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Mayfest 2025 Celebrates The Outsiders, Fitness Festivities, and Budget Talks at City Hall
Published 11 months, 2 weeks ago
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Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Tulsa's signature spring festival is in full swing this weekend. Mayfest 2025, now in its 52nd year, returns to the Tulsa Arts District with a special "Stay Gold" theme paying homage to S.E. Hinton's iconic novel, The Outsiders. The free festival features over 150 vendors and 75 live performances. Festival hours today are 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., and tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This morning kicked off with the inaugural Mayfit 5K race, which started at 8 a.m., benefiting The Outsiders House Museum. The collaboration between Mayfest, The Outsiders House Museum, and Fleet Feet Tulsa takes runners through the heart of the Arts District. Additional fitness and wellness events are scheduled throughout the day following the race.
Downtown visitors should note several road closures in effect around the festival area. Security has been heightened following a recent downtown incident, with the University of Tulsa partnering with Tulsa Police to ensure safety. Parking is limited, so festival organizers recommend checking the Mayfest website for parking options and maps.
In other events happening today, the Tulsa Oddities & Curiosities Expo runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tulsa Expo Square. Garden enthusiasts can head to Glenpool for the 7th Annual Backyard Passalong Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to noon. Tonight, The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show takes place at Hilton Garden Inn in Broken Arrow at 6 p.m.
At City Hall, officials are preparing for budget discussions. The Mayor's presentation of the City of Tulsa Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget and Capital Plan is upcoming, with several committee meetings having recently addressed budget impacts and proposed amendments. The Council also recently discussed the allocation of nearly $2 million in grant revenues for Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiatives.
It's a beautiful spring day to enjoy all these events, with clear skies and temperatures expected to reach the mid-70s by afternoon – perfect weather for exploring Mayfest or joining in the outdoor activities around town.
For families with children, Mayfest's Kids' World offers free face painting, balloon art, arts and crafts, live music, bubbles, and inflatables – making it an ideal weekend destination for all ages.
This has been Tulsa Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Tulsa's signature spring festival is in full swing this weekend. Mayfest 2025, now in its 52nd year, returns to the Tulsa Arts District with a special "Stay Gold" theme paying homage to S.E. Hinton's iconic novel, The Outsiders. The free festival features over 150 vendors and 75 live performances. Festival hours today are 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., and tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This morning kicked off with the inaugural Mayfit 5K race, which started at 8 a.m., benefiting The Outsiders House Museum. The collaboration between Mayfest, The Outsiders House Museum, and Fleet Feet Tulsa takes runners through the heart of the Arts District. Additional fitness and wellness events are scheduled throughout the day following the race.
Downtown visitors should note several road closures in effect around the festival area. Security has been heightened following a recent downtown incident, with the University of Tulsa partnering with Tulsa Police to ensure safety. Parking is limited, so festival organizers recommend checking the Mayfest website for parking options and maps.
In other events happening today, the Tulsa Oddities & Curiosities Expo runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tulsa Expo Square. Garden enthusiasts can head to Glenpool for the 7th Annual Backyard Passalong Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to noon. Tonight, The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show takes place at Hilton Garden Inn in Broken Arrow at 6 p.m.
At City Hall, officials are preparing for budget discussions. The Mayor's presentation of the City of Tulsa Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget and Capital Plan is upcoming, with several committee meetings having recently addressed budget impacts and proposed amendments. The Council also recently discussed the allocation of nearly $2 million in grant revenues for Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiatives.
It's a beautiful spring day to enjoy all these events, with clear skies and temperatures expected to reach the mid-70s by afternoon – perfect weather for exploring Mayfest or joining in the outdoor activities around town.
For families with children, Mayfest's Kids' World offers free face painting, balloon art, arts and crafts, live music, bubbles, and inflatables – making it an ideal weekend destination for all ages.
This has been Tulsa Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI