The Tulsa museum scene offers great options for those cold, rainy fall days that are reserved for sipping coffee near beautiful works of art. Tour the sites that offer a wealth of information on art deco history, air & space exploration, the world's most comprehensive collection of art of the American West, and much more.
• Philbrook Museum of Art
• Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
• Tulsa Air And Space Museum & Planetarium
• Cabinet of Wonder at Gathering Place
Boston Avenue is home to the exquisite 1920s Art Deco District and is an area to walk and enjoy the buildings at one’s own pace or sign up for a guided walking tour of the area. Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, is considered one of the finest examples of ecclesiastical Art Deco architecture in the United States. If you look up high enough at the famous Atlas Building, you can see the Titan holding the world on his shoulders. The 1925 Mayo Rooftop Bar offers views of the city skyline while remaining in a plush bar setting. Want to learn even more? Take part in Tulsa's #1 walking tour with Tulsa Foundation for Architecture.
Tulsa fall food festivals are a highlight of the season. Foodies can get their fix at these cultural celebrations of food, beer and wine, and also the Americana tradition of fried foods at the Tulsa State Fair.
• Scotfest includes Celtic music festival and Highland games.
• Tulsa State Fair offers educational experiences, food, rides, and entertainment during an 11-day span.
• Tulsa Oktoberfest celebrates authentic Bavarian culture each year at River West Festival Park and features German foods, drinks, and entertainment, as well as friendly competitions and games, carnival rides, arts and crafts.
• Tulsa Greek Festival includes live music, dancing, shopping, and fabulous food.
Drive-in movies are an American tradition to enjoy the last of the warm summer night air. But, if the nights get too chilly to enjoy the outdoors, add a twist by enjoying a show at the Theatre or experience the magic of a ballet.
• Admiral Twin Drive-In
• Celebrity Attractions
• Theatre Tulsa
• Tulsa Ballet
• Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
Nothing marks the start of fall quite like a good ol’ American sporting event. Even if you’re not a sports fanatic, there’s no better way to celebrate the last of the fair weather than under the Friday night lights. Tulsa universities and high schools around the area offer basketball, volleyball, soccer, as well as, baseball and football for the fall season. If you’re looking for a pro team, the Tulsa Drillers and Oilers are great options.
Tulsa offers scary and family-friendly events to welcome in the Halloween season. Each event is catered to a certain audience with a range of scary to fun celebrations.
• BooHaHa Parade hosted by the BBA and TulsaGo.
• HallowMarine hosted by the Oklahoma Aquarium.
• The Nightmare
• Hex House
Be sure to also take a look at the Tulsa Halloween Guide.
Whether finding the perfect pumpkin or getting lost in a corn maze is your mission, these pumpkin patches around Tulsa have everything you need to get the perfect Instagram worthy fall picture. Head to any of these pumpkin patches for a full day of fall festivities.
• Pumpkin Town Farms
• Carmichael’s Pumpkin Patch
• The Patch
• Pleasant Valley Farms
Tulsa city parks are enchanting throughout every season, but the changing leaves offers a peaceful slowing of pace. Take a stroll through nature while enjoying the crisp air these parks have to offer. If you enjoy bird watching, be sure to bring along your binoculars.
• Mohawk Park
• Veterans Park
• Woodward Park
• Chandler Park
Tulsa offers an enriching fall season with old time favorites, and soon-to-be new traditions planned to continue in falls to come. From new foods and drinks, to walks in the park, performing arts, and everything in-between, the city is full of new adventures and things to try when you explore and visit Tulsa.