Local vendors will be setup alongside Michelangelo’s paintings during the final weeks of the exhibit. Doors open at 11am each day and the market will close at 7pm, but stick around for Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibit! It doesn’t close until 8:30pm. Sailor & The Dock is located at 617 W Sheridan Ave. Find more information by visiting sailorandthedock.com.

The Oklahoma City Ballet is also excited to announce its first-ever sensory-friendly performance of The Nutcracker! Sensory-friendly performances are for children and adults with sensory sensitivities or for anyone who may benefit from being in a more relaxed environment. This sensory-friendly performance will be offered at a special discounted price and take place Thursday, December 15 at 6pm.

Learn more about OKC Ballet's The Nutcracker, view the performance schedule, and purchase tickets by visiting okcballet.com.

Create a whimsical snow globe or miniature cozy hat, play in the indoor snowball-fight arena, enjoy face painting and roaming performers, indulge in the hot chocolate bar or sweet snow cones, and much more! Don’t forget to stop by the holiday Ceramics Sale to find your next favorite piece of pottery. For more information, visit okcontemp.org/SecondSaturday.

Riding down the gigantic snow tubing slope is a thrill you won't want to miss. From snow tubing to holiday movies on the video board, plus sparkling holiday lighting and decor, this will be a holiday highlight that your family will remember for years to come! There is something for the whole family, so bring everyone along for a ride in the snow, hot chocolate and a snack, and a festive holiday atmosphere. Find more information and purchase tickets by visiting milb.com.

Participants are invited to dress as trees – holiday trees, butterfly trees, forest trees, trees of life, any tree you choose. The festivities begin at 5:30pm outdoors at Oklahoma Contemporary’s Studio School with activities and refreshments. The March of The Trees will set off promptly at 6:30pm to march through Automobile Alley and will end the evening with live music and community at Factory Obscura’s MIX-TAPE. For more information, visit downtownindecember.com.

Celebrate the first night of Chanukkah at Scissortail Park with carnival rides, a live brass band, exotic animals, a giant menorah lighting, kosher fair food, special entertainment from the OKC Thunder, Dreidel Man and other characters, and much more entertainment! The festival is free and open to all. Learn more by visiting scissortailpark.org. 

Each Saturday during the month of December from 4-7pm, various retail shops and restaurants will feature buzz-worthy window displays, pop-up activities, special promotions, and giveaways all at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Attendees can also enjoy family-friendly programming along the sidewalks such as live music, balloon art, performances, photos with Santa Claus, and more. Learn more at downtownindecember.com, or to see a full list of upcoming events and purchase tickets, visit OKCMOA.com/holidays.

The shops will be open with a fresh new lineup of local businesses to discover and shop from. Enjoy treats from Katiebug’s Sips & Sweets and The Big Friendly Brewery, or buy your Christmas tree from the Bishop John Carroll tree lot. Visitors will also find live music, surprise visits from Santa, and Curbside Chronicle wrapping paper sales.

The OKC Pop-Up Shops are located on the corner of NW 10th & Hudson. Find more details including the weekly shop lineup by visiting downtownindecember.com.

Midtown is offering a new holiday twist this year with the Spend to Win Local Card. Pick up a Merry Midtown Spend to Win Local Card from any participating location or at the Holiday Pop-up Shops. When you make a purchase at a participating business, you'll receive a sticker for your card. Once you receive 5 stickers, fill out your information on the card and return it to a participating location for the chance to win one of the incredible prize packages. The Spend to Win Local Card will be active through December 24 and entries are unlimited. Learn more about Merry Midtown, the Spend to Win Local Card, participating businesses, and prize packages by visiting downtownindecember.com

A host of unforgettable characters spring to life in Lyric’s spectacular production sparking the holiday spirit in audiences of all ages. You’ll go from humbug to happy in one magical night under the stars! Performances will take place all season long through Friday, December 23. Learn more and purchase tickets by visiting downtownindecember.com.

The Myriad Gardens is hosting another great winter of outdoor ice skating as Downtown in December’s premier attraction. Skate across 5,500 square feet of real ice and indulge in seasonal food and beverage offerings. Experience the magical atmosphere surrounded by the glittering lights of the Devon Ice Rink. For more information regarding the ice rink visit downtownindecember.com and stay up to date on Devon Ice Rink opening announcements by following them on Facebook and Instagram.