
WHAT WE DO
Carnival of Caring


FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 • LaFortune Park, Tulsa • 11 AM - 1 PM
A joyful celebration of community inclusion, appreciation, and connection
Hosted by The Arc of Oklahoma in partnership with Tulsa Area United Way and ONEOK
What is Carnival of Caring?
Carnival of Caring is a heart-centered event created for Oklahomans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their families, and the Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who support them daily.
Held during Tulsa Area United Way's Day of Caring, this event is a celebration of inclusion, belonging, and appreciation that brings together the IDD community in a space designed with them in mind.
The Arc of Oklahoma is proud to be a sustainability partner with Tulsa Area United Way, whose generous support makes this event and our year-round advocacy and services possible.
Come Celebrate with Us!
To create a meaningful and manageable experience for all attendees, this event is limited to 150 guests. You must register to attend.
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Free to attend
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Free Lunch
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DJ & Dancing
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Games
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Temporary Tattoos
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Prize Drawings for Caregivers
Space is limited to the first 150 guests - reserve your spot today!
*Guests are invited to bring a shelf-stable food item for the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma to be entered into our t-shirt giveaway—because giving feels good, and winning a t-shirt is fun!

Join Us as a Vendor
We invite community partners, service providers, and businesses to participate as Carnival Vendors—bringing resources, smiles, and community spirit to this inclusive event.
To participate, we ask that vendors:
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Provide one Caregiver Appreciation Gift as a Prize Drawing, such as:
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Gift cards or experience vouchers
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Self-care baskets
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Company swag or branded goodies
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Accessible-friendly "carnival games" are encouraged but not required
We Provide:
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Event promotion
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Meaningful engagement with guests
NOTE: Electricity is not available.
> Registration Deadline: September 5, 2025

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