Discover Owasso: History, Art and Events

Owasso brings together several themes that can shape a trip: a museum in a brick building, public art, events and a range of leisure options. When planning, it’s worth distinguishing places and programs by their character. Some of the cultural offerings are tied to a single building, while public art is spread across properties in the community; events and parks add further perspectives. This can help you decide whether you want your time in Owasso to focus more on history, an event, downtown attractions or outdoor activities.

History and Public Art

The Owasso Historical Museum is located in the Komma Building on Main Street. John Komma built the brick building in 1928. This connects the museum to a specific building and a clearly stated historical date. The link between the museum’s location and the building’s history is tangible: the building’s name, material and year of construction give the cultural theme a concrete context.

The Timmy and Cindy Project offers a different focus. It is a public art initiative featuring cast-bronze figures of an active boy and an active girl. The figures are spread across public properties in the community. Unlike the museum, which is housed in a single building, this art initiative is distributed across different properties. This gives you two distinct cultural themes to choose between: a museum in a named brick building and public art throughout the community.

Events in Owasso

The City of Owasso’s Recreation and Culture Department hosts several annual events that residents and visitors can attend. If an event is the reason for your trip, check the date and details for your planned visit. One example is the Owasso Harvest & Pet Festival, presented by Arvest Bank and the City of Owasso. It is a free family event with food trucks, vendor booths, rides, games and live music. Details may vary from year to year, so if the festival is important to your trip, check the date and program before planning.

Another option is Redbud Festival Park, which hosts numerous events throughout the year. This means a stay could include both the city’s annual event program run by the Recreation and Culture Department and a park with year-round events. The specific dates remain important for any particular event.

Downtown, the Market and Outdoor Recreation

For shopping, dining and entertainment, the Redbud District is Owasso’s downtown destination. Its profile brings together three different interests and sets it apart from a single business or event venue. Since individual businesses and the event program may change, check specific offerings or dates if they are important to your stay.

The Owasso Farmer and Artisan Market offers seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh-cut flowers and crafts. The selection varies by season. This is especially important if a particular product range is a deciding factor for you: the offerings should not be expected to remain the same throughout the year.

There are several park options for outdoor activities. One park in Owasso spans 47 acres and has the city’s longest trail, which is three miles long. Other options include fishing ponds in a park and an 18-hole disc golf course in a park. This lets you distinguish three different focuses: a trail with a stated length, fishing and disc golf. Funtastic Island adds a playground designed and built by community volunteers. The focus here is a community-developed play area rather than a trail or sports offering.

Discover more destinations: Glenpool, Jenks, Broken Arrow, Sand Springs, Tulsa.

Return to the main travel overview: Tulsa.