5 Things to Do in Tulsa Thanksgiving Weekend

Keep the family fun going with these five events happening this Thanksgiving weekend in Tulsa. Find more holiday activities at tulsakids.com/things-to-do.

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1. Von Franken Family Food Run

  • When: November 27, 9 a.m.
  • Where: River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave. in Tulsa

Tulsa Running Club invites everyone to their annual untimed run/walk on Thanksgiving morning. Bring nonperishable food items or a toy for donation to Salvation Army’s Angel Tree. There will be food, snacks and a raffle as well.


2. Lights On! At Utica Square

  • When: November 27, 6:30 p.m.
  • Where: Utica Square

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with a countdown to illuminating Utica Square’s 700,000 lights. Enjoy Christmas carols and other festive activities. uticasquare.com


3. Arvest Winterfest

  • When: Nov. 28-Jan. 4
  • Where: Downtown Tulsa

Tulsa’s favorite holiday tradition returns as Arvest Winterfest presented with Ascension St. John celebrates its 18th year, November 28–January 4 in downtown Tulsa. Guests can ice skate beneath the skyline, race down the giant ice slide, enjoy Weekends with Santa, and relax in private igloos. Full event details and tickets are available at arvestwinterfest.com.


4. Philbrook Festival

  • When: Nov. 28-30, 5:30-9:30 p.m. (additional dates through Jan. 3)
  • Where: Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Rd.

Thousands of lights illuminate the beautiful Philbrook Gardens. Celebrate the season with hot cocoa, musical light shows, art projects, visits with Santa, and more.


5. Garden of Lights at Tulsa Botanic Garden

  • When: Nov. 28-30, 5- 9 p.m. (Additional dates through Dec. 28)
  • Where: Tulsa Botanic Garden, 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr.

Reconnect with family and friends in the garden illuminated with colorful lights. Make s’mores over fire pits, enjoy holiday music and take in the spirit of the season in our magical garden escape.

Categories: things to do, Winter Fun