Downtown in December celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with more than 30 holiday events and attractions throughout Oklahoma City from November through January.
Presented by Devon Energy and organized by Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership, the annual celebration features holiday lights, live performances, outdoor ice skating, shopping and family activities, many of them free.
The festivities begin Thursday, Nov. 12, with the 25th annual Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival at Mickey Mantle Plaza outside Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The free event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and includes live entertainment, photos with Santa, children’s activities and food tastings from downtown restaurants. Mayor David Holt will lead the Christmas tree lighting countdown at 6 p.m.
The Devon Ice Rink at Myriad Botanical Gardens opens Nov. 13 for its 15th season and continues through Jan. 31, 2027, offering outdoor skating seven days a week.
Midtown’s Santa Paws returns Nov. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m., offering free holiday photos for dogs and their owners at the Midtown Sports Courts.
Holiday Pop-Up Shops return Nov. 27 through Dec. 20 at 399 NW 10th St., featuring rotating local retailers, seasonal treats, live music and visits from Santa.
On Dec. 5, the Saints Santa Run brings a 5K, 1-mile fun run, costume contest and free Kids’ Dash to Midtown from 9 a.m. to noon.
Automobile Alley’s Lights On Broadway returns Dec. 5 and 12 from 4 to 7 p.m., featuring shopping, entertainment and visits with Santa. More than 900,000 LED lights will illuminate the district throughout the holiday season.
Oklahoma City Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to Civic Center Music Hall Dec. 11-21 with 12 performances, including a sensory-friendly presentation Dec. 21.
Additional festivities include the American Banjo Museum’s Candy Cane Christmas, ArtAfloatOKC Caroling Cruises, Red Earth Treefest, OKC Philharmonic’s A Very Merry Pops, SPARKLE at Scissortail Park and holiday programming at downtown museums and attractions.
Festive light displays will brighten Bricktown, Automobile Alley, City Center, Deep Deuce and Midtown throughout the season. Free OKC Streetcar rides make traveling between downtown attractions easy.
For a complete schedule of events and attractions, visit DowntowninDecember.com.