Lights On! Events
From towering Christmas trees to thousands of lights adorning local shopping spaces, these lights on events will get metro Tulsa into holiday mode!
Looking for more lights? Check out our list of Holiday Light Displays!
Christmas Kick Off
- When: Nov. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Where: Rose District, Broken Arrow
Bring the whole family for an evening full of holiday magic featuring the Community Christmas Tree Lighting, Santa Claus, live reindeer, princesses and your favorite holiday characters, festive performances, and live holiday music from Grady Nichols and other local entertainers.
Second Annual Tree Lighting at Tulsa Premium Outlets
- 2026 Details TBD
- Tulsa Premium Outlets, Center Court, 801 E. Outlet Dr., Jenks
For the second year in a row, Tulsa Premium Outlets will kick off the holiday season with a festive Tree Lighting. Guests will gather at Center Court for a fun-filled evening featuring special guest appearances by Santa, live music from Grady Nichols and the Trojanaires, and family-friendly activities. Additionally, the first 300 attendees to check in will receive a free 2025 keepsake ornament, while supplies last.
Lights On! Jenks
- When: Nov. 20, 5-7:30 p.m.
- Where: Downtown Jenks
On Jenks Main Street, attendees can enjoy attractions including a visit to see Santa Claus, a variety of local vendors, live entertainment provided by the Jenks High School Trojanaires and other local talent. News on 6 Meteorologist Travis Meyer will emcee the evening and will countdown to the ceremonial turning on of the Main Street lights. The countdown for Lights On! will begin shortly after 6 p.m.
Bristow’s Tree Lighting
- 2026 Details TBD
- 8th and Main, Bristow
Live reindeer, Christmas music and evening shopping.
Christmas in Downtown Bixby – Lights On
- When:
- 2026 Details TBD
- Where: Downtown Bixby, 50 W. Dawes Ave., Bixby
Head to downtown Bixby for this seasonal celebration featuring live music and a special visitor from the North Pole!
Lights On at Utica Square
- When: 2026 Details TBD
- Where: Utica Square, 21st and Utica Ave.
Hundreds of Tulsans enjoy this annual Thanksgiving-evening tradition each year. Enjoy Christmas carols sung by local musicians and a lights-on countdown!
Share the Light, presented by Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO)
- When: 2026 Details TBD
- Where: Arvest Winterfest, 200 S. Denver Ave.
Join Arvest Winterfest for opening night festivities presented by PSO. The celebration will include visits with Santa, various performances throughout the night, and a tree lighting ceremony at 6pm.
Lights On the Train
- 2026 Details TBD
- Route 66 Village, 3770 Southwest Blvd.
Route 66 Village turns on the lights on its historic train! Plus, rumor has it Santa himself may arrive (around 6 p.m.).
Shine On Greenwood
- When: Nov. 28, 6-7:30 p.m.
- Where: Greenwood District
Shine on Greenwood is the Holiday Lighting Ceremony for Historic Greenwood Avenue in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It features a spectacular mix of live holiday music inclusive of such genres as R&B, Gospel, praise and worship, jazz and others.
Lights On Owasso
- When: Nov. 28, 6-8 p.m.
- Where: Redbud Festival Park, 109 N. Main St., Owasso
This dazzling night will include a 34′ tree lighting, as well as the illumination of the beautiful Redbud Festival Park.
Capture the magic with multiple photograph sites- including a FREE meet and greet with Santa Claus and his jolly elves. There will even be real, live, majestic reindeer to meet!
Additional activities include live performances, food trucks and more.
Glow on the Green
- When: Dec. 4, 6-9 p.m.
- Where: Guthrie Green, 111 E. Reconciliation Way
Guthrie Green will sparkle with thousands of holiday lights during its highly anticipated annual event, Lights On: Glow on the Green.
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician JD McPherson will headline this year’s concert, bringing his “SOCKS: A Rock n’ Roll Christmas Tour” to Guthrie Green. Western blues musician Melissa Carper will open the show.
In addition to live music, this free community celebration promises a festive evening for all ages, featuring a holiday market showcasing local artists, family-friendly activities, photos with Santa, delicious offerings from food trucks, and much more!
