Community Calendar

Shop with social responsibility in mind at PAMBE Ghana's Global Market. This seasonal fair trade shop features handmade items from artisans around the world. Purchasing an item from the Global Market is a win for the gift recipient, the artisans, and students of La'Angum in northern Ghana.

The Market is open from Tuesday through Saturday

Celebrate the holiday season by viewing Christmas trees grown and decorated by Oklahoma Native Tribes during the annual Red Earth Treefest from now until the end of the year. Held in the BancFirst Tower in OKC, this nine-week holiday event at the Red Earth Art Center is open during the regular hours of 10 am to 5 pm and feature Christmas trees covered in handmade ornaments showcasing the many Native cultures of Oklahoma.

Shop local this holiday season at Sample Oklahoma’s Gifting Gallery at The Shoppes at Northpark in Oklahoma City. This pop-up marketplace features a curated selection of Oklahoma-made goods from local makers, artisans, and small businesses. Browse hand-crafted jewelry, home décor, gourmet treats, and other unique finds—perfect for checking off everyone on your holiday list while supporting local talent.

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

The Hushtola Art Market is a juried art show and fine art market showcasing traditional and visual arts. Talented First American artists from across the country display vibrant paintings, basketry, jewelry, sculpture, metalworking, bead work, textiles, pottery and more, competing for cash prizes and the honor of Best in Show. This year the art market will be held in the beautiful Okana Resort & Indoor Waterpark, located in the vibrant Horizons District of Oklahoma City, just steps away from the culture and history of the First Americans Museum and Exhibit C. For more information visit HushtolaArtMarket.com.

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is a magical re-creation of the classic children’s story led by a cast of talented actors on board a real train. Have your golden tickets ready for the Conductor! Dancing chefs serve passengers hot chocolate and Walker's Shortbread cookies, enjoy a reading of the classic book by Chris Van Allsburg, and receive the First Gift of Christmas after Santa boards the train to greet families. Performers engage passengers in caroling and fun holiday activities on the heartwarming trip back to the station.

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride - OKC 🎫 A magical reproduction of the classic children’s story led by a cast of talented actors on board a real train! Departing Nov 14 - Dec 28, 2025

Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ for a magical one-hour trip to meet Santa. Once on board, your car hosts will work their way through the coach and punch your golden ticket before hot chocolate and delicious Walker’s Shortbread are served by dancing chefs. Passengers then read along with the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg.

Santa and his helpers board the train to greet passengers and each guest is given the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell. During the trip, characters on each car lead passengers in caroling and onboard entertainment just like in the film! Each guest will take home a keepsake sleigh bell in addition to the wonderful memories made on this magical trip. First Class passengers also receive a collectible THE POLAR EXPRESS™ ceramic mug to take home.

Over 30 years, 1,000 performances, and 150,000 patrons, A Territorial Christmas Carol is back in this reimagining of Dickens’ classic tale! Come experience Christmas with the entire family in the heart of historic, downtown Guthrie.

Adapted by Janet Allard & Michael Bigelow Dixon
Directed by Seth Gordon

Ebenezer Scrooge, a penny-pinching curmudgeon, who cares nothing at all for those around him, is transformed into an upright, caring citizen when forced to compare his greed with the generosity and kindness of others. But will Scrooge gain redemption in time to appreciate the comradery and joy of his newly revealed community? This adaptation implies that within each of us exists the possibility of Scrooge-like thought and actions but with the potential to correct one's ways by doing good for the benefit of all.

Single Tickets on sale beginning November 17, 2025

For tickets and more information, visit us at theatre.ou.edu

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.