Where to Find Santa in Tulsa
If your children have a little something they’re wanting to tell Santa, here are the spots in and around the Tulsa area where you can find him this holiday season. Also, find out how the United States Postal Service will help your child receive a letter from Santa: tulsakids.com/how-to-receive-a-letter-from-santa
This list is a work-in-progress. Keep checking back for updates!
Santa’s Wonderland
- When: Nov. 2-Dec. 24
- Where: Bass Pro Shops, 101 Bass Pro Dr., Broken Arrow
Santa’s Wonderland is back at Bass Pro Shops in Broken Arrow for the 2025 holiday season, offering families a magical Christmas experience. From Nov. 2 through Dec. 24, guests can enjoy a FREE 4×6 studio-quality photo with Santa, plus holiday crafts, games and activities for all ages.
To reserve your FREE photo session visit basspro.com/santa.
Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Holiday Market
- When: Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Where: Rose District Farmers Market, 418 S. Main St., Broken Arrow
Shop the market and see Santa! Dec. 9 is Claus & Paws – bring your pets for a photo with Santa!
Utica Square
- When: The day after Thanksgiving-Dec. 24; Monday-Friday, 1-7 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 12-6 p.m.; Dec. 22-23, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Christmas Eve, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Where: Utica Square, 21st and Utica
Experience the wonder of the season and visit Santa’s House in Miss Jackson’s Grassy Yard. Surround yourself with festive décor including a sleigh with reindeer, a 16-foot Christmas tree, nutcracker vignettes, and more. uticasquare.com
Woodland Hills Mall
- When: Nov. 14-Dec. 24
- Where: Woodland Hills Mall, Center Court, 7021 S. Memorial Dr.
Santa visits for families will begin Friday, Nov. 14 at Woodland Hills Mall as part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience. Santa’s official arrival will take place during a parade on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11:30 a.m. The festivities will begin at the Acorn Entrance. Following Santa’s arrival, children can be part of a memorable indoor parade that will guide Santa through the mall, ending at his enchanting winter wonderland in Center Court. The first 100 children to check in will receive a special treat before the parade begins.
The Santa Photo Experience will be open on Monday through Sunday until December 24. Reservations are encouraged. To make Santa reservations and view a full schedule, click here.
Weekends with Santa
- When: Saturdays and Sundays, 12-1 p.m., Nov. 29-Dec. 21
- Where: Outside BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave.
Get a FREE photo with Santa at Arvest Winterfest presented with Ascension St. John.
Santa at Gathering Place
- When: Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 29-Dec. 21, 1-6 p.m.; Plus Mondays, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 5-8 p.m.; Dec. 22, 1-8 p.m.; Dec. 23-24, 1-6 p.m.
- Where: Gathering Place, 2650 S. John Williams Way
Families can take free photos with Santa and enjoy story time with Mrs. Claus in front of a dazzling Christmas tree
Santa is Coming to Kilwins Tulsa!
- Dec. 5, 6-9:30 p.m.
- Kilwins Tulsa, 418 E. 2nd St. B
Santa is coming to Kilwins! Get a free photo with Santa; plus, there will be face painting for the kids from 6-9 p.m. Grab some of Kilwins’ delicious chocolates, fudge, or ice cream while you’re there!
Santa at Nutcracker Festival
- When: Dec. 5, 12-9 p.m.; Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Where: Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St.
Discover the enchantment of the Nutcracker Festival! Enjoy festive activities, delectable treats, live performances, an iceless skating rink, an indoor train, a premier holiday market, and meet Santa Claus in person, along with his reindeer.
The Santa Community Project
- Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- OU-Tulsa Founder’s Hall, 4502 E. 41st St.
Families will enjoy visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, receive new, age-appropriate books, take family photos, and watch entertainment by local talent who will keep children engaged as they wait their turn. Hosted by The Mothers Group Inc.
Santa Fly-In
- When: Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Where: Tulsa Air and Space Museum, 3624 N. 74th E. Ave.
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the Tulsa Air & Space Museum as Santa makes his grand entrance by airplane! Watch in wonder as he lands right at TASM, then head inside to meet him for photos, gifts, and festive fun the whole family will enjoy.
Pictures with Santa
- When: Dec. 6, 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Where: Will Rogers Memorial Museum, 1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore
Santa is coming to the museum, and admission is free!
Santa at WeStreet Ice Center
- When: Dec. 6, 13, 20, 12-4 p.m.; Dec. 19, 6-8 p.m. (Skate with Santa)
- Where: WeStreet Ice Center, 4143 S. Yale Ave.
Meet Santa and his festive friends at the WeStreet Ice Center during their Winter Wonderland event. Other activities may include skating around a towering Christmas tree, winter train rides, holiday workshops and other snowy surprises. See the website for the full Winter Wonderland schedule.
Sensory Sensitive Santa Meet and Greet
- When: Dec. 7, 3-4:30 p.m.
- Where: Rose District Plaza, 418 S. Main St., Broken Arrow
This sensory-friendly gathering provides a safe and welcoming way to enjoy the magic of Christmas. Arts@302 will provide a free craft, and there will be Touch A Truck vehicles and local resource vendors.
A Special Visit with Caring Santa
- When: Dec. 7, 9-10:30 a.m.
- Where: Woodland Hills Mall, 7021 S. Memorial Dr.
Caring Santa® is a special, sensory-friendly experience – exclusively for children with special needs and their families. Santa will be located on the lower level, at center court. Reservations are required for this private event. Reserve your spot at whereissanta.com/mall/1074
Crafts With Santa
- Monday, Dec. 8, 4-5 p.m.
- Broken Arrow Library, 300 W. Broadway Ave., BA
Make fun holiday crafts, then snap a picture with the big guy himself. For all ages.
Santa by the Sea
- When: Dec. 12-14, 19-21, 2-4 p.m.
- Where: Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Dr., Jenks
Santa’s trading his sleigh for fins and diving into the Polynesian Reef! This fin-tastic holiday adventure is free for members or included with daily admission.
Breakfast with Santa
- Dec. 13, 9 a.m.
- BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave.
This isn’t just any breakfast—it’s a festive feast bursting with delicious bites that will have both kids and grown-ups smiling from ear to ear. After filling your plate, little ones get to share their Christmas wishes with Santa himself and snap fun, festive photos that freeze those joyful moments in time. Adult ticket: $40. Child ticket: $20. Learn more at arvestwinterfest.com/breakfast-with-santa
Sweets with Santa
- When: December 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Where: Tulsa Zoo, 6421 E. 36th St. N.
You are invited to celebrate the holidays at the zoo with this new family-friendly, interactive come-and-go style event at Rajan’s restaurant, located in the center of our Lost Kingdom exhibit complex. Guests will enjoy animal chats, participate in crafts, story time and most importantly, meet Santa Claus. (Sweets with Santa is a new interpretation of the Zoo’s previous event, Breakfast with Santa.)
An Evening with Santa
- When: Dec. 15, 6-7:30 p.m.
- Where: South Broken Arrow Library, 3600 S. Chestnut Ave., Broken Arrow
Get your list ready to tell Santa about it when he visits South Broken Arrow Library and enjoy activities while you are waiting. Complimentary digital photos will be available. For ages 0-100.
Santa Storytime at the Airport
- When: Dec. 18, 10-10:20 a.m.
- Where: Tulsa International Airport, 7777 Airport Dr.
Join the Hardesty Regional Library at the Tulsa International Airport for a winter-inspired storytime with a special guest! Attendees can park in the airport’s parking garage, take the elevator or stairs to the second level, and walk across the street to Schwab Hall. Attendees will receive a ticket when leaving for free parking. For children of all ages.
Santa at Botanic Garden of Lights
- When: Nov. 28-30, Dec. 3-7, Dec. 10-14, Dec. 17-23, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Where: Tulsa Botanic Garden, 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr.
Be sure to take photos with Santa and his sleigh if you’re attending Tulsa Botanic Garden’s annual holiday light festival. Advance tickets required for the festival. Learn more at tulsabotanic.org/botanic-garden-of-lights
