Tulsa Kids Directory

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Cover: Back to School!

19. Christian Montessori Academy Jr. Achievement of OK

12. Table of Contents

10. Barefoot Books

13. Publishers Note

11. Vend N Things

14. Back to School

N.I.L.M.D.T.S.

15. Tracieʼs School of Dance

12. Dine on a Dime

C&J Uniforms, Potty Training

13. Kuts 4 Kids

16. Autism Speaks

Kids with Food Allergies

17. Branson Scenic Railway

14. Things to Do

Hidden Values

15. Places to Go Back Cover: Main Event

18. SEAPC Coins for Kids

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Advertising Products, Services, and Savings for the Entire Family Jessica Hughes • 469.260.4692 Jessica@KidsDirectoryTulsa.com 2

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Things to Do and Safari Joes H20 Water Park

4707 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK Times: 12:00 pm - 06:00 pm 918-749-7385 A range of unique thrilling slides and rides, the most popular slide is the New Reptile Rush slides which are 3 speed slides giving you the jolting rush that you’ve come looking for. The park also hosts Oklahoma’s largest and the only water roller coaster, New Raptor Rapids. Many play areas for children and youngsters are there, as are beach bars and restaurants.

Skiatook Splash Pad

Skiatook, OK This five-thousand-square-foot Splash Pad provides a colorful and vibrant escape on hot summer days. Shaded swings make sure that kids will be protected from heat. Everything is clean and well-maintained. Visit it with your children and have a great day. And do not forget to try snow-cones here. You will love it.

Center Of The Universe

1 S Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK Center of the Universe is the most fascinating place in Tulsa, USA. If you stand at the right spot and make some noise, it is echoed back much louder.

The interesting part about the echoes is that there isn’t any obstacle for the sound waves to rebound. If you are in the neighborhood, head towards this place for a quite different experience.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park

29365 W Highway 51, Mannford, OK Times: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm 918-205-8569 An RV park on the banks of the famous Keystone Lake, fully equipped to give you the time of your life, away from crowds and noise of the city. Spend time at the Yogi Bear’s Water Zone or participate in activities at the Yogi Bear’s Play Zone. The park has a basketball court, sand volleyball, two playgrounds and 3 fishing piers.

Tulsa Children’s Museum / Discovery Lab

So yeah — this doesn’t really sound like the kind of place to take the kids to burn off energy, right? Quite the opposite actually! Think of this place as a giant indoor playground built from things that are intellectually stimulating to kids’ minds 918-295-8144 560 N Maybelle Ave, Tulsa, OK Monday – Saturday: 9:30 am – 5 pm Sunday: 11:30 am – 5 pm

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The Tulsa Zoo

If it’s been a few years (or since your own childhood) since you’ve been to the Tulsa Zoo, you’re in for a pleasant surprise.

The Tulsa Zoo — often lauded as one of America’s best zoos — has a diverse spectrum of animal exhibits, from the cute-as-heck Penguins On Parade exhibit to the African Plains exhibit, featuring gorgeous lions that sometimes roar loudly (and still somehow scare us a little.)

Open 9 am-5 pm (918) 669-6600 6421 E 36th St N Tulsa, OK 74115

Tulsa Libraries

With libraries all over the Tulsa metro, this is a great option to inspire a little imagination and instill some good habits.

Central Library 400 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 918-549-7323

Build A Reader Storytime: Family AGE GROUP: TODDLERS, PRESCHOOL, INFANTS Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime! There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.

Thursday, August 1: 10:00am - 10:30am Nathan Hale Library Thursday, August 1: 10:30am - 11:00am Herman and Kate Kaiser Library Thursday, August 1: 6:30pm - 7:00pm Hardesty Regional Library Tuesday, August 6: 10:30am - 11:00am Peggy Helmerich Library Tuesday, August 6: 3:00pm - 3:30pm Maxwell Park Library Tuesday, August 13: 10:30am - 11:00am Peggy Helmerich Library

Broken Arrow Library 300 W. Broadway Ave. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 918-549-7323

Tuesday, August 13: 3:00pm - 3:30pm Maxwell Park Library

Brookside Library 1207 E. 45th Place Tulsa, OK 74105 918-549-7323

Tuesday, August 20: 3:00pm - 3:30pm Maxwell Park Library

Glenpool Library 730 E. 141st St. Glenpool, OK 74033 918-549-7323 Hardesty Regional Library 8316 E. 93rd St. Tulsa, OK 74133 918-549-7323 Herman & Kate Kaiser Library 5202 S. Hudson Avenues Suite B, Tulsa, OK 74135 918-549-7323 Martin Regional Library 2601 S. Garnett Rd. Tulsa, OK 74129 918-549-7323 Maxwell Park Library 1313 N. Canton Ave. Tulsa, OK 74115 918-549-7323 Nathan Hale Library 6038 E. 23rd St. Tulsa, OK 74114 918.549.7323 Peggy Helmerich Library 5131 E. 91st St. Tulsa, OK 74137 918-549-7323 Zarrow Regional Library 2224 W. 51st St. Tulsa, OK 74107 918-549-7323

Tuesday, August 20: 10:30am - 11:00am Peggy Helmerich Library

Saturday, August 24: 11:00am - 11:30am Maxwell Park Library Tuesday, August 27: 10:30am - 11:00am Peggy Helmerich Library Tuesday, August 27: 3:00pm - 3:30pm Maxwell Park Library

PAWS for Reading

AGE GROUP: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Elementary-school kids are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Registration is required.

Saturday, August 3: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Maxwell Park Library Saturday, August 10: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central Library - Ages 5-12 Tuesday, August 13: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Peggy Helmerich Library Wednesday, August 14: 3:30pm - 5:00pm Herman and Kate Kaiser Library Thursday, August 15: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Glenpool Library - Ages 5-12 Tuesday, August 20: 4:30pm - 5:30pm South Broken Arrow Library

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Places to Go GameZone for Teens

AGE GROUP: TEENS Hang out and play video games. Bring your friends or make new ones!

Thursday, August 1: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Herman and Kate Kaiser Library

ALTERED: Teen Maker Club

AGE GROUP: TEENS Do you like art, crafting, writing or DIY culture? We’re going to explore them all.

It’s just for teens. Come and hang out.

Thursday, August 1: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Brookside Library

Teen Leadership Club: Teen Advisory Board

AGE GROUP: TEENS For ages 13-18.

Whether you’re looking for volunteer hours for school, scouts, or just like to work on cool projects, eat and have fun, the Teen Leadership Club is the place to be!

Thursday, August 1: 4:00pm - 5:30pm Nathan Hale Library

Westside Craft Club

AGE GROUP: TWEENS, TEENS Join us for fun crafts. Supplies are provided, but are limited. For ages 12 and older.

Thursday, August 1: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Zarrow Regional Library

Friday Gaming

AGE GROUP: TEENS, ADULTS Ages13 and up.

Drop by and try out a new board game, get in some Dungeons and Dragons playtime or even break out the puzzles. If it’s played on a table, we love it!

Friday, August 2: 11:00am - 5:00pm Herman and Kate Kaiser Library

Spy on the Sun!

AGE GROUP: TWEENS, TEENS The Broken Arrow Sidewalk Astronomers know heliophysics. What are sunspots?

How do they impact Earth? We will make our own sunspot with an electromagnetic loop. This is your chance to spy on the sun!

Friday, August 2: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Zarrow Regional Library

First Friday Art Program

AGE GROUP: TWEENS, TEENS, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL For ages 5-12.

Begin your downtown First Friday experience at Central Library! We will explore artists and various types of artwork while your young artist creates a masterpiece of his/her own!

Friday, August 2: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library

Astronomy Night

AGE GROUP: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Explore the downtown sky at night. This family friendly event will feature highpowered telescopes, an activity about the universe, constellation face painting and augmented reality stargazing.

Wednesday, August 7: 7:30pm - 9:00pm Central Library

YA Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Club AGE GROUP: TEENS, ADULTS For ages 14 and up.

Join fellow Young Adult fantasy enthusiasts to discuss “For a Muse of Fire” by Heidi Heilig and discover similar authors and titles you may enjoy.

Thursday, August 8: 7:00pm - 8:00pm Hardesty Regional Library

Harry and the Potters: Preshow! Costume Contest, Snacks & More

AGE GROUP: TWEENS, TEENS Get hyped for Harry and the Potters with wizardly activities, a costume contest with prizes and more! Enjoy snacks straight from Hogsmeade and compete in minigames to win points for your house!

Thursday, August 15: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Hardesty Regional Library

Harry and the Potters Live! Wizard Rock Concert

AGE GROUP: TWEENS, TEENS What would happen if Harry Potter had quit the Quidditch team and created a punk-rock band with himself? The answer is Harry and the Potters! Join us for an awesome Wizard Rock experience.

Thursday, August 15: 7:00pm - 8:00pm Hardesty Regional Library - Connor’s Cove Children’s Theater

Read or Die: Anime Club

AGE GROUP: TWEENS, TEENS For ages 10-18.

Fellow anime and manga lovers, join us as we discuss, watch and increase our knowledge of anime and manga. Snacks are provided, courtesy of the Friends of the Helmerich Library.

Saturday, August 17: 12:00pm - 2:00pm Broken Arrow Library

Chess Lab

AGE GROUP: TWEENS, TEENS For ages 10-18.

Learn more about the game of chess and hone your skills against an opponent.

Wednesday, August 21: 4:30pm - 5:30pm Martin Regional Library

Intro to Laser Engraving

AGE GROUP: TEENS, ADULTS See a demonstration of our laser engraver. We’ll discuss how the machine works, software used and example projects. Registration is required.

Register online or call 918-549-7323.

Thursday, August 22: 6:00pm - 7:00pmCentral Library

Garageband 101

AGE GROUP: TEENS, ADULTS Come and learn the basics of audio editing with Garageband, a powerful tool you can use for editing a podcast, creating music and more! Registration is required.

Register online or call 918-549-7323.

Monday, August 26: 1:30pm - 3:00pm Central Library

Final Friday: Arcade Day!

AGE GROUP: TWEENS, TEENS End your month on a high note by playing games on our new Nintendo Switch and Xbox One consoles.

Friday, August 30: 4:30pm - 5:30pm Maxwell Park Library

Dates and locations are subject to change. Always confirm event location and time.

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