Ring in 2020 with Arts Council OKC’s Opening Night, a Downtown OKC tradition since 1987. Live performers, food trucks and children’s festivities lead up to a fireworks finale. Purchase your wristband in advance for a discounted rate!

A spectacular light extravaganza will greet you on the drive into the Chickasaw Cultural Center December 2-31. Driving through the display is free and open to the public!

Ring in the holiday season with the Christmas Celebration & Holiday Art Market at the Chickasaw Cultural Center on Saturday, Dec. 14. Enjoy a variety of activities like Christmas movies, visits with Santa and more! This event is free and open to the public.

Visit Sulphur’s Artesian Hotel during the annual Classic Christmas celebration to see the hotel lavishly adorned with holiday decorations, seasonal charm and an incredible 20-foot Christmas tree. Join the weekend festivities this holiday season! Hot cocoa and apple cider will be served daily, as will milk and cookies from Santa.

One of the coolest Downtown in December events returns for its 9th season in Myriad Botanical Gardens November 8. The Devon Ice Rink hosts public skating, private parties and special events all winter until February 2.

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year early in the heart of the City! Downtown in December is filled with lights, classic Christmas stories, ice skating and free events. Here’s the lineup!

Everyone’s favorite syrup-loving elf is taking the stage at Norman’s Sooner Theatre for two weekends only! Catch “Elf: The Musical” December 6-15 and get into the holiday spirit with this beloved story of self-discovery.

Enter the Chickasaw Cultural Center illuminated by the lights display and cast your vote for the best-dressed Christmas tree! Festival of Trees is on display from December 2-31 in the Aapisa’ Art Gallery.

OKC’s Midtown is transformed into a hub of local shops set up in geodesic domes. Vendors switch out weekly leading up to Christmas so there’s always something new. Come do your holiday shopping at Holiday Pop-Up Shops Nov. 29-Dec. 22!

Illuminations: Starry Starry Night at Myriad Botanical Gardens takes holiday light displays to a new level. See the Crystal Bridge Conservatory’s impressive lighting design through Jan. 5, 2020!

Go on a magical journey with Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future! The spectacular Oklahoma holiday tradition returns with Lyric Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol November 29-December 24.

The holiday classic, presented by Devon Energy, returns Dec. 14-22 at Civic Center Music Hall. Joined by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, the Oklahoma City Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker will be an experience to last a lifetime.