As a major extension of the TulsaGo project, the organization engages in a series of hands-on experiences throughout the year that – in line with its mission – promote a love of shopping and supporting local businesses. Each year, the strategic long-range planning team sets out to create and develop new opportunities for local businesses to get in front of customers. Ongoing projects have included a small business crawl for local storefront businesses, a marketplace event for local makers, and more. Find all of the latest information regarding TulsaGo initiatives on our Press & Media page.

FIRST LAUNCHED: 8/25/22

Forbidden Island, a collaboration between TulsaGo and Shuffles Board Game Cafe, is an exclusive Downtown Tulsa luau-style event featuring live music, sumptuous island-inspired food, hand-crafted tiki cocktails, and quirky games. Private guests also receive the chance to win several amazing prizes, including free one-night stays in two of Downtown Tulsa's best hotels: Brut Hotel and 21 1/2 Boutique Hotel.

To learn more, visit Forbidden Luau.

FIRST LAUNCHED: 3/19/22

OKGO Market is a high-grade, carefully curated Oklahoma maker’s marketplace event that allows the community an opportunity to support countless small local businesses all under one roof. With each merchant showcasing their own unique contribution to products made in the state of Oklahoma, OKGO Market combines a food, shopping, and makers market all into one exceptional retail experience. Any locally owned & operated business in the state of Oklahoma can participate in OKGO Market.

To learn more, visit the OKGO Market website.

FIRST LAUNCHED: 9/18/21

The TulsaGo® Small Business Crawl is a unique event that encourages residents in the Tulsa-metro area to support local businesses through an interactive, multipurpose shopping experience. This one-day event will encompass a multitude of local brands, each celebrating their contribution to Made in Tulsa products. The first event included over 150 local storefronts and pop-up shops offering more than $6000 in total special offers & discounts to shoppers. Read the Tulsa World article.

To learn more about the TulsaGo® Small Business Crawl, click here.

FIRST LAUNCHED: 3/20/21

TulsaGo Market is a high-grade, one-day marketplace event that allows the community an opportunity to support countless small local businesses all under one roof. The first event took place in Cental Park Hall at Expo Square and featured 58 local merchants. More than 1600 shoppers came out to browse the curated group of local makers, artists, home bakeries, jewelers, boutiques, and more. To learn more, visit the TulsaGo Market website.

" Every single person that participated in this event was kind, knowledgeable about the event, and made us feel welcome. I'm really thankful for all your hard work and commitment. Thank you for supporting hundreds of dreams." - Esther Wright, Hilo De Amor (TulsaGo Market Merchant)