Family-Friendly New Year’s Events in Tulsa

Out with the old and in with the new year! Find places and events to celebrate the new year with your family in the Tulsa area.

We will update this list as information becomes available. If you know of an event we could add, please email our calendar editor, tara.rittler@oldtulsakids.com.

Tiny Tots New Years Party 

• When: 2026 details TBD

• Where: Wheels and Thrills, 10637 N. Garnett Rd., Owasso

 Wheels and Thrills’ Annual Tiny Tots New Year’s party is for those 6 and under and their families! Your $14.50 (plus tax) ticket includes jumping, riding toys, skating, playzone, and more. wheelsandthrills.com

Noon Year’s Eve at Discovery Lab

• When: 2026 details TBD

• Where: Discovery Lab, 3123 S. Riverside Dr.

Noon Year’s Eve is a fun and family-friendly event that welcomes the New Year with exciting science activities, engaging demonstrations, and a spectacular 20,000-balloon drop at noon. Tickets go on sale to non-members Nov. 15.

Noon Year’s Eve at Chandler Park

• When: 2026 details TBD

• Where: Chandler Park, 6500 W. 21st St.

Skip the late-night countdown and celebrate early with a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party.  Activities include games, snacks, a photo booth, hands-on STEM party favors, and a balloon drop at noon. Cost: $2 per person. Pre-register here.

Family Noon Year’s Eve Skate Party

• When: 2026 details TBD

• Where: Wheels and Thrills, 10637 N. Garnett Rd., Owasso

Families of all ages will love this fun event. wheelsandthrills.com

New Year’s Lift Off Party!

• 2026 details tBD

• Tulsa Air and Space Museum, 3624 N. 74th E. Ave.

Enjoy unlimited planetarium shows, cookies, and hands on crafts as we count down to the new year together. Explore the museum, take in the magic of the night sky, and make memories that will start your year on a high note.

Regular admission applies, and members are free.

Ringing In At Redbud

• When: Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

• Where: Redbud Festival Park, 109 N. Main St., Owasso

This one-of-a-kind experience will include a night of show-stopping entertainment including local musical acts, comedians, fun, and games.

Swing in the New Year: 1920s Dance Party

• When: 2026 details TBD

• Where: Southminster Community Center, 3500 S. Peoria Ave.

Join The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate (TOSS) for their annual New Year’s Swing Dance! This is a family-friendly event, no partner needed, all ages welcome. Swing lessons are from 9-9:30, and the dance is 9:30-12.

Race Into the New Year

• When: 2026 details TBD

• Where: River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave.

RunnersWorld Tulsa puts on this family-oriented 5K/1-mile fun run every year. Afterwards, there will be fireworks at midnight and treats. Learn more and sign up at raceintothenewyear.run

First Day Hikes – Free Guided Hikes at Turkey Mountain

• 2027 details TBD

• Turkey Mountain, 6850 S. Elwood Ave.

Weather permitting, step into the New Year right and head to Turkey Mountain for a First Day Guided Hike! Free Guided Tours will be led every half-hour starting on the hour from 8:30 to 11:30 thanks to volunteers from the Turkey Trail Team!

Those wishing to join the hike should meet at the main, lower, paved parking lot at 6851 S. Elwood Ave by the Turkey Welcome Sign, Big Horn Sheep Statue, and Restrooms. Tours will be approximately 2.2 miles and be moderate to moderately difficult. Very small children and those with mobility issues are encouraged to use our Family Gravel Trail “Tvlsi” or the paved trail instead of this moderately strenuous hike. Hikes will take about 1.5 hours. Sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing, and a water bottle highly encouraged.

“Wicked” Dance Party

• When: 2026 details TBD

• Where: Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Dr.

DJs Majda, Glinda and Elphaba bring the tunes to help you celebrate the New Year!

Rhema Lights

• When: Nightly through January 1, 5:30-11:30 p.m.

• Where: Rhema Bible Church, 1025 West Kenosha, Broken Arrow

Walk through a wonderland of lights! Enjoy refreshments like hot cocoa and popcorn. Admission is free (donations accepted); concessions available for purchase.

Visit Tulsa Zoo

• When: Daily

• Where: Tulsa Zoo, 6421 E. 36th St. N.

The Tulsa Zoo will be open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day! Plan your visit at tulsazoo.org.

Staying in? Find a list of ways to celebrate the New Year at home at tulsakids.com/9-ways-to-ring-in-the-new-year-with-your-kids