’Tis the Season at Scissortail Park! Celebrate the season at Scissortail Park November 25th, 2022, through January 1st, 2023, with holiday festivities including the Union Station Illumination, ‘Tis the Season Market, Cocoa Cottage, holiday lights and tours, the Menorah Lighting, visits with Santa Claus, and more. Everyone is invited to bundle up, stroll the grounds, enjoy the lights and soak in the holiday spirit at Scissortail Park!
Union Station Illumination and Holiday Lights
Friday, November 25 – Sunday, January 1 | 6-10pm Nightly
Union Station
Take a break from the busy season to enjoy a beautiful evening stroll to see the festive lights throughout Scissortail Park. See paths of luminaries, our 40-foot holiday tree, giant menorah, and the amazing light and music show, Illumination at Union Station. Illumination is a free holiday experience that transforms historic Union Station with a festive display of synchronized lights and music for everyone to enjoy.
‘Tis the Season Market
Saturday, December 3 | 12 – 7pm
The Promenade, Upper Park
Shop for everyone on your list and support local businesses and artisans set up along The Promenade. Enjoy shopping, live music, and holiday performances on the Love’s Travel Stops Stage and Great Lawn.
Holiday Wreath Sale
Saturday, December 3 | 12 – 7pm
‘Tis the Season Market, Upper Park
A symbol of health, joy, and peace and made from evergreens that represent long life, natural wreaths are a beautiful and sustainable holiday tradition. This winter, find your fresh greenery décor at Scissortail Park! Wreaths for sale will vary in size and price, and some will be plain and others will be decorated. When kept indoors, they will last about 3 weeks with proper care.
B.A.R.K. Ranger Class
Sunday, December 11 | 1pm
The Perch at the Boathouse, Upper Park
Bring your canine companion to our free B.A.R.K. Ranger class and find out how to responsibly recreate in Scissortail Park with your pets. Find out what B.A.R.K. stands for, and learn some basic techniques for introducing dogs to one another, approaching other dogs, and leash training. At the end, your pup will earn a certificate and bandanna. Dogs in attendance must have their rabies tag on their collar and must remain on a leash.
Holiday Hoops
Wednesday, December 14 | 5:30 – 7:30pm
Thunder Community Court, Lower Park
3-on-3 basketball games, Santa Slam-Dunk, and other contests. Register at scissortailpark.org beginning November 25.
Menorah Lighting by the Chabad Community Center
Sunday, December 18
Love’s Travel Stops Stage, Upper Park
Celebrate the festival of lights and Hanukah with the Chabad Community Center at Scissortail Park.
Cocoa Cottage
December 1 – 16 | 5-9pm Fridays – Sundays
December 17 – January 1 | 4-10pm daily
North of the Picnic Pavilion, Upper Park
Enjoy coffee, hot cocoa, and other holiday treats at our special Cocoa Cottage located along The Promenade north of the Picnic Trellises.
Events are weather permitting and subject to change.
For more information, visit scissortailpark.org.
