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Sat, Dec 2, 2023
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The City of Oklahoma City offers FREE fishing on the first Saturday of each month. No city permit is required, however a State license is for anyone 16 and older. Regular fishing regulations apply. Visit okc.gov for additional information.
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Features festive opportunities to eat drink and be merry in Midtown this season.
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Over 30 years, 1,000 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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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 (11/19 - 11/24): 12-10 p.m. Winter Break (12/21 - 01/8): 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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Enjoy Christmas lights throughout the city in Downtown Edmond, Spring Creek Plaza, Spring Creek Village, First Baptist Church, UCO and OC campuses. Luminance is a walk-thru holiday light display that will be open to the public at Mitch Park from 5 - 10 p.m., Nov. 17-Jan. 1.
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Features outdoor ice skating on 4,100 square feet of real ice. Monday-Thursday, 3-9 p.m.; Friday, 3-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-10 p.m.; Sunday, noon-9 p.m. Special Hours: Thanksgiving Break (11/19 - 11/24): 12-10 p.m. Winter Break (12/24 - 01/1): 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-feet ice rink made of real ice. Monday-Thursday, 3-9 p.m.; Friday, 3-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-10 p.m.; Sunday, noon-9 p.m. Special Hours: Thanksgiving Break (11/19 - 11/24): 12-10 p.m. Winter Break (12/21 - 01/3): 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 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. Monday-Thursday, 3-9 p.m.; Friday, 3-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thanksgiving Week November 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 11am – 11pm Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 3-11pm Sunday., November 26, 11am-7pm Winter Break and Holidays…
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The magic and wonder of a lovely snowfall, as seen through the eyes of a child, is conveyed as we watch young Peter explore and enjoy the snow. See website for show times.
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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 Saturday, Nov. 4, Santa will arrive to host a festive parade to welcome Santa at 5 p.m. Santa will parade through the parking lot, arriving on a Tracker…
Where
Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's View map
200 Bass Pro Drive, 1200 W Memorial Rd
Oklahoma City, OK, US -
Enjoy complimentary fares on the OKC Streetcars on the weekends.
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Lyric’s beloved holiday tradition returns to The Plaza Theatre. Watch Ebenezer Scrooge, a host of ghosts and Charles Dickens’ characters bring to life Lyric’s spectacular, new production. Lyric’s first indoor production in four years will feature all-new sets, costumes, lights, sounds and staging. See website for show times.
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The quintessential coming-of-age story for generations, Little Women, follows the four March sisters as they grow up amid the backdrop of the Civil War. Utilizing the physical locations on the homestead, travel throughout the property with Marmee as she and a cast of beloved characters share their joy, struggle, love and loss in an immersive classic Christmastime production.
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Features a farcical murder mystery adapted from the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, written by Sandy Rustin, and additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on…
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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 delivered by dancing chefs and the chance to meet Santa. The train will be running on Thursday - Sunday, plus additional days the week of Christmas. See website for a schedule…
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Features special guests, OKC local celebrities and the professional Opry house band in a family-friendly, live music show. Musical performers include Owen & Kelcie Pickard, Clancy Davis, Tammy Brasier, Angela Brooks, Kyle & Amanda Earhart, Steven Jeffrey, The Scarberry Family, Dustin Jones, Haylie Bagwell, *Scott McLaughlin, The Oklahoma Opry Band & Horn Section. Two show times available: 3:30 & 7 p.m. *7 p.m. show only
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Features a new and innovative vision for this holiday classic with dozens of young dancers from Edmond and surrounding areas. 2 & 7 p.m.
Where
Oklahoma Christian University - Baugh Auditorium View map
2501 E. Memorial Rd,
Oklahoma City, OK, US -
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. Festivities run from 4-9 p.m. on Fridays and 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Schedule of events: Complimentary Holiday Sweets and Treats Milk and cookies will be available in The Artesian’s lobby on Fridays and Saturdays from 6-9 p.m.…
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The story is centered around the Silberhaus family’s Christmas Eve celebration and their young daughter Clara, who dreams of a Nutcracker prince, their battle against the villainous Mouse King and a journey to the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Children from the Oklahoma City metro area will participate as soldiers, mice, harlequins, pages, snow crystals, chestnut vendors and party guests. This production is suitable for all audiences. Show times…
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Features holiday lights including over 25 new light displays.
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Step inside the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory and be surrounded by decorations, from the visitor lobby to the Bromeliad terrace, the lights over the skywalk, the traditional poinsettia tree and more. Marvel at large ornaments hung from the top of the conservatory. The newly renovated Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory will have an exterior magical glow after sunset. Look for extended evening hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Outside, explore…
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Meet Santa and enjoy breakfast and holiday crafts. Professional photographer available. You may also bring your own camera. Each person must have a ticket to enter the facility. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Features a festive, family-friendly 5K race, a 1-mile fun run, and a free 50-yard kids’ dash. Participants will receive a commemorative Saints Santa Run t-shirt and finisher medal, can run to a custom playlist, and dress up in their best costumes for a chance to win special prizes. The route will begin and end at SSM Health - St. Anthony in Midtown. Before and after the race, there will be…
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Features over 100 vendors showcasing decor and fashion, handmade and unique items and the latest in direct sales. Attendees can also enjoy food truck, a silent auction, free photos with Santa and more. Families can meet Santa and pose for a FREE photo with him. Proceeds from the show benefit the Alzheimer's Association of Oklahoma.
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The Crystal Bridge Conservatory will be open for extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 24-Dec. 22.
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Features honey plant tours, arts & crafts, dairy samples, kiddie tractor pull, the chance to meet Santa and more.
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Features over 100 vendors with handmade items.
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Features a storytime for littles.
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The Mayor of Yukon invites all kids to enjoy a morning of Christmas activities including snacks, crafts, music, letters to Santa, and fun Christmas-themed games. This is designed to be a come-and-go event. The Mayor’s Essay Contest open to Yukon elementary students will be held at 9:30 a.m. The subject for the essay is “What Christmas Means to Me.”
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Features a half-hour, all-ages story time.
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Features a parade, Christmas music and Cowboy Santa. The festivities kick off at 10 a.m. with the Slash O Ranch Longhorns leading the parade. Also included in the parade are equestrian groups, marching bands, antique cars, community groups, law enforcement, pageant royalty and Cowboy Santa. Following the parade, there will be other activities. You can get meet Cowboy Santa, and enjoy live entertainment and hot chocolate.
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Features a variety of themed, hands-on activities for kids to explore the history of the American West. Enjoy storytime at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Monthly themes and activities: December: Celebrate the season with Santa and visit Prosperity Junction, the Museum’s circa 1900 frontier town decorated for the holidays. Complete a scavenger hunt through the galleries, meet special museum guests and historical figures, craft Western-inspired ornaments and decorations, and more.…
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Explore the plants used in making candy and chocolate. Structure, cookies, frosting, and candies for creating and decorating your very own gingerbread garden are provided. Each participant will take their creation home to display as holiday décor, just like a gingerbread house. Preregister.
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Support local this holiday season by visiting the Holiday Pop-Ups, returning to Midtown starting Nov. 24. With shops rotating weekly, you are sure to find a gift for everyone on your list. 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…
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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 proceeds benefit PAMBE Ghana's La'Angum Learning Center in northern Ghana.
Where
PAMBE Ghana Global Market - Sailor & The Dock View map
617 W Sheridan Ave,
Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US -
Celebrate the season with Santa in Prosperity Junction, the museum's turn-of-the-century frontier town. Find Howe and Dee the Cowboy Elves to earn your own special badge! Meet Santa and drop off your wish lists. Craft Western-inspired ornaments, pinecone birdfeeders, Christmas tree decorations and more. Interact with a cast of Western characters including Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt and Annie Oakley. Activities are available while supplies last.
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Features a holiday continental breakfast buffet and family-style meal, Christmas carolers and photos with Santa. Your entry includes one photo with Santa and the opportunity to purchase additional photos. Reservations are required.
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Meet with Santa in the Gardens’ sleigh and participate in sing-alongs, read-aloud with Buddy the Elf, crafts and more. Schedule: Dec. 2 & 9: Santa Short, 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 9: Santa Blair, 2:30-5 p.m. Dec. 16: Santa John, 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 2, 9 & 16: Read with Buddy the Elf, 10 a.m.-noon
Where
Myriad Gardens - Visitor Lobby, Crystal Bridge Conservatory View map
301 W Reno Ave,
Oklahoma City, OK, US -
Join OETA at Full Circle Bookstore for a special "Molly of Denali" read-along of Little Dog Lost and watch the book come to life in the episode of the same name. In this story, Tooey's new sled dog goes missing. What can Molly and Tooey do to make sure the lost dog finds her way home? Find out with us as we cozy up next to the fire with hot…
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Features come-and-go art activities for all ages. No pre-registration required. Schedule: Nov. 18 - Create a storytelling journal, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 25 - No drop-in art activity Dec. 2 - Holiday cards, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 9 - Shrinky dink ornaments, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 16 - Winter wonderland watercolor paintings, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 23 - Holiday frames & photos with Santa, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ($2 Cookies and…
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Features a weekly morning story time with occasional special guests. Snacks are provided. For ages 10 & under.
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Features a story and corresponding hands-on science activity in various locations throughout the museum. Storytime Science moves to a new location for each story — check with a team member or at the Guest Relations Booth for directions. 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
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Features an old-fashioned, outdoor market in a village setting with local vendors offering fine art, crafts, holiday fare and more. Families can also enjoy festive music and Czech pastries.
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Features a Winter Holiday Art Market with 50 First American artists who will be set up across the FAM campus, plus kids' art activities, story time and the chance to meet Indigenous Santa.
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Help your kids develop a love for books and literature while making new friends.
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Features a winter festival celebrating the impact of For The Village, a not-for-profit organization committed to enhancing birth outcomes for mothers and babies in the Black community. Enjoy music, the chance to meet Santa, hot cocoa, crafts, face painting, a cookie hop and bounce house. Admission to Village Wonderland is free.
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Features festive photo ops, story times, holiday train rides, a Winter Wonderland workshop and more.
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Features a lighted Christmas parade, home tours and Victorian Walk nights. Schedule Nov. 25 - Parade Dec. 2 - Home tours Dec. 2 & 9 - Victorian Walk nights
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Features giveaways, refreshments, unique art, dancers and live music featuring harpist Dr. Gloria Tham-Haines and The Cloud Worship Band.
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Features a children’s story time read by Oklahoma children’s books authors.
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Features a free guided tour of the museum's exhibitions at 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Gallery Guides lead inclusive, conversational tours that encourage curiosity. Preregister. Please arrive five minutes before your tour starts in the lobby of the main building.
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Storytime is an interactive experience and every child leaves with a free book.
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Features a festive dog parade with a live DJ, costume contest and pet pictures with Santa. Spectators are encouraged and are free.
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Stroll to three historical places in Edmond for FREE holiday crafts, the chance to meet Santa, hot cocoa, model train demonstrations and more. The three locations are within a few blocks of each other, near Downtown Edmond. Locations and activities include: Edmond History Museum (431 S. Boulevard): Toy trains and children’s activities. Plus, view the museum exhibits, including Edmond’s Social Fabric: Quilts from 1890-2021. 1889 Territorial Schoolhouse (124 E. 2nd…
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Features a monthly two-hour yoga class including yoga poses, breathing techniques, meditation, self-awareness and relaxation skills that combat the stresses teens face. This class is taught by Heather Geis Lensgraf, RYT-500. Heather is passionate about teaching yoga because she believes it is a path to lifelong wellness. She has also been a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist for over 30 years which informs her yoga teaching. Each month incorporates a…
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Guests will make their very own natural wreath and adorn it with a variety of winter wonderland-themed decorations. Preregister.
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Features shopping, live music and holiday performances on the Love’s Travel Stops Stage and Great Lawn.
Where
Scissortail Park - Love’s Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn and The Promenade, Upper Park View map
415 S Robinson Ave,
Oklahoma City, 73109, OK, US -
Features a holiday concert with a selection of talented local artists performing holiday favorites.
Where
Scissortail Park Love’s Travel Stage and Great Lawn View map
415 S Robinson Ave,
Oklahoma City, 73109, OK, US -
Features a parade, food trucks, tree lighting, holiday music, the chance to meet Santa and more.
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Features local shopping, window displays, pop-up activities, special promotions and giveaways, plus family-friendly programming along the sidewalks such as live music, balloon art, performances, the chance to meet Santa Claus and more.
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Featuring original choreography and professional guest artists, the ballet is based on historical Oklahoma characters and themes of nature, while maintaining the beloved story and Tchaikovsky score of the traditional ballet. Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m.
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Features two days of live music. Day 1 line up: Treaty Oak Revival The Damn Quails Trenton Fletcher Matt Williams With Acoustic Performances by: Adara Kay Charlie Hickman Austin Dixon Levi Walker Day 2 line up: Tanner Usrey Triston Marez Gannon Fremin & CCREV Brady Stetson With Acoustic Performances by: Trett Charles Dylan Moss Brandon Bethel Carly Nash
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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 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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Features an old-fashioned Christmas parade with more than 50 floats, along with a full day of festivities. From live window displays and storytelling to strolling carolers and food trucks, downtown El Reno will be filled with holiday cheer. Stroll through downtown businesses for holiday promotions and sales and stop with the kids to chat with Santa during this family-friendly holiday event.
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Feature letters to Santa, DIY arts and crafts, hot cocoa and more. The first 200 in attendance will receive a hot cocoa mug. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public.
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Features a Christmas sweater-themed 5K and one-mile fun run through Luminance, the Christmas light displays in Mitch Park. Runners can also participate in an ugly sweater contest for the most creative, prettiest or ugliest sweater. This event is being presented by Edmond Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Mitch Park YMCA and benefits the Rotary Club of Edmond. Preregister. The Rotary Club of Edmond will be volunteering as Course…
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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. Entry Times: 5:30, 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8 & 8:30 p.m.
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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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Celebrate the holiday season with live music, the chance to meet Santa Claus, festive activities, live reindeer and various Christmas characters, plus a unique Christmas Market. There will also be two performances by OKC Ballet. Attendees can also participate in a free ballet class. A portion of the proceeds from the village benefits Positive Tomorrows.
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Features a magical wonderland of visual entertainment and Oklahoma's largest drive-thru 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. Retunring 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 Trail,…
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Features an evening of fun with board games, snacks and a raffle.
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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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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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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 - Tuesday, & Thursday 6-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 6-11 p.m. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 6-11 p.m.
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Features luminaries, a 40' Christmas tree, a giant menorah and other holiday decor throughout the park.
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The Norman Christmas Holiday Parade will march through Historic Downtown. The route will begin at Main Street and Pickard Avenue (the Norman High School parking lot) and end at James Garner Avenue, in front of the railroad tracks.
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Features 40 floats from businesses and community groups in and around Chickasha.
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Features large light displays, decorated trees, inflatables and more. This year's event also includes a holiday festival with food trucks, craft vendors, live music and more.
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Features a parade, Christmas tree lighting ceremony, and a chance to meet Santa and other holiday characters, as well as holiday goodies for kids and horse and buggy rides.
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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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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 beautiful, drive-through Christmas light display. On Dec. 16, the Chickasaw Cultural Center will also host the CCC Christmas Celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will also be several activities taking place including ornament-making and the chance to meet Santa Claus.
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Features a living nativity performed by the Boys Ranch Town residents, staff children and live animals from the ranch.
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This holiday season, Martina McBride will treat audiences to an intimate and cozy holiday concert featuring jubilant renditions of timeless holiday classics.
Where
McKnight Center for the Performing Arts View map
705 W University Ave,
Stillwater, 74074, OK, US -
This Tony Award-winning play is the story of Anne Sullivan and her student Hellen Keller, who lost her sight and hearing at the age of 19 months. With compassion, humor and dramatic tension, The Miracle Worker explores the volatile relationship between a lonely teacher and her headstrong charge. Produced by Shawnee Little Theatre. Directed by Brandy Bond.
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Features an all-new, holly jolly extravaganza with Grammy winners Take 6 and Oklahoma’s own Sandi Patty performing holiday favorites. Tap Dancing Santa will also make an appearance.
A Very Merry Pops FEATURED LISTING
December 2, 2023 @ 8:00 pm
FREE Art Adventures with the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
December 19, 2023 @ 10:30 am
