Holiday Parties, Crafting and More!

Happy Holidays! This is where you will find a roundup of holiday parties, crafting events and and more in Tulsa.

Looking for more? Check out our lists of Seasonal Showtimes, Holiday Lights and Trees, Festive Festivals, Santa Sightings and Holiday Markets.

Holiday Ornament Painting

• Wednesday, Dec. 3 ● 4-5 p.m.
• Broken Arrow Library, 300 W. Broadway Ave., BA

Get in the holiday spirit by decorating ornaments using paint pens. Participants are encouraged to wear an ugly holiday sweater to win a prize! For teens and tweens.

Santa Shuffle

• When: Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m.
• Where: Central Park Community Center, 1500 S. Main St., Broken Arrow

This fun and festive night of line dancing is perfect for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner. Expert instructors will lead you through easy-to-learn routines set to your favorite holiday hits!

Elf Academy

• When: Dec. 6, 1-3 p.m.
• Where: Woodland Hills Mall, 7021 S. Memorial Dr.

Guests will enjoy live entertainment, DJ, face painters, balloon artists, games, and crafts. After visiting all the Elf Stations, the children are “certified” elves complete with an Elf Certificate! The first 200 children will receive a free gift.

Christmas at the Riverwalk, presented by Lee & Brown Consulting Engineers

• When: Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m.
• Where: Jenks Riverwalk, 300 Riverwalk Terrace, Jenks

This free community event features a Santa Claus photo booth, live Christmas music, vendors and more. The Melting Pot – Tulsa will provide hot chocolate and fondue samples.

Zarrow Regional Wrap Battle: Many will wrap. Few will win.

• Saturday, Dec. 6 ● 2-3:30 p.m.
• Zarrow Regional Library, 2224 W. 51st St.

So, you think you can wrap? Come show off your skills! Compete against your friends by wrapping a holiday package with available supplies. You may bring a small gift from home to wrap for the competition, but it’s not required. For teens and tweens.

Ugly Holiday Wreaths

• Tuesday, Dec. 9 ● 4-5 p.m.
• South Broken Arrow Library, 3600 S. Chestnut Ave., BA

Celebrate the season with tacky tinsel, outrageous ornaments and gaudy garland. Registration is required. Visit tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323 to register. For teens and tweens.

Crow Party: Holiday Edition – Crow Ho Ho!

• Thursday, Dec. 11 ● 6-7:30 p.m.
• Bixby Library, 20 E. Breckenridge Ave., Bixby

Dress in black and bring all your (not favorite) trinkets to trade. Chill to creepy Christmas tunes while coloring holiday cards, crafting disturbing ornaments and cawing with delight. For adults and teens.

Jingle and Mingle

• Saturday, Dec. 13 ● 10 a.m.-noon
• Pratt Library, 3219 S. 113th Ave. W., Sand Springs

Join for a festive yuletide celebration for all ages. Kick off the celebration with a winter storytime. Enjoy hot cocoa, apple cider and sweet treats while exploring a variety of winter-themed craft stations. Snap a picture at the holiday photo station. Before heading out, browse staff recommended books and movies to take home and enjoy. Bring your festive spirit and make warm memories at the library!

JSE Gingerbread Jubilee (A Gingerbread House Building Event)

• Dec. 13 (3 different time slots available 12-1:30, 2-3:30, 4-5:30)
• Jenks Southeast Elementary, 10222 S. Yale Ave.

The Jenks Southeast PTA is thrilled to host a festive evening of creativity, family fun, and holiday cheer at our first-ever Gingerbread House Building Night. Families will come together to build, decorate, and celebrate the season in a joyful community setting. There will be special guests including Santa, Elsa, and one of Santa’s Elves. We will also have a hot chocolate bar, a candy decorating station, and 2 festive activities.

This event is open to the entire community, and we’d love for families across the Tulsa area to join us! Tickets and event details are available at JSEmemberhub.com. For questions they can email jenkssepta@gmail.com.

Please note: Purchases will close Dec. 11, or when the event is sold out.

Holiday Cookie Decorating Party: Cookies, Cocoa and Crafts!

• Tuesday, Dec. 16 ● 10:30-11:30 a.m. ● 4:30-5:30 p.m.
• Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford Ave.

Start off the holidays with creativity and treats! Kick back with a cup (or more) of hot chocolate. For toddlers to elementary schoolers.

Holiday Craft

• Wednesday, Dec. 17 ● 2-3 p.m.
• Kendall-Whittier Library, 21 S. Lewis Ave.

Decorate a craft for Christmas. For all ages.

After-School Holiday Party

• Thursday, Dec. 18 ● 4-5 p.m.
• Bronson Brookside Library, 4607 S. Madison Pl.

Celebrate the holiday with your after-school friends! Enjoy games, music and cheer … Ho ho ho! For elementary schoolers.

Festive Washi Ornaments and Baubles

• Saturday, Dec. 20 ● 2-3 p.m.
• Schusterman-Benson Library, 3333 E. 32nd Pl.

This one’s for the whole family! Make ornaments and baubles using washi tape and other simple craft items. They can be simple or elaborate – it’s up to you. Great for all levels of creativity!

Christmas Pajama Party Dance at TOSS

• Dec. 20, 7-10 p.m.
• Southminster Community Center, 1123 E. 35th Pl.

Take a break from wrapping presents to enjoy a community dance in your coziest pajamas. There will be a beginner swing dance lesson at 7 p.m., followed by the dance starting at 7:30 p.m. Presented by The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate (TOSS)

*TOSS will also host a Christmas Dance on Dec. 6, 7 p.m. at the Southminster Community Center, with live band accompaniment.