Christmas Lights 2024-2025 in Oklahoma

Oklahoma natives firmly believe that enjoying light displays is one of the best ways to embrace the Christmas spirit. The state showcases some of the largest light installations in the nation, making it the perfect place to bring family and friends to experience the holiday magic. With hot cocoa, Santa Claus, and plenty of fun activities, there's something to keep everyone warm and cheerful.

Downtown in December, Oklahoma City (November 12–December 27, 2024)

Escape the winter gloom with Downtown in December, a festive holiday celebration in the heart of Oklahoma City. Kick off the holiday season and Downtown in December with this year’s Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival. The 23rd annual event will take place in Bricktown outside of the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark on Tuesday, November 12.

There are several winter activities for everyone —ice skating, free holiday light festival, Saints Santa Run, and many more. You can participate in a festive holiday run, free water taxi excursions, watch performances and shows, enjoy holiday shopping and parties. Check out the cruise down Automobile Alley with stunning Lights in Broadway show while dining and shopping along the downtown Oklahoma entertainment district. Most events and displays are free to the public.

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Christmas in the Park, Yukon (November 23–December 31, 2024)

One of the most spectacular holiday destinations in Yukon, Oklahoma, is Christmas in the Park, which is about a thirty-minute drive from Oklahoma City. Every night during the holiday season, the park turns into a magical wonderland of visual entertainment. Drive through three miles of illuminated light displays in three inter-connected city parks—Yukon City Park, Freedom Trail, and Chisholm Trail Park. They feature over four and a half million twinkling lights and about 500 unique light displays. Visitors can also walk through light displays or ride the Santa Express Train. Also, don't miss the 30-foot (9-m) main Christmas Tree, which features animations and dancing lights synchronized to Christmas tunes, a majestic unicorn, and a juggling dragon.

The lights open at 6 pm on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, then are on nightly from 6 to 11 pm through December 31. Admission is free, with cheerful donations welcomed at the exits of Chisholm Trail Park and City Park.

Holiday Lights Spectacular, Midwest City (December 3-25, 2024)

Holiday Lights Spectacular in the heart of Joe B. Barnes Regional Park in Midwest City is the largest animated lights display in a five-state region. It features more than one hundred animated light displays along the two-and-a-half kilometer (1.5-mi) drive. Over one million lights and the fantastic thirty-six meter (118-foot) Christmas tree lit up with over 9,000 LED blights are the main attractions of the show. Also, check out the tunnel of lights, watch Santa fly fishing in a four-and-a-half meter (15-foot) waterfall, and watch the elves work in a candy factory. Dancing lights are synchronized to favorite Christmas classics.

Holiday Lights Spectacular is open from 6 pm to 10 pm on Sundays through Thursdays and from 6 pm to 11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays as well as on Christmas Eve & Christmas.

Rhema Christmas Lights, Broken Arrow (November 27, 2024–January 1, 2025)

Rhema Christmas Lights in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, is a spectacular display of twinkling lights and a favorite holiday attraction for local families. It all started with 60,000 lights in 1982 and has grown to more than 2 million lights decorating the campus of Rhema Bible College throughout the holiday season. Running from 6 to 11:30 pm, the seasonal display typically attracts more than 200,000 visitors from all over Oklahoma and the Midwest. Check out the 22-foot (7-m) Christmas Tree, surrounded by smaller illuminated trees. The colorful Rhema Park bridge is a perfect backdrop for a family picture.

Woolaroc Wonderland of Lights, Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve (November 29–December 22, 2024, on select dates)

Wonderland of Lights at Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve in Bartlesville is a cherished local holiday tradition. The park transforms into the spectacular Wonderland of Lights when its historic buildings and grounds are adorned with over 750,000 lights. The historic Woolaroc ranch becomes the epicenter of magic from late November through December, Friday to Sunday. Check out live entertainment at the Heritage Theater almost every Friday and Saturday night. The scenic trail starts from the Front Gate, through the main drive to campus, with a stunning view of the illuminated buildings across from Clyde Lake.

The lights will be turned on Friday, November 29, and will be on every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5 pm to 9 pm through December 22. Admission to Wonderland of Lights is $7 for adults and $2 for kids twelve and under. Free for members and children three and under. Admission can be purchased at the gate only with no advance purchase offered.

Castle Christmas, Muskogee (November 28–December 31, 2024)

The Castle of Muskogee becomes a true fairytale land during the holiday season. Visitors can take a drive through the Village, illuminated with thousands of sparkling lights. There are plenty of fun activities for kids outside of the castle. Enjoy an old-fashioned hayride or ride the festive Castle Train. There are cute holiday ponies available for the littlest riders and camels for older kids. Inside the Castle, guests can warm up and enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities—crafts at Santa's workshop, candle workshop, and face painting. There are plenty of unique gifts from the Christmas Shoppe or the Castle gift shop, free family movies, and a cafe.

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Ardmore Festival of Lights, Ardmore Regional Park (November 16–December 30, 2024)

Ardmore Festival of Lights is an impressive one-and-a-half-mile drive through beautiful, vibrant Christmas lights. One of the biggest holiday light events in southern Oklahoma, it offers more than 160 animated displays in a sparkling winter wonderland. The Ardmore Regional Park entertains visitors of all ages. Tune your car stereo to a favorite Christmas music station and enjoy row after row of lights as a holiday fairy tale comes to life. Admission to the park is free; however, donations are appreciated.

The Ardmore Festival of Lights usually runs from late November through December 30. Operating hours are 6 pm to 10 pm Sunday through Thursday and 6 pm to 11 pm on Friday and Saturday.

Chickasha Festival of Light, Shannon Springs Park (November 22–December 31, 2024)

One of the largest in the Midwest, the Chickasha Festival of Light features over 3.5 million lights. A stunning drive-through light display is located in Shannon Springs Park in Chickasha, with more than one hundred light installations and scenes. A computer-animated light show synchronized with holiday music is going to make an impression. Don't miss the large 172-foot (52-m) Christmas tree visible for miles around town. The park also has a Ferris wheel, a live nativity scene, many food trucks, a holiday gift shop, a carriage, and even camel rides. The Santa residence is open to kids.

The Chickasha Festival of Light is free to walk through, with free parking available. Donation boxes are located throughout the park for those who wish to support this holiday tradition. The festival is open Sunday through Thursday from 6 pm to 10 pm and on Friday and Saturday from 6 pm to 11 pm.

Crystal Christmas at Crystal Beach Park, Woodward (November 16–December 31, 2024)

Crystal Beach Park in Woodward attracts families from all over Oklahoma when it sparkles with over two million Christmas lights and displays. Crystal Christmas is one of the main annual events in Woodward. It opens with a large celebration—fireworks, caroling, concessions, and a countdown. On Thursdays and Fridays, Chrystal Beach Park features family nights with plenty of kid-oriented activities like lighted train rides, Christmas characters, live nativity scenes, and, of course, Santa Claus.

Open nightly from November 16 to December 31, with operating hours from 6 pm to 10 pm.