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If it's September, you might want to check out the Greek Holiday Festival sponsored by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. It's a fantastic celebration of all things Greek, including dance, drink, and food. You'll feel like you've been transported right to the Greek Isles. And speaking of significant food events, Tulsa has its fantastic celebration of Greek culture and cuisine. The annual festival celebrates 50 years of bringing together the community to enjoy traditional dishes and learn more about Greek traditions. If you're feeling competitive, try the Lord of the Fries, a hilarious and messy fry-eating competition. Teams of two work together to see who can eat the most fries before time runs out, and the winning team earns the coveted title of "Lords (or Ladies) of the Fries."

Have you heard of the Rock Cafe in Stroud? This iconic eatery has been around since 1939 and has become a popular destination for Route 66 travelers. Despite facing a fire in 2008, the restaurant has maintained its historic charm with its original rock walls, foundation, and grill from WWII. The menu features unique items like the alligator burger, Reuben sandwich, and German jager schnitzel that keep customers returning for more. It's no wonder that the Rock Cafe has served many famous faces, including Robert Plant, Matt Groening, and Bryant Gumbel. The cafe was owned by Dawn Welch in 1993 and inspired a character in the animated film "Cars." If you're looking for some rural Oklahoma hospitality and a taste of history, the Rock Cafe is worth a visit.

Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind adventure? Look no further than the Oklahoma Aquarium. With eight exhibit galleries and attractions featuring exotic sea creatures, you can marvel at saltwater and freshwater fish and animals. For a more immersive experience, you can even feed and touch the stingrays and small sharks. Plus, explore the EcoZone gallery to learn about the fantastic invertebrates that live in the Oklahoma Aquarium. And don't miss the Marvels and Mysteries gallery, where you'll see captivating creatures like delicate seahorses and mesmerizing jellyfish. You can also get up close and personal with a 300-pound loggerhead sea turtle, reef sharks, and other tropical fish at Sea Turtle Island. For the ultimate underwater experience, walk through the shark tunnel, where you'll feel like you're swimming with the world's most extensive collection of bull sharks. Embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure at the Oklahoma Aquarium today.

Did you know that the Tulsa Historical Society & Museum is home to eight exhibit galleries that showcase artifacts and archives from Tulsa's rich history? Established in 1963, the museum has an extensive collection of over 400,000 still photographs, books, maps, documents, textiles, architectural elements, building furnishings, and personal artifacts. Interestingly, from 1985 to 1998, the museum was located in the Thomas Gilcrease house on the Gilcrease Museum grounds. Later, in December of 1997, THSM purchased the historic Sam Travis Mansion, which was renovated and expanded to serve as the museum's new headquarters.