OKC embraces the holiday season with an abundance of festivities, lights and community celebrations
The holiday season in Oklahoma City is in full swing, offering a variety of festive activities for all ages. From ice skating at the Devon Ice Rink to light displays at the Oklahoma City Zoo’s Safari Lights, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. With so many events taking place throughout the city, Oklahoma City provides plenty of opportunities for the community to come together and enjoy the holiday season.
Devon Ice Rink
The Devon Ice Rink in the Myriad Botanical Gardens celebrated its 13th season with a grand opening in November. The ice rink will remain open until February 2.
The ice rink is open seven days a week with hours as follows:
- Monday – Thursday: 3-9 p.m.
- Friday: 3-11 p.m.
- Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission to the ice rink is $14 including skates and $9 if you bring your own skates. Discounts include $9 admission for military personnel, $10 for Myriad Botanical Gardens members and a $10 group rate for groups of 10 or more.
The Devon Ice Rink’s winter break schedule is as follows:
- December 23 – January 4: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. (11 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Sundays)
- Tuesday, December 24: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 25: 12-6 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 31: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Wednesday, January 1: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Myriad and Bright
Oklahoma City residents can experience Myriad and Bright this holiday season at the Myriad Botanical Gardens, with daily hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. until December 24.
In addition to the outdoor gardens, the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory will stay open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays through Sundays, November 29 to December 29.
On December 13 and 20, guests can enjoy a light and music show in the conservatory from 5-8 p.m. An artisan market with holiday vendors and entertainment performances, sponsored by the Arts Council OKC Art Moves, will take place in the lobby before the show.
On December 14 and 21, the gardens will provide multiple holiday activities. Children can take photos with Santa, listen to a story from Ms. Claus and create holiday crafts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Crystal Bridge will showcase live music from 2-4 p.m., with a light and music show following from 5:30-8 p.m.
'Tis the Season at Scissortail Park
‘Tis the Season at Scissortail Park offers holiday activities for the whole family, from the ‘Tis the Season Market & Concert to Santa visits and more. Until December 24, Scissortail Park’s ‘Tis the Season is open daily from 2-7 p.m.
Santa will visit the park on December 14 and 21, from 5-8 p.m. in the North Trellis Garden. On December 14, from 5-8 p.m., the park will host a showing of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on the great lawn.
A Menorah Lighting Celebration with Chabad Community Center will occur on December 29 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Love’s Travel Stops Stage. Lights will also be featured around the park until the beginning of the new year.
Oklahoma City Zoo Safari Lights
Family and friends can enjoy the wildlife-themed sculptures, animated light displays, musical light shows and more at Oklahoma City Zoo’s Safari Lights, open until January 1.
With one drive-thru course and multiple walk-thru courses, Safari Lights offers an abundance of holiday light displays. In addition to the lights, attendees can partake in photo opportunities, snack stations and more.
The Holiday Season at OAK
This holiday season, OAK features activities for the whole community to enjoy. Selfies with Santa will be hosted December 13 and 15 from 4-7 p.m.
Throughout the holiday season, until January 20, OAK on Ice takes place at the community’s outdoor rink located in Heartwood Park, with tickets starting at $10 every day.
Daily hours of operation include:
- Monday – Thursday: 4-9 p.m.
- Friday: 4-10 p.m.
- Saturday: 12-10 p.m.
- Sunday: 12-9 p.m.
- Christmas Break (12/21-01/06): 12-10 p.m.
- Christmas Eve: 12-5 p.m.
- Christmas Day: 12-10 p.m.
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