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Lisa Kelly, The Arc of Oklahoma CEO, and her daughter Madison taking a photo in front of the balloon arch at at Carnival of Caring

WHAT WE DO

Carnival of Caring

logo for Tulsa Area United Way indicating The Arc of Oklahoma is a sustainability partner
Logo for ONEOK, the community partner for 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​

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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.

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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.​

  • Free to attend 

  • Free Lunch

  • DJ & Dancing

  • Games

  • Temporary Tattoos

  • Prize Drawings for Caregivers

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Space is limited to the first 150 guests - reserve your spot today!

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*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!​​​​​

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Whimsical Blue Sky with Clouds

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.

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To participate, we ask that vendors:​

  • Provide one Caregiver Appreciation Gift as a Prize Drawing, such as:

    • Gift cards or experience vouchers

    • Self-care baskets

    • Company swag or branded goodies

  • Accessible-friendly "carnival games" are encouraged but not required
     

We Provide:​

  • Event promotion

  • Meaningful engagement with guests

 

NOTE: Electricity is not available.

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> Registration Deadline: September 5, 2025

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