It’s that time of year again, the holidays have come to Tulsa, Oklahoma. With those holidays come many different family-friendly events and celebrations. There are many different things to do in December 2018 in Tulsa that will help you amplify the holiday spirit and enjoy your time between shopping, decorating and gift wrapping. While there are many things to do, the top events are back and everyone will be in attendance to many of them, will you?
Find the best things to do in December 2018 in Tulsa and then get out there and enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds of the holiday season.
Winterfest | Nov. 23 – Jan. 06, 2019
Celebrating its 11th year in Tulsa is the annual Arvest Winterfest! This event is open for 45 days with a 9,000 Sq Ft outdoor ice skating rink, a Winterfest Express train, Sundays with Santa, food trucks, and Oklahoma’s tallest outdoor Christmas tree! During the event, there will also be live entertainment and plenty of different activities to fill your day with family-friendly holiday fun. In fact, Winterfest may be considered the best of all the things to do in December 2018 in Tulsa.
Philbrook Festival | Nov. 23 – Dec. 31
The Philbrook Festival is another annual holiday event. This one transforms the Philbrook Museum of Art into a holiday wonderland. The entire grounds are decorated with tens of thousands of lights, there are four Christmas trees inside, and strategically placed photo opportunities scattered throughout the museum. This event is one you won’t want to miss and will give you the perfect opportunity to snap that perfect holiday pic for this year or next years holiday card. There will also be Festival Nights which bring live entertainment, seasonal foods, and self-guided activities.
Tulsa Symphony Presents: Home Alone in Concert | Dec. 1
There are few people who haven’t seen the holiday classic, Home Alone. However, there are many more people who have seen Home Alone with live music performed by the Tulsa Symphony. This is one of the things to do in December 2018 in Tulsa that the whole family will enjoy and could provide new and exciting memories.
Tulsa Christmas Parade | Dec. 8
There is no better way to celebrate the holiday season than with Tulsa’s very own Christmas Parade. The parade is made up of different floats, bands, drill teams, dancers and of course, giant balloons. The parade is watched live by thousands of people and it is one of the things to do in December 2018 in Tulsa that you will not want to miss. The parade route allows for many different viewing opportunities but come early to get the best seats.
Tulsa Holiday Winter Circuit | Dec. 28 – Dec. 31
One thing many people enjoy doing in Tulsa is attending the rodeo or better yet, participating in the rodeo. The Tulsa Holiday Winter Circuit is back at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex. During this event you can watch or participate in junior, senior and amateur Western pleasure and trail riding, high point, and amateur roping and so much more. Talent will be truly on display and the whole family is invited to enjoy the show.