Visit Tulsa

11/14/2024

Our partners at Visit Tulsa recently referred a national travel writer to visit us here at Greenwood Rising, and we met with them to provide a facility tour and deeper discussion.

Their new feature has now been published online, and Tulsa's Historic Greenwood District is featured in the 2025 African American Heritage Guide from Group Travel Leader. This is distributed nationwide promoting tourism and group travel, and we're grateful for such exposure.

Links to read the issue are in the comments below.

Greenwood Cultural Center
Historic Greenwood District Main Street
The Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce
Black Wall Street Alliance

10/28/2024

Have plans this First Friday? Make sure to stop by Living Arts of Tulsa for their Annual Día de Los Muertos Arts Festival in collaboration with Casa de la Cultura from 6-11pm on November 1.

Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a celebration of the Latinx heritage honoring loved ones who have passed away. This event builds bridges between the Latinx and non-Latinx cultures in Tulsa by creating a way for Tulsans to pay homage and honor ancestors/friends who have passed on. A special altar exhibition will be open to the public for this event.

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10/25/2024

Need a dose of nostalgia? Relive the memories with this recap of the historic weekend in Tulsa 🎉🌊🐥 City of Tulsa Gov Gathering Place River Parks AuthorityTulsa's Great Raft RaceTTCU Tulsa RunRoute 66 MarathonTulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & CultureMythic PressWorld's Largest Rubber DuckHansonBOK Center

10/22/2024

The Tulsa Market District's Spooktacular on Route 66 is happening Saturday, October 26th, from 10am-1pm 🎃 Save the date for a spooky-good time with local businesses, all located near the intersection of 11th & Lewis! Put on your favorite costume and bring the whole family for trick-or-treating, live music, photo opportunities, face painting, balloon twisting, free giveaways, and more 👻 This is free and open to all!

10/15/2024

🎃🦇 It's almost at the Tulsa Zoo! Get your Halloween fix for the whole family with starting this Friday. Grab your costume and head to the the next 3 weekends for these experiences.👇

🚂 Take a ride on the Haunted Train or Creepy Carousel 🎠

🍬 Collect treats at different "Goblin Stops" throughout the zoo

🎃 Play carnival games at the Pumpkin Patch

🏰 Discover special photo ops and activities at the Royal Castle

☠️ Find swashbuckling fun at Pirate Island

HallowZOOeen is a fundraiser that supports Tulsa Zoo operations. For a detailed schedule of activities, visit tulsazoo.org/hallowzooeen.

📸 : Courtesy of Tulsa Zoo

10/11/2024

Save the date for the 8th Annual Tulsa Native American Day on Monday, October 14 in Dream Keepers Park!

This year's theme of "Voices Above, Voices Within, and Voices United" is all about celebrating the past, present, and future of Native American heritage and culture.

The opening ceremony kicks off at 9 AM with a parade to follow at 11 AM. Come out and support Native American art, vendors, and food with special music and dance performances throughout including the Oscar-nominated Osage composer Scott George. More details on the Tulsa Native American Day page.

10/10/2024

🏀 TONIGHT!! Get ready to Thunder Up in Tulsa as the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the BNZ Breakers at the BOK Center.

Doors: 6 PM
Game: 7 PM

🎟️ & 🚗 : https://linktr.ee/bokcenter

10/09/2024

🌈 Did you know this year is the 25th anniversary of ? Oklahoma's largest Pride Parade returns to Tulsa this weekend alongside several other festivities around town. Here's a preview of how you can celebrate! 👇

Oct. 11 | Friday, 5 PM - 9 PM
Live entertainment, picnic on the garden, and yard games all night at Guthrie Green.

Oct. 12 | Saturday, 8:30 AM - 10 PM
The Tulsa Pride Festival officially kicks off with a Rainbow Fun Run and 5k followed by live music all day at Oklahomans for Equality.

Oct. 13 | Sunday, 4 PM
The 25th Annual Pride Parade kicks off at 4 PM led by this year's Grand Marshall Amnoni Meyers at Oklahomans for Equality.

Visit TulsaPride.org for more details!

📸: The University of Tulsa

10/02/2024

It's Fall y'all! 🎃 🍂

Autumn is in full swing at the Tulsa Botanic Garden with a pumpkin patch, hay maze, and decorated scarecrows all October. Go on a Thursday evening for live music, refreshments, and costumed characters roaming the gardens. Costumes encouraged! 👻

More info at tulsabotanic.org.

09/25/2024

Look no further than downtown Tulsa to eat at a Top 50 Restaurant in America for 2024 by the New York Times. 🍽️ 😋

Noche Woodfired Grill & Agave Bar has been serving up the flavors and soul of Mexico City in the Greenwood District for a little over a year now. Their black bean and guajillo chile salsa, Yucatán-style pork shoulder in salsa verde, and creative agave cocktails are just a few of the signature menu items that will make a night out at Noche so memorable. Don't miss out on this Tulsa gem!

09/24/2024

The Tulsa State Fair in 7 photos 🤩 🎡

In just 2 days Tulsa's largest family event—a tradition 100 years in the making—will be upon us. The Tulsa State Fair kicks off 11 days of awesome from Sep. 26-Oct. 6 with tons of rides, live music, food trucks, fair games, agricultural shows, Disney on Ice, and of course—anything under the sun deep fried to perfection.

There's a little bit of something for everyone at the Fair. Head to TulsaStateFair.com to start planning your experience.

ADMISSION 🎟️
Children (4 & Under): FREE
Youth (5-12): $10
Adult: $15
Seniors (62+): $10
Military: $10

09/20/2024

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨

We're looking for a part-time Visitors Center Specialist who can be a friendly and helpful Tulsa ambassador to visitors on the weekends! Core responsibilities include:

• Opening and closing the Visitors Center.
• Maintaining the center's cleanliness and organization.
• Providing excellent customer service to enhance the visitor experience.

If this sounds like you or someone you know, we'd love to meet them! Apply here 👇 https://bit.ly/4dhooG7

09/18/2024

Today's the day! 918 Day is here and you can celebrate by heading to the Chapman Green from 5-9pm for the first-ever 918 Day Festival hosted by our friends at Downtown Tulsa Partnership.

This FREE event is a celebration of Tulsa's growth, diversity, and multiculturalism featuring over 100 art and food vendors and live performances on two stages. Full details at downtowntulsa.com!

09/17/2024

This SATURDAY! Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with food, culture, activities, shopping, music, and dancing at the 10th annual Festival Americas Oklahoma at Guthrie Green from 2 pm - 8 pm. SCHEDULE BELOW 👇

🔊 2:00 PM - 2:05 PM
Kick-off
Join Isabel Perozo and Blanquiita Mendoza as they start the festival!

🎶 2:05 PM - 2:30 PM
Band Performance: Abigail y Julian
Feel the rhythm with Abigail y Julian on stage!

💃 2:35 PM - 3:00 PM
Dance Performance: Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca
Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances of Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca.

🎸 3:05 PM - 4:00 PM
Band Performance: Alta Frecuencia
Rock out with Alta Frecuencia!

💃 4:05 PM - 4:30 PM
Dance Performance: Danza Santa Cruz
Enjoy the captivating moves of Danza Santa Cruz.

💃 4:35 PM - 5:15 PM
Dance Performance: ZUMBA
Dance your heart out in our energetic ZUMBA session.

💃 5:20 PM - 5:45 PM
Dance Performance: Q’anil Guatemala Folklore
Experience the rich traditions of Q’anil Guatemala Folklore.

🎶 5:50 PM - 6:35 PM
Band Performance: Fiesta Latina OKC/Peru
Savor the sounds of Fiesta Latina OKC/Peru!

💃 6:40 PM - 7:05 PM
Dance Performance: Reflejos Flamencos
Wrap up the evening with the passionate rhythms of Reflejos Flamencos.

🎟️ Don’t miss a moment of the fun! See you at Festival Americas! 🎉

09/17/2024