What’s New

Magic City Cafe, a new cafe concept, is now open in Downtown Tulsa! Located on the ground floor of the Kennedy Building, (321 S Boston Ave), this cafe is a new dining destination aimed for Downtown’s working professionals and residents.

Downtown Tulsa celebrated a major milestone with the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Santa Fe Square Apartments! Hosted in partnership with Downtown Tulsa Partnership and Urban Land Development, the event brought together city leaders, community members, and project partners to commemorate this transformative mixed-use development.

Women are the backbone of the vibrant, thriving place that is Downtown Tulsa. Their impact throughout Downtown is evident: business owners, ambassadors, city officials, artists, entrepreneurs, changemakers, and more.

Take 2: A Resonance Café is redefining what lunch means by combining comfort food with a powerful mission—helping women transition out of incarceration and into stability, employment, and independence.

The Downtown Resident Group continues! On Tuesday, February 25, nearly 40 residents came together for the Downtown Resident Group's second ever meeting. Residents from various Downtown districts and neighborhoods gathered at the Downtown YMCA to share ideas and discuss insights about living in Downtown Tulsa.

Downtown Ambassadors have been hard at work during the severe winter weather! While
limiting field work due to exposure to extreme temperatures, the Ambassador team has
made Downtown as safe and accessible as possible.

From great food and drinks to exciting entertainment, Downtown Tulsa is ready to welcome Big 12 Wrestling fans. Take advantage of session breaks to explore, support local businesses, and experience everything our city has to offer.

Extreme winter conditions are expected in Tulsa starting early Tuesday (2.17.25) and continuing through the weekend. The City of Tulsa and Downtown Tulsa Partnership (DTP) are actively preparing, including pre-treating sidewalks and bridges and coordinating snow and ice removal efforts.

This Valentine’s Day, Downtown Tulsa is the place to be! Whether you're savoring a romantic dinner, indulging in decadent treats, or enjoying a luxurious staycation, there’s something for everyone to celebrate love and joy in our vibrant city. Make your plans now and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones!

What an incredible turnout for the first ever Downtown Resident Group meeting! On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, residents from across Downtown districts and neighborhoods gathered at the Downtown YMCA to share ideas and discuss insights about living in Downtown Tulsa.

Supporting Black-owned businesses is about more than making a purchase—it’s about investing in the legacy of resilience, creativity, and entrepreneurship that has shaped Tulsa for generations.

The Shop Downtown Program was nothing short of AMAZING! From the bustling streets filled with smiles to the incredible support for our local businesses, this program truly brought our community together!

Update 1/10/25 10:30 AM. Winter weather and freezing temperatures have and will continue to move into the area. Cold weather can pose a danger to the health and safety of Tulsa residents, and proper care should be taken to reduce exposure to these conditions.

The DTP team has big hopes and dreams for Downtown Tulsa in 2025 and beyond!

No matter how you like to celebrate, Downtown Tulsa has you covered. From elegant dinners and live jazz to vibrant dance parties and craft cocktails, there’s no shortage of ways to ring in the new year. Gather your friends, put on your party attire, and make your way downtown for a New Year’s Eve (and Day) to remember! 🎉

Downtown Tulsa is bursting with festive activities this winter break. Whether you're skating under the stars, creating art, or enjoying a cozy igloo retreat, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Make this season unforgettable—head Downtown and let the holiday magic begin! 🎉

This year’s Gift Market at the Tulsa Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 14, from 10 AM to 3 PM, is the perfect opportunity to find unique treasures for everyone on your list while supporting our incredible local vendors. Here’s your ultimate guide to the diverse and delightful gifts awaiting you!

Downtown Tulsa is buzzing with opportunities to make extraordinary experiences for the perfect holiday gift this year. Whether it’s music, art, sports, or pure relaxation, there’s an experience waiting for everyone.

Downtown Tulsa’s Holiday Pop-Up Program isn’t just shopping—it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re finding the perfect gift, exploring your artistic side, or simply making memories, each pop-up is a little slice of holiday magic.

Make sure to check back on our website for updated event details and exclusive deals. Let’s make this holiday season unforgettable—together!

This Thanksgiving, make your holiday prep easy and enjoyable by choosing from Downtown Tulsa’s best pre-order options. With these local businesses, you’ll have everything you need for a delicious, memorable meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Embrace the season of gratitude, support local eateries, and celebrate a stress-free Thanksgiving surrounded by loved ones and incredible food.

Running from November through early January, these festivities will light up Tulsa’s vibrant urban heart, offering locals and visitors alike a reason to celebrate. Here’s a preview of what’s in store this season!

Ribbon cuttings with DTP are a way for businesses to kick off their journey in Downtown Tulsa with style, community, and some fantastic media buzz!

Here is everything you need to know about the performers, artists, food vendors, and community organizations participating in this can't-miss festival!

The Pärlá Citywide Creative Festival is September 15-22 and will showcase the talents of BIPOC artists from Tulsa and beyond.

Labor Day in Downtown Tulsa will be filled with live music, art therapy, fashion shows, and the highly anticipated Big Dam Party. There’s something for everyone!

The Ambassador program’s impact goes beyond cleaning streets and providing safety escorts; it’s about fostering a sense of community.

Downtown Tulsa Partnership is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the newest addition to our vibrant East Village: Ponyboy Barbershop.

We are excited to welcome new talent to our team, further strengthening our efforts to create an exceptional Downtown experience for all.

The MacAlpine family will celebrate the grand opening of Slate Sourdough, a Downtown bakery born from passion, tradition, and community spirit.

The new series is a highlight of FMAC's Tulsa Music Month!

Downtown Tulsa Partnership is celebrating three wonderful years of operation!

DTP is looking for an exceptional writer and content creator to bring their skills and talents to the mission of championing a prosperous, vibrant, and inclusive Downtown Tulsa.

Downtown Tulsa business community celebrates new locally owned shop at 3rd & Cincinnati.

Welcome to our guide to catering in Downtown Tulsa, where culinary delights meet the vibrant heartbeat of the city.

Meet Marquita, the visionary behind BluPrint Studio, a haven for health, wellness, and community in Downtown Tulsa.

His kindness and warm spirit touched the lives of everyone he encountered, and his absence will be deeply felt by our team and the community.

Whether you're a seasoned trivia enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out with friends, Downtown Tulsa has you covered!

Support Black-owned businesses in Downtown Tulsa!

The former Sandos deli is now Red Dirt Burrito Co.

Et al. is a collective of chefs in Downtown Tulsa. Each chef is a storyteller, and their dishes a narrative of flavors that tell of tradition, innovation, and the rich blend of cultures that Tulsa proudly embodies.

The New Year is here, and we are so pumped for all the things coming to Downtown Tulsa this year!

Explore the vibrant tapestry of celebrations, events, and experiences that make ringing in 2024 in Downtown Tulsa an unforgettable experience.

We're here as your friendly guide to whisk you away on a delightful journey through the winter wonderland of dining and sipping under the stars in the best Downtown igloos!

Whether you're a local or visiting from afar, this guide will take you on a whimsical journey through the most captivating locations where you can bask in the warm glow of holiday lights and immerse yourself in the joyous spirit of the season.

Downtown Tulsa is a vibrant hub of holiday shopping delights, and we're here to guide you through the treasure trove of experiences waiting for you.

Whether you're in the mood for a traditional turkey dinner that tastes like nostalgia or you seek a vegan twist on the classics, Downtown Tulsa's Thanksgiving specials are a canvas of culinary creativity waiting to be discovered.

Downtown Tulsa has something special for every ghost, ghoul, and goblin. Get ready to be spellbound!

Downtown Tulsa Partnership's new Board Chair is the creative force behind the renowned McNellie's franchise.

Take a captivating historical journey that appeals to locals and visitors alike.

Think Downtown Tulsa sleeps after sunset? Think again! We're here to bust the myth that Downtown Tulsa lacks a vibrant nightlife.

A local filmmaker tells the story of a legendary Downtown venue that has witnessed the evolution of American music.

Check out how you can have the best summer in Downtown Tulsa!

Downtown Tulsa offers some of the best event spaces for you to party to your heart’s content with your favorite people.

Celebrating our two-year anniversary with some heartfelt words.

Embrace Downtown Tulsa's summer vibes!

Join us to honor our nation's independence and create cherished memories!

Come celebrate everything Pride has to offer in Downtown Tulsa this month!

Explore Downtown's Juneteenth festival and get to know its new leadership.

Tulsa Tough, one of Tulsa's most anticipated weekends, is about to get even better! Flywheel Presents: Big Ride & Big Bite is an inaugural event that promises an unforgettable experience filled with music, food, art, and technology.

Downtown Tulsa is serving up margaritas perfect for summer!

Get ready for your next great Downtown adventure!

Everything you need to know about Tulsa Mayfest (May 12-14)

"People are coming to the TPAC for a reason, and we want to figure out what they want to see, what speaks to them, and what art is missing in their life." — Amanda Nichols, TPAC

Downtown breweries not only create delicious brews, but also cultivate some of the best communities in Tulsa.

Welcome to the Downtown brunch club.

Come get your hotdogs!

If you love live music, we have the best venues to experience everything from country ballads to the latest and greatest in hip-hop.

It's time for some curbside poetry.

Downtown is the place to be for St. Patrick's Day!

Spend your spring break staycation in Downtown Tulsa!

Come Downtown for coffee and tea!

We love you, Downtown Tulsa!

Don't miss these opportunities to learn about Tulsa's Greenwood community.

Check out these ideas for whatever kind of love you are celebrating this Valentine's Day!

Conociendo a Margarita Gaberino, fundadora y copropietaria de Topeca Coffee Roasters (Getting to know Margarita Gaberino, founder and co-owner of Topeca Coffee Roasters)

Be part of Downtown's amazing work community!

We've got pasta all the dreamy ways you could ever want it.

Our Holiday Pop-Up Shops have met some incredible success this year! Check out what's been going on!

It's a new year, and the DTP team is imagining the best year yet for Downtown Tulsa!

We're celebrating New Year's Eve in more ways than you can think of! Check out how we are making the New Yea special.

Downtown Tulsa has all your last minute stocking stuffer needs covered!

For the art lover in your life, a gift guide.

Downtown Tulsa is embracing all the twinkly lights and tinsel for you to gaze at in wonder. We hope you'll make time to experience it with us!

Check out these gift ideas for those who prefer experiences!

Check out these Downtown Tulsa shops offering deals on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday!

These local spots are offering Thanksgiving and other holiday pre-orders, but act soon!

Downtown holiday events and other relevant holiday information are now available at a brand-new DowntownDaysofWonder.com.

Get your hot chocolate in Downtown Tulsa!

The inaugural issue of Greenwood Ave. magazine is now available for pre-order!

Donde comer delicioso en Downtown Tulsa!

Tulsa's best burgers are in Downtown!

Park(ing) Day is celebrated globally September 16th-18th, 2022. But what is it?

"If you're interested in seeing culture in Tulsa that doesn't really get put on the forefront, you're going to really enjoy something new that you didn't know Tulsa even had." — Steph Simon, Musician and Founder of Dreamland Music Festival

"We believe this is going to be the start of something really big for Tulsa." — Chris Davis, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Tulsa Creative Engine

Let's party x10 this month for Guthrie Green's 10-year anniversary!

These chicken sandwiches will have you clucking for more.

Let Downtown Tulsa get you ready for school!

Last Friday, July 1st, we celebrated our first year of operations for Downtown Tulsa Partnership and the Downtown Ambassador Team!

Downtown Tulsa's music scene is unmatched, and there are several exciting shows coming up this week!

Cheer on Tulsa's professional soccer club at their upcoming home games at ONEOK Field!

To mark Downtown Tulsa Partnership's first year of operations, we are bringing live music back to Bartlett Square on Tuesdays in July!

Starting this week, Downtown is home to Curbside Haiku!

Guthrie Green's Splash Pad is back after more than two years!

Keep your kids creative this summer at ahha Tulsa's Creative Camps!

Enjoy a night in Downtown Tulsa for July's First Friday Art Crawl!

Happy (early) Fourth of July! Make plans to see fireworks in Downtown Tulsa this year.

Downtown Tulsa's newest concept from McNellie's Group is now open!

Join Our Legacy Tulsa on June 28th for a presentation of the draft master plan concepts for the Kirkpatrick Heights/Greenwood area!

Welltown Brewing's Boulder Dash is here!

Since its opening in March 2021, Inheritance Kitchen + Juicery has brought fresh food, smoothies, and juice to Downtown!

Tulsa's 2022 Pride Festival is back in Downtown this weekend!

Tulsa's Juneteenth Festival is back in the historic Greenwood District this weekend!

Whether you’re looking for a special date night or a unique experience, Downtown Tulsa has you covered.

If you're navigating to or through Downtown Tulsa, here are some helpful things to remember.

Experience for yourself at these upcoming music shows

Downtown Tulsa is full of history, stories, architecture, and hidden treasures. Take a tour and let the local experts show you around!

The dining options in Downtown Tulsa are endless

The Downtown Ambassador Team will operate under abbreviated hours through Sunday 1/16. Temporary hours of operation on Thursday 1/13 through Saturday 1/15 are 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The program will be shut down on Sunday 1/16 and will restart 7:00 a.m. on Monday 1/17 at which point we will reevaluate the need to continue with amended operations.

A number of Downtown destinations have been featured in the news and we wanted to provide this roundup to make sure you see each of them.

While 2021 didn’t go entirely the way we planned, we’re looking to continuing our work of advancing Downtown Tulsa in 2022. Until then you can find numerous ways to ring in the new year in Downtown. Please remember to celebrate safely!

Downtown Tulsa Holiday Lights and Decor

We know that shopping locally is a great way to support our Downtown Tulsa entrepreneurs and neighbors, and we're here to help you start or finish your holiday shopping with a Downtown Tulsa Gift Guide. Looking for something specific or need some gift inspiration for someone on your list? Look no further than these Downtown shops and small businesses!

Santa Claus! We know him! Come Downtown this Saturday at 11:00 a.m. to see your favorite characters and floats followed by the jolly ol’ man himself in Tulsa’s favorite holiday tradition. Be sure to note the new revised route and procession utilizing Cincinnati Avenue from 6th Street to 4th Street before returning to Boston Avenue.

Check out the Hot Chocolate Trail and all there is to do to celebrate the holidays during the Downtown Days of Wonder!

There are many causes worthy of your support on Giving Tuesday and we hope you'll consider supporting the progress made in Downtown Tulsa. This is, after all, everyone's neighborhood - the place where people live, work, and entertain. We are the region’s destination for live music, cuisine, coffee, art, entertainment, craft beer, holiday festivities and so much more. Creativity is our culture with a unique mix of history, architecture, and local businesses that are authentically Tulsa to the core.

We’re kicking off the Downtown Days of Wonder with Black Friday and Small Business Saturday in Downtown Tulsa! We know that shopping locally is a great way to support our Tulsa entrepreneurs and neighbors, and we're here to help guide you with a roadmap to some of our amazing Downtown retailers. Did you know that more than 90% of Downtown retail-oriented businesses are locally owned and operated? That means our fellow Tulsans and neighbors are supported when you buy from Downtown’s unique retail offerings.

The Downtown Days of Wonder are back! As we celebrate Thanksgiving and kick off the magical holiday season, we look forward to experiencing the wonder and enchantment of Downtown Tulsa. As the center of culture, commerce and community, Downtown Tulsa has everything you need to make this holiday season one to remember.

IDA Presents Downtown Achievement Awards Recognizing Excellence in Urban Place Management

The mural, known as “The Majestic,” spans approximately 15,000 sq. ft. on the east and north sides of the building and is the world's largest augmented reality mural.

Movie filming will cause street closures and parking limitations at two Downtown locations beginning today, Tuesday, August 3.

A note from Downtown Tulsa Partnership

Leola recently moved to Tulsa after working for 5 years with the
Downtown Austin Alliance. As Operations Manager, she oversees a team of
14 Ambassadors in Downtown Tulsa that work seven days a week to ensure
Downtown is clean, vibrant and welcoming to everyone

The Downtown Tulsa Ambassador Team is hitting the streets seven days a week to ensure Downtown is clean, vibrant and welcoming to everyone.

Following a competitive selection process, a new large-scale mural is being painted at the Main Park Plaza parking garage, 410 S. Main St. in Downtown Tulsa.

Celebrate the men in your life this Fathers Day by treating them to an experience in Downtown Tulsa. We've compiled a few gift ideas and Downtown retailers and restaurants are ready to help you make this Father's Day special. We encourage you to support local, small businesses this Father’s Day!

Tulsa Tough is taking over the streets of Downtown Tulsa this Friday and Saturday! The McNellie's Group Blue Dome Criterium starts on Friday night at 5 p.m. and the FC Tulsa Arts District Criterium runs all day on Saturday. We've compiled information about road closures so you know what to expect as you navigate Downtown.

Downtown Arts Organizations Commemorating The Race Massacre

The Greenwood Art Project was conceived as a platform for those with connections to Tulsa to reflect on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

Welcome to Tulsa, IRONMAN! Whether you’re an athlete or supporter, we’re glad you’re here and hope you enjoy your time in Downtown Tulsa. We’ve compiled a list of attractions, restaurants and retailers ready to serve you.

Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday, May 9 and we can help you find the perfect gift in Downtown Tulsa! We've compiled a list of gift ideas for all the mothers in your life. Downtown retailers are ready to help you make this Mother's Day special all while supporting local, small businesses.

The City of Tulsa and Downtown stakeholders are progressing plans to transition downtown management and planning efforts from the City to a new nonprofit entity that will oversee the delivery of enhanced services in Downtown Tulsa.