Holiday parades are in full swing and schools are nearing winter break. If you’re searching for things to do — and at an affordable cost — the Flyer has you covered.
Here’s a list of free experiences for you and your family around Tulsa this holiday season.
Winter Wonderland
Until Jan. 4 | Various times | WeStreet Ice Center | More info
You can ice skate, hop on a train ride, make crafts, meet Santa Claus and sip on a hot beverage at Winter Wonderland off 43rd Street & South Yale. Admission is free, but there are ticketed activities.
- Public skating: $15 + $5 to rent skates
- Train ride: $5 per person
- Craft station: Free
- Inflatables: $5 per child for two hours
- Meet Santa Claus: Free
- Concessions: Price varies
Hours vary depending on the day. Find out what’s open and when here. Between Dec. 19 and Dec. 24, Weekend Wonderland is open with activities from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Carols and Cocoa
Dec. 12 | 6:30 p.m. | Rose District Plaza | More info
Listen to live performances by local choirs and sip on free hot cocoa in Broken Arrow’s Rose District. There will be carriage rides and a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus as well as a visit by the Grinch.
Sand Spring Christmas Parade
Dec. 12 | 7 p.m. | Downtown Sand Springs | More info
Watch floats decorated for this year’s theme, Gingerbread Lane, at the 42nd Annual Night Time, Lighted Christmas Parade. Relive the past by seeing last year’s winners here.
Owasso Christmas Parade
Dec. 13 | 9 a.m. | Smith Farm Marketplace | More info
Watch floats decorated for this year’s theme, Christmas Memories, at the annual Owasso Christmas Parade. Find the parade route here.
Movies in the Cove: “Rise of the Guardians”
Dec. 13 | 10 a.m. | Hardesty Regional Library | More info
You can enjoy a morning movie in the Connor’s Cove Children’s Theater. No food or drinks are allowed.
Jingle and Mingle
Dec. 13 | 10 a.m. | Pratt Library | More info
Sip on hot cocoa or apple cider and eat a sweet treat while browsing winter-themed craft stations in the Pratt Library Meeting Room. You can also take photos at their holiday station.
Discover Jenks Hometown Holiday Trolley
Dec. 13 and 20 | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Various locations | More info
Explore local attractions in Jenks via trolley. It stops at Oklahoma Aquarium, Tulsa Premium Outlets and other locations, which you can find here.
Tulsa Christmas Parade
Dec. 13 | 11 a.m. | Downtown Tulsa | More info
Watch floats and stream this year’s song, OklaHOME for Christmas, at the Tulsa Christmas Parade. Find the parade route here.
Photos with Santa
Dec. 13-15, 20-24 | 1 p.m. each day; 5 p.m. Dec. 15 only | Gathering Place | More info
Capture a photo with Santa Claus for free at Williams Lodge.
A Very Vintage Christmas Parade
Dec. 13 | 6 p.m. | Downtown Sapulpa | More info
Watch floats decorated for this year’s theme, A Very Vintage Christmas, at the annual Sapulpa Chamber of Commerce Parade. Find the parade route here.
Winter Story Time
Dec. 15 and 22 | 1:30 p.m. | Gathering Place | More info
News on 6 and 92.9 The River will lead a winter story time at Williams Lodge from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. After that, Gathering Place team members will take the reins until 4 p.m. Attendees can also make a crystal snowflake ornament and learn about the science behind snowflakes.
An Evening With Santa
Dec. 15 | 6 p.m. | South Broken Arrow Library | More info
Capture a photo with Santa Claus for free at South Broken Arrow Library with activities available while you wait.
Holiday Hoedown with Swing West
Dec. 16 | 4:30 p.m. | Gathering Place | More info
Swing West will perform live at Williams Lodge for this country-themed evening. Bring your cowboy hat, cowboy boots and festive spirit.
A Night with “The Nutcracker” in partnership with Tulsa Ballet
Dec. 17 | 4:30 p.m. | Gathering Place | More info
Listen to “The Nutcracker” as dancers with Tulsa Ballet perform select scenes. They’ll also teach attendees a couple steps and be available for photo opportunities afterward.
Holiday Craft
Dec. 17 | 2 p.m. | Kendall-Whittier Library | More info
Make holiday crafts in the Kendall-Whittier Library Meeting Room.
Library Game Day
Dec. 19 | 11 a.m. | Skiatook Library | More info
Play Monopoly or Dungeons and Dragons in the Skiatook Library Meeting Room. They will have a selection of board and card games available, but you can also bring your own.
Winter Solstice Soirée
Dec. 19 | 4 p.m. | Herman and Kate Kaiser Library | More info
Enjoy hot cocoa, nature-based crafts and music in The Gardens at LaFortune Park.
Movies in the Cove: “The Grinch” (2018)
Dec. 20 | 10 a.m. | Hardesty Regional Library | More info
You can enjoy a morning movie in the Connor’s Cove Children’s Theater. No food or drinks are allowed.
It’s a Wrap!
Dec. 20 | 10 a.m. | Glenpool Library | More info
If you’re a last-minute present wrapper, you can bring those gifts to wrap in the Glenpool Library Meeting Room. They will have wrapping paper, bags, tape and some ribbon and bows you can use but supplies are limited. They ask you to bring no more than five gifts.
There will also be Wassail, a type of winter punch, for you to sip on. If you have some extra supplies you can donate, drop them off before the morning of Dec. 20.
Festive Washi Ornaments and Baubles
Dec. 20 | 2 p.m. | Schusterman-Benson Library | More info
Craft an ornament with washi tape and other supplies at the Schusterman-Benson Library Meeting Room.
Global Gatherings: New Year’s Edition
Dec. 27 | 1 p.m. | Gathering Place | More info
Learn about different cultures with performances, food, hands-on activities and a holiday vendor market in the ONEOK Boathouse.
There will be Celtic music by Finnegans Awake; games and activities from New Year’s traditions in Turkey, China, Myanmar, Afghanistan and Mexico; and Indonesian food as well as offerings from Kitchen 66 vendors representing Ukraine, Tunisia and Haiti.
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