With the holidays just around the corner, we're excited to experience the winter months here in Tulsa. From Christmas markets to holiday parades, some of the most festive holiday celebrations in Oklahoma happen right here.

Experience the Holidays in Tulsa

There's no better time than the holiday season to experience all that Tulsa has to offer. Here's what's happening in and around Tulsa during the month of December!

Christkindlmarkt - Tulsa, OK

Address: 1429 Terrace Dr, Tulsa, OK 74104

Experience all the fun and festivities of an authentic German Christmas celebration at this year's Tulsa Christkindlmarkt. Hosted in the heart of Midtown by the German-American Society of Tulsa, this event includes:

• More than 20 local artisan vendors
• Abundant authentic German food and drink
• Raffles and prizes
• Beautiful decorations, including a huge Bethlehem Village

The 2025 Christkindlmarkt gets underway with a tree lighting ceremony on December 4 from 6 to 8 pm and continues daily through December 8. 

Tulsa Christmas Parade - Tulsa, OK

Address: E 6th St, Tulsa, OK 74119

The Tulsa Christmas Parade has been a local tradition since 1929, and it continues to be one of the most beloved events of the holiday season. Complete with large and festive floats, balloons, and bands, the parade will begin at 11 am on Saturday, December 13, in Downtown Tulsa, with a route that begins on 6th Street and continues along Boston, 3rd, and Boulder streets.

Rhema Christmas Lights Extravaganza - Broken Arrow, OK

Address: 1025 W Kenosha St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012

One of the most dazzling displays of Christmas lights takes place in the city of Broken Arrow, Tulsa's largest suburb. Held on the sprawling, 110-acre Rhema campus, the Rhema Christmas Lights Extravaganza will run nightly from November 26 through New Year's Day. In addition to stunning lights and decorations, the event will also include scenic train rides and refreshments.

Philbrook Festival - Tulsa, OK

Address: 2727 S Rockford Rd, Tulsa, OK 74114

The Philbrook Museum of Art, a charming art museum located in the former 1920s villa of Oklahoma oil pioneer Waite Phillips and his wife Genevieve, is one of Tulsa's premier cultural attractions. Each year during the holidays, the museum hosts the Philbrook Festival, which doubles as a fundraiser and a remarkable festival of lights. Dates for 2025 are yet to be announced, so keep an eye on the museum website for updates!

Tulsa Botanic Garden of Lights - Tulsa, OK

Address: 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr, Tulsa, OK 74127

The Tulsa Botanic Garden comes to life during the holiday season, hosting its annual Tulsa Botanic Garden of Lights on select nights from November 28 through December 28. Tickets are available in advance, and experiences vary depending on the night. Highlights of the season at the Botanic Garden include:

• Stunning lights that transform the garden into a winter wonderland
• Appearances by Santa Claus each night of the festival
• Warm drinks and refreshments, including alcoholic beverages
• Live music and dance performances

Arvest Winterfest - Tulsa, OK

Address: 200 S Denver Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103

Details of the 2025 Arvest Winterfest are yet to be announced, but this event has consistently been one of the biggest holiday happenings of the season in Tulsa. Typically stretching from Thanksgiving through New Year's, Winterfest offers a wide range of holiday-themed experiences, from spectacular lights and a towering Christmas tree to rides and a 9,000 square-foot outdoor ice rink in the Downtown Tulsa Arena District.

Contact us today to learn more about life in the Tulsa area, and be sure to ask our real estate agents about how we can help you find your Oklahoma dream home this holiday season.