December in OKC

There's a lot of excitement happening in the Modern Frontier to ring in the holiday season. Here are a few of our recommendations of ways to discover Oklahoma City this month! 

'Tis the Season to be Jolly 

• Get in the yuletide spirit with downtown Oklahoma City's annual holiday extravaganza, Downtown in December! The fun is back this year with light displays, holiday pop-up shops and more. 

• Go wild at the OKC Zoo's Safari Lights, a festive drive-thru and walk-thru, showcasing wildlife-themed light sculptures and animated light displays.

• See Ebenezer Scrooge come to life at Lyric Theatre's annual production of A Christmas Carol in the Plaza District.  

• Enjoy ice skating, Santa experiences and stunning lights at Coca Cola's Classic Christmas at Remington Park. 

• Hop on the Polar Express Train Ride for a magical re-creation of the classic children's story on board a real train at the Oklahoma Railway Museum.

• Explore Scissortail Park's holiday festivities, including the SPARKLE Holiday Walk and holiday markets, the Menorah Lighting and more.

• Hear your favorite holiday tunes live at Civic Center Music Hall with special performances by Canterbury Voices and the OKC Philharmonic. 

• Marvel at the dancing snowflakes, the Kingdom of Sweets and more at the Oklahoma City Ballet's annual performance of The Nutcracker. 

• Celebrate the turning of the seasons at First American Museum's Winter Solstice event. 

• Sip on holiday cocktails at seasonal pop-up bars such as Miracle at Social Capital, Blitzen’s at Basin Bar or the Winter Wonderland in Midtown.

• Gather your family and head to Heartwood Park at OAK OKC for outdoor ice-skating and festive photos with Santa.

• Give your holiday some Western flair by attending the Cowboy Christmas Parade in the Stockyards City District. 

Shop 'til You Drop 

From local boutiques to national retailers, OKC is serving up all the retail therapy you could need. With the holidays quickly approaching, there's never been a better time to shop your way through Oklahoma City. Explore locally owned and locally loved shops like Painted Door Gift Boutique, Tin Lizzie's, Plenty Mercantile or the Midtown Holiday Pop-Up shops, open until Dec. 21. Pick up a Modern Frontier souvenir at Shop Good. If major retailers are your thing, make time to explore the OKC Outlets, Penn Square Mall or Classen Curve. Discover more places to treat yourself in our local shopping guide. You can find something for everyone on your list in Oklahoma City! 

Cheers to 2026

Ring in the New Year in the Modern Frontier! 

• Celebrate the New Year with live music, fireworks and more at the NYE Party at Scissortail Park. 
• Dance 2025 away at Tower Theatre's Uptown Get Down New Year's Eve party.
• Cheers to the New Year in style at a Gatsby-inspired celebration at OKANA Resort. 
• Toast to the New Year with an exclusive seven-course tasting menu at Grey Sweater. 
• Kickoff 2026 with a Vegas-style performance at Adele Wolf's New Year's Eve Follies at Civic Center Music Hall. 

We hope you're ready to rock around the Modern Frontier this yuletide season! Looking for more cold-weather fun? Unwrap our Winter Guide to discover even more of this season's must-dos.