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Things to Do in Tulsa in November and December

byShirley Pittenger inUncategorized posted6 November, 2018
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Things to Do in Tulsa in November and December

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

TFA 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

http://tulsaarchitecture.org/programs/

2ND SATURDAY ARCHITECTURE TOUR ROUTE 66 + BLUE DOME DISTRICT

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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

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

https://philbrook.org/visit/fundraising/festival/

https://www.facebook.com/PhilbrookMuseum

AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART

An Affair of the Heart Logo

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

http://www.aaoth.com

https://www.facebook.com/heartoftulsa/

WILLIAMS ROUTE 66 MARATHON & HALF MARATHON

Williams Route 66 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

http://route66marathon.com

https://www.facebook.com/route66marathon

RHEMA CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Rhema 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

http://www.rhemalights.org

CASTLE CHRISTMAS

Castle of Muskogee

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

http://www.okcastle.com/castle-christmas.html

https://www.facebook.com/thecastleofmuskogee

WINTERFEST

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

http://tulsawinterfest.com

https://www.facebook.com/winterfest.tulsa/

GARDEN OF LIGHTS

Honor Heights Park

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

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

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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

https://tulsaballet.org/the-nutcracker-5/

TULSA CHRISTMAS PARADE

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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

https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasParadeofTulsa

http://www.tulsachristmasparade.org

2ND SATURDAY ARCHITECTURE TOUR DECO IN DECEMBER

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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

http://tulsaarchitecture.org

https://www.facebook.com/events/20860267298536

THIS HOPE CHRISTMAS CONCERT

This Hope Christmas Concert IG

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

https://eastwoodtulsa.org/this-hope-christmas-concert

CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

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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.

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Shirley Pittenger

Shirley Pittenger is the Digital Communications & Social Media Manager at Eastwood Baptist Church. She is married to Bob Pittenger who is the Community Groups Pastor at the Church at Battlecreek in the Tulsa Metro area. Shirley holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Baptist College of Florida. She enjoys teaching in the youth group, singing, reading, studying God’s Word, and spending time with her family.

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