There are plenty of festivals and family-friendly fun to be found in our area. Here are 13 things to do in November and December that are entertaining and offer family fun. If there is something your family enjoys that is not included in this list, please share in the comments below.
SUNDAY ARCHITECTURE TOUR FIRE STATION #13: THE BEFORE TOUR
Date/Time
November 4, 2018
10:00 AM
Description
For Tulsa Foundation for Architecture Members Only.
See the 1931 Art Deco Fire Station #13 before it undergoes extensive restoration by its new owner.
This is not a guided tour, but due to the restricted space, we are staggering arrival times. Please RSVP on Eventbrite through your invitation email. INVITATION EMAILS WILL BE SENT AT 2 PM WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 31st. This event is open to TFA members, and there is a 4 ticket maximum due to the size of the space.
Photo credit: Patrick McNicholas
Website
http://tulsaarchitecture.org
2ND SATURDAY ARCHITECTURE TOUR ROUTE 66 + BLUE DOME DISTRICT
Date/Time
November 10, 2018
10:00 AM
Description
Monthly architectural walking tour! Each month features a different historical area or topic of downtown. November’s tour will be Route 66 + Blue Dome District. Learn about commerce and industry, Route 66, and the Red-Light District!
Cost
$13
Children 12 and under free if accompanied by a paying adult.
Location
Foolish Things Coffee Company
1001 South Main Street
Tulsa, OK 74119
Website
http://tulsaarchitecture.org/programs/
Photo credit: Rhys Martin Cloudless Lens Photography
PHILBROOK FESTIVAL
Date/Time
November 23rd to December 31st, 2018
Festival Nights: Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving (Nov. 23-24); Friday, Nov. 30; All Fridays in December (Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28) and Christmas Eve (Dec. 24). On these Festival Nights, the Museum closes at 9pm. For details, and more visit https://philbrook.org/visit/fundraising/festival/
Description
Philbrook Festival returns for eight unforgettable evenings November 23 – December 31, 2018. Enjoy the most beautiful place in Oklahoma during the most wonderful time of the year.
The Museum comes alive with festive holiday events, Santa, train rides, LEGO village, garden games, live music, shopping, décor, and thousands of lights reflecting the spirit of the season. Gather the whole family for an unforgettable experience.
Each Festival Night is ticketed and pre-purchased tickets are strongly encouraged, as space is limited each Festival Night. Youth 17 & under are free and require a ticket.
Cost
$
Location
Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 S Rockford Rd
Tulsa, OK 74114
Phone: 918-749-7941
Fax: 918-743-4230
Website
AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART
Date/Time
November 16 – November 18, 2018
Friday and Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Sunday, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Description
The country’s No. 1 contemporary craft show returns this fall Nov. 16 – 18 to the River Spirit Expo at Expo Square featuring 500 vendors in 900 booths. Shop clothing, jewelry, accessories, furniture, home decor, housewares, wood crafts, fabric crafts, gourmet foods, bath and body, and so much more.
Cost
Admission is just $10 at the door and is good for all three days. Kids 12 and under get in free.
Location
River Spirit Expo
4145 E 21st St
Tulsa, OK 74112
Website
WILLIAMS ROUTE 66 MARATHON & HALF MARATHON
Date/Time
November 17 to November 18, 2018
10:00 AM
Description
The Williams Route 66 Marathon & Half Marathon in Tulsa is a top annual sporting event in the region. Much more than just a competitive run, this two-day event features a health, fitness and sustainability expo that encourages healthy practices and educates the public on new and interesting ways to live a healthy life.
Runners have the option to tackle the whole marathon or gather friends for a relay team of three to five people. A 5K route, fun run and half marathon are also available. In the past, this event has received the titles Best Marathon, Best Half Marathon and Best Post Race Party by Oklahoma Sports & Fitness Magazine. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to have fun and be challenged.
Cost
$20 and up
Register to run here.
Location
Guthrie Green
111 E MB Brady St
Tulsa, OK 74103
Phone: 918-408-1208
Website
RHEMA CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Date/Time
November 22, 2018 – January 1, 2019
5:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Flip the Switch” at 6 PM on Nov. 21 #rhemalights
Description
A family friendly Christmas tradition since 1982, Rhema Christmas Lights Extravaganza offers a brilliant display of over two million twinkling lights and over 100,000 shimmering bulbs synchronized to Christmas music. Visitors to the Rhema Christmas Lights event 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 carriage. Horse-drawn carriage rides will be available on select evenings.
The “Christmas Tree Forest” features a 22-foot tree, including a five-foot star, surrounded by smaller, beautifully lit metal trees. And as always, the vibrant Rhema Park bridge acts as a remarkable centerpiece for the entire display.
Rhema’s Christmas lights display was designed to provide a safe, peaceful, and fun atmosphere in which people can enjoy the Christmas season and to bless the community and point visitors to the love of Jesus Christ and the real meaning of Christmas.
Cost
FREE
Location
Rhema Bible Church
1025 W Kenosha St
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Phone: 918-258-1588
Website
CASTLE CHRISTMAS
Date/Time
November 25 to December 31, 2018
5:30 – 10:00 pm
Description
Drive through Castleton Village, filled with over 2,000 holiday displays and thousands of colorful lights, creating an unforgettable experience. Open every night, Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, 5:30 pm-10:00 pm.
Cost
FREE Drive through. Donations are gratefully accepted.
Location
The Castle of Muskogee
3400 W Fern Mountain Rd
Muskogee, OK 74401
Phone: 918-687-3625
Website
WINTERFEST
Date/Time
November 24, 2018 through January 7, 2019
Description
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 on 9,000 square feet of perfectly layered ice (bigger than Rockefeller Feller Center in New York City), see Oklahoma’s tallest outdoor Christmas tree, take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage, listen to live entertainment and browse beautiful holiday light displays.
Cost
$6-12
Location
Downtown
200 S. Denver
Tulsa, OK 74103
Phone: 918-894-4268
Website
GARDEN OF LIGHTS
Date/Time
November 23, 2018 through January 1, 2019
Description
Visit the annual “Garden of Lights” in historic Honor Heights Park in Muskogee this Christmas season. The drive through experience includes 120 acres of trees, bushes and water areas decorated for the holiday season with over a million shimmering lights.
Cost
$5/car $10/bus
Location
Honor Heights Park
1400 Honor Heights Dr.
Muskogee, OK 74401
Phone: 918-684-6302
BASS PRO SHOPS WINTER WONDERLAND
Date/Time
December 4 – 24, 2018
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Description
Features giveaways, crafts, activities and the chance to meet Santa. The daily event continues through Christmas Eve. One FREE photo with Santa, additional photos available for purchase. Open weekdays, 5 – 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday, noon – 5 p.m.
See website for a complete schedule of events.
Cost
FREE
Location
101 Bass Pro Dr
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
(918) 355-7600
Website
http://www.basspro.com/shop/en/santas-wonderland-2016#jumpSchedule
TULSA BALLET THE NUTCRACKER
Date/Time
December 8 – 23, 2018
Description
Set in 1920’s Paris, the birthplace of classical ballet, Marcello Angelini’s vision of The Nutcracker has been a Tulsa favorite since 2003. Whether you’ve seen it once or one hundred times, this magical holiday spectacular is guaranteed to capture your imagination. This production will be retired in a few short years, be sure to see it now before it’s gone forever!
Cost
$25-$105
Location
Tulsa Performing Arts Center
110 E 2nd St
Tulsa, OK 74103
Phone: 918-749-6006
Website
TULSA CHRISTMAS PARADE
Date/Time
December 8, 2018
1:00 pm
Description
Since 1926, the Tulsa Christmas Parade has entertained thousands of children and adults year after year as it winds through the historic streets of downtown Tulsa. This year’s theme is Miracle at Boston and 4th Street and will feature floats from holiday blockbuster movies such as, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, “Elf”, “Home Alone”, “A Christmas Story”, “Christmas Vacation”, “Miracle on 34th Street”, “The Polar Express”, “Avengers”, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, and more. Enjoy crowd favorites, such as gigantic helium balloons escorted by teams of balloon wranglers, bands, drill teams, and dancers, from the street view or from reserved, bleacher seating for $26. Tickets are available for individual seating as well as group rates.
Cost
FREE
Location
Downtown Tulsa
Tulsa, OK 74103
Phone: 918-732-9403
Website
2ND SATURDAY ARCHITECTURE TOUR DECO IN DECEMBER
Date/Time
December 8, 2018
10:00 AM
Description
Monthly architectural walking tour! Each month we feature a different historical area or topic of downtown. December’s tour will be Deco in December.
Tulsa boasts one of the nation’s best collections of gorgeous Art Deco architecture. Join us to learn what all the fuss is about!
Cost
$13
Children 12 and under free if accompanied by a paying adult.
Location
Foolish Things Coffee Company
1001 South Main Street
Tulsa, OK 74119
Website
THIS HOPE CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Date/Time
December 14, 2018
7:00 PM
Description
This Hope in concert. Enjoy holiday favorites and timeless Christmas music from the acapella harmonies of This Hope.
Cost
FREE
Donations accepted
Location
Eastwood Tulsa
948 S 91stE Ave
Tulsa, OK 74112
Website
CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
Date/Time
Monday, December 24, 2018
6:00 PM
Description
Come with your whole family as we celebrate the both of the King of Kings. This special candlelight service is filled with joys of the season, carols and the sacred remembrance of our Savior. Hot cider and coffee will be available and a Christmas cookie or two.
Cost
FREE
Location
Eastwood Tulsa
948 S 91stE Ave
Tulsa, OK 7411
Website
Eastwood Baptist Church
We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information.
These are just a few of the fun festivals and events to visit to celebrate fall and winter in our area. So, load up your family and friends and have a good time.
