Dec 30 Tuesday
See official website for a more detailed schedule.Experience holiday magic at Holidays on Ice in Downtown Enid. Located in the Stride Bank Center’s parking lot, you will have the opportunity to skate under festive twinkle lights at this outdoor ice skating rink located near Enid's "Under Her Wings Was the Universe" sculpture. Bring the whole family out to create new holiday memories at this enchanting attraction.The ice rink is conveniently located by the new Best Western GLo Downtown/Convention Center Hotel that is only a just a three minute walk away. Stay the night in Downtown Enid and checkout the many places to shop, dine and be entertained. Everything is either a walk or scooter ride away. With 12 restaurants, two breweries, axe throwing and plenty of shopping, you won't be left with nothing to do. Many other Christmas activities will be going on in Enid, so make sure to check the calendar when planning your trip. Select Saturdays will feature holiday pop-up markets, live music, Skate with Santa and other fun activities. Take a break from skating to sip on hot cocoa and enjoy a snack from the on-site concessions. Open before Thanksgiving through the New Year, season passes, group rates and private party packages are available now for Holidays on Ice in Downtown Enid.
Castle Christmas at the Castle of Muskogee offers one of the world’s largest collections of holiday inflatables and lights, featuring more than 2,000 displays ranging from four to 20 feet tall. Visitors can drive through Castleton Village’s illuminated route, enjoy tractor-drawn hayrides or the Christmas Train, and explore activities such as camel and pony rides, visits with Santa, ornament making, a holiday gift shop, and free movies. The event runs through December 31 and welcomes guests with free admission, with donations appreciated.
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.
This winter, go wild and fill your holiday season with the magic of light. OKC Zoo's Safari Lights features a light display showcasing 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 photo opportunities. 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. Please note that online reservations are required.
Experience one of Oklahoma’s brightest holiday traditions as Yukon’s annual Christmas in the Park lights up City Park, Chisholm Trail Park, and Freedom Trail Park, with more than 500 displays and millions of twinkling lights. Every night from November 22 through December 31, visitors can enjoy the magic by car with the drive-through route, stroll the illuminated trails on foot, or hop aboard the Santa Express Train for a festive ride through the parks.
Drive through a winter wonderland at Lights on the Lake, held at the East Recreation area of Lake McMurtry. During the first three weekends of December, visitors see large holiday displays and twinkling lights wrapped around the surrounding trees. The event runs through January 3 and offers a glowing seasonal experience for families and friends to enjoy from the comfort of their vehicle.
Experience the magic of the season at Ardmore’s Festival of Lights in Regional Park. This 1.5-mile drive features over 150 animated displays, making it one of southern Oklahoma’s largest and most dazzling holiday light shows. Enjoy the festive atmosphere from the warmth of your car as you take in the colorful lights and holiday spirit. Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted.
The Downs Family Christmas Lights in Norman is one of the most spectacular light displays at a private residence in Oklahoma. Each year since 2007, nearly two months of work have gone into creating a wonderful display with two "mega trees" that are 70 feet tall, ten mini trees and 20-foot long arches, all created out of over 280,000 lights.
Dec 31 Wednesday
Discover Oklahoma Contemporary's ArtNow 2025: Materials and Boundaries exhibition, highlighting new and recent art from a selection of artists active in the state. Twenty-six artists explore identity, place and experimentation through boundary-pushing practices and material innovation, offering a fresh and nuanced vision of contemporary Oklahoma. Visit okcontemp.org for gallery hours.
For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/artnow2025
Celebrate the holidays at the Edmond Outdoor Ice Rink in Mitch Park. Skate under the stars and soak up the festive spirit with family and friends. The rink offers free parking, open skate sessions, concessions, safety helmets, WiFi, and indoor restrooms. Make lasting memories this season at one of Edmond’s favorite holiday traditions.