Hello Tulsa! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Messy Week slime fun, an $80 million space expansion, and Friday night fireworks + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Hands-on summer fun: Discovery Lab’s first Messy Week is underway today with outdoor digging, paint catapults, chia-seed slime, and Oobleck stations for sensory learning, plus a paid slime bar through June 27 -- see what’s included here.
Tulsa’s space industry grows: Quantum Space will invest $80 million to create a 40,000-square-foot facility at Tulsa’s Spartan Building, adding 50 jobs, with the expansion slated for completion on March 1, 2027 -- explore the space expansion.
New hub takes shape: Groundbreaking was celebrated for Lucent Valley, a 54-acre east Tulsa development bringing 270-plus single-family lots, workforce housing, retail and dining, plus a 90-plus room hotel with conference and meeting facilities -- see the development plans.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Playtime that actually sticks: Chapman Adventure Playground inside Gathering Place is the ultimate energy-burner for Tulsa kids, with imaginative nooks and climbable fun that somehow tires them out faster than a thunderstorm. Bring snacks, bring patience, leave with happier humans and an earlier bedtime.
Cozy backyard energy: Whether your patio needs a glow-up or your living room needs a leafy roommate, Grumpy's Garden on Cherry Street has chimineas, aromatic piñon wood, Talavera pots, and quirky plants that turn meh corners into mini oases. Go smell the piñon, pick a pot, then brag about your cozy upgrade.
Claw your stress away: Magical Claws is Tulsa’s dedicated claw machine arcade where you can snag cute plushies and feel like a kid again, even if your back insists otherwise. Prizes rotate often, the vibes are welcoming, and it’s an easy go-to when you need low-stress fun or a laid-back birthday spot.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐶 Top Ten Tips for Training Your Dog @ Legacy Plaza East Conference Center | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – At Legacy Plaza East, your dog finally learns you are not the help. Chris Medlock, two decades with Tulsa Dog Training Club and ten dogs to prove it, shares real-world tips for turning chaos into companion, competitor, and neighbor-approved manners.
⚾ Eagle Ops Home Run Rally Point: Drillers vs. Corpus Christi @ OneOK Field - Tulsa Drillers Stadium | Wednesday (6/24) at 7:00 PM – Drillers are hosting Corpus Christi at ONEOK Field, and Eagle OPS is turning it into a Home Run Rally Point for service members, veterans, their families, and patriots. Expect classic ballpark vibes, unhurried quality time, and free tickets thanks to hometown sponsors. Glove optional.
🧁 Summer Kids Series: Bedazzled Buttercream @ All Things Cake | Thursday (6/25) at 10:00 AM – If your kid’s love language is sprinkles, glitter, and "more frosting," this class lets them pipe, swirl, and go delightfully overboard. All supplies included, ages 7 to 16, you get two peaceful hours, they leave with an edible masterpiece, and your kitchen stays miraculously crumb-free.
🐝 Pollinator Party & Costume Competition! @ Tulsa Garden Center | Thursday (6/25) at 6:00 PM – Think your yard is pollinator-friendly, or just really into costumes? For Pollinator Week, the Sierra Club’s pollinator party lands at the Tulsa Garden Center with snacks, prizes, and a costume competition where dressing like a bee counts as community service, and bragging rights bloom.
🎆 Friday Night Fireworks @ ONEOK Field | Friday (6/26) at 7:00 PM – Friday night fireworks at the ballpark, plus a serenade from 49 and 4 Band, beats lake traffic for a sparkler. The kids get free face paint, you sip Red Diamond samples, and everyone heads home with a free bottle, courtesy of Hard Rock Tulsa.
🚗 Route 66 Road Fest @ SageNet Center at Expo Square | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Tulsa nostalgia, done right, with chrome, history, and a Mother Road centennial under one roof at Expo Square. Classic cars, interactive exhibits, live music, and Offbeat Oklahoma’s booth with comics, photo fun, and Oklahoma-made finds, perfect for locals who like quality time, not traffic.
🤝 Tulsa Mission Outreach June 2026 @ Tulsa Outreach | Saturday (6/27) at 12:30 PM – A community block party with a purpose, this outreach gathers neighbors while JVISIONS shares real resources and well packed provisions. Expect heart, easy conversations, and the reminder that doing good counts as weekend plans. Classic Tulsa spirit, unpredictable weather, dependable kindness.
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07 — The Tulsa report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 72°F — Precip: 49%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 48%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. This house is wild2026 Midtown Parade of Homes showstopper, this Maple Ridge beauty blends classic charm with contemporary flair. Arched doorways, warm wood floors, vaulted beamed ceilings, and an iron staircase set the tone. A chef’s kitchen, catering pantry, luxe primary suite, upstairs game room, bunkroom, and covered patio make this True North Homes build feel polished, playful, and unforgettable.
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