
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​
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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.​
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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
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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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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:​
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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
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Event promotion
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Meaningful engagement with guests
NOTE: Electricity is not available.
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> Registration Deadline: September 5, 2025

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