Community Calendar of Events

OKC Zoo Safari Lights

January 1, 2023

This winter, go wild and fill your holiday season with the magic of light. OKC Zoo's Safari Lights features a larger-than-life light display showcasing over 59 wildlife-themed light sculptures viewable on a driving tour through the zoo. Feel the holiday cheer with animated light displays, festive treats, kids activities and weekend visits with Santa. In addition to the drive-thru experience, Safari Lights includes a separate walking experience with interactive light exhibits, musical light performances and lots of other winter magic as guests journey through the zoo’s entry plaza, Children’s Zoo and Dino Safari. To make the ride extra cozy, drive-thru attendees can pre-order hot chocolate and kettle corn, as well as glow items to light the night. Items must be purchased in advance and will be distributed at the drive-thru check-in location. Please note: Online reservations are required. Hours Monday: 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm Tuesday: 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm Wednesday: 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm Thursday: 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm Friday: 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm Saturday: 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm Sunday: 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Christmas in the Ville

January 1, 2023 | 1 - 9 p.m.

Outdoor ice rink! Games, Movies, Santa & Mrs. Claus, Carriage Rides, Concessions with hot chocolate and more! Want to have a Private party, contact the Chamber of Commerce for more details.

Route 66 Christmas Chute

January 1, 2023

The Route 66 Christmas Chute is a unique experience in downtown Sapulpa. You will arrive and be amazed as you are walking under blocks and blocks of Christmas lights and decorations. Each "Christmas Chute" will have different themed decor. You will be mesmerized by the millions of lights and decorations. Enjoy the festival atmosphere with music and Christmas shopping.

Rhema Christmas Lights

January 1, 2023 | 5:30 - 11:30 p.m.

Garden of Lights

January 1, 2023 | 5:30 - 11 p.m.

Nightly Light Show

January 1-3, 2023

125 Lighted Displays

January 1-3, 2023

Art of Giving Tree Display

January 1-6, 2023

Stop by and vote for your favorite tree! Wednesday 1–5PM Thursday 1–5PM Friday 1–5PM Saturday 10AM–2PM Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 1–5PM

Winter Glow

January 1-8, 2023

Glow on the Green

January 1-8, 2023 | 5 - 11 p.m.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade & Celebration

January 16, 2023 | 12 p.m.

Annual St. Paddy's Day Party

February 18, 2023 | 2 - 10 p.m.

Head on down to the Lilac district and enjoy music, food and fun activities. Hosted by Claremore Main Street.

Bangers & Mash Lunch

March 17, 2023 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Start your St. Patrick's Day with a visit to the Claremore Daily Progress parking lot for the annual Bangers & Mash Lunch. This event is filled with music, dancing and a traditional Irish feast!

The Great Egg Hunt at Chandler Park

April 1, 2023 | 12 - 3 p.m.

Possibly one of the biggest egg hunts anywhere! This event feature 30,000 eggs, Mary Sue's Petting Zoo, Bubble Farm, food trucks, The Lemon Seed Lemonade, A new Leaf, Tulsa County Parks Nature Station, and more! No entry fee, but kids need to be registered via Eventbrite to participate.

The Great Egg Hunt at Chandler Park

April 1, 2023 | 12 - 3 p.m.

Possibly one of the biggest egg hunts anywhere! This event feature 30,000 eggs, Mary Sue's Petting Zoo, Bubble Farm, food trucks, The Lemon Seed Lemonade, A new Leaf, Tulsa County Parks Nature Station, and more! No entry fee, but kids need to be registered via Eventbrite to participate.

Owen Community Center Easter Festival

April 1, 2023 | 11 a.m.

Bring the whole family for activities and games, followed by an egg hunt for ages 3-10.

Easter Egg Hunt at Route 66 Village

April 1, 2023 | 12 p.m.

Who will find this year's golden eggs? Bring your kids out to hunt 10,000 eggs at Route 66 Village's 2nd annual Easter egg hunt. Route 66 Village, 3700 Southwest Boulevard, Tulsa, OK.

Community Easter Egg Hunt

April 1, 2023 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The city of Collinsville and Cox Communications will have thousands of eggs to be found! The Easter Bunny will be there for photos; we'll have food trucks and there will be games, face painting, music and live DJ. Best of all, we'll have the Annual Easter Bonnet Competition and Parade, so start planning your fabulous hats!

Easter Egg Hunt

April 3, 2023 | 11:30 a.m.

Bring the kids to the Will Rogers Memorial Museum for a fun Easter egg hunt; after the hunt, stick around to explore the 19th century ranch grounds. Arrive early, as the hunt begins promptly at 11:30a.m.!

Bixby's Downtown River District presents Easter Fun Day Downtown!

April 8, 2023 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Come enjoy fun for the whole family in the beautiful Washington Irving Memorial Park on Saturday, April 8, 10 am-12 pm. This community event will feature bounce houses, a petting zoo, pony rides, classic yard games with prizes, Easter photos, food trucks, a local flower truck, and a MASSIVE candy drop at 11 am. This event is sponsored by the Bixby Optimist Club and the businesses of the Downtown River District.

Breakfast with Bunny

April 8, 2023 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

You are invited to delicious breakfast, an up-close animal encounter and to meet the Bunny! This event will take place inside the H.A. Chapman Event Lodge, pre-register at tulsazoo.org/zoo-events/bunny.

Easter Egg Hunt at Lacy Park

April 8, 2023 | 6:30 - 7 p.m.

Kids 12 and under can hunt for colorful eggs filled with candy and toys. Bring a basket for your candy and a canned food donation for a local bank.

EGGStravaganza

April 8, 2023 | 9 - 11 a.m.

Join First Baptist Jenk's annual EGGStravaganza! We will meet on the south lawn; registration begins at 9:00a.m. Free family fun with inflatables, 35,000 eggs and egg hunts for birth through 4th grade. In case of rain, EGGStravaganza will be held on the lawn at noon on Sunday, April 9th immediately following the 11:00a.m.worship service.

Easter Candy Hunt with Oklahoma Aquarium

April 8, 2023 | 2 p.m.

Hop on over to the Oklahoma Aquarium for their annual Easter Egg Hunt! This hunt will take place in our riverfront backyard and will be separated by age group. This hunt will feature eco-friendly bags with candy inside! And once the hunt is finished, guests can play on our playground, and then head indoors to visit thousands of animals and ride our virtual reality experience and our stunning new carousel.

City of Owasso Community Egg Hunt

April 8, 2023 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

City of Owasso Community Egg Hunt Pathway Church is Egg-cited to present the 2nd Annual City of Owasso Egg Hunt at Rayola Park. 10,000 eggs will be scattered across the park with the hunt divided into age groups. Age appropriate prizes and safety measures will be in place. There will be special prize eggs for each age group, and the Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos!

Bixby Freedom Celebration

June 30, 2023 | 7 - 10 p.m.

Celebrate Independence Day early with a public fireworks extravaganza at the Bixby Freedom Celebration. At the event, guests will experience the largest free public fireworks extravaganza in the area. Enjoy food trucks, a junior firefighter challenge and a patriotic program for all ages. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, footballs and frisbees to the Bentley Sports Complex for a fun evening featuring fireworks in honor of Independence Day.

Block Party in BA

July 1, 2023 | 8 p.m.

This family-friendly Block Party will be a fun-filled, patriotic evening featuring a car show, kid’s zone, live music, food trucks, vendors, and a grand finale firework show!

New Orleans Square Block Party

July 1, 2023 | 6 - 10 p.m.

The City of Broken Arrow is bringing back the wildly successful Block Party in New Orleans Square. This family-friendly Block Party will be a fun-filled, patriotic evening featuring a kid’s zone, live music, food trucks, vendors, and a grand finale firework show! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of live music and fireworks! We're bringing out the big guns this year with former singers who performed with some of rock radio's biggest bands ever. Join us for an incredible lineup featuring Kevin Chalfant (The Storm, Journey), John Elefante (Kansas), Fran Cosmo (Boston, Orion The Hunter), Charlie Huhn (Foghat and Humble Pie), Randall Hall (Lynyrd Skynyrd), and John Schlitt (Head East and Petra). Bring your fold-up chairs and come enjoy great food, drinks, endless hits, and of course, a spectacular fireworks show! Best of all, it's FREE admission!

Grand Lake Fireworks

July 3, 2023

Come to the Grand River Dam to watch the spectacular Grand Lake Fireworks in Disney. Spend the day taking in the sights, take a tour of the dam, swim, camp and enjoy the lake by boat. At dusk, make your way to Cherokee Area at Grand Lake State Park and enjoy this free fireworks show over the lake. Grand Lake Fireworks will take place between the two spillways on the Grand River Dam on Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, and the Grand River Dam parking lot at Langley will be open for people to park and enjoy the show.

Fireworks in the Park

July 3, 2023 | 5 p.m.

Join Sand Springs Parks for food, fireworks, and fun! Food and activities will begin at 5 pm with fireworks blasting off at dusk.

2023 Duck Creek Fireworks and Air Show

July 3, 2023 | 6 p.m. July 4, 2023 | 10:30 p.m.

Duck Creek fireworks began in 1946 and has grown to be a phenomenal show in the four-state region. We now have the participation of the WWII War Birds & F-16s to provide even more excitement to this tremendous event.

Independence Day Fireworks In Eufaula

July 3-4, 2023

The city of Eufaula holds its July 4th fireworks celebrations from 8 P.M. to 9 P.M. The event is free to attend. It provides the best way to celebrate our nation's freedom. You can watch the fireworks from either land or on a boat in the lake. The celebration is organized by the Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce Freedom Celebration. This year it will begin on Saturday, July 3rd, and extend for the whole weekend. Besides the colorful fireworks, there are plenty of other activities for the whole family to enjoy, starting with the fun run at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park on Saturday at 7 A.M.It is a great way to spend quality time with family and friends as we commemorate the day our country gained independence. There are many more exciting things to do around Lake Eufaula on July 4th weekend. You can visit the nearby museums, local galleries, and landmarks with your family during the day. Whatever you do, don’t miss the evening fireworks display over the lake for an unforgettable Fourth of July experience. n July 4th, the night sky over Lake Eufaula bursts in a show of colorful fireworks to celebrate America's Independence Day. Visit Lake Eufaula to enjoy the fourth of July fireworks from the shores of the lake or on a boat. The largest fireworks display in the region happens on July 4th as colorful Star-Spangled and other intricately designed fireworks light up the night sky with loud booms and bangs. It is a spectacular way to celebrate Independence Day together with friends and family!

July 4th Fireworks Celebration

July 4, 2023

Come to beautiful Tenkiller State Park, situated along the shores of Lake Tenkiller, for the park's annual July 4th Fireworks Celebration. Enjoy family fun activities at the Nature Center, then watch as the sun sets and the sky becomes filled with a spectacular display of fireworks. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the view as the dazzling lights are reflected off the calm waters of the lake.

Folds of Honor FreedomFest in Tulsa

July 4, 2023

Folds of Honor FreedomFest in Tulsa Visible for miles around, an estimated 80,000 spectators enjoy the view of the Folds of Honor FreedomFest presented by QuikTrip Corporation from Dream Keepers Park, River West Festival Park and along the Arkansas River including the Gathering Place. Spectators can experience the full effect of this patriotic celebration by tuning into radio sponsor KRMG (740 AM & 102.3 FM) during the display to listen to the accompanying musical score. Scenic Tulsa’s River Parks along the Arkansas River is a perfect place for family picnics, live music by local bands, and kids' activities. With three stages along the river, face painting, inflatables, and food, the FreedomFest has plenty of entertainment. It also boasts one of the largest free fireworks displays in Oklahoma. For those celebrating at home, turn to KTUL Tulsa’s News Channel 8 to watch live coverage of the Fireworks Grand Finale in the opening moments of the 10 p.m. newscast. River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Avenue; Dream Keepers Park, 1975 S. Boulder Avenue, Tulsa, OK

Boomfest at Oklahoma Aquarium

July 4, 2023 | 6:30 - 10 p.m.

Looking for the best view of the Jenks Boomfest fireworks show? Look no further than the Oklahoma Aquarium! Our riverfront backyard offers a front-row seat to the most dazzling Fourth of July display in the area. Visit the cool exhibits indoors, then head outside to watch the fireworks. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, but no outside food or coolers, please. Food truck and beverage options will be available, or you can grab a bite at our Coral Reef Café! Members are free; non-members pay general admission rates. Parking is available for $10/car. The last tickets are sold at 8:30 p.m., and all aquarium exhibits close at 9 p.m.

Red, White & Boom Pre-Show

July 4, 2023 | 7 - 9 p.m.

Celebrate Independence Day in Owasso at the Red, White & Boom Pre-Show. Held shortly before the incredible Red, White & Boom fireworks show, the pre-show is packed with food trucks, bounce houses and more. Spend the evening in Redbud Festival Park enjoying live music, local cuisine and other family-friendly activities before the fireworks begin at dusk. 

Tulsa Drillers Games & Fireworks Extravaganza

July 4-5, 2023 | 6:35 p.m.

Baseball PLUS fireworks sounds like the perfect 4th of July combination. Cheer for the Tulsa Drillers – and end the night with a spectacular fireworks show! Game tickets can be purchased here: milb.com/tulsa/tickets/single-game-tickets. July 4th & 5th, 6:35p.m.

Cherokee National Holiday

September 1-3, 2023

The Cherokee National Holiday in Tahlequah celebrates the signing of the Cherokee Nation Constitution in 1839. This annual event is a celebration of Cherokee heritage and cultural awareness. The Cherokee National Holiday attracts visitors from across the United States as well as from around the world. The three-day holiday is full of activities for all ages, from traditional Native American games like cornstalk and blowgun shooting, marbles and stickball to tournaments in sports like basketball and softball. Many other events will take place during the Cherokee National Holiday, including a parade, children's events, a quilt show and a car show. Vendors will be on hand offering authentic Native American products such as food, artwork, pottery, blankets and other unique items. The highlights of the celebration will be the inter-tribal powwows, held on both Friday night and Saturday night.

Choctaw Nation Labor Day Festival

September 1-3, 2023

The Choctaw Nation Labor Day Festival will feature traditional arts and crafts, handmade American Indian items on display and sporting tournaments. Visitors will also enjoy a 5K run and walk, as well as softball, basketball, cornhole and volleyball tournaments. The Choctaw Nation Labor Day Festival is the place to be this Labor Day weekend. A great way to begin any day of the festival is by visiting the Choctaw Nation Museum. The museum holds many historical artifacts and information about the Choctaw culture and past, including actual objects that were carried across the Trail of Tears and interactive exhibits.

The Hex House

September 22-30, 2023 | 7 - 11 p.m.

Travel to Tulsa for The Hex House, northeast Oklahoma's extreme haunted attraction. The Hex House is an intense, multi-element, walk-through haunted house attraction themed around a dark chapter in Tulsa's haunted past. The original Hex House was involved in a 1944 police investigation surrounding a small casket buried in the backyard of a Tulsa house and two young women who had been under hypnotic or occult control for seven years. The investigation was nicknamed the "Hex House" case since it had all the spooky elements of a Halloween story. The original Hex House become a favorite site for young Tulsans to visit on Halloween for years after the case was settled. Now, The Hex House is back, ready to bring your most terrifying fears to life this Halloween season.Do not come to The Hex House if you expect movie scenes or goofy props. Instead, The Hex House will submerge you and your friends into an altered reality that is much darker and less predictable than anything you've seen in the movies. Come to The Hex House and make your way through flickering hallways and eerie rooms that will transport you into an intense nightmare you won't soon forget. This haunted house is meant to entertain as well as to produce sheer terror in its victims. The Hex House is not meant for children age 12 or under.The Hex House features a second twisted tale for your Halloween enjoyment. If you survive The Hex House, take on Rise of the Living Dead, an extreme haunted attraction that presents a zombie nightmare. Gruesome, horrifying zombies are on the prowl, faster than ever. Experience twice the terror, twice the screams and twice the panic at this year's Hex House. Combo tickets will be available.

Pumpkin Town Farms

September 23-30, 2023 | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Come on down to Pumpkin Town Farms in Tulsa for an array of family-friendly fall activities. At this family-owned pumpkin patch and five-acre maze, you'll find various sizes of pumpkins, gourds and squash as well as hay and cornstalks. Families will have a blast at Pumpkin Town Farms, where they can enjoy a corn maze, giant slide rides, two trains, a giant jumping pillow, petting zoo, treasure dig, tire swing carousel, tiny town, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin checkers, face painting, and so much more. Pumpkin Town Farms also offers pony and camel rides, a pumpkin blaster, critter paintball and a horse-drawn hayride (Friday-Sunday only).

Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd's Cross & Heart of the Shepherd

September 26-30, 2023 | 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd’s Cross & Heart of the Shepherd September 26 – November 4, 2023 Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 am - 6:30 pm Open Monday, October 30th Join Shepherd’s Cross and Heart of the Shepherd for their annual Pumpkin Festival. Enjoy a peaceful day in the country at an authentic working sheep farm, located just north of Claremore off Route 66. Filled with family-friendly activities with no scares. Loads of pumpkins in all shapes, sizes, and colors for purchase, starting at $1.50 each. Admission and parking are free. The only pay-for activity is the Wagon Ride. Enjoy a tractor-pulled wagon ride on a ramp-loading trailer through the hay meadow. Wagon ride tickets are available for $6.50 per person; 2 and under are free. Wagon rides are every 30 minutes. There are over 60 free activities to enjoy on the farm. Explore the walk-through Pumpkin Patch with Hay Maze and Game Area. Pet sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, and alpacas in the Farm Animal Barn petting area. Walk the Bible Garden and see pumpkins growing on the vine surrounded by sunflowers and fall flowers. All new this year is our QR Code Scavenger Hunt. Look around the farm for QR codes to scan and watch short videos about farming and shepherding. Pumpkin Packages are available to purchase, which include a pumpkin (size of pumpkin varies with type of package), wagon ride, and a take-home craft or bring some old clothes to make your own scarecrow. Packages start at $9.50 per person. Inside the Amish-built barn browse the gift shop with handmade décor, gifts, and wares from 60 local consignors as well as local honey, meat, and eggs; explore the Farm Museum and Silo with the all new animated Percy the Perfect Pumpkin story time, and watch fiber demonstrations in the Wool Mill. There are modern indoor restrooms. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, a Made in Oklahoma Company, and a Grass-Fed, Grass-Finished Animal Welfare Approved farm. Heart of the Shepherd is the non-profit organization (501-C3) that operates at the farm. Heart of the Shepherd teaches Biblical references to the harvest, the animals, farming, and gardening. Because of their generosity, admission to Pumpkin Festival is free and operates by donations. Suggested donation is $5 per person; suggested, not required. All donations benefit Heart of the Shepherd’s international and local mission outreach programs.

The Halloween Festival at the Castle of Muskogee

September 29-30, 2023 | 5:30 - 10 p.m.

The Halloween Festival at the Castle of Muskogee The Halloween Festival at the Castle of Muskogee will be open each Friday & Saturday during October 2023. Gates will be open from 5:30pm until 10pm. Outdoor Haunts begin at dark & indoor haunts open after the Monster Dance at 6pm. Ticket sales will end at 10pm. The haunts will stay open after 10pm in order to allow onsite ticket holders to use their remaining haunt tickets.

The Country Bumpkin Pumpkin Patch

September 30, 2023 | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Create new family memories with a trip to the Country Bumpkin Pumpkin Patch in Bartlesville each fall. Open seasonally from late September through the end of October, the Country Bumpkin is more than just a pumpkin patch. Tucked away in beautiful countryside, visitors will also find a variety of activities for children and adults alike. Let the little ones discover and learn in the play area's play kitchen and garden shed, water pump duck races and more. Test your skills in the corn maze or find your way through a panel maze. Go on a tractor-pulled hayride, make a “corn angel” in the kernel bin and pick up goodies at the gift shop. Stop by the Snack Shack for a yummy caramel apple and hot cider or simply relax around the fire pit and roast your own marshmallows for a tasty s'more treat. The Country Bumpkin Pumpkin Patch also has barrel train rides, slides, and tons of games. Climb up the round bale tower, launch a pumpkin or two and don’t forget to take the perfect pumpkin home to remember your fun day spent on the farm.

The Halloween Festival at the Castle of Muskogee

October 1-28, 2023 | 5:30 - 10 p.m.

The Halloween Festival at the Castle of Muskogee The Halloween Festival at the Castle of Muskogee will be open each Friday & Saturday during October 2023. Gates will be open from 5:30pm until 10pm. Outdoor Haunts begin at dark & indoor haunts open after the Monster Dance at 6pm. Ticket sales will end at 10pm. The haunts will stay open after 10pm in order to allow onsite ticket holders to use their remaining haunt tickets.

The Country Bumpkin Pumpkin Patch

October 1-29, 2023 | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Create new family memories with a trip to the Country Bumpkin Pumpkin Patch in Bartlesville each fall. Open seasonally from late September through the end of October, the Country Bumpkin is more than just a pumpkin patch. Tucked away in beautiful countryside, visitors will also find a variety of activities for children and adults alike. Let the little ones discover and learn in the play area's play kitchen and garden shed, water pump duck races and more. Test your skills in the corn maze or find your way through a panel maze. Go on a tractor-pulled hayride, make a “corn angel” in the kernel bin and pick up goodies at the gift shop. Stop by the Snack Shack for a yummy caramel apple and hot cider or simply relax around the fire pit and roast your own marshmallows for a tasty s'more treat. The Country Bumpkin Pumpkin Patch also has barrel train rides, slides, and tons of games. Climb up the round bale tower, launch a pumpkin or two and don’t forget to take the perfect pumpkin home to remember your fun day spent on the farm.

The Hex House

October 1-31, 2023 | 7 - 11 p.m.

Travel to Tulsa for The Hex House, northeast Oklahoma's extreme haunted attraction. The Hex House is an intense, multi-element, walk-through haunted house attraction themed around a dark chapter in Tulsa's haunted past. The original Hex House was involved in a 1944 police investigation surrounding a small casket buried in the backyard of a Tulsa house and two young women who had been under hypnotic or occult control for seven years. The investigation was nicknamed the "Hex House" case since it had all the spooky elements of a Halloween story. The original Hex House become a favorite site for young Tulsans to visit on Halloween for years after the case was settled. Now, The Hex House is back, ready to bring your most terrifying fears to life this Halloween season.Do not come to The Hex House if you expect movie scenes or goofy props. Instead, The Hex House will submerge you and your friends into an altered reality that is much darker and less predictable than anything you've seen in the movies. Come to The Hex House and make your way through flickering hallways and eerie rooms that will transport you into an intense nightmare you won't soon forget. This haunted house is meant to entertain as well as to produce sheer terror in its victims. The Hex House is not meant for children age 12 or under.The Hex House features a second twisted tale for your Halloween enjoyment. If you survive The Hex House, take on Rise of the Living Dead, an extreme haunted attraction that presents a zombie nightmare. Gruesome, horrifying zombies are on the prowl, faster than ever. Experience twice the terror, twice the screams and twice the panic at this year's Hex House. Combo tickets will be available.

Pumpkin Town Farms

October 1-31, 2023 | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Come on down to Pumpkin Town Farms in Tulsa for an array of family-friendly fall activities. At this family-owned pumpkin patch and five-acre maze, you'll find various sizes of pumpkins, gourds and squash as well as hay and cornstalks. Families will have a blast at Pumpkin Town Farms, where they can enjoy a corn maze, giant slide rides, two trains, a giant jumping pillow, petting zoo, treasure dig, tire swing carousel, tiny town, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin checkers, face painting, and so much more. Pumpkin Town Farms also offers pony and camel rides, a pumpkin blaster, critter paintball and a horse-drawn hayride (Friday-Sunday only).

Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd's Cross & Heart of the Shepherd

October 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, & 30-31, 2023 | 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd’s Cross & Heart of the Shepherd September 26 – November 4, 2023 Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 am - 6:30 pm Open Monday, October 30th Join Shepherd’s Cross and Heart of the Shepherd for their annual Pumpkin Festival. Enjoy a peaceful day in the country at an authentic working sheep farm, located just north of Claremore off Route 66. Filled with family-friendly activities with no scares. Loads of pumpkins in all shapes, sizes, and colors for purchase, starting at $1.50 each. Admission and parking are free. The only pay-for activity is the Wagon Ride. Enjoy a tractor-pulled wagon ride on a ramp-loading trailer through the hay meadow. Wagon ride tickets are available for $6.50 per person; 2 and under are free. Wagon rides are every 30 minutes. There are over 60 free activities to enjoy on the farm. Explore the walk-through Pumpkin Patch with Hay Maze and Game Area. Pet sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, and alpacas in the Farm Animal Barn petting area. Walk the Bible Garden and see pumpkins growing on the vine surrounded by sunflowers and fall flowers. All new this year is our QR Code Scavenger Hunt. Look around the farm for QR codes to scan and watch short videos about farming and shepherding. Pumpkin Packages are available to purchase, which include a pumpkin (size of pumpkin varies with type of package), wagon ride, and a take-home craft or bring some old clothes to make your own scarecrow. Packages start at $9.50 per person. Inside the Amish-built barn browse the gift shop with handmade décor, gifts, and wares from 60 local consignors as well as local honey, meat, and eggs; explore the Farm Museum and Silo with the all new animated Percy the Perfect Pumpkin story time, and watch fiber demonstrations in the Wool Mill. There are modern indoor restrooms. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, a Made in Oklahoma Company, and a Grass-Fed, Grass-Finished Animal Welfare Approved farm. Heart of the Shepherd is the non-profit organization (501-C3) that operates at the farm. Heart of the Shepherd teaches Biblical references to the harvest, the animals, farming, and gardening. Because of their generosity, admission to Pumpkin Festival is free and operates by donations. Suggested donation is $5 per person; suggested, not required. All donations benefit Heart of the Shepherd’s international and local mission outreach programs.

Vinita Oktoberfest

October 14, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Celebrate the fall season at Vinita’s 36th annual Oktoberfest. Pay tribute to the season and German culture with dancing, kids activities and authentic German, Asian, Native American, Mexican and American food at this seasonal event. Find something tasty at the church bake sale or place a bid on one of the unique baskets at the Spectacular Silent Auction. The festival will also have dozens of craft vendors, so stop by their booths and browse the variety of handmade wares for sale. When you’re ready to relax, head to the Entertainment Tent and enjoy live music featuring the Blaskapelle Band from Tulsa and the German American Society Dancers. Bring the kids along for the festival’s many child-friendly activities. The Kids’ Tent features crafts, face painting and balloon art for the little ones or kids can head outside to participate in pony rides and a petting zoo. With so many booths and activities, there’s fun for the whole family at this vibrant fall festival.

Bixby's Hallow(themed) Party

October 28, 2023 | 4 - 7 p.m.

Enjoy a family-friendly evening of Halloween activities at the annual Hallow(themed) Party in Bixby. Bring the kids to enjoy outdoor fun like hayrides, carnival games, bounce houses and more. Make sure to wear a costume for a chance to win prizes from local businesses for different age group categories. Eat at several food trucks, go trunk-or-treating and stay for the main event, an exciting live production with popular movie characters and performances by local talent. This year, join the Washington Irving Festival at the Hallow(themed) Party. Celebrate both of these festive fall events in the River District with a day filled with food, live entertainment and more.

Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd's Cross & Heart of the Shepherd

November 1-4, 2023 | 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd’s Cross & Heart of the Shepherd September 26 – November 4, 2023 Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 am - 6:30 pm Open Monday, October 30th Join Shepherd’s Cross and Heart of the Shepherd for their annual Pumpkin Festival. Enjoy a peaceful day in the country at an authentic working sheep farm, located just north of Claremore off Route 66. Filled with family-friendly activities with no scares. Loads of pumpkins in all shapes, sizes, and colors for purchase, starting at $1.50 each. Admission and parking are free. The only pay-for activity is the Wagon Ride. Enjoy a tractor-pulled wagon ride on a ramp-loading trailer through the hay meadow. Wagon ride tickets are available for $6.50 per person; 2 and under are free. Wagon rides are every 30 minutes. There are over 60 free activities to enjoy on the farm. Explore the walk-through Pumpkin Patch with Hay Maze and Game Area. Pet sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, and alpacas in the Farm Animal Barn petting area. Walk the Bible Garden and see pumpkins growing on the vine surrounded by sunflowers and fall flowers. All new this year is our QR Code Scavenger Hunt. Look around the farm for QR codes to scan and watch short videos about farming and shepherding. Pumpkin Packages are available to purchase, which include a pumpkin (size of pumpkin varies with type of package), wagon ride, and a take-home craft or bring some old clothes to make your own scarecrow. Packages start at $9.50 per person. Inside the Amish-built barn browse the gift shop with handmade décor, gifts, and wares from 60 local consignors as well as local honey, meat, and eggs; explore the Farm Museum and Silo with the all new animated Percy the Perfect Pumpkin story time, and watch fiber demonstrations in the Wool Mill. There are modern indoor restrooms. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, a Made in Oklahoma Company, and a Grass-Fed, Grass-Finished Animal Welfare Approved farm. Heart of the Shepherd is the non-profit organization (501-C3) that operates at the farm. Heart of the Shepherd teaches Biblical references to the harvest, the animals, farming, and gardening. Because of their generosity, admission to Pumpkin Festival is free and operates by donations. Suggested donation is $5 per person; suggested, not required. All donations benefit Heart of the Shepherd’s international and local mission outreach programs.

Sand Springs Harvest Christmas Craft Show

November 11, 2023 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Start your holiday shopping early! This show will feature a car show, unique gifts, stocking stuffers and more.

Sapulpa Holiday Bazaaar

November 11, 2023 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Enjoy shopping handcrafted items, jewelry, holiday fits and homemade foods at the Sapulpa Holiday Bazaar. Breakfast and lunch will be served at the Good Shepherd Cafe. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome!

Lights On!

November 16, 2023 | 5 - 8 p.m.

Main Street Jenks becomes a winter wonderland as the community gathers to kick off the holiday shopping season during the annual Lights On! event. Enjoy caroling, visits with Santa Claus and the official seasonal lighting ceremony during this special celebration. After the tree lighting, stick around for live entertainment, food trucks, deals from downtown Jenks merchants and much more.

Route 66 Christmas Chute

November 16-30, 2023

The Route 66 Christmas Chute is a unique experience in downtown Sapulpa. You will arrive and be amazed as you are walking under blocks and blocks of Christmas lights and decorations. Each "Christmas Chute" will have different themed decor. You will be mesmerized by the millions of lights and decorations. Enjoy the festival atmosphere with music and Christmas shopping.

Affair of the Heart

November 17-18, 2023 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. November 19, 2023 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Affair of the Heart expo will showcase all of our favorite Athleisure Wear and accessories, handpicked just for you! Come shop with us and all of the wonderful vendors at this awesome shopping event!

Fantasty Land on Foot

November 19, 2023 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Rhema Christmas Lights

November 22-30, 2023 | 5:30 - 11 p.m.

Join thousands of annual visitors at the Rhema Christmas Lights and witness over three million shimmering lights synchronized to Christmas music across 110 acres. This much-loved lights display in Broken Arrow began in 1982 and has been attracting visitors ever since. Experience the wonder of illuminated festive figures like a gingerbread family with lollipops and gumdrops, Noah's ark with animals, 3D angels and reindeer, a Christmas tree forest, a 50-figure nativity scene and more. Visitors to the Rhema Christmas Lights can drive through the lights in their own vehicle, get out of the car and walk around the park, or view the spectacular displays from a horse-drawn carriage. Don't miss the Rhema Park bridge, complete with over 90,000 lights draped across the bridge alone. Synchronized to both classic and modern Christmas music, these lights have delighted visitors of all ages. While there, enjoy concessions that include cups of hot chocolate, piping hot coffee or sweet apple cider while venturing into the displays. Popcorn, funnel cakes and other treats will also be available. Admission to Rhema Christmas Lights is free; however, donations are appreciated.

Garden of Lights

November 23-30, 2023

Experience animated displays and over 1.2 million shimmering lights at Muskogee's annual Garden of Lights. Drive through Honor Heights Park and view 130 acres of trees, bushes and water areas decorated for the holiday season. Rose and azalea bushes will be illuminated with color, imitating their natural state during the blooming of spring. This Christmas light display will also feature lighted displays of deer, squirrels and birds scattered amongst a wide variety of trees wrapped in lights.

Woolaroc Wonderland of Lights

November 24-30, 2023

Embark on a winter adventure to the Woolaroc Ranch, Museum & Wildlife Preserve near Bartlesville for the annual Woolaroc Wonderland of Lights. Visitors to this much-loved event are invited to ride a wagon or stroll the grounds to enjoy a spectacular display of more than 750,000 glistening lights decorating the Woolaroc grounds and facilities, creating an illuminating atmosphere of magical holiday wonder. Bring the family to Woolaroc Wonderland of Lights and enjoy live entertainment, snack on holiday refreshments and visit Santa Claus in the museum.

Santa's Ozark Mountain Village

November 24-30, 2023

Har-Ber Village Museum becomes a festive holiday haven during Santa's Ozark Mountain Village. Bring the whole family out to this event where buildings within Har-Ber Village will be decorated in Victorian style, with the ambiance of the late 1800s to early 1900s. Enjoy an array of holiday activities for all ages, including photos with Santa and carolers singing classic Christmas songs at the bandstand gazebo. From wintery play in an hourly snowfall to sending a letter to the North Pole and indulging in freshly baked cookies, you'll find plenty of fun at Santa's Ozark Mountain Village.While you're there, warm-up with hot cocoa, wassail or cider and browse through a variety of unique seasonal gifts. Santa Claus is scheduled to make an appearance at the visitor center and a gingerbread house workshop will bring out the creative spirit in everyone. You won't want to miss this festive celebration of Christmas at Santa's Ozark Mountain Village in Grove.

Okie Winterfest

November 25-26, 2023 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Celebrate the arrival of winter in Muskogee at Okie Winterfest. The weekend-long festival features a large selection vendors, holiday treats, fun winter activities and more. Shop gourmet snacks, seasonal decorations and home décor while you enjoy live music and entertainment. Kids will love meeting their favorite characters at different meet-and-greet activities throughout the weekend including the Princess Brunch and Breakfast with Superheroes, and adults can enjoy an evening of drinks and creativity at the Paint & Sip event. With so many events, vendors and activities Okie Winterfest promises a weekend of fun for the whole family.

Lights on Owasso

November 25-26, 2023 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate the Christmas season during Lights on Owasso at Redbud Festival Park. Enjoy a holiday lighting ceremony in Owasso's Redbud District, which will feature thousands of candy cane-colored bulbs decorating the area and a 34-ft Christmas tree. Take pictures with Santa and his elves, dig into various desserts from food trucks and sing along with Christmas carolers at this fun seasonal event.

Depot Green Christmas Train

November 30, 2023 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

All aboard the Depot Green Christmas Train in Muskogee. This festive train welcomes all ages out to enjoy a short ride through the Depot Green area where you can gaze at twinkling stars and holiday lights. Hot chocolate, popcorn and sweet treats will be available for purchase.

Woolaroc Wonderland of Lights

December 1-17, 2023

Embark on a winter adventure to the Woolaroc Ranch, Museum & Wildlife Preserve near Bartlesville for the annual Woolaroc Wonderland of Lights. Visitors to this much-loved event are invited to ride a wagon or stroll the grounds to enjoy a spectacular display of more than 750,000 glistening lights decorating the Woolaroc grounds and facilities, creating an illuminating atmosphere of magical holiday wonder. Bring the family to Woolaroc Wonderland of Lights and enjoy live entertainment, snack on holiday refreshments and visit Santa Claus in the museum.

Santa's Ozark Mountain Village

December 1-23, 2023

Har-Ber Village Museum becomes a festive holiday haven during Santa's Ozark Mountain Village. Bring the whole family out to this event where buildings within Har-Ber Village will be decorated in Victorian style, with the ambiance of the late 1800s to early 1900s. Enjoy an array of holiday activities for all ages, including photos with Santa and carolers singing classic Christmas songs at the bandstand gazebo. From wintery play in an hourly snowfall to sending a letter to the North Pole and indulging in freshly baked cookies, you'll find plenty of fun at Santa's Ozark Mountain Village.While you're there, warm-up with hot cocoa, wassail or cider and browse through a variety of unique seasonal gifts. Santa Claus is scheduled to make an appearance at the visitor center and a gingerbread house workshop will bring out the creative spirit in everyone. You won't want to miss this festive celebration of Christmas at Santa's Ozark Mountain Village in Grove.

Rhema Christmas Lights

December 1-31, 2023 | 5:30 - 11 p.m.

Join thousands of annual visitors at the Rhema Christmas Lights and witness over three million shimmering lights synchronized to Christmas music across 110 acres. This much-loved lights display in Broken Arrow began in 1982 and has been attracting visitors ever since. Experience the wonder of illuminated festive figures like a gingerbread family with lollipops and gumdrops, Noah's ark with animals, 3D angels and reindeer, a Christmas tree forest, a 50-figure nativity scene and more. Visitors to the Rhema Christmas Lights can drive through the lights in their own vehicle, get out of the car and walk around the park, or view the spectacular displays from a horse-drawn carriage. Don't miss the Rhema Park bridge, complete with over 90,000 lights draped across the bridge alone. Synchronized to both classic and modern Christmas music, these lights have delighted visitors of all ages. While there, enjoy concessions that include cups of hot chocolate, piping hot coffee or sweet apple cider while venturing into the displays. Popcorn, funnel cakes and other treats will also be available. Admission to Rhema Christmas Lights is free; however, donations are appreciated.

Depot Green Christmas Train

December 1-31, 2023 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

All aboard the Depot Green Christmas Train in Muskogee. This festive train welcomes all ages out to enjoy a short ride through the Depot Green area where you can gaze at twinkling stars and holiday lights. Hot chocolate, popcorn and sweet treats will be available for purchase.

Route 66 Christmas Chute

December 1-31, 2023

The Route 66 Christmas Chute is a unique experience in downtown Sapulpa. You will arrive and be amazed as you are walking under blocks and blocks of Christmas lights and decorations. Each "Christmas Chute" will have different themed decor. You will be mesmerized by the millions of lights and decorations. Enjoy the festival atmosphere with music and Christmas shopping.

Garden of Lights

December 1-31, 2023

Experience animated displays and over 1.2 million shimmering lights at Muskogee's annual Garden of Lights. Drive through Honor Heights Park and view 130 acres of trees, bushes and water areas decorated for the holiday season. Rose and azalea bushes will be illuminated with color, imitating their natural state during the blooming of spring. This Christmas light display will also feature lighted displays of deer, squirrels and birds scattered amongst a wide variety of trees wrapped in lights.