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OKLAMOMENTS
from Value News July 2025
by Values, Inc.
Community Calendar July - August 2025
July 5, 2025 - 5th of July Firework ShowGlenpool Bring Chairs or Blankets to sit on. Hearing protection for those that don’t like big bangs. The show will begin around dark. 15709 S. 26th West Ave, Glenpool, OK
July 5 – October 25, 2025; every Saturday, 8:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. - Rose District Farmers Market Broken Arrow, OK 74012, www.brokenarrowok.gov/government/community-development/farmersmarket-1469
July 5 - August 30, 2025; every Saturday, 8:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. - Owasso Farmer & Artisan MarketRedbud Festival Park, 109 North Main Street, Owasso, Oklahoma 74055, www.facebook.com/RedbudFestivalPark
July 7, 2025, 12:10p.m. – 12:50p.m. - Music Sandwiched In: Harpist Lorelei Barton. A teacher as well as a performer, Barton not only plays but engages with her audiences on how the harp works. Central Library, 400 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103, (918)-549-7323, events.tulsalibrary.org/event/13292278
July 8, 2025, 7:30p.m. –10:00p.m. - Starlight Concerts – Time Travelers - Join the Starlight Concert Band for their final concert of the 2025 season, “Time Travelers” — a musical journey through the ages, featuring timeless tunes and nostalgic favorites that will transport you across eras. Guthrie Green, 111 Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103, www.guthriegreen.com/events
July 8, 2025, 8:30a.m. – 2:30p.m. - Senior Lifestyle & Wellness Expo - Tulsa Expo Square, 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-744-1113, info@LIFEseniorservices.org, www.lifeseniorservices.org
July 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, & 29-31, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Spring & Summer Field Trips or Road Trips to Shepherd’s Cross Farm Shepherd’s Cross, 16792 E 450 Rd, Claremore, OK 74017, shepherdscross.com
July 9, 2025, 10:00a.m. –11:00a.m. - Summer Story Time - Enjoy a morning of stories from guest readers, free activities, crafts, and more! Guthrie Green, 111 Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103, www.guthriegreen.com/events
July 9, 2025, 8:00a.m. – 9:00a.m. 2025 - July Pastries & Perks, Owasso Chamber of Commerce - Want to learn more about your Chamber? Know anyone interested in joining but they aren’t sure what we do? These sessions are for YOU! Chamber Office, 315 S. Cedar Street, Owasso, OK, 74055, www.business.owassochamber.com/events/details/2025-july-pastries-perks-6090
July 10, 2025, 7:30p.m. - Mabee Center presents: National Fiddler Hall of Fame Concert featuring Rhonda Vincent Mabee Center, 7777 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74136, 918-495-6000, www.mabeecenter.com/event/nationalfiddler-hall-of-fame-concert/mabeecenter-events
July 10, 2025, 5:00p.m – 6:30p.m. - Concert on the Patio: Global Gatherings Edition - Native American & Caribbean Gathering Place, 2650 S John Williams Way, Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-779-1000, info@gatheringplace.org
July 10, 2025 | 5:30 - 7 p.m. - Appetizers: Community Conversations - One Book, One Tulsa - Join us to discuss “This Great Hemisphere” by Mateo Askaripour. Martin Regional Library, 2601 S Garnett Rd, Tulsa, OK 74129, (918)-549-7411, hannah.gray@tulsalibrary.org, events.tulsalibrary.org/event/13295700
July 11, 18 & 25, 2025, 5:00p.m. –9:00p.m. - Sushi + SAMURAI - Enjoy delicious sushi from Chimera Café, live music on Tulsa’s best patio, beer, wine, cocktails, plenty of nonalcoholic beverages. Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Rd, Tulsa, www.philbrook.org
July 11, 2025 - Circle Cinema Film Festival - This year’s film programming will emphasize Oklahoma-centric independent films and filmmakers, including a mix of documentaries and features along with classic and silent films. Circle Cinema, 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK, 918-585-3456, info@circlecinema.com, www.circlecinema.org/ccff
July 11 – July 13, 2025 - An Affair of the Heart Tulsa Expo Square, 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74112, 405-632-2652, shows@aaoth.com, www.aaoth.com/july
July 11 – July 13, 2025 - Tokyo, OK - Tokyo, OK is a Japanese and pop culture convention centered on Japanese animation (anime). Guests of Tokyo, OK will enjoy live music, creative art and writing, gaming, and fashion. 100 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103, 918-3123022, pr@oklahomaculture.org, www.oklahomaculture.org/tok
July 11, 2025 - Fair Meadows VIP Fridays - During Fridays this June and July, VIP guests can watch the race within the exclusive VIP area located upstairs in the Ranger Arena Event Space. Tulsa Expo Sq, 4145 E 21st St. Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-744-1113, info@exposquare.com, www.exposquare.com/p/happening/fairmeadows/live-race
July 11, 6:00p.m. – 9:30p.m. - Zoo Nights - Head to the Tulsa Zoo for an afterhours event for adults only. Sip on delicious cocktails, try tasty foods and groove to live music. Tulsa Zoo, 6421 E 36th St N, Tulsa OK 74115, 918-669-6206, chon@tulsazoo.org, www.tulsazoo.org/zoonights
July 12, 2025 1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. - Spin-n-Knit-In - On the second Saturday of each month. Shepherd’s Cross, 16792 East 450 Road Claremore, OK 74017, (918)-342-5911 farm@shepherdscross.com, www.shepherdscross.com/spin-n-knit-in
July 12, 2025, 10a.m. – 12:00p.m. - Global Gatherings: Native America & Caribbean - The Gathering Place, 2650 S John Williams Wy E, Tulsa, OK 74114, 918779-1000 info@gatheringplace.org, www.gatheringplace.org/global-gatherings
July 12 – July 13, 2025 - Tulsa Rock & Mineral Society Show - Head to Tulsa Expo Square to join other gem and mineral enthusiasts in a two-day gathering at the Tulsa Rock & Mineral Society Show. From sands collected across the continent to jewelry showcasing precious gems, visitors have plenty of options to choose from. Tulsa Expo Sq, 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-230-1094, m_rongey@sbcglobal.net www.tulsarockandmineralsociety.org
July 12, 2025, 5:00p.m. - Scottish Club of Tulsa’s Robert Burns Supper - Scottish fare, inspirational toasts, live music by the Waxie Dargles and the Tulsa Pipes and Drums, Scottish dancing, and plenty of good cheer to go around. American Legion, 11328 E Admiral Pl, Tulsa, OK 4116, 816-807-6847, scotcluboftulsa@gmail.com, www.scottishcluboftulsa.com/burns-supper
July 12, 2025, 11:30a.m. –5:00p.m. - Gypsy Soul Fair - Case Community Ctr, 1050 W Wekiwa Rd, Sand Springs, OK, www.gypsysoulfair.com
July 13 – July 19, 2025, 7:30a.m. –7:30p.m. - American Buckskin World Championship Show - The World Championship Show is the premiere event for buckskins, duns, red duns, and grullas. Tulsa Expo Sq, 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-936-4707, americanbuckskin@gmail.com, www.americanbuckskin.com/abra-worldshow
July 14 – July 15, 2025 - Camp Woolaroc (Ages 6 to 8) - Here, kids aged 6-11 can experience walking wild trails, canoeing, catching fish, making pottery, learning about Native American cultures, and more. Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve, 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd, Bartlesville, OK 74003, 918-336-0307, woolarocmail@woolaroc.org, www.woolaroc.org
July 15, 2025, 8:00p.m. – 10:00p.m. - Starlight Concerts - Jazz Under the Stars - Guthrie Green, 111 Reconciliation Way Tulsa, OK 74103, www.guthriegreen.com/events
July 17 – July 19, 2025 - Porter Peach Festival - The Porter Peach Festival celebrates the area’s legacy crop of peaches with a myriad of activities and events perfect for a summer day with the family. Downtown, 617 S Main, Porter, OK, 918-441-1444, www.porterpeachfestivals.com
July 17 – July 18, 2025 - Camp Woolaroc (Ages 9 to 11) - Here, kids aged 6-11 can experience walking wild trails, canoeing, catching fish, making pottery, learning about Native American cultures, and more. Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd, Bartlesville, OK 74003, 918-336-0307, woolarocmail@woolaroc.org, www.woolaroc.org
July 17, 2025 - Third Thursday in the Park - You will find Skiatook’s Central Park buzzing with Food Trucks, Vendors, Live Music, and people coming together as a Community. Skiatook Central Park, Corner of Hwy. 20 & S. Locust Street, Skiatook, OK, skiatookchamber.com/events
July 17, 2025, 5:30p.m. – 8:30p.m. - Music on the Patio: Tucker Wilkie - Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Rd, Tulsa, OK 74114, www.philbrook.org
July 17, 2025, 7:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. - Family History Month - Join Rebecca McWilliams, Oklahoma history librarian, and Aaron Pope, Genealogy Resource Center coordinator, for an engaging look at the rich heritage and history of Oklahoma’s Five Tribes. Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., Tulsa, OK 74133, events.tulsalibrary.org/event/13309096
July 18, 5:30p.m. - Tulsa Kendo Demonstration - Tulsa Kendo Dojo returns to Philbrook for live demonstrations in the gardens! Philbrook Museum of Art 2727 S. Rockford Rd, Tulsa, OK 74114, www.philbrook.org
July 18, 2025 - Music on the Patio: David Horne - Join us on Friday evenings for Music on the Patio, featuring local musicians performing everything from soulful jazz to upbeat acoustic sets. Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Rd, Tulsa, www.philbrook.org
July 18, 2025 - Fair Meadows VIP Fridays - Experience the thrill of live horse racing in total comfort with Fair Meadows VIP Fridays this summer. Tulsa Expo Sq, 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 918-744-1113, info@exposquare.com www.exposquare.com/p/happening/fairmeadows/live-race
July 18, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:00p.m. - One Book, One Tulsa - Meet Mateo Askaripour, Author of Each year, the Tulsa City-County Library hosts a systemwide initiative called “One Book, One Tulsa,” during which Tulsa County residents are encouraged to read the same book. The purpose of this program is to foster literacy within our community and to encourage conversation about a meaningful book. Central Library, 400 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK, (918)-549-7411, hannah.gray@tulsalibrary.org, events.tulsalibrary.org/event/13290112
July 18 – July 20, 2025 - Home & Garden Expo of Oklahoma - Tulsa Expo Sq, 4145 E. 21st St, Tulsa, OK 918-523-2003, lisa.burkman@cmg.com, www.exposquare.com/events/2025/home-and-garden-expo-ofoklahoma-2025-07
July 19, 2025, 8:00a.m. –3:00p.m. - Indoor Flea Market - A day filled with shopping in the comfort of the climate-controlled Claremore Expo Center. Claremore Expo Ctr, 400 Veterans Pkwy Claremore, OK 74017, 918-342-5357 margaret.deboer@claremore.com www.visitclaremore.com/events
July 19 – July 20, 2025 - Northeast Oklahoma Autocross - Cars will take to Davis Field in Muskogee, swiftly maneuvering around orange cones as they race against the clock. Muskogee-Davis Field Airport, Muskogee, OK, 720-937-0731, pegasus302@cox.net
July 19, 2025, 10:00a.m. –12:00p.m. - Global Gatherings: East Asia & Southeast Asia, ONEOK Boathouse - The Gathering Place, 2650 S John Williams Wy E, Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-779-1000, info@gatheringplace.org, www.gatheringplace.org/globalgatherings
July 19, 2025, 5:30p.m. – 8:30p.m. - Music on the Patio: Mike Lenzini - Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Rd, Tulsa, www.philbrook.org
July 19, 2025, 7:00p.m. –10:45p.m. - Community Movie Night: The Polar Express - Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a free, outdoor movie experience! Redbud Festival Park, 109 North Main St, Owasso, OK 74055, www.owassoisms.com/events/communitymovie-night-the-polar-express
July 19, 2025 - Traditional Native Games: Claremore - Join us in Claremore at Rogers State University for the final qualifying round of Traditional Native Games! Rogers State University, 1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore, OK 74017 www.visitclaremore.com/events/traditional-native-games-claremore
July 19, 2025, 2:00p.m - 3:30 p.m. - Family History Month: Beginning Genealogy - Join us for a presentation on beginning genealogy methods and how to start your family history research. Hardesty Reg. Library, 8316 E. 93rd St, Tulsa, events.tulsalibrary.org/event/13309300
July 20-25, 2025 - Kenneth Hagin Ministries’ Campmeeting 2025: A Week of Faith and Fellowship. Rhema Bible Church, 1025 W. Kenosha St., Broken Arrow, OK 74012, events.rhema.org/cm/, rbetts@rhema.org
July 21 – July 27, 2025, 8:00a.m. - National Reined Cow Horse Association Hackamore Classic - Watch hackamore horses compete in this three-day derby event which includes herd, rein, and cow work. Tulsa Expo Sq, 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, 918-744-1113, info@exposquare.com www.nrcha.com/event/hackamoreclassic
July 21, 2025, 12:10 - 12:50 p.m. - Music Sandwiched: Vocalist Janet Rutland - Our biweekly summer music series wraps up with vocalist Janet Rutland, performing a repertoire from the Great American Songbook. Central Library, 400 Civic Ctr, Tulsa, OK 74103,(918)-549-7323, events.tulsalibrary.org/event/13309421
July 23, 2025, 2:00p.m - 3:00p.m. - Family History Month: Family Memory Box - Decorate small boxes for keeping your family mementos and photos. Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St. Tulsa, OK 74133, (918)-549-7323 events.tulsalibrary.org/event/13311293
July 23, 2025, 10:00a.m. –11:00a.m. - Summer Story Time - Enjoy a morning of stories from guest readers, free activities, crafts, and more! Guthrie Green, 111 Reconciliation Way Tulsa, www.guthriegreen.com/events
July 24, 2025, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Family History Month: Beginning Genealogy - Join us for a presentation on beginning genealogy methods and how to start your family history research. Nathan Hale Library, 6038 E. 23rd St. Tulsa, OK 74114, (918)-549-7323 events.tulsalibrary.org/event/13311445
July 24 – July 27, 2025 - World of Bob Dylan - The World of Bob Dylan will bring together scholars, critics, journalists and fans to study Dylan and the impacts of his work. 100 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103, 918-631-4419, bobdylaninstitute@utulsa.edu, www.dylan.utulsa.edu/the-world-ofdylan-2025-save-the-date
July 24, 2025, 5:00p.m. –6:30p.m. - Concert on the Patio: Global Gatherings Edition - Central & South America - Gathering Place, 2650 S John Williams Way, Tulsa, 918-779-1000, info@gatheringplace.org, www.gatheringplace.org/parkcalendar/event/5045065
July 24, 2025, 9:00a.m. –3:00p.m. - Youth Water Festival - There wil be several hands-on activities so kids can gain a better understanding of our water resources. Veterans Community Ctr, 903 W. Main Collinsville, OK 74021 www.cityofcollinsville.com/Calendar
July 25, 2025, 6:30p.m. –8:00p.m. - Movie Night at the Museum –Casablanca - Will Rogers Memorial Museum, 1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore, 918-3410719, www.willrogers.com/memorialmuseum
July 25 – July 27, 2025 - Slamboree Truck, Car & Bike Show - Open to all vehicle types, including cars, trucks, street rods, rat rods and motorcycles. Osage Casino Hotel, 951 W 36th St N, Tulsa, 405-209-9339, ncokc@yahoo.com
July 25 – July 26, 2025 - Country Western Market Days - Will Rogers Downs, 20900 S. 4200 Rd. Claremore, OK, www.visitclaremore.com/events/country-western-marketdays
July 26, 2025, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Family History Month: Behind the Bars - Join Aaron Pope, Genealogy Center coordinator, for a fascinating dive into the Oklahoma Historical Society’s database of Oklahoma Penitentiary Photograph and Fingerprint Card records. Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., Tulsa, OK 74133, (918)-549-7323, events.tulsalibrary.org/event/13311872
July 26 – July 27, 2025 - RK Gun Show - Tulsa Expo Sq, 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 918-744-1113, www.rkshows.com/event/tulsa-ok-gun-show-052425
July 26, 2025, 10:00a.m. –12:00p.m. - Global Gatherings: Central America & South America, ONEOK Boathouse - The Gathering Place, 2650 S John Williams Wy E, Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-779-1000, info@gatheringplace.org, www.gatheringplace.org/globalgatherings
July 26-August 1, 2025 - Craig County Free Fair - Vinita - Craig County Fairgrounds, 915 E Apperson Rd, Vinita, OK 74301, 918693-0833, larrycordray@hotmail.com www.craigcountyfairgrounds.com/fair
July 27, 2025, 7:00 p.m. - America in Concert - Tulsa Theater, 105 W Reconciliation Wy Tulsa, OK 74103, info@tulsatheater.com, www.tulsatheater.com/event/america-the-encore-tour-2025/tulsatheater
July 29, 2025, 7:30 - Tedeschi Trucks Band in Concert Award-winning band distills blues rock into one potent gumbo of American roots music, seasoned with a touch of swampy Florida magic. Tulsa Theater, 105 W Reconciliation Wy Tulsa, 918-582-7239, info@tulsatheater.com, www.tulsatheater.com/event/anevening-with-tedeschi-trucks-bandlive-in-25/tulsa-theater
August 1, 2025, 5:00p.m. –9:00p.m. - First Friday OKPOP-In - A guided tour where you will learn about the vision for the OKPOP experience and see some incredible artifacts from the OKPOP collection. OKPOP, 422 N Main St, Tulsa, OK 74103 918-295-3970, www.okhistory.org/calendar/event/first-friday-okpop-in
August 1 – September 1, 2025, 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. - Summer Internship Program at Shepherd’s Cross Shepherd’s Cross, 16792 E 450 Rd, Claremore, www.visitclaremore.com/events/summer-internship-programat-shepherds-cross
August 2, 2025, 10:00a.m. –5:00p.m. - 2 Hip Chicks Roadshow - Claremore Expo Ctr, 400 Veterans Pkwy, Claremore, OK 74017, 918-2120072, twohipchicks@outlook.com, www.2hipchicksroadshows.com
August 7 – August 17, 2025, 8:00a.m. - National Snaffle Bit Assoc World Show - Tulsa Expo Sq, 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, 847-623-6722, office@nsba.com, www.nsba.com
August 8, 2025, 12:00p.m –12:30p.m. - Wreath Laying & Flyover - Commemorate the upcoming anniversary of Will Roger’s death. Will Rogers Memorial Park, 1720 W Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore, 918-341-0719, www.okhistory.org/calendar/event/wreath-laying-and-flyover
