, crafters, and families alike to its annual Summer Yarn Event this August. Whether you are looking to learn a new hobby, stock up on premium fiber and yarn for the upcoming fall season or simply enjoy a peaceful day on an authentic working farm, the event offers something for everyone. The Summer Yarn Event will be open 8:30am – 5:30pm on August 21–22 and August 25–29, 2026. Daily Fiber Arts Classes For those looking to expand their crafting skills, Shepherd’s Cross is hosting daily, hands-on fiber arts classes throughout the event. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. This year’s class lineup includes: Carding with Hand Carders and Drum Carder Spinning Yarn on a Drop Spindle Spinning Yarn on a Spinning Wheel Knitting Class – Mug Rug (Beginner) Knitting Class – Intro to Triangle Shawl Needle Felting a Landscape Portrait Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving Mug Rugs Rag Rug Weaving Table Loom Weaving Floor Loom Weaving Event Specials & Discounts: Every visitor will receive a free “handmade with love” tag (no purchase required). Additionally, all purchases include a free mini-skein of Shepherd’s Cross yarn. Crafters looking to invest in new equipment will receive 10% off all spinning items—including spinning wheels, drop spindles, looms, and spinning accessories—plus free drop shipping. Fun for the Whole Family In addition to the fiber events, guests can experience a variety of accredited agritourism activities. Visitors can tour the on-site Wool Mill, watch live fiber arts demonstrations, visit the Farm & Fiber Arts Museum, and stroll through the Bible Garden (where picnic tables are available for guests). Children and families will love petting the farm animals and watching the sheep graze in the pastures. To learn more about classes or to register online, visit https://www.shepherdscross.com/oklahomayarncrawl.html or call 918-342-5911. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, an Oklahoma Museum Association member, a Farmer’s Market Hub, and a Made in Oklahoma Company. They process local, Animal Welfare Approved fiber that is chemical-free, hormone-free, free-range, and all-natural. The farm features its own mini wool mill, processing wool directly from the sheep raised on-site. The Shepherd’s Cross Farm Store is open year-round, Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. Heart of the Shepherd is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization operating at the farm. The organization establishes wool mills in remote, impoverished areas globally and teaches Biblical references to the harvest, animals, farming, and gardening.
Location:
Shepherd’s Cross
16792 E 450 Road
Claremore, OK 74017
Voices of Women
August 29, 2026
A conference for women speaking out for what's right sponsored by Women Empowered for Democracy. Speakers include Keynote Speaker Jen Loren, Senior Director, Exec. Producer, and host of Cherokee Film, speaking on Native American representation in film and media; Janet Levit, Univ. of Tulsa Law Professor and Exec. Consultant at Repro 46, speaking on the state of OK reproductive health; Rena Cook, Author and Vocal Presentation Coach, speaking on techniques for having tricky conversations; Sahar Abi-Hassan, University of Tulsa Asst. Professor of Political Science, speaking on the influence of the judicial system on today's politics; Rev. Linda Barton Paul, Retired Episcopal Deacon, speaking on moving between symphony halls to prison walls; Nancy Vitali, TCC Prof. of Psychology, Retired Assoc. Prof. of Nursing, Caring Science Scholar, Caritas Coach and Yoga Instructor, speaking on tools for self-empowerment; and Rebekah Warren, RSU Adj. Prof. of English and Humanities, on ways to find and use our creative voice. Registration is $40 online or $50 at the door and includes continental breakfast and lunch catered by The Pink House.
Location:
Claremore Community Center
2301 N. Sioux
Claremore, OK 74017
For more information, contact:
Donna Grabow
(918)-341-8347
eat3@eau3eav3eaw3
September 2026
Rogers and the Republic
September 1, 2026
Pop-up exhibit honoring America's 250th anniversary through the legacy of Oklahoma's most beloved humorist, Will Rogers. Explores how his wit, integrity, and empathy continue to reflect the American spirit. Exhibit admission free; general museum admission $7 adults, $5 seniors/students, children under 6 free. Hours: Museum hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Location:
Will Rogers Memorial Museum
1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd
Claremore, OK 74017
Spring & Summer Tours at Shepherd's Cross Farm
September 1-5 & 8-12, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Springtime at Shepherd’s Cross - an authentic working farm just north of Claremore, OK, on Scenic Route 66 - begins with the arrival of our newborn lambs. We invite you to come watch the flock peacefully graze the pastures and rest by the still waters, while the lambs jump for joy and frolic in the fields. Tour Options • Self-Guided Tour (Donation-based; suggested $5 per person) Stroll the farm at your own pace and enjoy watching the sheep in their natural habitat. • Guided Walking Tour (Donation-based; suggested $5 per person) Learn more about our flock with a guided walk adjacent to the pastures. Drop-ins are welcome, or you may pre-schedule. • Guided Wagon Ride Tour ($7 per person) Experience the flock up close with a wagon ride directly into the pasture. o Note: Must be pre-scheduled. Wagon holds 20+ passengers and is ramp-loading. Bible Garden Tours Spring blossoms also signal the start of our Bible Garden tours. Shepherd’s Cross is proud to house one of the few Bible Gardens in the U.S., featuring over 100 plants with Biblical references. • Self-Guided Tour: Explore our English Country Garden and follow along with our educational placards and map brochures. (Donation-based; suggested $5 per person) • Audio Tour: Enhance your walk with our online audio guide, available at https://shepherdscross.com/bible-garden.html Every visit includes: • Petting Barn: Meet our sheep, lambs, and other friendly farm animals. • Educational Demonstrations: Learn about Nomadic and Biblical shepherding practices. • Wool Mill Tour: See the journey of wool from sheep to finished item. • Farm Museum & Educational Silo: Interactive exhibits for all ages. Plan Your Visit • Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM. • Groups: Please pre-schedule field trips for groups of 20 or more. • Dining: Visit our picnic area! You are welcome to bring your own lunch; snack and beverage concessions are also available on-site. • Farm Store: Don’t forget to stop by! Our Farm Store is an Oklahoma Farmer’s Market HUB with nearly 100 local consignors. We carry handmade, unique items as well as yarn and fiber produced and processed right here on the farm. Additionally, we carry felting supplies, and spinning/weaving tools. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, Oklahoma Museum Association member, Farmer’s Market Hub, Made in Oklahoma Company, and is Animal Welfare Approved.
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