Kickoff the holiday season and Downtown in December with this year’s Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival presented by Global Payments! The 24th annual event will take place in Bricktown outside of the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark on Thursday, November 13th, 2025, and feature live holiday performances, free activities including photos with Santa and a Letters to Santa station, food and drinks, and the traditional countdown to the tree lighting by Mayor David Holt.
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Events &
Attractions
Saints Santa Run
Grab your costumes and running shoes, the Saints Santa Run presented by SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital is returning on Saturday, December 6th, 2025. Our family-friendly holiday run is bringing all ages, and even pets, to downtown Oklahoma City for a festive 5K and costume contest. Participants can choose between our 5K Walk/Run, 1-Mile Fun Run, and free Kids’ Dash.
Lights On Broadway Annual Event
Cruise down historic Automobile Alley for the district’s holiday open house and experience its stunning light display during the 9th Annual Lights On Broadway event! On Saturday, November 29, December 6th and 13th, attendees can enjoy local shopping, seasonal activities and decor, special promotions, sidewalk entertainment, and much more.
Devon Ice Rink
The Devon Ice Rink returns for its 14th season in the Myriad Botanical Gardens in 2025! Get ready for another great winter of outdoor ice skating at Downtown in December’s premier attraction. Skate across 5,500 square feet of real ice and indulge in seasonal food and beverage offerings. Experience the magical, park-like atmosphere surrounded by the glittering lights of the Devon Ice Rink.
OKC Ballet's The Nutcracker
Return to the vivid Land of Sweets this holiday season with Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye’s “The Nutcracker,” presented by Devon Energy and The Chickasaw Nation. The new production, which debuted to rave reviews in 2024, will return for 14 performances including a sensory-friendly version in collaboration with AutismOklahoma. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit okcballet.org or call (405) 848-8637.
- Red Earth Treefest
November 13 – December 31 - Miracle at Social Capital
November 14 – December 31 - RIVERSPORT Holiday River Parade
November 15 - ELF the Musical
November 18 – 23 - The National’s Great Christmas Tree Lighting
December 28 - Holiday Events at Sailor & The Dock
November 28 – December 31 - ArtAfloatOKC Showboat Holiday Concerts & Caroling Cruises
November 28 – December 19 - Small Business Saturday
November 29 - Oklahoma Opry Christmas Shows
November 29 – December 6 - OKCPhil’s A Very Merry Pops
December 5 – 6 - Oklahoma Contemporary Holiday Events
December 6 – 13
- Saturdays in December at OKCMOA
December 6 – 27 - Canterbury Voices Present Handel’s Messiah
December 7 - American Banjo Museum’s Candy Cane Christmas
December 7 - Light the World Giving Machine
December 10 – January 1
- The Melting Pot’s Ladies Night Out
December 11 - St. Paul’s Ceremony of the Carols
December 12 - Deck the Hall of Fame
December 13 - OKC Community Chanukah Festival
Date TBA - Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
December 27 - The Melting Pot’s New Year’s Celebration
December 31 - Rodizio Grill New Year’s Celebration
December 31 - NYE Party in the Park
December 31