10 Things to Do This Weekend around OKC!

 It’s the weekend before Christmas.  Here is a list of ideas for fun thing to do with the family.

 

FREE Automobile Alley Lights

Dec 20, 2018 – Jan 1, 2019

 This event occurs daily, every 1 day(s).

Features more than 180,000 colorful LED lights draped along the buildings on North Broadway transforming the street into one beautiful Christmas light display. Open daily, dusk until dawn.
 
 

FREE Midwest City Holiday Lights Spectacular

Dec 20, 2018 – Dec 25, 2018

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 the majestic 118-foot Christmas tree illuminated with 9,000 bulbs. Sunday – Thursday, 6 – 10 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 6 – 11 p.m.
 

FREE Festival of Light in Chickasha

Dec 20, 2018 – Dec 31, 2018

 

The Chickasha Festival of Light is known as one of the best festivals in the country and features carriage rides, live nativity, camel rides, live animals, a chance to meet Santa, a brilliant Christmas light display, gift shop and food trucks.  Monday-Thursday, 6 – 10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 6 – 11 p.m. 
 
 

FREE Yukon’s Christmas in the Park

Dec 20, 2018 – Dec 31, 2018

 

Yukon’s “Christmas in the Park” offers a drive-through Christmas light display for the whole family to enjoy. Drive, walk or ride the train through three park complexes with nearly three miles of illuminated fun, 5 million twinkling lights and over 425 one of a kind lighted displays. Rides on the Santa Express Train are offered every night from 6 to 10 p.m.,…
 
 

FREE Downs Family Christmas Light Display

Dec 20, 2018 – Jan 1, 2019

The Downs Family Christmas Lights, featured on the ABC’s Great Christmas Light Fight, are a holiday light display set to music that features more than 18 miles of light strands. Turn your radio to 107.1 to hear and see the show in action. The show is open nightly throughout the season, weather permitting. Check their Facebook page for more information. Canned food and monetary…
 
 

 This event occurs weekly, on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

New this year, professional designers using the latest lighting technology take the Bridge’s Christmas light display beyond strings of lights and into a northern lights experience. Last entry 9 p.m. Holiday hours: New Year’s Eve, 6 – 11 p.m.; New Year’s Day, 6 – 9 p.m. Closed December 8, 14 & 15 for private events.
 

FREE Bricktown Canal Lights

Dec 20, 2018 – Jan 1, 2019

As you stroll the canal, enjoy dining and shopping  under gorgeous Christmas light display. Also, check out the Free Water Taxi Rides on certain nights of the
 
 

FREE Edmond Holiday Light Displays

Dec 20, 2018 – Dec 31, 2018

Enjoy Christmas light displays 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 during the month of December from 5 – 10 p.m. A local company, Northwest Lawn Maintenance, has put together a festive display at 3000 S. Kelly.

 

 
 

Date/Time

Nov 23, 2018 to Dec 23, 2018
05:00 PM

 This event occurs weekly, on Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

Description

Enjoy Christmas lights, visits with Santa Claus, rides, holiday shows and more every weekend during the holiday season.

Friday & Saturday, 5 – 10 p.m.; Sunday, 5 – 9 p.m.

Cost

$37.99 – $47.99

Location

Frontier City Theme Park 
11501 N I-35 Service Rd
Oklahoma City, OK

Additional Information

Phone

478-2140

Date/Time

Nov 23, 2018 to Dec 24, 2018

 This event occurs weekly, on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Description

 
 
 

The spectacular Oklahoma holiday tradition returns with Lyric’s production of Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol. Take a magical journey with Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

See website for a full schedule of  holiday performances.

Cost

$25 and up

Location

View mapLyric Theatre of Oklahoma
1727 NW 16th St.
Oklahoma City, OK

Additional Information

Sponsor

Devon Energy

Phone

524-9312

Contact email

info@lyrictheatreokc.com

 

 

Date/Time

Nov 23, 2018 to Dec 23, 2018

 This event occurs weekly, on Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Description

 
 
 

Features rotating, local vendors with gifts for everyone on your shopping list. See the schedule of vendors here

The pop up shops will be open Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Don’t miss the Bishop John Carroll School Christmas Tree lot at the Holiday Pop-Up Shops. A parent managed fundraiser for the school’s athletic department, the tree lot will be open each weekend along with the pop-up shops.

Cost

Free to attend.

Location

Midtown OKC
10th & Hudson
OK

Additional Information

Phone

514-5205

Contact email

shops@bartabailey.com

Date/Time

Nov 16, 2018 to Jan 6, 2019

Description

 
 
 

The Edmond Outdoor Ice Rink at Mitch Park opens November 17.  Families can enjoy ice skating, a Christmas train ride, 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: Nov. 21 – 23, noon – 10 p.m.
  • Winter Break: Dec. 22 – Jan 6, noon – 10 p.m.
  • Christmas Eve, noon – 5 p.m. & Christmas Day, noon – 10 p.m.
  • New Year’s Eve, noon – 10 p.m.

Cost

$12 with skate rental, $8 without, kids (under 5), $6; train rides, $3

Location

Mitch Park
1501 W Covell Road
Edmond, OK

Additional Information

Contact name

274-1638

Contact email

expressice.ruth@gmail.com

Dec 21, 2018
06:00 PM until 09:00 AM

Description

 
 
 

Visit the Illuminations light show in the Crystal Bridge and enjoy additional entertainment featuring live music from Ocean, as well visits from the Sugar Plum Fairy, a Snow Globe Ballerina and the Ice King and Queen.

Cost

Members, $5; nonmembers, $8

Location

Myriad Gardens
301 W Reno Ave
Oklahoma City, OK

Additional Information

Sponsor

Colcord Hotel

Phone

445-7080

  • FREE Winters Night at Edmond Children’s Safety Village on Friday

Date/Time

Dec 21, 2018
06:00 PM until 09:00 PM

Description

Attendees can meet Santa and take pictures with him on a 1929 fire truck and enjoy activities in Santa’s workshop as well as free hot chocolate, cookies and candy.

Canned goods donations accepted for Project 66 Food Bank.

Please bring your own camera for photos.

Cost

FREE

Location

Edmond Children’s Safety Village
5300 E Covell Rd
Edmond, OK

Additional Information

Phone

216-7300

Dec 22, 2018
04:00 PM until 06:00 PM

Description

Enjoy treats and meet your favorite characters from The Nutcracker.

The Nutcracker Tea tickets are sold separately from The Nutcracker performance tickets; one is not required for the other.

Cost

$30

Location

Civic Center Meinder’s Hall of Mirrors
201 N Walker Ave
Oklahoma City, OK

Additional Information

Phone

843-9898

Dec 8, 2018 to Dec 22, 2018
09:00 AM until 04:00 PM

 This event occurs weekly, on Saturday.

Description

 
 
 

Features a holiday train ride with carols and the reading of Christmas stories. Enjoy cookie and hot chocolate reception after the ride. Smiley O’Riley from Dental Depot will be handing out goodie bags to all of the children.

Purchase tickets in advance to guarantee a seat. Trains depart at 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:45 p.m.

Children under 3 are free. 

Cost

$15, Kids (under 3), free

Location

Oklahoma Railway Museum
3400 NE Grand Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK

Additional Information

Phone

424-8222

Date/Time

Dec 16, 2018 to Dec 30, 2018
01:00 PM until 07:00 PM

 This event occurs weekly, on Sunday.

Description

In celebration of the OKC Streetcar, families can enjoy free carousel rides on select Sundays.

Cost

FREE

Location

View mapMyriad Gardens
301 W Reno Ave
Oklahoma City, OK

Additional Information

Phone

445-7080


We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information.
Family fun is everywhere this season. Find Santaholiday light displays, local Christmas tree farms and much more. Here’s a great starting point.

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