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All Free Events
Fri, Dec 8, 2023
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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 musical comedy based on the many children's stories of Dr. Seuss.
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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 -
Features a lighted Christmas tree with a choreographed light show, ice skating, music and more. Special events will be held throughout the season. Opening night features free burgers, chips and drinks for the first 5,000 attendees. Food trucks will also be on site.
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Enjoy complimentary fares on the OKC Streetcars on the weekends.
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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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The interactive holiday classic, 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. Suitable for all ages.
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Features a reimagining of the classic holiday story as you follow Carlos on his hip-hop journey to self-discovery through magical lands filled with larger-than-life characters. This production features local artists, students, an original storyline and Hip Hop music. One performance will be narrated in Spanish. RACE company members work directly in schools teaching choreography and performer etiquette, and serve as mentors. The production includes approximately 100 students from the metro…
Where
OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater View map
7777 S May Ave,
Oklahoma City, 73159, OK, US -
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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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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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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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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Features a holiday performance of the story of Clara, her Nutcracker Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy performed by the Oklahoma City Ballet with the OKC Philharmonic and Canterbury Voices. A sensory-friendly performance on Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. will include adjusted lighting and sound, reduction of strobe lighting and no pyrotechnics. Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 & 7 p.m.; Sunday, 1 & 5 p.m.
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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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The Crystal Bridge Conservatory will be open for extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 24-Dec. 22.
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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 -
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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Buy unique hand-made gifts and help support Oklahoma Contemporary's mission! The Artisan Market (formerly known as the Ceramics Sale) has become known for celebrating local talent and providing a platform for artists to showcase their work to a diverse and appreciative audience. Proceeds from the sales are split between the artists and Oklahoma Contemporary.
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Features a holiday pop-up shop experience with a variety of local vendors, live music and more.
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Features an evening of holiday-themed activities hosted by district sponsors, local businesses and community partners. Enjoy holiday arts and crafts, listen to music and meet Santa.
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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 live music, champagne and holiday lights. Attendees can also shop the Gardens Gift Shop and walk the lights glowing on the exterior grounds. Performers: Dec. 1 - Hannah Helbig, harpist Dec. 8 - Peter Markes, violinist Dec. 15 - Neaven Morgan, pianist
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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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Gather at the Andrews Park stage for enchanting holiday music, sip on delicious hot cocoa, and witness the annual tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy crafts, storytime, entertainment and photos with Santa.
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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 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 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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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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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 activities for kids, hot chocolate and the chance to meet Santa. Kids can pose for pictures with Santa on a 1929 firetruck. Then, build a toy in Santa’s Workshop and ride pedal cars. Please bring your own camera for pictures. Admission is free to the public for this event with most activities geared for children 10 and under. Attendees are encouraged to bring a canned food item for Project…
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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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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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Features a 45-minute musical excursion with live music performed by local artists aboard a water taxi. The special tours on the Bricktown Canal will be available each week on Thursdays and Fridays at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Artists include: Dec. 1 - Keathley Dec. 2 - Spunk Adams Dec. 8 - Rod Porter Dec. 9 - Chloe Beth Dec. 15 - Carter Sampson Dec. 16 - Kendrik McKinney Dec. 22…
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Bricktown Canal - Put a Cork In It Winery View map
115 E California Ave,
Oklahoma City, OK, US -
Features a "Christmas in Toyland" themed parade with marching bands, floats and a special appearance by Santa Claus. The parade will conclude with a fireworks display. This event is organized by Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County in partnership with the City of Shawnee.
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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.
FREE Edmond Holiday Light Displays
December 8, 2023
FREE Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop & Cabela’s
December 8, 2023
The One Christmas Event in Enid
December 8, 2023
FREE Weekends on the OKC Streetcars
December 8, 2023
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FREE Lights in Legion Park
December 8, 2023
Myriad & Bright! FEATURED LISTING
December 8, 2023
FREE Red Earth Treefest
December 8, 2023 @ 10:00 am
FREE Holiday on the Hill
December 8, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
FREE Luminance: An Enchanted Stroll
December 8, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
FREE Automobile Alley Lights
December 8, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
