Tulsa · Tulsa County, OK
Family things to do in Tulsa
Scout analyzed 105 Tulsa places and surfaced the ones that actually fit family.
Places analyzed
105
Matches
24
Typical spend
$25
Typical visit
1.7 hr
Scout-verified spots
Deco District
Tulsa Performing Arts Center
This is a great destination for an evening or afternoon of culture, easily paired with dinner or drinks downtown. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and tickets typically range from $50-$250 per person depending on the show.
Outdoors
Turkey Mountain
Turkey Mountain is a free outdoor park with extensive trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, suitable for a few hours of activity. It pairs well with a picnic or a post-hike meal nearby.
Food & Drink
She Brews Coffee Roasters
She Brews is good for a casual solo stop or a quick meet-up, typically lasting about 30 minutes. Expect to spend $5-15 per person on coffee and a light bite.
Outdoors
Leake Park
Leake Park is a free outdoor space suitable for a 1-2 hour relaxed walk or play, best enjoyed during good weather. It can be paired with a picnic or a nearby casual meal.
Food & Drink
Redrock Canyon Grill - Tulsa
Redrock Canyon Grill is a solid choice for a casual dinner outing, offering wood-fired dishes in a relaxed setting. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and around $30-60 per person for a main and a drink, suitable for pairing with a movie or a stroll nearby.
Outdoors
Helmerich Park
Helmerich Park is suitable for a free outdoor excursion, especially for families or solo visitors, taking about 1.5 hours. It pairs well with a picnic or a bike ride along the river.
Arts & Culture
Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve
Woolaroc offers a full day of exploration, combining art, history, and wildlife. It is best enjoyed during good weather and pairs well with a picnic. Expect to spend about $10-15 per person for entry.
Nightlife
The Colony
Visit The Colony for a relaxed evening of local live music in a cozy bar setting, with a fireplace indoors and a patio. Expect to spend $15-40 per person for drinks over 1.5-2 hours, making it a good post-dinner stop or a full night out.
Cherry Street
Roosevelt's
Roosevelt's is a great spot for a casual meal or drinks with friends, offering an urban gastropub experience with inventive food and a tap wall. Plan for a 1.5-hour visit, costing roughly $25-60 per person, especially if enjoying brunch or an evening out.
Cherry Street
Coffee House on Cherry Street
This coffee shop is ideal for a casual solo or small group outing, perfect for a morning coffee or an afternoon break. Expect to spend about an hour and $5-15 per person.
Greenwood District
French Hen
The French Hen is a good choice for a refined dinner outing, possibly for a celebration or a romantic evening. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and between $50-$100 per person.
Blue Dome District
Forno Santo
Forno Santo is suitable for a dinner outing, particularly for dates or family meals, expecting a visit of around 1.5 hours. Expect to spend $30-$70 per person on Italian food and drinks.
Greenwood District
Noche Woodfired Grill & Agave Bar
Noche Woodfired Grill & Agave Bar is a Mexican restaurant suitable for an evening meal or drinks. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $30-70 per person. It could pair well with a night out in the city.
Outdoors
Mohawk Park
Mohawk Park offers a large area for outdoor activities like hiking, zoo visits, or nature exploration, suitable for a half-day or full-day outing with varying costs depending on activities. It pairs well with a picnic or can be a primary destination.
Central Park
Veterans Park
Veterans Park is a free outdoor destination perfect for a family outing or solo adventure, offering activities like hiking, water play, and a dog park. Expect to spend 1-2 hours here, making it a good complement to a picnic or other local attractions.
Nightlife
Maggie's Music Box & Gastropub
Maggie's Music Box & Gastropub is suitable for an evening out with live music, food, and drinks. Plan for a 2-3 hour visit and expect to spend $30-$75 per person.
Outdoors
River Parks
River Parks is suitable for a free or low-cost outdoor activity, such as walking, cycling, or picnicking, typically lasting 1-2 hours. It can be paired with a meal nearby before or after.
Outdoors
Hunter Park
Hunter Park is a free outdoor space ideal for a relaxed family outing or solo adventure, especially with dogs. Expect to spend 1-2 hours walking trails or enjoying the pond, with minimal to no cost.
South Peoria
Heller Park
Heller Park is a free outdoor space suitable for a family walk or solo relaxation for about an hour. It can be paired with a picnic or a nearby coffee shop visit.
Outdoors
Zink Park
Zink Park is a free neighborhood park great for a casual family outing or solo walk, especially with kids for the playground. Expect to spend 1-2 hours enjoying the outdoors, perhaps paired with a picnic.
Outdoors
Ray Harral Nature Park & Center
Ray Harral Nature Park is good for a free, relaxed 1.5-hour outdoor activity, such as a family walk or solo stroll, especially on a weekend. It can be paired with a nearby lunch or other local exploration.
Tulsa Arts District
The Vanguard
The Vanguard is an intimate indoor venue for catching live performances, typically requiring a ticket purchase and some drink money. Expect a visit of a couple of hours for a show, best paired with a pre-show dinner nearby.
Outdoors
Chandler Park
Chandler Park is suitable for a 2-3 hour outdoor visit, particularly for families or active individuals, offering trails, playgrounds, and disc golf at a low cost. It's a good primary activity that could be followed by a meal nearby.
Food & Drink
Charleston's Restaurant
Charleston's is suitable for a relaxed meal or casual date night, offering American pub fare and drinks. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $25-50 per person.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 60 of the 105 analyzed Tulsa places fit family.
- 40% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 62% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Playful, Scenic, Adventurous, Educational.
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