We are fortunate to have an overflowing amount of Christmas spirit in Oklahoma during the holidays. And although many towns decorate with festive lights and decorations, there are a few that stand out above the rest. From big cities to small towns, these 13 places are the best Christmas towns in Oklahoma.
- Yukon
TravelOk/Facebook Over 100-acres of city parks in Yukon are transformed into Christmas in the Park
- a drive through event filled with 5 million lights and over 400 displays. The exhibit is one of the best places to experience the sights and sounds of Christmas in Oklahoma Yukon, OK, USA
- Muskogee
thecastleofmuskogee/Facebook The city of Muskogee has two big Christmas areas to visit. Honor Heights Park transforms into a magical place filled with over 1.2 million lights and The Castle of Muskogee turns into a magical place filled with over 2,000 holiday displays and lots of holiday activities. The Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W Fern Mountain Rd, Muskogee, OK 74401, USA
- Seminole
TravelOK/Facebook Snowman Wonderland turns this town into a mini winter wonderland. It’s filled with over 120 light displays, holiday music and family fun activities. Seminole, OK, USA
- Woodward
TravelOK/Facebook Woodward’s Christmas spirit is evident as you visit Crystal Beach Park. The area shines bright with over 2 million lights, a festive train ride and holiday displays. Woodward, OK 73801, USA
- Tulsa
winterfest.tulsa/Facebook Winterfest in Downtown Tulsa is filled with magical things to do this holiday season. And make sure to check out Broken Arrow’s Rhema Lights right next to Tulsa. Tulsa, OK, USA
- Guthrie
TravelOk/Facebook One of the most charming towns in Oklahoma during Christmas is the Victorian-era themed town, Guthrie. Guthrie’s Territorial Christmas events are at the heart of Oklahoma’s traditional expression of the holidays with all the flavor of the Territorial Days and all the excitement of the twenty-first century. Guthrie, OK, USA
- Chickasha
ChickashaFestivalOfLight/Facebook The Festival of Light transforms Chickasha’s 43-acre Shannon Springs Park into a magnificent light display. View over 3.5 million lights, walk across the magnificent lighted bridge, view the 172-ft. lighted Christmas tree, sip on hot cocoa or take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage. Chickasha, OK, USA
- Enid
mainstreetenid/Facebook “Christmas Downtown” in Enid is magical during the holidays. They have several nights of a giant snow globe that can be entered for a fun viewing and picture taking experience, a giant tree of lights, PAT the snowman, Christmas music, hot chocolate and so much more. Enid, OK, USA
- Oklahoma City
visitokc/Facebook From Automobile Alley to Midtown to Downtown, the town goes all out with decorations, lights, music and festivals. Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- Elk City
cityofelkcity/Facebook Another enchanting town that turns into a magical place during the Christmas season is Elk City. The town’s Ackley Park turns into Christmas in the Park and is filled with millions of lights, hundreds of displays , a carousel, train and much more. Ackley Park Road, Ackley Pk Rd, Elk City, OK 73644, USA
- Ardmore
TravelOK/Facebook Southern Oklahoma comes alive as the town of Ardmore lights up with millions of lights. The most spectacular event is the 1.5-mile drive through Festival of Lights at Ardmore’s Regional Park. Ardmore, OK 73401, USA
- Ada
ChickasawCountry/Facebook The town of Ada will quickly get you in the Christmas spirit as you visit Wintersmith Park. The park transforms into a Christmas park and is filled with activities, lights, displays and much more. Ada, OK, USA
- Kingfisher
travelok.com The historic Kingfisher Park comes to life as millions of lights brighten it with Christmas spirit. The park becomes known as Winter Nights and the swinging bridge lights up with thousands of lights for an enchanting scene. Kingfisher, OK 73750, USA
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Over 100-acres of city parks in Yukon are transformed into Christmas in the Park
- a drive through event filled with 5 million lights and over 400 displays. The exhibit is one of the best places to experience the sights and sounds of Christmas in Oklahoma
Yukon, OK, USA
thecastleofmuskogee/Facebook
The city of Muskogee has two big Christmas areas to visit. Honor Heights Park transforms into a magical place filled with over 1.2 million lights and The Castle of Muskogee turns into a magical place filled with over 2,000 holiday displays and lots of holiday activities.
The Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W Fern Mountain Rd, Muskogee, OK 74401, USA
TravelOK/Facebook
Snowman Wonderland turns this town into a mini winter wonderland. It’s filled with over 120 light displays, holiday music and family fun activities.
Seminole, OK, USA
Woodward’s Christmas spirit is evident as you visit Crystal Beach Park. The area shines bright with over 2 million lights, a festive train ride and holiday displays.
Woodward, OK 73801, USA
winterfest.tulsa/Facebook
Winterfest in Downtown Tulsa is filled with magical things to do this holiday season. And make sure to check out Broken Arrow’s Rhema Lights right next to Tulsa.
Tulsa, OK, USA
One of the most charming towns in Oklahoma during Christmas is the Victorian-era themed town, Guthrie. Guthrie’s Territorial Christmas events are at the heart of Oklahoma’s traditional expression of the holidays with all the flavor of the Territorial Days and all the excitement of the twenty-first century.
Guthrie, OK, USA
ChickashaFestivalOfLight/Facebook
The Festival of Light transforms Chickasha’s 43-acre Shannon Springs Park into a magnificent light display. View over 3.5 million lights, walk across the magnificent lighted bridge, view the 172-ft. lighted Christmas tree, sip on hot cocoa or take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage.
Chickasha, OK, USA
mainstreetenid/Facebook
“Christmas Downtown” in Enid is magical during the holidays. They have several nights of a giant snow globe that can be entered for a fun viewing and picture taking experience, a giant tree of lights, PAT the snowman, Christmas music, hot chocolate and so much more.
Enid, OK, USA
visitokc/Facebook
From Automobile Alley to Midtown to Downtown, the town goes all out with decorations, lights, music and festivals.
Oklahoma City, OK, USA
cityofelkcity/Facebook
Another enchanting town that turns into a magical place during the Christmas season is Elk City. The town’s Ackley Park turns into Christmas in the Park and is filled with millions of lights, hundreds of displays , a carousel, train and much more.
Ackley Park Road, Ackley Pk Rd, Elk City, OK 73644, USA
Southern Oklahoma comes alive as the town of Ardmore lights up with millions of lights. The most spectacular event is the 1.5-mile drive through Festival of Lights at Ardmore’s Regional Park.
Ardmore, OK 73401, USA
ChickasawCountry/Facebook
The town of Ada will quickly get you in the Christmas spirit as you visit Wintersmith Park. The park transforms into a Christmas park and is filled with activities, lights, displays and much more.
Ada, OK, USA
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The historic Kingfisher Park comes to life as millions of lights brighten it with Christmas spirit. The park becomes known as Winter Nights and the swinging bridge lights up with thousands of lights for an enchanting scene.
Kingfisher, OK 73750, USA
Did you know Oklahoma has its very own Polar Express train ride during the holiday season? The train departs from Oklahoma City and is a magical ride fun for the whole family. To learn more, read our full article about this Polar Express Train Ride in Oklahoma!
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Christmas in Oklahoma October 26, 2022 Elisa Regulski Can I ride the Polar Express in Oklahoma? You absolutely can! One of our favorite train rides departs from Oklahoma City. Created by Rail Events Productions, this thrilling adventure is perfect for kids and the kids-at-heart. Listen to jolly tales, hear the sounds of the season, and if you’re lucky – you might even meet the big man in red! Whether you ride first class or coach, you’re certain to have an incredible time. But make sure to book your tickets in advance! This train ride is quite popular and often sells out. What are the best Christmas towns in Oklahoma? There are so many thrilling Christmas towns in Oklahoma. We especially love exploring Guthrie, because it feels like time stands still. Among the historic buildings and down-home diners sit twinkling lights and fragrant pine trees. Visiting this historic place is like stepping into another world! For more fun, visit Broken Arrow and bask in the beauty of the season. Every year, this small town decks the halls and makes the area feel merry and bright. Ardmore also shimmers this time of year, with gorgeous displays almost everywhere you turn. Where can I see the best light displays in Oklahoma? You’ll love looking at the stunning displays at the annual OKC Zoo Lights event. Every year, the zoo sparkles with holiday joy and festive merriment. See the animals in a whole new light! For more stunning sights, visit Kingfisher Park and walk through its glimmering displays. Even the small town of Ada boasts some incredible Christmas lights! One thing is certain – Oklahomans love their Christmas lights. If you need more holiday inspiration, embark on our thrilling Oklahoma Christmas lights road trip.
The OIYS Visitor Center
Christmas in Oklahoma
October 26, 2022
Elisa Regulski
Can I ride the Polar Express in Oklahoma? You absolutely can! One of our favorite train rides departs from Oklahoma City. Created by Rail Events Productions, this thrilling adventure is perfect for kids and the kids-at-heart. Listen to jolly tales, hear the sounds of the season, and if you’re lucky – you might even meet the big man in red! Whether you ride first class or coach, you’re certain to have an incredible time. But make sure to book your tickets in advance! This train ride is quite popular and often sells out. What are the best Christmas towns in Oklahoma? There are so many thrilling Christmas towns in Oklahoma. We especially love exploring Guthrie, because it feels like time stands still. Among the historic buildings and down-home diners sit twinkling lights and fragrant pine trees. Visiting this historic place is like stepping into another world! For more fun, visit Broken Arrow and bask in the beauty of the season. Every year, this small town decks the halls and makes the area feel merry and bright. Ardmore also shimmers this time of year, with gorgeous displays almost everywhere you turn. Where can I see the best light displays in Oklahoma? You’ll love looking at the stunning displays at the annual OKC Zoo Lights event. Every year, the zoo sparkles with holiday joy and festive merriment. See the animals in a whole new light! For more stunning sights, visit Kingfisher Park and walk through its glimmering displays. Even the small town of Ada boasts some incredible Christmas lights! One thing is certain – Oklahomans love their Christmas lights. If you need more holiday inspiration, embark on our thrilling Oklahoma Christmas lights road trip.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
You absolutely can! One of our favorite train rides departs from Oklahoma City. Created by Rail Events Productions, this thrilling adventure is perfect for kids and the kids-at-heart. Listen to jolly tales, hear the sounds of the season, and if you’re lucky – you might even meet the big man in red! Whether you ride first class or coach, you’re certain to have an incredible time. But make sure to book your tickets in advance! This train ride is quite popular and often sells out.
What are the best Christmas towns in Oklahoma?
There are so many thrilling Christmas towns in Oklahoma. We especially love exploring Guthrie, because it feels like time stands still. Among the historic buildings and down-home diners sit twinkling lights and fragrant pine trees. Visiting this historic place is like stepping into another world! For more fun, visit Broken Arrow and bask in the beauty of the season. Every year, this small town decks the halls and makes the area feel merry and bright. Ardmore also shimmers this time of year, with gorgeous displays almost everywhere you turn.
Where can I see the best light displays in Oklahoma?
You’ll love looking at the stunning displays at the annual OKC Zoo Lights event. Every year, the zoo sparkles with holiday joy and festive merriment. See the animals in a whole new light! For more stunning sights, visit Kingfisher Park and walk through its glimmering displays. Even the small town of Ada boasts some incredible Christmas lights! One thing is certain – Oklahomans love their Christmas lights. If you need more holiday inspiration, embark on our thrilling Oklahoma Christmas lights road trip.