Things to Do

60 Fun Things To Do In Tulsa

My biggest list of things to do in Tulsa: parks, museums, live music, local food, and plenty of free stuff. Every entry checked and updated for 2026.


Hideaway Pizza

A cheesy slice of pizza being pulled from the pie
Photo by Brenna Huff on Unsplash

Hideaway isn’t only in Tulsa anymore, but Tulsans still treat it like it’s ours. Laid-back, a fun menu, and a solid pick for a group. There are several locations around town.

Paradise Beach Waterpark

Close-up of a curving water slide
Photo by Cemre Pacun on Unsplash

This is the old Safari Joe’s H2O at Expo Square. New owners took over in late 2022 and renamed it Paradise Beach. It’s still Tulsa’s water park and still the place to be on a hot summer day.

Cain’s Ballroom

Cain's Ballroom with its rooftop letters and vertical neon sign
Photo by Mick Haupt on Unsplash

Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys broadcast from here, and just about every big touring band since has played this room. The neon sign downtown is one of the most recognizable things in Tulsa. See a show here at least once.

BOK Center

Downtown’s big arena has hosted everyone from George Strait to Katy Perry since it opened in 2008. It’s also home to the Tulsa Oilers hockey team. If your favorite band tours through Tulsa, this is probably where they’ll play.