December 8, 2025, 6:00p.m.
Akdar Shrine Scooter Unit Fundraiser
Enjoy a delicious Texas Roadhouse Dinner followed by extraordinary fiddle music by legendary fiddle player Jana Jae, all for a good cause! Included activities are a live auction for a Moody’s Diamond Necklace, sculpture balloons by Akdar Shrine Merri-Maker Unit, and an appearance by Mr. & Mrs. Santa Clause! Only $40 per guest; RSVP for tickets (no tickets available at the door).
Glenpool Conference Center, 12205 S. Yukon Avenue, Glenpool, OK 74033, Pete Goltra, 918-254-0722 or 918-814-8254, eat0@eau0eav0eaw0, Andy Cobb, 918-231-6486
December 9, 2025, 7:00p.m
Grady Nichols Christmas Show in Concert
Don’t miss out on this festive, musical celebration of the holidays at Tulsa's Mabee Center. Saxophonist Grady Nichols has entertained audiences for over 20 years. Nichols will be joined by Andy Chrisman, Kelly Ford, Alaska Rayne and a 12-piece ensemble of Tulsa's finest musical talent complete with choir, strings, and a full band. Bring the whole family to this Christmas music extravaganza in Tulsa this December.
Tulsa Mabee Center 7777 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74171, 918-495-6000, eat2@eau2eav2eaw2, www.mabeecenter.com/event/gradynichols2025announce
December 9, 2025, 5:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
Santa at the Belvidere
Christmas at the Belvidere is a holiday tradition in Claremore! The Victorian Mansion is adorned in dazzling holiday decorations inside, and shines brightly at night. Santa will be visiting on December 9th from 5PM to 8PM! Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided!
The Belvidere Mansion, 121 N. Chickasaw Claremore, OK 74017, www.visitclaremore.com/events/santa-at-the-belvidere
December 11, 2025, 3:30p.m. – 7:00p.m.
Gazebo Glow & Holiday Festival
The holidays are glowing bright at Northeastern State University Broken Arrow! Join us for the annual Gazebo Glow & Holiday Festival on Thursday, December 11, and experience an evening filled with lights, music, and community spirit. The celebration begins at 3:30 p.m. with campus tours, followed by the opening of vendor booths, a student organization fair, and student and academic affairs tabling at 4:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy free hot cocoa, visit local vendors, and participate in festive activities across campus.
At 5 p.m., gather around for the lighting of the NSU Gazebo — the moment that officially kicks off the evening entertainment! Immediately following, enjoy performances by local choirs and guest speakers, filling the air with the sounds of the holidays. Then, as evening falls, look to the sky for a spectacular drone light show, followed by a special appearance from Santa Claus, ready to spread holiday cheer and pose for photos!
NSU Broken Arrow, 3100 E. New Orleans Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74014, 918-449-6000, www.nsuok.edu
December 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20, 2025, 10:00a.m. – 8:00p.m.
Christmas at the Farm
Christmas at the Farm at Shepherd’s Cross December 11, 12, 13, & 18, 19, 20, 2025 Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 10:00 am – 8:00 p.m. Experience a shepherd’s Christmas at an authentic working farm, nestled inside a cozy Amish-built barn. Step back in time and journey with the shepherds for a peaceful reflection upon the original Christmas night, when Christ was born. Indoor activities include a living manger scene, with live animals and character portrayals, musical performances, storytelling, “A Shepherd’s Christmas” audio-visual story, crafts, coloring contest, tabletop games, the educational Farm Museum and Silo, fiber arts demonstrations, and Farm Store. Outdoor activities include winter yard games, Christmas lights, wagon rides, tours of the Bible Garden, and observing the pastoral scene. Enjoy a peaceful moment of reflection as this age-old scriptural story springs to life in the Living Nativity. Final Manger Scene for the evening begins at 7:15. Plan on spending 1 – 2 hours for this Christmas experience. Christmas at the Farm will proceed even in the case of inclement weather. The Farm Store will be open, featuring a host of Made in Oklahoma crafts & gifts. Approximately 100 artisans provide unique hand-made items. Additionally, the store features Shepherd’s Cross 100% natural wool and alpaca yarns and products. Farm produced food items are available as well as locally made food items. Additionally, the store features hand-made fair-trade products, returning 100% of the proceeds to the indigenous peoples that have made the products. Shepherd’s Cross is a Farmer’s Market Hub store, open year-round. Winter is walnut and pecan harvest season. Walnuts, pecans, and nutty treats will be available. As always, admission is donation-based. All proceeds benefit missions. Bundle Packages are available: #1: Basic Nativity Includes all donation-based activities – suggested donation $5.00 per person. #2: Shepherd’s Journey Package – $9.00 per person – Includes all donation-based activities plus a wagon ride in a sheep meadow & take-home Christmas craft ($10.50 value). #3: Shepherd’s Journey & Wreath Package – $25.00 per person – Includes all donation-based activities, wagon ride & DIY take home fresh wreath kit ($26.50 value). If you, your family, or small group would like to volunteer as characters in the Manger Scene, musicians, demonstrators, or story tellers, please contact us. Shifts are for two hours, indoors, and involve no lines. Participants experience memorable, peaceful, quality family time. Costumes are provided. Volunteers receive a free wagon ride, a free DIY craft, and one DIY evergreen wreath kit per group. Additional information is found on the website below. Early registrations (before Thanksgiving) also receive $20 in free pumpkins! Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, a Made in Oklahoma Company, and is Animal Welfare Approved. Event sponsored by Heart of the Shepherd – a Christian Public Non-profit organization (501-C3) that operates at Shepherd’s Cross.
Shepherd’s Cross, 16792 East 450 Road Claremore, OK 74017, www.shepherdscross.com
December 12, 2025, 6:30p.m. – 8:30p.m.
Carols & Cocoa
“Carols & Cocoa” is a new Christmas event in the Rose District, set to bring holiday cheer to the charming downtown area. This festive gathering will feature live performances by local choirs, creating a joyful atmosphere with classic carols. Attendees can enjoy a variety of sweet treats from food trucks, perfect for warming up with hot cocoa in hand. Additionally, the event will offer opportunities for children and families to meet and greet with festive characters, adding a magical touch to the holiday season.
Rose District Plaza, Main Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74012, www.visitbrokenarrowok.com/christmas
December 12, 2025, 6:30p.m. – 9:00p.m.
Movie Night at the Museum: “Elf”
Movie Night at the Museum will be on Saturday, October 25th! This month’s feature will be “Elf” Doors will open at 6:30 pm with the movie starting at 7:00 pm. Admission and popcorn are free thanks to Bank of Commerce.
Will Rogers Memorial Museum, 1720 West Will Rogers Boulevard Claremore, OK 74017 United States, www.willrogers.com
December 12, 2025, 6:00p.m. – 9:00p.m.
Art Crawl on 66
Experience art up close during the Art Crawl on 66 in Tulsa as artists bring imagination to life at local businesses. On the second Friday of the month from April to December, musicians, performers, and visual artists will inspire patrons as they browse businesses and vendor booths. Kick the weekend off with a tour of historic places along The Mother Road, enjoying local restaurants and taking in the sights and sounds of Tulsa's art scene.
Various Locations, Tulsa, OK 74107, 918-445-4457, eat4@eau4eav4eaw4, www.rt66tulsa.org
December 12, 2025, 7:30p.m.
Christmas in Tulsa
Kick off the holiday season with Christmas in Tulsa, a concert that promises a magical holiday experience for the whole family. The voices of the Tulsa Opera Singers Chorale and guest vocalist Andra Pantelimon, the 2025 Tulsa Sings! Winner, join the Signature Symphony for cozy carols and holiday hoopla. You can join in too during the annual sing-a-long.
TCC Vantrease Performing Arts Center for Education, 10300 E. 81st Street, Tulsa, OK 74133, 918-595-7777, eat6@eau6eav6eaw6, www.signaturesymphony.org/event/christmas-in-tulsa
December 12 – December 13, 2025
Christmas in Tulsa
Kick off the holiday season with Christmas in Tulsa on Friday night, a concert that promises a magical holiday experience for the whole family. The voices of the Tulsa Opera Signature Chorale and guest vocalist Andra Pantelimon, the 2025 Tulsa Sings! Winner, join the Signature Symphony for cozy carols and holiday hoopla. You can join in too during the annual sing-a-long.
TCC Van Trease Performing Arts Center, 10300 E. 81st Street, Tulsa, OK 74133, 918-595-7777, www.signaturesymphony.org
December 13, 2025, 4:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
Candlelight & Carols Home Tour
It’s not too early to mark your calendars and call some friends to plan for the Claremore Museum of History’s annual “Candlelight & Carols Home Tour.” We have some lovely homes lined up again this year and our decorators are already planning how they are going to convert this year’s homes into winter wonderlands. We will once again be featuring a different form of musical carols at each house and in between homes, you can stop in the museum to grab some wonderful refreshments.
Various Claremore, Ok 74017, www.claremoremoh.org/event/candlelight-carols-home-tour-2/, Paula Davis (918)-923-6490, eat8@eau8eav8eaw8, www.claremoremoh.org
December 13, 2025, 10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.
Sweets with Santa
Capture the magic of the holidays with your family and enjoy a photo with Santa. Guests are welcome to take their own photos, as there will not be a photographer at the event. Enjoy ambassador animal chats, participate in crafts, story time and more!
Tulsa Zoo, 6421 E. 26th Street North, Tulsa, OK 74115, 918-669-6634, eat11@eau11eav11eaw11
December 13, 2025 1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.
Spin-n-Knit-In
On the second Saturday of each month, drop by the farm to watch or participate as we fellowship and work hand crafts and fiber arts. Bring a craft to work on or come for a "free help session" with fiber arts such as spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, or felting. Shepherd’s Cross offers weaving and fiber arts classes year-round, on an individual or group basis. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility and a Made in Oklahoma Company that processes Animal Welfare Approved fiber (that is chemical free, hormone free, free range, all natural). Shepherd’s Cross hosts a mini wool mill, processing wool from their own sheep, raised on site. Heart of the Shepherd is the non-profit organization (501-C3) that operates at the farm and establishes wool mills in remote, impoverished areas around the world. Heart of the Shepherd teaches Biblical references to the harvest, the animals, farming, and gardening. Shepherd’s Cross and their unique Country Craft Shop is open Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 – 5:30, year-round (closed some holidays).
Shepherd’s Cross, 16792 East 450 Road, Claremore, OK 74017, Diane Dickinson, (918)-342-5911, eat13@eau13eav13eaw13, www.shepherdscross.com/spin-n-knit-in
December 13, 2025, 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Native American Christmas Market
Head to Glenpool for a day full of art, music, food, and culture. The Native American Christmas Market features American Indian artists and craftsmen selling original arts and crafts, paintings and sewing creations. Browse handmade, traditional clothing like Seminole patchwork skirts, ribbon shirts, silver and turquoise jewelry, one-of-a-kind beadwork and more. Bring your holiday list and stock up on handmade leather goods, handmade Native American dolls, Pendleton products, and wood etchings. Be sure to come hungry and enjoy fresh Indian tacos, spirit soup, fry bread, meat pies, barbecue, and yummy pumpkin pecan muffins. You may even win a door prize or a raffle item while you shop. Stick around for live entertainment and music throughout the day.
Glenpool Conference Center 12205 S Yukon Ave, Glenpool, OK 74033, 918-998-4549, eat15@eau15eav15eaw15
December 13, 2025
Rudolph Run
Get ready to run like a reindeer at the Rudolph Run in Broken Arrow. Perfect for all ages and abilities, this winter holiday event features a 5K and a one-mile fun run or walk. Come dressed in your festive costume and enjoy the brisk winter air. All participants will receive a medal to proudly wear after each race. Celebrate the season and get active during this special running event.
Fleet Feet Sports Broken Arrow 303 S Main St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012, 918-492-3338, eat17@eau17eav17eaw17, www.runsignup.com/Race/OK/BrokenArrow/FFTRudolphRun
December 13, 2025, 6:00p.m. – 9:00p.m.
Sapulpa Christmas Parade of Lights
Enjoy an old-fashioned holiday parade with festive lights at the Sapulpa Christmas Parade of Lights in historic downtown Sapulpa. Beginning in the 1920s, this highlight of the holiday season has delighted children of all ages. The whole town turns out for this annual event, featuring floats sponsored by local business, church, and civic groups. In addition to the classic cars and vintage fire trucks, enjoy horse-drawn buggies and real-life cowboys. Listen as the marching band plays holiday favorites and be sure to keep an eye out for jolly ol’ St. Nick and Mrs. Claus.
101 E Dewey, Sapulpa, OK 74066, 918-224-0170, eat19@eau19eav19eaw19, www.business.sapulpachamber.com/events/details/a-very-vintage-christmas-3757
December 13, 2025, 9:00a.m.
Owasso Christmas Parade
The whole community is invited to attend the Owasso Christmas Parade, featuring winter floats. See themed Christmas floats pass through the downtown area. Bring the whole family to the Owasso Christmas Parade, and enjoy seasonal candies handed out at this community celebration.
Smith Farm MarketPlace 9017 N 121st E Ave, Owasso, OK 74055, 918-376-1529, eat21@eau21eav21eaw21, www.cityofowasso.com
December 13, 2025, 11:00a.m.
Tulsa Christmas Parade
Since 1926, this festive parade brings Tulsa together with music, floats, and Santa! Bring the family to downtown Tulsa to enjoy a beloved a seasonal tradition at the Tulsa Christmas Parade. With enormous giant helium balloons, unique and creative floats, music, dancers, visits from Santa, and a variety of other festive displays, this incredible celebration of all things Christmas is enough to put even the grinchiest of visitors in the holiday spirit. Bring some lawn chairs, bundle up with some blankets, and join thousands of your fellow onlookers in soaking up the spirit of the season!
Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa, OK 74103, (918) 901-9789
December 13 & 14th, 2025, 3:30p.m.
Festival Film: Frozen Sing-Along
Get ready to let it go at Philbrook this holiday season. Join us for a magical sing-along screening of Disney’s Frozen (2013). You’ll experience all your favorite songs on the big screen, followed by an enchanting stroll through Festival Night in our galleries & gardens. It’s the perfect festive outing for the whole family!
Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S Rockford Rd, Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-749-7941, www.philbrook.org
December 13, 2025, 9:00a.m.
Owasso Christmas Parade
The whole community is invited to attend the Owasso Christmas Parade, featuring winter floats. See themed Christmas floats pass through the downtown area. Bring the whole family to the Owasso Christmas Parade, and enjoy seasonal candies handed out at this community celebration.
Smith Farm MarketPlace 9017 N 121st E Ave, Owasso, OK 74055, 918-376-1529, eat21@eau21eav21eaw21, www.cityofowasso.com
December 13, 2025, 6:30p.m.
Tree Lighting Ceremony in Broken Arrow
The Tree Lighting Ceremony in Broken Arrow is a cherished tradition that marks the official start of the holiday season. The ceremony will be followed by a festive celebration featuring a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, live music, performances, and various family-friendly activities. Visitors can expect to see the main street illuminated, enjoy holiday music, and interact with festive characters and attractions. This event is a perfect opportunity for families to gather and celebrate the holiday season together.
Rose District, Broken Arrow, OK 74012
December 13, 2025, 2:00p.m.
Christmas Movie Matinee Concert: The Snowman
Experience the magic of Christmas, the symphony, and film all together! Enjoy The Snowman as Signature Symphony musicians provide the soundtrack, a symphonic poem, to this endearing Christmas classic. Plus, even more musical holiday fun for the whole family!
TCC VanTrease Performing Arts Center for Education, 10300 E 81st St Tulsa, OK 74133, www.signaturesymphony.org/about-us/vantrease-pace/, (918)-595-7777, eat25@eau25eav25eaw25, www.signaturesymphony.org/event/christmas-movie-matinee
December 14, 2025, 3:00p.m. 7 5:00p.m.
The Gift of Christmas
Kick off your holiday season in Tulsa at the annual Gift of Christmas event. At this family-friendly Christmas celebration, guests can sing along to their favorite classic Christmas carols with the Asbury Choir & Orchestra. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at this wholesome celebration in Tulsa this December.
Asbury Church 6767 S Mingo Rd, Tulsa, OK 74133, 918-392-1144, eat26@eau26eav26eaw26
December 14, 2025
Tulsa Toy Run
Thousands of bikers descend upon Tulsa Expo Square every winter just in time for the holidays. During the annual Tulsa Toy Run, bikers donate thousands of toys to help kids celebrate the holiday season. Bikers will take off at Tulsa Expo Square and ride over to Guthrie Green to make their festive donations and gather with fellow motorcycle enthusiasts.
Tulsa Expo Square, 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-691-8513, eat28@eau28eav28eaw28, www.abateoftulsa.com
December 14, 2025, 5:30p.m. – 6:30p.m.
Temple Isreal’s Outdoor Hanukkah Lighting
Gather around the large outdoor Hanukkiah, sing songs, tell the story of Hanukkah, enjoy donuts and hot cocoa. Dreidels will be handed out to those in attendance.
Jewish Federation of Tulsa, 2021 E. 71st Street, Tulsa, OK 74136, www.jewishtulsa.org
December 14th, 2025, 5:00p.m.
Winterlight Chanukah Festival
Enjoy food, songs and community fellowship while waiting for the lighting of a giant Chanukkiah.
Congregation B’nai Emunah, 1719 S. Owasso Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74114, www.jewishtulsa.org
December 15, 2025, 7:00p.m.
Muskogee Christmas Parade
Celebrate winter festivities at the annual Muskogee Christmas Parade. Gather in the downtown area and get glimpses of marching bands, festive winter-themed floats, and more. Gear up for the winter holidays at the Muskogee Christmas Parade, featuring community-oriented fun for all ages.
Downtown Muskogee, Muskogee, OK 74401, 918-869-2205, eat30@eau30eav30eaw30, www.mainstreetmuskogee.com/christmas-parade
December 20 & 21, 2025, 3:30p.m.
Festival Film: Home Alone
Celebrate 35 Years of Home Alone at Philbrook!
Get ready to feel festive! Join us for a special 35th-anniversary screening of the beloved holiday classic, Home Alone (1990), at the Philbrook Museum.
After enjoying Kevin McCallister’s ingenious antics on the big screen, step outside and immerse yourself in the dazzling Philbrook Festival light show, transforming our beautiful gardens into a winter wonderland. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season – a timeless film followed by an unforgettable light display! Don’t miss this magical evening for the whole family.
Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S Rockford Rd, Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-749-7941, www.philbrook.org
December 21, 2025, 3:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.
Free Community Christmas Dinner
Community Project is excited to host our Annual Free Community Christmas Dinner on December 21st! Everyone is welcome—no reservations, no requirements, just good food, and good company. Come enjoy a warm meal, friendly conversation, and the spirit of the season with your neighbors. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Case Community Center, 1050 W Wekiwa Road, Sand Springs, OK 74063, www.sandspringsok.org
December 24, 2025, 5:00p.m.
Christmas Eve Dinner
Join us for a Christmas Eve dinner. We would love for you to stay for Service following dinner at 6:00. “Christmas Dinner is not just a meal, it is a fleeting moment of Unity and Warmth, when the heart is filled with festive magic.”
Riveted Church, 14765 N 52nd West Avenue, Skiatook, OK 74070, www.rivetedchurch.com
December 28, 2025, 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.
Tiny Tots New Years Celebration
Family fun with skating, toys, laser tag, and a balloon drop.
Wheels & Thrills, 10637 N. Garnett Road, Owasso, OK 74055, 918-272-7537, www.wheelsandthrills.com
December 28, 2025, 1:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.
Global Gatherings: New Year’s Edition
Join us for a vibrant celebration of the New Year, featuring cultural traditions from around the world! Captivating dance performances, engaging, hands-on activities, and exciting Lunar New Year games, and much more!
Gathering Place, 2650 S. John Williams Way East, Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-779-1000, www.gatheringplace.org
December 26, 2025, 6:30p.m. – 8:30p.m.
Kwanzaa Celebration Dinner
Everyone is invited to attend the Kwanzaa Celebration Dinner held at the Rudisill Regional Library in Tulsa. At this annual African-American Harvest celebration, guests will honor the first day of Kwanzaa—Umoja (unity)—with a community dinner. Enjoy a delicious meal, fellowship, and meaningful conversation at this special event in Tulsa.
Rudisill Regional Library 1520 N Hartford Ave, Tulsa, OK 74106, 918-549-7323, www.events.tulsalibrary.org/event/14955301
December 29, 2025 – January 3, 2026
Tulsa Shootout
The Tulsa Shootout is one of the largest micro sprint racing events in the country. With over 1,000 participants gathered at Tulsa Expo Square, this thrilling event promises to be an exciting four days of fierce competition. There is something for everyone with six different classes ranging from Winged and Non-Wing 600cc Outlaw Micros to the Jr. Sprint class. Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of the Tulsa Shootout and see who brings home the Golden Driller.
Tulsa Expo Square 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114, 918-838-3777, eat32@eau32eav32eaw32, www.tulsashootout.com
December 31, 2025
Family-Friendly Noon Year’s Eve Events
Discovery Lav is hosting a “Noon Year’s Eve.” The celebration includes music, hands-on science activities, and a large balloon drop at noon. Tickets are $12 for members, $17 for non-members, and children under 2 admitted for free.
Discovery Lab, 3123 Riverside Drive, Tulsa, OK 74105, 918-295-8144
December 31, 2025, 7:30p.m.
1920s Swing Dance
Swing lessons and dance parties for all ages.
Southminster Presbyterian Church, 3500 S. Peoria Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74105, 918-743-4427, www.southminstertulsa.org
December 31, 2025 – January 1 2026, 7:00a.m. – 12:30a.m.
Ringing In at Redbud
Celebrate the coming of the new year with Ringing In At Redbud in Owasso. This New Year's Eve bash will feature a dazzling evening of fun in Redbud Festival Park. Live entertainment will include performances by country-pop star Gracee Shriver as well as the Dueling Pianos by Tom Basler Music. Cabin Boys Brewery will host a beer tent where you can sip refreshing brews. Countdown to midnight with an electric ball drop—a first for the area—and then look to the skies to watch the drone show overhead. Don't miss this night of fun in Owasso on New Year's Eve.
109 N Main St, Owasso, OK 74055, 918-376-1529, eat21@eau21eav21eaw21
December 31, 2025
Race Into the New Year
Start the year off on the right foot during the Race Into the New Year event at Tulsa's River West Festival Park. This is a fun, safe and family-oriented way to ring in the new decade. Participants can choose from a one-mile fun run or a more challenging 5K. Grab a party hat and a noisemaker and enjoy live music, champagne, and a grand finale of fireworks at the stroke of midnight. Runners will not go home hungry, as refreshments will be provided following the race.
River West Festival Park 2100 S Jackson Ave, Tulsa, OK 74107, 918-749-7557, eat36@eau36eav36eaw36, www.raceintothenewyear.run
