Community Calendar of Events

Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd’s Cross

November 1-9, 2024

Celebrate fall with pumpkins, hayrides and harvest educational activities at Shepherd's Cross, an authentic working farm in Claremore. Come out and select a pumpkin from truckloads available in all shapes and sizes at the Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd's Cross. Guests can also take-home straw bales and corn stalks for fall decorating. At this annual pumpkin festival, walk the hay maze, create a scarecrow, take a hayride, pet the animals in the petting zoo and make memories. Enjoy lots of fun games and activities for the whole family, farm demos and festive fall story time while celebrating the harvest season.

Broken Arrow Elks Lodge Veterans Parade

November 2, 2024 | 10 a.m.

Honor America's veterans during the Broken Arrow Elks Lodge Veterans Day Parade in the Rose District. Start the day with a patriotic parade down Main Street at 10am, which will proceed south and end at the Central Park Community Center. Following the parade, enjoy a barbecue lunch, raffles, and games at the Broken Arrow Elks Lodge.

Holiday Open House Historic Downtown Claremore

November 7, 2024

Claremore is off to a great start this holiday season; join us November 7th for the Historic Downtown merchant’s Holiday kick-off!

Santa at the Market

November 7-30, 2024

Visit the Mother Road Market along Route 66 in Tulsa for the Santa at the Market event. Complete your holiday shopping while sipping on hot cocoa and listening to holiday music at this festive market. Each Friday through December, shop for seasonal must-have gifts created by local artists. This special seasonal Maker Market will feature heirloom wood homewares, jewelry, artwork, marbles and glass, prints and accessories.

Annual Storewide Sale Open House

November 9, 2024 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

ANNUAL STOREWIDE SALE OPEN HOUSE Shepherd’s Cross Farm Store Saturday November 9, 2024 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Come join Shepherd’s Cross at our Annual Storewide Sale Open House as the season of gift-giving begins. The Farm Store offers 10% off storewide this one day only. Find something for everyone on your shopping list. We have one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, from over 70 local consignors. Shepherd’s Cross wool products, including yarn, fiber, handcrafted items, meats, and produce, are available. Also available are yarn, scarves, silk products, jewelry, wool rugs, handmade children’s toys, books, handmade cards, baby items, needle felting supplies, fiber spinning and weaving supplies, Christmas ornaments, essential oils, meats, dried fruits and nuts, Amish baked goods, fudge, candies, jams, and local raw honey. We accept major credit cards, SNAP/EBT cards, cash, CashApp, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and checks (with proper ID). Enjoy complimentary cider, coffee, cappuccino, tea, and snacks as you browse. Items made by missionaries and mission groups from around the world may be purchased here at the farm. We return 100% of the proceeds back to them. Countries include Afghanistan, Uganda, Malawi, Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, India & Mongolia. Our Mission Shop is a Fair Trade shop. If you would like to display and sell your goods in our shop, please request a consignor application. Shepherd’s Cross is a Farmer’s Market Hub, Made in Oklahoma Company, and is Animal Welfare Approved. We are an educational and Accredited Agritourism Facility. In addition to the shop, the farm hosts a Farm Museum, Bible Garden, and Mini Wool Mill. Come pet animals in our Farm Animal Barn. You are welcome to come out anytime year-round, Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. We do close for major Holidays.

9th Annual Veterans Day Parade

November 9, 2024

The Skiatook/Sperry American Legion Post 131 & VFW Skiatook Post 7977 present the 9th Annual Veterans Day Parade, honoring veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States. Lunch for veterans and their families will be served at the American Legion Hall, 723 W. Rogers Boulevard after the parade from noon to 2:00p.m., hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary.

Christkindl Market

November 9-11, 2024

Step into a Bavarian Christmas wonderland in the heart of downtown Bartlesville at the Christkindl Christkindl Market Market. The annual holiday shopping event features live entertainment, delicious Bavarian food and drinks, children's activities, and rows of artisan shops. Enjoy live music from a jazz choir, carolers, and pianists as you shop vendors or grab a bite to eat from one of the many on-site food trucks. The event includes several free activities for kids to enjoy including face painting, bowling and cookie decorating. Get a head start on your holiday shopping then take the kids to see Santa and Mrs. Claus all at this incredible holiday event. Hours: Saturday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Iron Horse Holiday Craft Fair

November 10, 2024

Holiday Craft Fair at The Iron Horse ???? CALLING ALL VENDORS! If you’re interested in displaying your handmade crafts or goodies, we would love to hear from you! Join us on Sunday, November 10th, at The Iron Horse for an outdoor Holiday Craft Fair from 12-3pm. This is a fantastic opportunity to show off your talent and share your creations with the community. Let’s support local artisans and get into the holiday spirit!

Veteran’s Day Ceremony

November 11, 2024 | 7 p.m.

A Veterans Day event at the Owasso Community Center will honor those who have served in the U.S. Military with a special salute during Veterans Appreciation Week. On Veterans Day, head to the community center for a Veterans Day Concert courtesy of Foyil Music Studio, a music school located in Owasso. Enjoy patriotic music and fellowship with veterans at this special event.

2024 Tulsa Veterans Day Parade

November 11, 2024 | 11 a.m.

Come and witness and participate in once of Tulsa’s most iconic parades, the Tulsa Veteran’s Day Parade, and honor our veteran’s contribution and sacrifice.

Christmas in Broken Arrow

November 14, 2024 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Get in the holiday spirit at the Rose District this November. With the official lighting of the tree, Rose District merchants will celebrate the start of the holiday season with live music and other festivities. Enjoy a charming ride in a horse-drawn carriage, skate in the open ice rink and stop for a visit with Santa Claus. Make your way to the craft show amid wandering characters from the enchanting Inspira Circus. All the while, Victorian-style carolers will fill the air with your favorite holiday tunes throughout the Rose district. Come join Broken Arrow on Main Street for this beloved holiday tradition.

Christmas in Broken Arrow Kick-Off

November 14, 2024

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Rose District comes alive with holiday cheer at the Christmas in Broken Arrow Kick-Off! On Thursday, November 14th, the heart of Broken Arrow will sparkle with festive lights, holiday music, and merriment as we officially usher in the Christmas season. This event includes: The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, a concert with Grady Nichols, meet and greet with Santa, Inspyral Circus Artists, crafts, horse-drawn carriage rides, Victorian carolers and fun characters, bounce houses, Second Stage performances, and more!

Wreaths Across America

November 14, 2024 | 11 a.m.

In 2024 the Claremore Elks Lodge will once again host this years Wreaths Across America community service project. We will have joint forces with the American Legion, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Blue Star Mothers Chpt 20. But we are going to need our COMMUNITIES help too. We will need your donations/sponsorships in order to serve our Fallen Veterans.

New Life Assembly Craft Fair

November 16, 2024 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Mark your calendars! New Life Assembly in Collinsville is hosting a Craft Fair on November 16th, and you won’t want to miss it! It will be a day of creativity, shopping, and community fun!

Lights On! Sapulpa

November 16, 2024 | 5 p.m.

Fantasy Land on Foot

November 19, 2024 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Don't miss your chance to see one of Oklahoma's brightest holiday lights displays as you've never seen it before during Fantasy Land on Foot. This event allows guests to get out of their cars and walk through the winter wonderland of intricate animatronics and dazzling light displays at their own pace. See incredible displays that honor the history of Bartlesville like the Bartles Mill, a 24-feet tall working water wheel with a running stream. Come out and enjoy free hot dogs and hot chocolate while you walk through the Fantasy Land of Lights.

Santa Meet and Greet at the Farmers Market

November 19, 2024 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Come shop the market, skate the rink & see Santa! Market open from 4-8PM and Santa will be available from 5:30-7:30PM! Free to the public!

Fantasy Land of Lights

November 20-30, 2024

Bring the family out for this drive-through Christmas light show at Johnstone Park in Bartlesville. Enjoy the music, synchronized lighted tunnel, animated displays and thousands of lights decorating the park each night throughout the end of November and the entire month of December. Snack on candy canes while being dazzled by the different colors and shapes coming together for a park full of Christmas cheer.

Claremore Lake Lights

November 20-30, 2024

Claremore Lake lights will return for the second year! Starting on November 20th, residents and visitors can drive through the Claremore Lake Park and experience the Christmas lights and displays from the comfort of their warm vehicle. Lights will begin each night at dusk and remain on until 10 p.m. through Jan. 4, 2025. The Claremore Lake lights will begin at the Blue Starr Road entrance and displays will be featured throughout the park. Multiple photo opportunities will be available, and visitors are encouraged to use the hashtag #ClaremoreLakeLights on social media to capture and share memories. There is no cost to enjoy the Claremore Lake light display. Before you head out to the Claremore Lake be sure to check out one of our local eateries! Hours: Dusk until 10:00p.m.

Lights On!

November 21, 2024 | 5 - 9 p.m.

Main Street Jenks becomes a winter wonderland as the community gathers to kick off the holiday shopping season during the annual Lights On! event. Enjoy caroling, visits with Santa Claus and the official seasonal lighting ceremony during this special celebration. After the tree lighting, stick around for live entertainment, food trucks, deals from downtown Jenks merchants and much more.

5th Annual Reindeer Games

November 22-23, 2024

Block your calendars now for Claremore Museum of History’s 5th Annual Reindeer Games. We host the games in conjunction with Claremore’s Dickens on the Boulevard activities so it is a weekend of pure fun! This year’s celebration will be held on November 22nd & 23rd from 6 to 9PM. Selfies in the sleigh, crafts inside, facepainting, brownies and hot chocolate, caroling and more!

Dickens on the Boulevard

November 22-23, 2024 | 6 - 9 p.m.

Celebrate the holidays at Dickens on the Boulevard, a Victorian-themed festival in historic downtown Claremore. During this two-day November event, visitors will enjoy live stage entertainment, food, pictures with Santa and much more. A Victorian street dance will be hosted both nights, as well as historic reenactments with plenty of Western-themed action. Stop by living history window displays peppering the downtown area and learn about life in the Victorian era while reenactors portray blacksmiths, spinners, wood carvers and potters. Browse festive shops and decorated boutiques or enjoy a Christmas-themed wagon ride throughout town. Be sure to see the living nativity, participate in the costume contest and enjoy the Victorian food court with items like stew, beans, cornbread, and cobbler.

Boare’s Heade Feaste

November 23, 2024 | 7 p.m.

Spend an evening feasting alongside Queen Elizabeth during the Boare's Heade Feaste inside the Castle of Muskogee. Indulge in a magnificent five-course meal prepared by the Queen's chef de cuisine while enjoying entertainment by minstrels, belly dancers and a host of other performers. Guests will be transported back in time with authentic decorations, traditional clothing and a jolly, festive atmosphere. A cash bar will be available, so you can purchase wine, ale, or soft drinks to pair with your feast. Advance reservations are required.

Festival of Trees

November 23, 2024 | 6 - 9 p.m.

Join us for an enchanting evening that is not only a celebration of the season, but also a pivotal fundraising opportunity for Safenet Services, INC.

2024 Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

November 23, 2024 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 23rd from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in Triangle Park (located in downtown Sand Springs) we will celebrate the 4th annual Christmas Tree Lighting! From hot cocoa to live performances, this is a tradition that many look forward to in the Sand Springs Community. Follow the City of Sand Springs on Facebook and Instagram for updates on this event and many others!

Lights On – Christmas in Downtown

November 23, 2024 | 5 - 7 p.m.

Join in the holiday spirit with the annual Lights On ceremony in Bixby! Free to attend.

Rhema Christmas Lights

November 27-30, 2024

Join thousands of visitors at the annual Rhema Christmas Lights and witness over three million shimmering lights synchronized to Christmas music across 110 acres. This much-loved light display in Broken Arrow began in 1982 and has been attracting visitors ever since. Experience the wonder of illuminated festive figures like a gingerbread family with lollipops and gumdrops, Noah's ark with animals, 3D angels and reindeer, a Christmas tree forest, a 50-figure nativity scene and more. Visitors to the Rhema Christmas Lights can drive through the lights in their own vehicle, get out of the car and walk around the park, or view the spectacular displays from a horse-drawn carriage. Don't miss the Rhema Park bridge, complete with over 90,000 lights draped across the bridge alone. Synchronized to both classic and modern Christmas music, these lights have delighted visitors of all ages. While there, enjoy concessions that include cups of hot chocolate, piping hot coffee or sweet apple cider while venturing into the displays. Popcorn, funnel cakes and other treats will also be available. Admission to Rhema Christmas Lights is free; however, donations are appreciated.

Rhema Christmas Lights

November 27-30, 2024 | 5:30 - 11:30 p.m.

BROKEN ARROW—Get ready for the Christmas season at Rhema Bible Church! Starting at 6 p.m. on November 27, the campus will transform into a winter wonderland with horse-and-buggy rides, hot chocolate, popcorn, and a dazzling display of Christmas lights. The event runs nightly from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. through January 1. Drawing nearly a half million visitors each year, the Rhema Christmas Lights display is a must-see holiday tradition. New and brighter energy-efficient LED lights decorate the 110-acre Rhema campus located at 1025 West Kenosha in Broken Arrow. Walking through the park and around the grounds, you’ll encounter whimsical scenes, including a gingerbread family surrounded by lollipops and gumdrops, a 50-figure nativity scene, and a synchronized musical display of trees and dancing snowflakes. Concessions and horse-and-buggy rides open at 6 p.m. on November 27 and then at 5:30 p.m. each night through January 1. Walk-up concessions are available in the park. Admission to Rhema’s Christmas Lights is free. For more information, visit rhemalights.org or call 918-258-1588, ext. 2314.

Lights On Utica Square

November 28, 2024 | 6:30 p.m.

Join us for the annual Lights On ceremony, and celebrate the start of the holiday season and countdown to the illumination of 700,000 lights. While there, enjoy Christmas carols by some of Tulsa’s best musicians, stop by to take photos in the garden and take in the festivities, hosted by Julie Chin. We can’t wait to light up the holidays with you at Utica Square!

Garden of Lights

November 28-30, 2024

Experience animated displays and over 1.2 million shimmering lights at Muskogee's annual Garden of Lights. Drive through Honor Heights Park and view 130 acres of trees, bushes and water areas decorated for the holiday season. Rose and azalea bushes will be illuminated with color, imitating their natural state during the blooming of spring. This Christmas light display will also feature lighted displays of deer, squirrels and birds scattered amongst a wide variety of trees wrapped in lights.

Festival Night

November 29, 2024 | 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

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 nightly from 6-8:30pm, and more. Visit philbrook.org/Festival for more details including a map of the Festival Night experience.

Winterfest

November 29-30, 2024

Downtown Tulsa is transformed into a festive wonderland during Winterfest, an annual holiday tradition. Bring friends and family together for holiday festivities and share the joyful spirit of the season. Experience the thrill of outdoor ice skating, see one of Oklahoma's tallest outdoor Christmas trees, take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage, listen to live entertainment, and browse beautiful holiday light displays. Surrounded by festive nutcrackers, twinkling lights and a 44-foot tree decked out with 35,700 lights, the outdoor ice rink is located adjacent to the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa. Head to Third & Denver to enjoy carriage rides that will take you throughout the Winterfest area. Children and adults alike will also be treated to surprise visits from Segway Santa as he wheels his way around the main plaza at the BOK Center passing out candy canes and posing for pictures. Winterfest visitors will also be treated to concessions with all your holiday favorites and a holiday market with unique Made-in-Oklahoma gifts.

Woolaroc Wonderland of Lights

November 29-30, 2024 | 5 - 9 p.m.

Embark on a winter adventure to the Woolaroc Ranch, Museum & Wildlife Preserve near Bartlesville for the annual Woolaroc Wonderland of Lights. Visitors to this much-loved event are invited to ride a wagon or stroll the grounds to enjoy a spectacular display of more than 750,000 glistening lights decorating the Woolaroc grounds and facilities, creating an illuminating atmosphere of magical holiday wonder. Bring the family to Woolaroc Wonderland of Lights and enjoy live entertainment, snack on holiday refreshments, and visit Santa Claus in the museum.

Carriage Rides Throughout the Rose District

November 30, 2024

Experience the charm of the season with free horse-drawn carriage rides through the picturesque Rose District on select nights throughout the holiday season! Glide through the beautifully lit streets, surrounded by the festive sights and sounds of Christmas, as you take in the magic of downtown Broken Arrow. These rides are the perfect way to spend a cozy evening with loved ones, creating special memories as you enjoy the enchanting atmosphere of the Rose District.

Winter Wonderland

November 30, 2024 | 6 - 9 p.m.

Watch Tulsa's Gathering Place come alive with holiday sights and sounds during the annual Winter Wonderland. This year’s celebration features a wintry wildlife theme and includes thousands of twinkling lights, festive activities, and local shopping at the winter market. Let your little ones meet Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturdays and Sundays, or enjoy various rotating activities at the Winter Wonderland workshop. Round out your evening by dancing alongside the elves, savoring themed treats, and listening to merry live music. Don’t miss the Winter Wonderland festival when it returns to the Gathering Place this winter.