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Holiday events
September 2024
Great Raft Race
September 1-2, 2024
Join us for the thrilling return of our iconic Labor Day tradition, Tulsa's Great Raft Race! Since 1973, this event has celebrated our community's spirit, creativity, and love for the Arkansas River and outdoor recreation. This year, we're back and bigger than ever, coinciding with the grand opening of Zink Lake and the Big Dam Party! Celebrate the debut of Zink Lake, and be among the first to ride the new white-water flumes, and support the revitalization of our beloved riverfront. AAON Great Raft Race is presented by Public Service Company of Oklahoma and Vital Energy.
Location:
River Parks, Various Locations
Riverside Drive
Tulsa, OK 74017
Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd’s Cross
September 24-30, 2024
Celebrate fall with pumpkins, hayrides and harvest educational activities at Shepherd's Cross, an authentic working farm in Claremore. Come out and select a pumpkin from truckloads available in all shapes and sizes at the Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd's Cross. Guests can also take-home straw bales and corn stalks for fall decorating. At this annual pumpkin festival, walk the hay maze, create a scarecrow, take a hayride, pet the animals in the petting zoo and make memories. Enjoy lots of fun games and activities for the whole family, farm demos and festive fall story time while celebrating the harvest season.
Location:
Shepherd's Cross
16792 E 450 Rd
Claremore, OK 74017
For more information, contact:
(918)-342-5911
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October 2024
Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd’s Cross
October 1-31, 2024
Celebrate fall with pumpkins, hayrides and harvest educational activities at Shepherd's Cross, an authentic working farm in Claremore. Come out and select a pumpkin from truckloads available in all shapes and sizes at the Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd's Cross. Guests can also take-home straw bales and corn stalks for fall decorating. At this annual pumpkin festival, walk the hay maze, create a scarecrow, take a hayride, pet the animals in the petting zoo and make memories. Enjoy lots of fun games and activities for the whole family, farm demos and festive fall story time while celebrating the harvest season.
Location:
Shepherd's Cross
16792 E 450 Rd
Claremore, OK 74017
For more information, contact:
(918)-342-5911
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TwistedRoots Haunted Trail
October 4-31, 2024
Immerse yourself in over a mile of terror through the backwoods of Muskogee at the TwistedRoots Haunted Trail. Riddled with twists, turns, traps and terrors, this spooky stroll is not for the faint of heart. Make your way down the path and uncover the story of the "Muskogee Moonshine Murderers," a horrifying fictional family that has haunted the town for generations. Find out if you have what it takes to make it through the TwistedRoots Haunted Trail this Halloween season. Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30p.m. - 11:30p.m.
Location:
1900 E 62nd St N
Muskogee, OK 74403
TwistedRoots Haunted Trail
October 4-31, 2024
Immerse yourself in over a mile of terror through the backwoods of Muskogee at the TwistedRoots Haunted Trail. Riddled with twists, turns, traps and terrors, this spooky stroll is not for the faint of heart. Make your way down the path and uncover the story of the "Muskogee Moonshine Murderers," a horrifying fictional family that has haunted the town for generations. Find out if you have what it takes to make it through the TwistedRoots Haunted Trail this Halloween season.
Location:
1900 E 62nd St N
Muskogee, OK 74403
Holiday Craft Food & Gift Bazaar
October 11-12, 2024 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Located at Rhema Ninowski Center, shop from over 100 local Oklahoma vendors selling crafts, specialty foods, handmade fun gifts, holiday decorations, childrens items, pet accessories and so much more! Many of our vendors are non-profit fundraising for their organizations. Free admissions & parking. Friday, Oct. 11th get your shopping bag with coupons and helium balloons for the kids! Saturday, Oct. 12th will be free charicature drawings! Refreshments onsite.
Location:
Rhema Ninowski Center
1367 W. Kenosha/71st St.
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
For more information, contact:
Gretchen
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Vinita Oktoberfest
October 12, 2024
Celebrate the season at Vinita’s 37th annual Oktoberfest. Pay tribute to the fall season and German culture with dancing, cake walks and authentic German, Native American, Asian, Hispanic, Scandinavian, 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, plus local and area talent. 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 a bounce house, pony rides and a petting zoo. With so many booths and activities, there’s fun for the whole family at this vibrant fall festival.
Location:
Holy Ghost Catholic Church
120 W Sequoyah Ave
Vinita, OK 74301
The Cornerstone Fall Market
October 12, 2024 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wagoner, OK – Get ready for a day of fun, shopping, and community spirit at the Cornerstone Fall Market, happening on October 12th from 9 AM to 3 PM at The Cornerstone Church. This exciting event promises to be a highlight of the season, bringing together a diverse array of vendors and activities to support a wonderful cause, but we need your help! All proceeds from the Cornerstone Fall Market will benefit the Cornerstone Church Camp, which provides free camp experiences for children each year. With your help to spread the word, we can continue offering this invaluable opportunity to kids in our community. What to Expect: Diverse Vendors: Shop a variety of booths featuring everything from stylish clothing and stunning baked goods to luxurious bath products, custom tumblers, home decor, and much more. There’s truly something for everyone! Family Fun: Enjoy food trucks, a bounce house, face painting, and a Touch-a-Truck experience showcasing fire and police vehicles. Holiday Prep: This market is the perfect chance to get a head start on your Christmas shopping while supporting a great cause. As a small church with a big heart, we are incredibly excited about this event and would greatly appreciate any help in spreading the word. Your support can make a huge difference in making the Cornerstone Fall Market a resounding success. For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact Haley Longshore at 918-638-8400 or eat6@eau6eav6eaw6. Join us on October 12th and be a part of something special that makes a real impact in our community! Haley Longshore Church Member & Volunteer The Cornerstone Church https://cornerstonechurchok.com/
For more information, contact:
Haley Longshore
(918)-638-8400
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Hallozooween
October 18-27, 2024
Jump on your broomstick and fly to the Tulsa Zoo for HallowZOOeen. This not-too-scary event is suitable for all ages and attracts thousands of visitors to the zoo for trick-or-treating and Halloween fun. HallowZOOeen includes Goblin Stops where kids can pick up treats, carnival games at the Pumpkin Patch Playroom, special themed activities at the Royal Castle and Pirate Island as well as Haunted Train Rides around the zoo. Kids also love the Cross-Eyed Carousel and everyone is encouraged to dress up in creative costumes.
Location:
Tulsa Zoo
6421 E 36th St N
Tulsa, OK 74115
For more information, contact:
(918)-669-6600
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Route 66 Spooktacular
October 26, 2024
Come visit the Tulsa Market District and Trick or Treat along Route 66! Fun activities, promotions and Trick or Treat giveaways.
Location:
Tulsa Market District
11th Street between Harvard, Lewis, and Utica Avenue
Tulsa, OK
For more information, contact:
Trick-Or-Tour at the Church Studio
October 31, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
This Halloween, take in one of Oklahoma's most culturally significant landmarks with a spooky twist during Trick-or-Tour at The Church Studio. The Church Studio was built as a church in 1915 before Leon Russell added a state-of-the-art recording studio that would be used by legends such as Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty and more. In addition to the studio, this rock 'n roll landmark is full of artifacts and memorabilia from musicians' past. During the Trick-or-Tour event, guests who come to the studio dressed in costume will be given a free tour through this one-of-a-kind facility. Tours will be led by the knowledgeable staff who will also be in costume. Celebrate the spooky season with a trip through Tulsa's musical history during the Trick-or-Tour at The Church Studio.
Location:
The Church Studio
304 S Trenton Ave
Tulsa, OK 74120
November 2024
TwistedRoots Haunted Trail
November 1-2, 2024
Immerse yourself in over a mile of terror through the backwoods of Muskogee at the TwistedRoots Haunted Trail. Riddled with twists, turns, traps and terrors, this spooky stroll is not for the faint of heart. Make your way down the path and uncover the story of the "Muskogee Moonshine Murderers," a horrifying fictional family that has haunted the town for generations. Find out if you have what it takes to make it through the TwistedRoots Haunted Trail this Halloween season. Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30p.m. - 11:30p.m.
Location:
1900 E 62nd St N
Muskogee, OK 74403
TwistedRoots Haunted Trail
November 1-2, 2024
Immerse yourself in over a mile of terror through the backwoods of Muskogee at the TwistedRoots Haunted Trail. Riddled with twists, turns, traps and terrors, this spooky stroll is not for the faint of heart. Make your way down the path and uncover the story of the "Muskogee Moonshine Murderers," a horrifying fictional family that has haunted the town for generations. Find out if you have what it takes to make it through the TwistedRoots Haunted Trail this Halloween season.
Location:
1900 E 62nd St N
Muskogee, OK 74403
Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd’s Cross
November 1-9, 2024
Celebrate fall with pumpkins, hayrides and harvest educational activities at Shepherd's Cross, an authentic working farm in Claremore. Come out and select a pumpkin from truckloads available in all shapes and sizes at the Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd's Cross. Guests can also take-home straw bales and corn stalks for fall decorating. At this annual pumpkin festival, walk the hay maze, create a scarecrow, take a hayride, pet the animals in the petting zoo and make memories. Enjoy lots of fun games and activities for the whole family, farm demos and festive fall story time while celebrating the harvest season.
Location:
Shepherd's Cross
16792 E 450 Rd
Claremore, OK 74017
For more information, contact:
(918)-342-5911
eat0@eau0eav0eaw0
Broken Arrow Elks Lodge Veterans Parade
November 2, 2024 | 10 a.m.
Honor America's veterans during the Broken Arrow Elks Lodge Veterans Day Parade in the Rose District. Start the day with a patriotic parade down Main Street at 10am, which will proceed south and end at the Central Park Community Center. Following the parade, enjoy a barbecue lunch, raffles, and games at the Broken Arrow Elks Lodge.
Location:
Rose District
Main St & College Street
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
For more information, contact:
(918)-770-6662
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Veteran’s Day Ceremony
November 11, 2024 | 7 p.m.
A Veterans Day event at the Owasso Community Center will honor those who have served in the U.S. Military with a special salute during Veterans Appreciation Week. On Veterans Day, head to the community center for a Veterans Day Concert courtesy of Foyil Music Studio, a music school located in Owasso. Enjoy patriotic music and fellowship with veterans at this special event.
Location:
Owasso Community Center
301 S Cedar St
Owasso, OK 74055
For more information, contact:
(918)-376-1529
Christmas in Broken Arrow
November 14, 2024 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Get in the holiday spirit at the Rose District this November. With the official lighting of the tree, Rose District merchants will celebrate the start of the holiday season with live music and other festivities. Enjoy a charming ride in a horse-drawn carriage, skate in the open ice rink and stop for a visit with Santa Claus. Make your way to the craft show amid wandering characters from the enchanting Inspira Circus. All the while, Victorian-style carolers will fill the air with your favorite holiday tunes throughout the Rose district. Come join Broken Arrow on Main Street for this beloved holiday tradition.
Location:
Rose District
418 S Main Street
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
For more information, contact:
(918)-251-5311
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Lights On!
November 21, 2024 | 5 - 9 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.
Location:
Downtown Jenks
Jenks, OK 74037
For more information, contact:
(918)-299-5005
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Dickens on the Boulevard
November 22-23, 2024 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays at Dickens on the Boulevard, a Victorian-themed festival in historic downtown Claremore. During this two-day November event, visitors will enjoy live stage entertainment, food, pictures with Santa and much more. A Victorian street dance will be hosted both nights, as well as historic reenactments with plenty of Western-themed action. Stop by living history window displays peppering the downtown area and learn about life in the Victorian era while reenactors portray blacksmiths, spinners, wood carvers and potters. Browse festive shops and decorated boutiques or enjoy a Christmas-themed wagon ride throughout town. Be sure to see the living nativity, participate in the costume contest and enjoy the Victorian food court with items like stew, beans, cornbread, and cobbler.
Location:
419 W Will Rogers Blvd
Claremore, OK 918-341-58
Boare’s Heade Feaste
November 23, 2024 | 7 p.m.
Spend an evening feasting alongside Queen Elizabeth during the Boare's Heade Feaste inside the Castle of Muskogee. Indulge in a magnificent five-course meal prepared by the Queen's chef de cuisine while enjoying entertainment by minstrels, belly dancers and a host of other performers. Guests will be transported back in time with authentic decorations, traditional clothing and a jolly, festive atmosphere. A cash bar will be available, so you can purchase wine, ale, or soft drinks to pair with your feast. Advance reservations are required.
Location:
The Castle of Muskogee
3400 W Fern Mtn Rd
Muskogee, OK 74401
For more information, contact:
(918)-687-3625
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Rhema Christmas Lights
November 27-30, 2024
Join thousands of visitors at the annual Rhema Christmas Lights and witness over three million shimmering lights synchronized to Christmas music across 110 acres. This much-loved light 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.
Location:
Rhema Bible Church
1025 W Kenosha Street
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Garden of Lights
November 28-30, 2024
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.
Location:
Honor Heights Park
1400 Honor Heights Drive
Muskogee, OK 74401
For more information, contact:
(918)-684-6302
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www.muskogeeparks.org/parks___trails/parks/honor_heights_park/garden_of_lights.
Winterfest
November 29-30, 2024
Downtown Tulsa is transformed into a festive wonderland during Winterfest, an annual holiday tradition. Bring friends and family together for holiday festivities and share the joyful spirit of the season. Experience the thrill of outdoor ice skating, see one of Oklahoma's tallest outdoor Christmas trees, take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage, listen to live entertainment, and browse beautiful holiday light displays. Surrounded by festive nutcrackers, twinkling lights and a 44-foot tree decked out with 35,700 lights, the outdoor ice rink is located adjacent to the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa. Head to Third & Denver to enjoy carriage rides that will take you throughout the Winterfest area. Children and adults alike will also be treated to surprise visits from Segway Santa as he wheels his way around the main plaza at the BOK Center passing out candy canes and posing for pictures. Winterfest visitors will also be treated to concessions with all your holiday favorites and a holiday market with unique Made-in-Oklahoma gifts.
Location:
Downtown Tulsa
Tulsa, OK 74103
For more information, contact:
(918)-894-4520
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December 2024
Rhema Christmas Lights
December 1-31, 2024
Join thousands of visitors at the annual Rhema Christmas Lights and witness over three million shimmering lights synchronized to Christmas music across 110 acres. This much-loved light 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.
Location:
Rhema Bible Church
1025 W Kenosha Street
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Garden of Lights
December 1-31, 2024
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.
Location:
Honor Heights Park
1400 Honor Heights Drive
Muskogee, OK 74401
For more information, contact:
(918)-684-6302
eat19@eau19eav19eaw19
www.muskogeeparks.org/parks___trails/parks/honor_heights_park/garden_of_lights.
Winterfest
December 1-31, 2024
Downtown Tulsa is transformed into a festive wonderland during Winterfest, an annual holiday tradition. Bring friends and family together for holiday festivities and share the joyful spirit of the season. Experience the thrill of outdoor ice skating, see one of Oklahoma's tallest outdoor Christmas trees, take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage, listen to live entertainment, and browse beautiful holiday light displays. Surrounded by festive nutcrackers, twinkling lights and a 44-foot tree decked out with 35,700 lights, the outdoor ice rink is located adjacent to the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa. Head to Third & Denver to enjoy carriage rides that will take you throughout the Winterfest area. Children and adults alike will also be treated to surprise visits from Segway Santa as he wheels his way around the main plaza at the BOK Center passing out candy canes and posing for pictures. Winterfest visitors will also be treated to concessions with all your holiday favorites and a holiday market with unique Made-in-Oklahoma gifts.
Location:
Downtown Tulsa
Tulsa, OK 74103
For more information, contact:
(918)-894-4520
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January 2025
Rhema Christmas Lights
January 1, 2025
Join thousands of visitors at the annual Rhema Christmas Lights and witness over three million shimmering lights synchronized to Christmas music across 110 acres. This much-loved light 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.
Location:
Rhema Bible Church
1025 W Kenosha Street
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Garden of Lights
January 1, 2025
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.
Location:
Honor Heights Park
1400 Honor Heights Drive
Muskogee, OK 74401
For more information, contact:
(918)-684-6302
eat19@eau19eav19eaw19
www.muskogeeparks.org/parks___trails/parks/honor_heights_park/garden_of_lights.
Winterfest
January 1-6, 2025
Downtown Tulsa is transformed into a festive wonderland during Winterfest, an annual holiday tradition. Bring friends and family together for holiday festivities and share the joyful spirit of the season. Experience the thrill of outdoor ice skating, see one of Oklahoma's tallest outdoor Christmas trees, take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage, listen to live entertainment, and browse beautiful holiday light displays. Surrounded by festive nutcrackers, twinkling lights and a 44-foot tree decked out with 35,700 lights, the outdoor ice rink is located adjacent to the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa. Head to Third & Denver to enjoy carriage rides that will take you throughout the Winterfest area. Children and adults alike will also be treated to surprise visits from Segway Santa as he wheels his way around the main plaza at the BOK Center passing out candy canes and posing for pictures. Winterfest visitors will also be treated to concessions with all your holiday favorites and a holiday market with unique Made-in-Oklahoma gifts.
Location:
Downtown Tulsa
Tulsa, OK 74103
For more information, contact:
(918)-894-4520
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