MetroFamily’s Calendar of Events & Things to Do in OKC
If you are looking for things to do for families with kids in OKC today, tomorrow, this weekend or all month long, you are in the right place! MetroFamily scours the metro for family friendly things to do with kids so you can find all of the best events and activities for families near you all in one place. Find fun ways to spend time with the whole family on MetroFamily’s calendar, including can’t-miss events, festivals and more happening in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Norman, Moore, Yukon and beyond on our searchable calendar.
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Fri, Dec 13, 2024
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Families can enjoy ice skating, holiday music and food concessions. Skate hours are Monday-Thursday, 3-9 p.m.; Friday, 3-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-10 p.m.; Sunday, noon-9 p.m. Exceptions: Thanksgiving Break (11/24 - 11/29): 12-10 p.m. Winter Break (12/20 - 1/6): 12-10 p.m. Christmas Eve: 12-5 p.m. Christmas: 12-10 p.m. New Year's Eve: 12-10 p.m.
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Features outdoor ice skating on a 4,100-square-foot ice rink made of real ice. Monday-Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday, 4-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-10 p.m.; Sunday, noon-9 p.m. Special Hours: Thanksgiving Break (11/24 - 11/29): 12-10 p.m. Winter Break (12/21 - 1/6): 12-10 p.m. Christmas Eve: 12-5 p.m. Christmas: 12-10 p.m. New Year's Eve: 12-10 p.m.
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Features outdoor ice skating on 4,100 square feet of real ice. Monday-Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday, 4-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-10 p.m.; Sunday, noon-9 p.m. Special Hours: Thanksgiving Break (11/24 - 11/29): 12-10 p.m. Winter Break (12/21 - 01/5): 12-10 p.m. Christmas Eve: 12-5 p.m. Christmas: 12-10 p.m. New Year's Eve: 12-10 p.m.
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Features festive opportunities to eat drink and be merry in Midtown this season.
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Enjoy complimentary fares on the OKC Streetcars on the weekends. FREE RIDE DATES: November 15 – 17 November 22 – 24 November 29 – December 1 December 6 – 8 December 13 – 15 December 20-22 December 25 December 27 -29 December 31 January 1 January 3 – 5 HOURS OF SERVICE: Friday: 6 a.m. – 2 a.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. – 2 a.m. Sunday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.…
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Features a free Santa’s Wonderland experience with free family holiday giveaways and the chance to meet Santa. During your visit, families can mail their letter to Santa and enjoy other activities. Families who visit Santa receive a free 4x6 studio-quality photo. On Nov. 2, enjoy a tree lighting, giveaways and more from 2 to 5 p.m. to celebrate Santa's arrival. Advanced reservations are required. To learn more and make a…
Where
Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's View map
200 Bass Pro Drive, 1200 W Memorial Rd
Oklahoma City, OK, US -
Over 30 years, 1,000 holiday performances and 150,000 patrons, A Territorial Christmas Carol is back in this re-imagining of Dickens’ classic tale. See website for show times.
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Features a holiday performance set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack. Passengers will relive the magic of the classic story on an hour train ride. During the trip, characters on each car lead passengers in a reading of the book, cookies are delivered by dancing chefs and kids get the chance to meet Santa. The train will be running on Thursday - Sunday, plus additional days the week…
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Based on the wildly popular Christmas movie, starring Will Ferrel, the musical follows the same story of Buddy as he searches to find his father and a family. Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m.
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Features outdoor ice skating on 5,500 square feet of real ice. Open 7 days a week, the Devon Ice Rink hosts daily public skating, private parties, and special events all winter long. The rink will open for public skating on Friday, Nov. 15, followed by an opening celebration to officially kick off the season on Saturday, Nov. 16. Guests can enjoy special performances, a DJ, food trucks, and more from…
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Features an interactive Christmas attraction where kids can meet Santa and explore a life-sized replica of the North Pole including Santa’s post office, Mrs. Claus’ kitchen, a live reindeer barn and more. There is a Grinch-themed room where kids help stop the Grinch from stealing Christmas. Photos with Santa will be digitally created in a safe environment. See website for hours of operation. One adult is admitted free with each…
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Features a collection of holiday-themed pop-up bars at area hotels. Each Reindeer Alley bar will feature a unique, immersive holiday experience inspired by one of Santa’s iconic reindeer, offering guests and locals a festive and interactive twist on traditional holiday celebrations. When visiting Reindeer Alley bars, guests can indulge in a holiday menu featuring inventive, seasonal cocktails inspired by cherished holiday flavors. Signature drinks like Holiday Vacation, Fireside Chai and…
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Kicking off just after Thanksgiving, The Artesian Hotel welcomes all families, not just those staying at the hotel, with lavish décor, treats, carolers, story times with Mrs. Claus and visits with Santa. Schedule of events: Complimentary Holiday Sweets and Treats Milk and cookies will be available in The Artesian’s lobby on Fridays and Saturdays from 4-6 p.m. Warm apple cider will be available in The Artesian’s lobby on Fridays and…
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Walk under blocks and blocks of Christmas lights and decorations. Each "Christmas Chute" has different themed decor. Special events and activities are planned throughout the season, including live reindeer and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus,
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Click here to see a list of current museum exhibits in the OKC Metro..
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Featuring beats by DJ Nymasis, RACE Collective dancers and youth dancers from OKCPS and local dance programs, this dynamic holiday performance reimagines the Nutcracker through a fresh, urban Oklahoma lens. Follow Carlos, a spirited young boy raised by a single mom, as he's whisked away on a magical journey of self-discovery. Along the way, he learns the power of community and familial love in this heartwarming, high-energy show. Friday, 7:30…
Where
OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater View map
7777 S May Ave,
Oklahoma City, 73159, OK, US -
It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit…
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Lyric’s beloved holiday tradition returns to The Plaza Theatre. In this holiday performance, watch Ebenezer Scrooge, a host of ghosts and Charles Dickens’ characters bring to life Lyric’s spectacular, new production. See website for show times.
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The interactive holiday performance, Jane Austen's Christmas Cracker, returns to the beautiful Shakespeare on the Paseo indoor theatre. Dance, sing and eat sweet treats among a wonderful cast of characters decked out in their finery for the Christmas holidays. The performance is voluntarily interactive, fully scripted. Come dressed as your favorite Jane Austen character, or simply come as you are. Suitable for all ages. See website for showtimes.
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Features a holiday production based on the book by Joseph Robinette and the motion picture. Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2 & 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m..
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Features a lecture and/or masterclass led by an Oklahoma artist on a topic relevant to their artistic discipline. There will be a discussion and Q&A regarding the discipline-specific requirements for the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute (OSAI). Visual arts (drawing & painting and photography) students may bring portfolio materials to the Preview Day to be reviewed by the clinician, and performing arts disciplines will practice components of the OSAI audition. Creative…
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The Red Earth Art Center celebrates the season with Christmas trees adorned with handmade ornaments created to showcase the diverse Native cultures that make Oklahoma unique. Hand-crafted ornaments and artisan gifts will be available for holiday shopping during open hours. The Women’s Tree, decorated by Oklahoma City artist Susan Howard, Muscogee Creek, focuses on the role of women in their tribal culture. Trees featured this year include: Caddo Cherokee Cheyenne…
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The sound of bells ringing during the holiday season is more than just a festive tradition—it’s a lifeline for thousands in Central Oklahoma. The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to join the Red Kettle Campaign by signing up as bell ringers from Nov. 14 through Dec. 24. Funds raised stay local, supporting essential services like food assistance, shelter and utility support. Individuals, families and groups can volunteer for shifts and add…
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Features a seasonal fair trade shop offering unique gifts, including a wide selection of folk art from around the world and more. All merchandise are fair trade items, from almost every continent, made by artisans who are paid a living wage for their work. All profits go to OKC non-profit, PAMBE Ghana to support La'Angum Learning Center in Ghana. The market will close at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
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Support local this holiday season by visiting the Holiday Pop-Ups, returning to Midtown starting Nov. 29. Discover dozens of different local shops each weekend, enjoy treats from Katiebug’s Sips & Sweet and The Big Friendly or buy your Christmas tree from the Bishop John Carroll tree lot. The event also features live music, surprise visits from Santa and Curbside Chronicle wrapping paper. The Holiday Pop-Up Shops are located on the…
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Features festive photo ops, story times, local vendors, a Winter Wonderland workshop and more. Meet Santa at the park from 1-6 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday through the season.
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The newly opened outdoor ice rink, nestled in Heartwood Park, offers a delightful winter escape for skaters of all ages. Enjoy gliding across the ice with artful views, festive lights, and a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or a first-timer, OAK’s ice-skating season promises fun and joy. The rink will be open daily from November 14, 2024, through January 20, 2025, including Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New…
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Features a large holiday light display ice skating, a snow tubing hill, live entertainment and more. Listen to carolers, meet Santa and shop Market Square. Open nightly starting Dec. 19.
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Features more than 600,000 colorful LED lights draped along the buildings on North Broadway transforming the street into one beautiful Christmas light display. Open daily, dusk until dawn.
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Luminance is a new walk-thru Christmas lights display. Stroll through more than 40 interactive 3D LED displays including a walk-thru light tunnel and lighted trees and pavilions.
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Features a wonderland of Christmas holiday light displays. The two mile, drive-through light display runs along the lakeshore beginning at Chandler Road, ending at Highway 39 on the northeast side of Purcell.
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Features thousands of holiday lights, music and more. Celebrate the season with hot cocoa, musical light shows, take-and-make art projects, the chance to meet Santa and more. Festival Nights are special ticketed event nights and require advance, timed tickets.
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Features larger-than-life light sculptures on a driving tour through the OKC Zoo. After the driving tour, guests park and re-enter the Zoo for an additional walking experience complete with immersive and interactive light displays, fun photo ops, festive treats and eats available for purchase and more. In a brand-new pathway starting in the Zoo’s entry plaza, winding through the Children’s Zoo and outside of the Jungle Gym Playground, the walk-thru…
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Features face painting, kids activities with the Pioneer Library and live performances, plus baked goods, skin care, pet products and more available from young entrepreneurs in the Norman community.
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In the spirit of the holiday season, Joe B. Barnes Regional Park is transformed into a twinkling wonderland of lights featuring more than 100 Christmas light displays including a 118-foot Christmas tree illuminated with 9,000 bulbs. Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 6-10 p.m. Friday & Saturday 6-11 p.m. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 6-11 p.m.
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Features carriage rides, ice rink, a chance to meet Santa, Christmas lights, ferris wheel, gift shop, food trucks and more. Sunday-Thursday, 6-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 6-11 p.m.
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The Downs Family Christmas Lights, featured on the ABC's Great Christmas Light Fight, are a holiday lights display set to music. The annual holiday light display runs from 6 p.m. to midnight every day, weather permitting, from Thanksgiving evening through the end of the year. Visitors enjoy the more than 18 miles of light displays synchronized to holiday music from the comfort of their own vehicles. Check their Facebook page…
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As you stroll the canal, enjoy dining and shopping under a gorgeous Christmas light display. The Bricktown Holiday Trees are by artists Nathan Hendrix and Stephen Tyler of True Façade. Opens nightly at dusk.
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Features a 20-minute, synchronized musical light show. Park in the lot directly across from the lights and tune to 89.7.
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Features a holiday lights display with luminaries, a 40' Christmas tree, a giant menorah and other holiday decor throughout the park.
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From the elegant Miller Mansion to the coziest of bungalows, six homes in the historic Miller neighborhood will be decked out in their holiday finest and welcome the public to share in the festive display the holidays bring. Enjoy refreshments at every house. Proceeds from Mantels and Trees benefit the numerous ongoing projects, such as the installation of decorative street lamps and beautification of the medians that enhance the quality…
Where
Miller Neighborhood View map
NW 10th to NW 16th, N Villa to N May,
Oklahoma City, 73107, OK, US -
Features a magical wonderland of Christmas lights. As Oklahoma's largest drive-thru Christmas light display, see 5 million twinkling lights and over 500 one-of-a-kind light displays. Guests may also enjoy walking through the lights or, for a small fee, riding the Santa Express Train. Returning this year, families can enjoy ice skating at Chisholm Trail Park, with views of the lights. The tour starts in Yukon City Park, winds through Freedom…
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Features festive activities for all ages, including carriage rides, the chance to meet Santa, live music and holiday crafts, plus wassail, hot cocoa and cookies
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The 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk, a monthly celebration of the arts in Norman, connects the downtown arts district with outlying galleries, performance halls and Campus Corner. Whether you like dance, painting, photography or music, there will be something for you to see and hear during the 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk. All events are free and open to the public. Click here to learn more about what is happening…
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Watch as downtown Shawnee comes alive with lights, marching bands, floats and a special appearance by Santa Claus.
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The Sooners take on the Cowboys in a Bedlam matchup.
Just 4 Kids @ The Well
December 13, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
FREE Christmas Open House at Moore-Lindsay Historic House Museum
December 13, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
FREE 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk
December 13, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
OKC Ballet’s The Nutcracker at Civic Center Music Hall FEATURED LISTING
December 14, 2024
FREE Lights on Broadway Holiday Events FEATURED LISTING
December 14, 2024 @ 4:00 pm
Holiday Cheer at Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
December 14, 2024 @ 4:30 pm
Saturday Night Show at Oklahoma Opry
December 14, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
FREE Sounds of the Season by the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony
December 14, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
Light the World Giving Machine Ribbon Cutting
December 18, 2024 @ 4:00 pm
FREE Music Over Midtown at Ambassador Hotel Oklahoma City
December 19, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
