December in OKC

There's a lot of excitement happening in the Modern Frontier to ring in the holiday season. Here are a few more 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, curling, climbing, skiing, snowboarding and more at Riversport's Winter Glow.  

• Explore Scissortail Park's 'Tis the Season holiday festivities, including the ‘Tis the Season Market & Concert, Cocoa Cottage, holiday lights, 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. 

• 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 or Plenty Mercantile. 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 2024

Ring in the New Year in the Modern Frontier! 

• Cheers to the New Year in style at the  Gatsby's House NYE 2024 celebration at the Skirvin Hilton.
• Dance 2023 away at Tower Theatre's Uptown Get Down New Year's Eve party.
• Enjoy an interactive dining experience this New Year’s Eve at The Melting Pot.
• Attend Noon Year's Eve at OKC Museum of Art, a rockin’ party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will provide the music, a couple of special surprises, activities, snacks, punch, and of course, lots of art.
• Celebrate the New Year with your furry friend at Bar K Noon Year's Eve Party! There will be a giant tennis ball lowered to celebrate the new year.

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.