THE GATHERING PLACE, TULSA
Trek to Tulsa for glittering gardens Tulsa
The Gathering Place has received national accolades for its beautiful, wide-open landscapes, unique park features and unexpected attractions. Families can spend hours exploring the nearly-100-acre park. Climb, slide, swing and zip to your heart’s content throughout the year, but don’t miss a visit during the holidays, when the park transforms into a winter wonderland complete with faux snow! This year’s festivities will have a socially-distant spin, allowing families to enjoy the magic of the season safely. Beginning Dec. 18, thousands of twinkling lights will illuminate Chapman Adventure Playground, carolers will perform around the park and organizers are working on plenty of other fun surprises. The celebration will continue nightly through Jan. 3. Then head over to Broken Arrow where the Rhema Christmas Lights Extravaganza (1025 W Kenosha, Broken Arrow) has been an annual holiday tradition since 1982! More than two million lights illuminate the spacious church campus. The ever-popular Christmas tree forest and the twinkling Rhema Park bridge are ideal spots to capture holiday photos. Families can walk, drive or ride a horse-drawn carriage through the lights. Admission is free and concessions are available for purchase. The display kicks off on Nov. 26 and continues nightly until Jan. 1 from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Make it a whole day of fun with a visit to these nearby attractions Tulsa Botanical Gardens While a visit to a botanical garden might seem like a springtime affair, the Tulsa Botanical Gardens (3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr, Tulsa) host the annual Garden of Lights Festival welcoming families to explore the 2-acre children’s garden and meandering lakeside promenade set to the twinkle of holiday lights. Enjoy the beautiful botanical sights as well as special themed activities and classes during the day, plus train rides, fire pits, a garden railroad display and more on select nights throughout the holiday season. Refreshments including hot chocolate and s’mores kits are available for purchase during the evening activities. The Garden of Lights Festival kicks off Nov. 27 and is open nightly Thursday through Sunday until Jan. 3. The gardens close at 3 p.m. and reopen for the festival from 5 to 9 p.m. Advanced ticketing is required for timed entry slots and tickets are limited. Masks are strongly encouraged indoors or when social distancing isn’t possible outdoors. Admission for adults is $15, $5 for kids ages 3 to 12 and free for children 2 and under. Find all the details at tulsabotanic.org.
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