Learn how to be a fraud watchdog at Dog Play Wednesday at Gathering Place

AARP Oklahoma proudly sponsors Dog Play Wednesdays at the 66-acre Gathering Place park, including special events six times a year. Be sure to “bark” your calendar for the 2023 events.

Visit the AARP Oklahoma booth to request an AARP Oklahoma Fraud Prevention Kit with Fraud Watch Network resources and learn how to become a fraud watchdog. Plus, you can enter to win a $50 gift card! If you can't join us, no worries! We'll send the free fraud prevention kit to you, and you can still enter the sweepstakes- just fill out the form below.

March Dog Play Wednesday: Barks & Crafts
Get crafty with your pup and take home your new doggie decorations! Crafts include dog-lick-painting, tie-dye bandanas and scrunchies, braided T-shirt toys, and paw print watercolor painting. Craft together and dance together to music from our live DJ. Visit the AARP Oklahoma tent for free dog treats and toys and learn how to become a fraud watchdog.

March 29
6 – 8 p.m.
Gathering Place, 2650 S. John Williams Way East, Tulsa 
Special Events Hill/Reading Tree 

April Dog Play Wednesday: Paw-lympics
Celebrate “move more” month with your furry ball of energy! This action-packed Dog Play Wednesday special event will feature a professionally led agility course, plus a dog trick competition where your talented companion can win treats and toys. Didn’t win a prize? Visit the AARP Oklahoma tent for free dog treats and toys and learn how to become a fraud watchdog.

April 12
6 – 8 p.m.
Gathering Place, 2650 S. John Williams Way East, Tulsa 
Special Events Hill/Reading Tree 

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May Dog Play Wednesday: Paw Prints and Petals
Bring your dog to the Gathering Place park and take in 400 plant species, including 16 acres of wildflowers in bloom. Join us under the Reading Tree and make flower crown for your pooch and a paw print flower painting. Visit the AARP OK tent for free dog treats and toys and learn how to become a fraud watchdog.

May 10
6 – 8 p.m.
Gathering Place, 2650 S. John Williams Way East, Tulsa 
Special Events Hill/Reading Tree 

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September Dog Play Wednesday" Yappy Birthday Bash
Happy 5^th Birthday Gathering Place! This special bash is for all park guests, including the furry ones. Enjoy a free doggie cupcake, plenty of park swag and drinks on The Patio during “yappy hour.” Be sure to visit the AARP OK tent for free dog treats and toys and learn how to become a fraud watchdog.

September 6
6 – 8 p.m.
Gathering Place, 2650 S. John Williams Way East, Tulsa 
Special Events Hill/Reading Tree/ The Patio 

October Dog Play Wednesday: Howl-O-Weenie
The “Howl-o-weenie” special event promises to be a spooky-fun time with a costume contest with prizes for your pup, photo ops and pumpkin painting crafts. Be sure to visit the AARP OK tent for free dog treats and toys and learn how to become a fraud watchdog.

October 25
5 – 7 p.m.
Gathering Place, 2650 S. John Williams Way East, Tulsa 
Special Events Hill/Reading Tree

December Dog Play Wednesday: Deck the Paws
Santa “Paws” is coming to town! Pose your pup for a complimentary pic with the big guy and make a keepsake pawprint ornament at this special Dog Play Wednesday event. Sip on some hot cocoa while your four-legged pal enjoys a “puppaccino.” Be sure to visit the AARP OK tent for free dog treats and toys and learn how to become a fraud watchdog.

December 6
4 – 6 p.m.
Gathering Place, 2650 S. John Williams Way East, Tulsa 
Special Events Hill/Reading Tree