The second week of Lights On Broadway won't disappoint!
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Cruise down historic Automobile Alley for the district’s stunning light display during the 8th annual Lights On Broadway event! The fun returns again this Saturday, December 9, and Saturday, December 16 from 3 to 7 PM.
Enjoy free caricatures, face painting, balloon art, and a visit with Santa, along with discounts and specials from participating Auto Alley businesses. RSVP and see the list of special programming and deals for this Saturday. We'll see you there!
Sponsored by IAFF Local 147 Firefighters, Mason Realty Investors, and Streetside Holiday Lights.
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Lights On Broadway
December 9 & 16
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Ice skating returns to the heart of downtown
The highly anticipated Devon Ice Rink is now open at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Celebrating its 12th year at the Gardens, the Devon Ice Rink will be available for enjoyment until February 4, 2024, promising exhilarating family fun.
Get ready to lace up your skates and experience the exhilaration as you twirl, spin, and glide across a 5,000 sq. ft. ice surface. Check the prices and hours and enjoy this classic Downtown In December tradition.
Presented by Devon Energy
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There's something for everyone at Midtown's Holiday Pop-Ups
Support local this holiday season by visiting the Holiday Pop-Ups presented by ISA in Midtown on the corner of NW 10th & Hudson. With dozens of local shops rotating each weekend, you can find a gift for everyone on your list.
Indulge with holiday-themed treats from Katiebug’s and buy your Christmas tree from the Bishop John Carroll tree lot. Enjoy live music, surprise visits from Santa, Curbside Chronicle wrapping paper sales, plus more!
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Enjoy nostalgic holiday feelings at The Nutcracker ballet
Audiences will not want to miss Oklahoma City Ballet’s traditional version of The Nutcracker, choreographed by Artistic Director Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye at the Civic Center Music Hall.
From December 8 to 17, Tchaikovsky’s spirited and familiar performance will evoke warm, childlike memories as this colorful and extravagant ballet takes the stage once again. Book your tickets now at okcballet.org/performance/the-nutcracker/ and don't miss this feel-good holiday tradition!
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Unwrap the magic of the season at Deck the Hall of Fame
Deck the Hall of Fame is back! Visit the Oklahoma Hall of Fame to enjoy free family fun with a holiday twist on Saturday, December 9, from 10 AM - 2 PM. There will be crafts, games, holiday activities with Mrs. Claus, and free pictures with Santa.
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame can’t wait to welcome you and yours on December 9!
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Free holiday entertainment for the whole family at John Rex
Visit John Rex Charter School, located at 500 W Sheridan Ave, during the season to experience an incredible holiday lights show designed and programmed entirely by its students from now until December 31!
This unique light installation includes a “drive-by” and “walkthrough” experience for the public on December 14 from 6-8 PM. Enjoy inflatables, food trucks & Santa, and the Grinch. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
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Festive holiday traditions at OKCMOA
Spend quality time with your friends and family at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art! Every Saturday in December from 10 AM - 2 PM, the museum will feature holiday festivities, hands-on art-making activities, gallery access, and more. All activities are free or specially discounted for OKCMOA members.
Visit their website for more details and get festive at the OKCMOA. okcmoa.com/holidays/
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Get to Downtown in December events for free
Enjoy complimentary fares on the OKC Streetcar Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from now until December 31 as you take in all the destinations, events, and attractions Downtown in December offers. Head to Embark's website to find your route and take advantage of this incredible deal.
Warm up, shop local, and love the loops for free this holiday season!
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Vote YES on Dec 12 to keep OKC Big League
Arena events create thousands of jobs for families across the city and bring more than a half billion dollars to our economy annually. Voting YES on Dec 12 keeps the Thunder in OKC through 2050 and helps secure our status for national events without a tax increase.
The OKC Streetcar and Embark bus will be free all day to help voters get to the polls. Find out if you can vote in the arena election.
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Join our Team!
Do you love downtown and want to be a part of the team working to ensure it stays vibrant and healthy? The Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership is hiring a Digital Marketing Coordinator. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced digital marketing professional who is passionate about promoting downtown Oklahoma City. Read the full job description and apply for the position by 12pm on Friday, Dec 22, by visiting downtownokc.com/jobs.
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A special thank you to Devon Energy for making Downtown In December possible by being our presenting sponsor since 2012 and the sponsor of the Devon Ice Rink since 2008. Devon also supports Lyric Theatre's A Christmas Carol and OKC Ballet's The Nutcracker during Downtown In December.
"We are committed to helping downtown remain a vibrant place for Oklahomans and visitors from all over the world to enjoy. Whether it's attending a Thunder game, Myriad Botanical Gardens, Scissortail Park, or one of the holiday events we sponsor during Downtown in December, we relish being an integral part of the city's continued growth."
- Christina Rehkop, Director of Community Relations
For more information about Devon Energy, visit DevonEnergy.com.
Thank you to our generous sponsors for their support in making this upcoming holiday season possible: Devon Energy Corporation, Downtown OKC Business Improvement District, Heartland, SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, amshot, Painted Door Gift Boutique, Continental Resources, Canoo, BancFirst, Fordson Hotel, OKC Thunder, RCB Bank, Robinson Park, Visit OKC, Tinker Federal Credit Union, Johnson & Associates, American Fidelity Assurance Company & INSURICA, Midfirst Bank, Midtown Renaissance, One Set Media, Communication Federal Credit Union, Exhibit C Gallery, Love’s Travel Stops, Centennial Landscaping, Main Street Parking, Wiggin Properties, Flight, and Quik Print.
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Wednesday, December 6
Ugly Sweater Ladies Night Out, The Melting Pot
Myriad & Bright, Myriad Gardens
Lyric's A Christmas Carol, Lyric Theatre
Miracle, Social Capital
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
A Very Vintage Christmas, Katiebug's Sips & Sweets
Thursday, December 7
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Lyric's A Christmas Carol, Lyric Theatre
A Very Vintage Christmas, Katiebug's Sips & Sweets
Myriad & Bright, Myriad Gardens
Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Paycom
Miracle, Social Capital
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
Caroling Cruises with ArtAfloat, Bricktown Water Taxi
Friday, December 8
OKC Ballet The Nutcracker, Civic Center Music Hall
Lyric's A Christmas Carol, Lyric Theatre
Myriad & Bright, Myriad Gardens
Holiday Pop-Up Shops, Midtown District
A Very Vintage Christmas, Katiebug's Sips & Sweets
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
OKC Streetcar Free Weekend Rides, Downtown OKC
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
'Tis the Season: Cocoa Cottage, Scissortail Park
Miracle, Social Capital
Caroling Cruises with ArtAfloat, Bricktown Water Taxi
Saturday, December 9
Lights On Broadway, Automobile Alley
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Miracle, Social Capital
A Very Vintage Christmas, Katiebug's Sips & Sweets
Deck the Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Hall of Fame Gaylord-Pickens Museum
Drop-In Art Shrinky Dink Ornaments, OKCMOA
Holiday High Tea, Skirvin Hilton Hotel
Holiday Pop-Up Shops, Midtown District
OKC Streetcar Free Weekend Rides, Downtown OKC
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
Lyric's A Christmas Carol, Lyric Theatre
'Tis the Season: Holiday Hoops, Scissortail Park
OKC Ballet The Nutcracker, Civic Center Music Hall
Myriad & Bright, Myriad Gardens
Holiday Lights Bike Ride, Auto Alley
Enchanted Elegance: A Holiday Jewelry Showcase, Artspace At Untitled
Sunday, December 10
OKC Community Chanukah Celebration, Scissortail Park
Lyric's A Christmas Carol, Lyric Theatre
OKC Ballet The Nutcracker, Civic Center Music Hall
OKC Streetcar Free Weekend Rides, Downtown OKC
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
'Tis the Season: Menorah Lighting by Chabad Community Center, Scissortail Park
Miracle, Social Capital
Myriad & Bright, Myriad Gardens
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
Holiday Pop-Up Shops, Midtown District
Monday, December 11
Myriad & Bright, Myriad Gardens
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Tuesday, December 12
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Lyric's A Christmas Carol, Lyric Theatre
Myriad & Bright, Myriad Gardens
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
Miracle, Social Capital
Wednesday, December 13
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Miracle, Social Capital
A Very Vintage Christmas, Katiebug's Sips & Sweets
Lyric's A Christmas Carol, Lyric Theatre
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
Myriad & Bright, Myriad Gardens
Thursday, December 14
John Rex Holiday Lights Open House, John Rex Charter School
A Very Vintage Christmas, Katiebug's Sips & Sweets
Caroling Cruises with ArtAfloat, Bricktown Water Taxi
Miracle, Social Capital
Lyric's A Christmas Carol, Lyric Theatre
Myriad & Bright, Myriad Gardens
Sip & Shop, Midtown District
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Holiday Lights Bike Ride, Auto Alley
Friday, December 15
Lyric's A Christmas Carol, Lyric Theatre
Myriad & Bright, Myriad Gardens
Miracle, Social Capital
A Very Vintage Christmas, Katiebug's Sips & Sweets
Holiday Pop-Up Shops, Midtown District
Caroling Cruises with ArtAfloat, Bricktown Water Taxi
OKC Streetcar Free Weekend Rides, Downtown OKC
'Tis the Season: Cocoa Cottage, Scissortail Park
OKC Ballet The Nutcracker, Civic Center Music Hall
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
Ringing Bros and Barnum & Bailey: The Greatest Show on Earth, Paycom Center
Saturday, December 16
OKC Ballet The Nutcracker, Civic Center Music Hall
Myriad & Bright, Myriad Gardens
A Very Vintage Christmas, Katiebug's Sips & Sweets
Lyric's A Christmas Carol, Lyric Theatre
Drop-In Art: Winder Wonderland Watercolor Paintings, OKCMOA
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
Holiday Pop-Up Shops, Midtown District
Breakfast with Santa, Skirvin Hotel
OKC Streetcar Free Weekend Rides, Downtown OKC
Miracle, Social Capital
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Ringing Bros and Barnum & Bailey: The Greatest Show on Earth, Paycom Center
Sunday, December 17
Holiday Pop-Up Shops, Midtown District
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Lyric's A Christmas Carol, Lyric Theatre
Myriad & Bright, Myriad Gardens
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
Miracle, Social Capital
OKC Ballet The Nutcracker, Civic Center Music Hall
OKC Streetcar Free Weekend Rides, Downtown OKC
Ringing Bros and Barnum & Bailey: The Greatest Show on Earth, Paycom Center
Monday, December 18
Myriad & Bright, Myriad Gardens
OKC Ballet The Nutcracker, Civic Center Music Hall
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Lyric's A Christmas Carol, Lyric Theatre
Tuesday, December 19
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Myriad & Bright, Myriad Gardens
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
Miracle, Social Capital
Lyric's A Christmas Carol, Lyric Theatre
Winter Candle Making Workshop, Re:Supply @ Sailor & the Dock
Wednesday, December 20
Lyric's A Christmas Carol, Lyric Theatre
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
A Very Vintage Christmas, Katiebug's Sips & Sweets
Myriad & Bright, Myriad Gardens
Miracle, Social Capital
Thursday, December 21
Lyric's A Christmas Carol, Lyric Theatre
A Very Vintage Christmas, Katiebug's Sips & Sweets
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Caroling Cruises with ArtAfloat, Bricktown Water Taxi
Miracle, Social Capital
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
Myriad & Bright, Myriad Gardens
Chocolate + Wine Pairing Event, Sailor & the Dock
Friday, December 22
Myriad & Bright, Myriad Gardens
A Very Vintage Christmas, Katiebug's Sips & Sweets
Caroling Cruises with ArtAfloat, Bricktown Water Taxi
OKC Streetcar Free Weekend Rides, Downtown OKC
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Miracle, Social Capital
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
Lyric's A Christmas Carol, Lyric Theatre
'Tis the Season: Cocoa Cottage, Scissortail Park
Holiday Pop-Up, Sailor & the Dock
Saturday, December 23
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Lyric's A Christmas Carol, Lyric Theatre
Holiday Frames and Photos with Santa, OKCMOA
Myriad & Bright, Myriad Gardens
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
A Very Vintage Christmas, Katiebug's Sips & Sweets
Miracle, Social Capital
Sunday, December 24
Myriad & Bright, Myriad Gardens
Lyric's A Christmas Carol, Lyric Theatre
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
A Very Vintage Christmas, Katiebug's Sips & Sweets
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
Christmas Eve Dinner, Skirvin Hotel
Miracle, Social Capital
Monday, December 25
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
A Very Vintage Christmas, Katiebug's Sips & Sweets
Tuesday, December 26
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
A Very Vintage Christmas, Katiebug's Sips & Sweets
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
Miracle, Social Capital
The Tina Turner Musical, Civic Center Music Hall
Wednesday, December 27
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Miracle, Social Capital
A Very Vintage Christmas, Katiebug's Sips & Sweets
The Tina Turner Musical, Civic Center Music Hall
Thursday, December 28
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
A Very Vintage Christmas, Katiebug's Sips & Sweets
Miracle, Social Capital
Zoltan Kaszas, Bricktown Comedy CLub
Jeff Dunham, Paycom Center
The Tina Turner Musical, Civic Center Music Hall
Friday, December 29
Red Earth Treefest, Red Earth at BancFirst Lobby
A Very Vintage Christmas, Katiebug's Sips & Sweets
Yoga, Wine and Chocolate, Sailor & the Dock
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Miracle, Social Capital
New Year's Eve Eve, Oklahoma Opry @ National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Damon Wayans Jr, Bricktown Comedy Club
The Tina Turner Musical, Civic Center Music Hall
Saturday, December 30
Noon Year's Eve, OKCMOA
Damon Wayans Jr, Bricktown Comedy Club
The Tina Turner Musical, Civic Center Music Hall
A Very Vintage Christmas, Katiebug's Sips & Sweets
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Sunday, December 31
New Year's Eve Bash, Library of Distilled Spirits OKC
Casino Royale New Year's Party, Vast
NYE Party with My So Called Band, The Jones Assembly
New Year Party, Parlor
New Year's Eve Party, Omni OKC Hotel
New Year's Eve, The Melting Pot
New Year's Eve Party with Eric Bellinger, The Criterion
New Year's Eve Experience, Grey Sweater
Adele Wolf's: New Year's Eve Follies, Civic Center Music Hall
Gatsby's House NYE Party, The Skirvin Hilton
NYE Party, JJ's Alley
NYE with Karma, Fuel Bar & Grill
NYE Dinner Drink & Dance, Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill
Damon Wayans Jr, Bricktown Comedy Club
The Tina Turner Musical, Civic Center Music Hall
A Very Vintage Christmas, Katiebug's Sips & Sweets
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Thursday, January 4
Pablo Francisco, Bricktown Comedy Club
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
Friday, January 5
Pablo Francisco, Bricktown Comedy Club
Pat Green, The Jones Assembly
Devon Ice Rink, Myriad Gardens
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The What's Up Downtown weekly newsletter is presented by amshot, Downtown OKC Partnership's trusted Managed IT & Software Development company.
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Friday, December 8 - Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors 7:00 PM
Monday, December 11 - Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz 7:00 PM
Monday, December 18 - Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 21 - Oklahoma City Thunder vs LA Clippers 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 23 - Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers 7:00 PM
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