As 2026 approaches, we rounded up a few end of year events taking place across Tulsa to celebrate Kwanzaa and ring in the new year.
Kwanzaa Celebration Dinner
1520 N. Hartford Ave.
On Dec. 26, Rudisill Regional Library will host a family-friendly event that will feature traditional African dancing and music as well as a candle lighting. Visitors are welcome between 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Winter Wonderland at Retro Grill and Bar
800 N. Peoria Ave.
Holiday season meets winter chic at this Dec. 27 event. It’s only open to people ages 27 and up and a chance to celebrate the holidays in style. DJ Wallie Mayne will be bringing the tunes. Doors open at 8 p.m. with a cover charge after 10 p.m.
Noon Year’s Eve at Chandler Park
6500 W. 21st St.
Wear comfy pajamas and get ready to play games, take pics in a photo booth and participate in a balloon drop to ring in 2026. The event goes from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 31. Register online for $2 per person.
Noon Year’s Eve at Mother Road Market
1124 S. Lewis Ave.
Take the kids to dance on a heated patio with DJ Majda and DJ Kylie from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 31. For this silent disco, headsets are free on a first-come, first-served basis. Hot chocolate and adult beverages will be available at WEL Bar.
American Solera
1706 E. 6th St.
Party with Hot Toast Music Co. with a concert beginning at 11 a.m. Dec. 31. There will be food from Bub’s burgers, along with non-alcoholic beverages, beer and wine. This is also a family-friendly event. The taproom opens at 10:30 a.m.
New Year’s Eve Jam
1125 E. 36th St. N.
Dance into 2026 with the Keepin’ It Real Band, Bobby Eaton Jr. and his Eaton Out Band, DJ Smoove and more. You can get tickets starting at $35 at KBOB 89.9 FM’s studio at 1216 N. Lansing Ave. Suite D or by calling 832-443-9499. Doors open at 8 p.m.
