Events in Tulsa This Weekend: Dec. 11-14

1. Botanic Garden of Lights

• When: Dec. 10-14, Dec. 17-23, Dec. 26-28, 5- 9 p.m.
• 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.

2. Tulsa Oilers Games

• When: Dec. 11-12, 7:05 p.m.; Dec. 14, 3:05 p.m.
• Where: BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave.

Cheer for the Tulsa Oilers as they play the Tahoe Knight Monsters! On Thursday, the first 1,000 fans receive a free Oilers koozie. Friday is Native American Heritage Night, presented by The Muscogee Nation; the first 1,000 fans will receive a free Oilers T-shirt. And Sunday is Family Fun Day. The first 1,000 fans receive an Oilers oven glove!

3. Santa by the Sea

• When: Dec. 12-14, 19-21, 2-4 p.m.
• Where: Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Dr., Jenks

Snap unforgettable pics of Santa as he swims with the fish! This fin-tastic holiday adventure is FREE for members or included with daily admission.

4. Philbrook Festival

• When: Dec. 12-14, 5:30-9:30 p.m. (VIP early access at 5:30 p.m.); additional dates through Jan. 3
• Where: Philbrook Museum, 2727 S. Rockford Rd.

Thousands of spectacular lights illuminate the Philbrook Gardens for a festive experience unlike any other. Celebrate the season with hot cocoa, musical light shows, take-and-make art projects, visits with Santa nightly (through December 23rd) from 6-8:30pm, and more.

5. Community Campfire Night

• When: Dec. 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Where: Herman and Kate Kaiser YMCA, 5400 S. Olympia Ave.

Join us for an evening of tunes, conversation, and connection around the campfire! Enjoy s’mores (while supplies last), dress for the weather, bring a friend, and soak in the season with your Y community. Free and open to the public. Check in at the Lodge front desk.

6. Sweets with Santa

• When: Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Where: Tulsa Zoo, 6421 E. 36th St. N.

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 Tulsa Zoo’s 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.

7. Second Saturday Art: Holiday Ornaments

• When: Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Where: Arts@302, 302 S. Main St., Broken Arrow

All ages are welcome to decorate ornaments to take home and treasure for years to come. Each person will receive a blank ornament to decorate and make into their very own creation with a wide variety of supplies. This is a free come-and-go event. Complimentary donuts, coffee and juice provided.

8. Reasor’s Tulsa Christmas Parade presented by American Waste Control

• When: Dec. 13, 11 a.m.
• Where: Downtown Tulsa

10. Christmas Movie Matinee: “The Snowman”

• When: Dec. 13, 2 p.m.
• Where: VanTrease PACE, 10300 E. 81st St.

Experience the magic of Christmas, the symphony, and film all together! Enjoy The Snowman as Signature Symphony musicians provide the soundtrack, a symphonic poem, to this endearing Christmas classic. Plus, even more musical holiday fun for the whole family!