TulsaKids Magazine

18/12/2025

Happy holidays from all of us at TulsaKids! ❄️

18/12/2025

Dolly Parton's birthday is coming up January 19, and Tulsa City-County Library will be celebrating with a series of Dolly Parton-themed storytimes as well as a big Birthday Bash at Gathering Place on Jan. 17. So save the dates! 🥳

https://www.tulsakids.com/say-happy-birthday-dolly-with-tulsa-city-county-library/

18/12/2025

Owasso Recreation and Culture is hosting an all-new, free New Year's Event this year! More details at https://www.tulsakids.com/get-ready-to-celebrate-new-years-eve-at-ringing-in-at-redbud/

Celebrate the New Year at Ringing In At Redbud- a magical night of entertainment, drinks, community, and unforgettable memories!

This one-of-a-kind experience will include a night of show-stopping entertainment including local musical acts, comedians, fun, and games. Join us as we count down to midnight with an electric ball drop- a first for the area, followed by a drone show!

We have a great lineup of fun, including:
🌠 A New Year’s Eve Drone Show
🪩 A Ball Drop
🎤 Live performance by Gracee Shriver
🍻 Beer tent by Cabin Boys Brewery
🎹 Live entertainment from TNT Dueling Pianos
🥳 Family Friendly Hour (7:00-8:00 PM)
😂 Comedy show by Adam Bush Comedy
💡 Blacklight and LED games
🎁 And so much fun!

Be sure to bring your bells (big, small, jingle, or cowbell) to help us make some joyful noise when the clock strikes midnight. The louder, the better! 🔔

Help us ring in the New Year on December 31st from 7:00 PM to 12:30 AM. We can't wait to see you Out and About Owasso!

Thank you to our event sponsor, Armstrong Bank!

18/12/2025

We love seeing the faces of Tulsa families during the holidays—and we'd love to see yours! Share your family's Christmas card in the comments. 🎄

We will choose a few to share on social media, so let us know how to tag you if you're on Instagram!

17/12/2025

There are a few more opportunities to see Santa by the Sea at Oklahoma Aquarium!

Find more places to see Santa at https://www.tulsakids.com/where-to-find-santa-in-tulsa/

https://www.okaquarium.org/164/Tickets

17/12/2025

Check out the new inclusive playground at Hicks Park!

17/12/2025

🕯️ Candlelight Christmas Eve at Bixby First Methodist 🕯️

Join us on December 24 at 6 p.m. for a beautiful and meaningful Candlelight Christmas Eve Service. This cherished tradition brings our church family and community together to celebrate the birth of our Savior.

Experience the magic of the season with candlelight worship, beloved Christmas hymns, and the timeless story of Jesus’ arrival—our true hope and light. It’s a perfect evening to pause, reflect, and rejoice in God’s love made flesh.

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a memorable night of faith, fellowship, and celebration. Together, we’ll light the way and honor the miracle of Christ’s birth.

Let’s gather and rejoice: the Light has come! ✨

https://www.bixbyfirstmethodist.org/

17/12/2025

Discover science with Discovery Lab! 🧪 This month, meteorologist Kirsten Lang demonstrates a festive, fizzy and fun candy cane experiment!

Watch the video to learn how it’s done, or find instructions in our December issue or at TulsaKids.com. If you give it a try, please tag us in a photo so we can see how it went - and let us know what you observed! 🙂

16/12/2025

"When we picture the holidays, we imagine Norman Rockwell dinners and Hallmark-style moments. But, in reality, you might share a house with a cousin who never lowers his voice, a grandma who critiques your parenting and a toddler coming down from a sugar high."

Writer Shannon Dean shares expert tips for prepping your kids - and yourself - for family gatherings in our December issue.

"One of the most powerful things you can do to help kids through extended family time is to talk openly about it ahead of time," she writes. "Start early and address what they can expect."

Read more at https://www.tulsakids.com/prepping-kids-for-holiday-family-gatherings/

15/12/2025

Storytime at the Airport is this Thursday!

Come out to the airport this Thursday morning for a festive Storytime at the Airport, filled with holiday cheer and family fun!

What’s on the schedule:
📖 Storytime led by Tulsa City-County Library
🍪 Decorate sugar cookies
✉️ Write letters to Santa
📸 A picture-perfect holiday photo backdrop
🎅 A special visit from Santa himself

Thursday, December 18 at 10:00 a.m. at Tulsa International Airport.

Storytime takes place in Schwab Hall, near the security checkpoint.

Free parking is available in the Economy (shuttle) lot or the Garage.
No RSVP required this month. Bring the family and invite your friends to this free event.