Kicking off just after Thanksgiving, The Artesian Hotel welcomes all families, not just those staying at the hotel, with lavish décor, carolers, story times with Mrs. Claus and breakfast with Santa.

Families can embark on a candlelit tour of the Chickasaw National Recreation Area’s Flower Park, aglow with 1,000 candlelit luminaries, Dec. 6 and 7. The tour is free, but reservations are required with the Travertine Nature Center (580-622-7234). Afterward, warm up under a cozy blanket on a tour of the city’s lights aboard a horse-drawn carriage on Fridays and Saturdays evenings through Dec. 21, then enjoy a nightcap of complimentary cookies and milk with Santa in the hotel lobby.

Complimentary apple cider and hot cocoa will also be available throughout the day in The Artesian lobby during weekends. Another exciting feature, kids can pose for photos with a real reindeer on Dec. 14 and 21 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the entrance of the hotel.