Sand Springs Festivals and Events
Sand Springs is a bustling cultural destination in Oklahoma with dozens of unique events year-round, providing endless opportunities for family-friendly fun on any given weekend.
The Sand Springs Herbal Affair is the first of its kind in the Midwest, and has been replicated by scores of communities across Oklahoma. Festivities like Herbal Affair, Chillin' & Grillin', the Great Raft Race, and the Festival of Lights draw tens of thousands of visitors every year.
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Things to do in Sand Springs, Oklahoma
35th Annual Herbal Affair & Festival
April 20, 2024
Oklahoma’s original herb festival has been replicated across the Midwest, but none with as much consistent success as this classic Sand Springs event. Herbs, flowers, vegetables, garden and lawn décor, food trucks, and more!
33rd Annual Sand Springs Education Foundation Hall of Fame Banquet
April 18, 2024
The Sand Springs Education Foundation provides thousands of dollars of grants and scholarships to Sand Springs teachers and students every year. This banquet and silent auction recognizes successful Sandite alums while serving as a fundraiser for their charitable endeavors.
15th Annual Euro Motor Extravaganza
June 1, 2024
This isn’t your typical Oklahoma car show. The Jaguar Club of Tulsa hosts this European-only event that includes BMWs, Aston Martins, Jaguars, Alfa Romeo, and many other unique vehicles not typically seen in the Midwest.
34th Annual Kids Free Fishing Derby
June 8, 2024
This longstanding Sand Springs tradition is held at the Sand Springs Lake and is co-hosted by Church That Matters and the Sand Springs Parks Department. The lake is stocked with fresh fish and kids get free fishing gear just for participating.
Pier 51 Independence Day Fireworks
July 2024
Take to the waters of Keystone Lake or watch this beautiful Independence Day fireworks show from the Winn’s on the Water restaurant at the Pier 51 marina.
27th Annual Sand Springs Fireworks Show
July 3, 2024
The biggest and longest-running fireworks show in Sand Springs is held at Case Community Park and is hosted by the Sand Springs Parks Department.
17th Annual Sertoma Murder Mystery Dinner
August 17, 2024
Help raise money for the Sand Springs Sertoma Club with this delicious dinner and silent auction, and solve a mysterious death by examining clues and watching performances from the talented Sand Springs Community Theater.
Charles Page High School Homecoming Parade
Fall 2024
Creative floats, beautiful cars, incredible performances from the CPHS Gold Pride Marching Band, and an opportunity to support the Sandites before their Homecoming game!
8th Annual Monster Ball
October 2024
Watch the Sand Springs Baseball and Softball teams go head to head in a costumed spectacle and fundraiser slow pitch game. Also enjoy hay rides, trunk-or-treats, dizzy bat races, and more!
14th Annual Boo at Case Park
October 2024
Hosted by the Sand Springs Local Church Network, this all-ages community event is free for the whole family! Load up on candy, school supplies, and good memories.
15th Annual 2 Angels Toy Run
November 2024
This event celebrates the lives of Cassidy Rotramel and Hannah Christian, two teenage girls who were tragically killed in a 2010 auto collision. The toy run launches from TCC West Campus and concludes at Charles Page High School. The event collects toys for children, and raises money for college scholarships for CPHS students.
14th Annual Chillin’ & Grillin’ Festival
November 2024
This annual backyard barbecue event is held in the heart of downtown Sand Springs, supporting Vets That Matter and the Sand Springs Veterans Center.
42nd Annual Festival of Lights Christmas Parade
December 6, 2024
There’s no better way to spend your Friday night than in the downtown Triangle District watching a beautiful display of unique floats filled with holiday cheer. Easily one of the top Christmas parades in Oklahoma!
8th Annual Snapped in Sand Springs
December 2024
Snapped in Sand Springs is expected to return in 2024 after a successful relaunch in 2022. Businesses all around Sand Springs set up indoor and outdoor Christmas-themed photo sets for Sandites to take portraits in front of.
11th Annual Ancient Trail Trek
February 2025
Explore one of Oklahoma’s finest nature preserves, filled with 300-year-old post oaks and 500-year-old cedars, along a trail once blazed by pioneer author Washington Irving. Scenic views, undisturbed forestry, beautiful birdsong, waterfalls, and more await anyone who dares to conquer this feat of strength.
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