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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

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.

  • Free to attend 

  • Free Lunch

  • DJ & Dancing

  • Games

  • Temporary Tattoos

  • 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!​​​​

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.

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.

> Registration Deadline: September 5, 2025

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