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).

FREE Midwest City Holiday Lights Spectacular
Dec 20, 2018 – Dec 25, 2018

FREE Festival of Light in Chickasha
Dec 20, 2018 – Dec 31, 2018

FREE Yukon’s Christmas in the Park
Dec 20, 2018 – Dec 31, 2018

FREE Downs Family Christmas Light Display
Dec 20, 2018 – Jan 1, 2019

FREE Chickasaw Cultural Center Celebration of Lights
Dec 20, 2018 – Dec 31, 2018

ILLUMINATIONS: Night Lights in the Crystal Bridge
Dec 20, 2018 – Jan 2, 2019
This event occurs weekly, on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

FREE Bricktown Canal Lights
Dec 20, 2018 – Jan 1, 2019

FREE Edmond Holiday Light Displays
Dec 20, 2018 – Dec 31, 2018

- Holiday in the Park at Frontier City Theme Park all weekend
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
11501 N I-35 Service Rd
Oklahoma City, OK
Additional Information
Phone
478-2140
- Lyric’s A Christmas Carol at Lyric’ Plaza Theatre all weekend
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
Additional Information
Sponsor
Devon Energy
Phone
524-9312
Contact email
info@lyrictheatreokc.com
Website
- Holiday Pop-Up Shops in Midtown all weekend
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
10th & Hudson
OK
Additional Information
- Edmond Outdoor Ice Rink at Mitch Park and Devon Ice Rink at Myriad Gardens all weekend
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
1501 W Covell Road
Edmond, OK
Additional Information
Contact name
274-1638
Contact email
expressice.ruth@gmail.com
- Winter Solstice Celebration in the Gardens at Myriad Gardens on Friday
- Date/Time
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
301 W Reno Ave
Oklahoma City, OK
Additional Information
- 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
5300 E Covell Rd
Edmond, OK
Additional Information
Phone
216-7300
Website
- Nutcracker Tea in the Kingdom of Sweets and The Nutcracker at Civic Center Music Hall on Saturday
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
201 N Walker Ave
Oklahoma City, OK
Additional Information
Phone
843-9898
Website
- Christmas Train at Oklahoma Railway Museum on Saturday
- Date/Time
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
3400 NE Grand Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK
Additional Information
Phone
424-8222
- FREE Mo’s Carousel Rides at Myriad Gardens on Sundays
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
Additional Information
Phone
445-7080