As the temperature rises and summer approaches, Tulsa becomes a hub of outdoor entertainment. From live music to food festivals, the city offers a variety of events to enjoy under the sun. Here's a curated list of four recurring weekly and monthly events in Tulsa that you won't want to miss this spring and summer.

1. First Friday Art Crawl 

📍 Tulsa Arts District 

 🗓️ First Friday of every month

⏰ 6 - 9 PM

Experience Tulsa's vibrant art scene at the monthly First Friday Art Crawl in the Tulsa Arts District. Held year-round, this event is particularly enjoyable during warmer months with its outdoor setting. Galleries, studios, and museums open their doors to showcase art, and local artists exhibit and sell their work at the outdoor booths. First Friday is ideal for a date night with cocktails, coffee, or dinner on patios, or for families seeking kid-friendly activities and live music. 

1. Tulsa Farmers’ Market

📍 1 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104

 🗓️ Saturdays, April through September 

⏰ 7 - 11 AM 

The Tulsa Farmers’ Market, located in historic Kendall Whittier, is open every Saturday morning from April through September. Shop a selection of  Oklahoma Grown seasonal fruits & veggies, meats, farm-fresh eggs, herbs, fresh-cut flowers, natural body care, baked goods, artisan crafts, and more!  Come support local farmers, ranchers, producers, chefs, and crafters at Oklahoma's largest farmers market. 

3. Food Truck Wednesday

📍 Guthrie Green

 🗓️ Wednesdays, April through May 

⏰ 11 PM - 2 PM

From April through May, local food trucks head to Guthrie Green in Downtown Tulsa every Wednesday afternoon. It’s the perfect time to get outside, enjoy live music, and eat delicious food. The food trucks offer diverse food selections from Filipino cuisine, American soul food, and Cajun boil, to smoothies and vegan options.

4. Downtown Tulsa Midweek Market

📍 Chapman Green, 600 S Main Street

 🗓️ Wednesdays, April 24 - June 26

⏰ 4 - 7 PM

Spice up the middle of your week with Downtown Tulsa Partnership’s Midweek Market! The Downtown Midweek Market offers a variety of locally sourced foods including meat, produce, and dairy products from area agricultural producers, alongside handcrafted items from artisans and makers. Oh, and free parking!