Winter Festivals in Tulsa

From ice skating to hayrides to caroling, don’t miss these fun winter festivals in Tulsa! If you’re looking for more holiday fun, we also have lists of Places to See Santa, Holiday Lights, Holiday Markets and Miscellaneous Festivities.

Bixby’s Winter Wonderland

• When: 2026 dates TBD
• Where: Charley Young Event Park, 50 W. Dawes Ave.

Celebrate the season with ice skating under twinkling lights, cozy up in our charming igloos, and enjoy a variety of fun games for all ages. Whether you’re gliding across the rink or sipping hot cocoa by a fire, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Downtown Bixby’s sixth annual  Winter Wonderland!

Dickens on the Boulevard

• When: Nov. 20-21, 6-9 p.m.
• Where: Claremore Main Street

Celebrate the holidays Victorian Style! Wear your best and enjoy the fun, including music, street dance, food, games, window setters, hot cocoa, Santa and shopping.

Photo courtesy Tulsa Ballet

Nutcracker Festival

• When: 2026 details TBD
• Where: Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St.

The Nutcracker Festival offers a distinctive and enchanting holiday experience. This annual event will seamlessly integrate a variety of holiday-themed activities, avenues for the acquisition of delectable culinary offerings and confections, live presentations featuring local performing arts groups, as well as a preeminent holiday marketplace. Get tickets at nutcrackerfest.com

Arvest Winterfest presented with Ascension St. John

• When: 2026 details TBD
• Where: Outside BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave.

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.

Philbrook Festival

• When: 17 select nights from Nov. 27 – Dec.27
• Where: Philbrook, 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, make-and-take art projects, visits with Santa, and more.

Philbrook Festival is one of the can’t-miss winter festivals in Tulsa! Photo by Phil Clarkin, courtesy Philbrook Museum

Botanic Garden of Lights

• When: 2026 details TBD
• 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. Make your plans and get your timed-entry tickets now! Popular nights and times sell out quickly.