NOVEMBER/DECEMBER CALENDAR
#OKCFAMILYFUN
Gingerbread Houses at Myriad Gardens (301 W Reno Ave). Decorate gingerbread houses, listen to holiday music and discuss the ginger root and the history of gingerbread. Structure, frosting and candies for decorating provided. Preregister. Members, $39; nonmembers, $45. 10am-noon. myriadgardens.org
FREE Norman Christmas Parade in downtown Norman (Main St & James Garner Ave, Norman) features a nighttime parade with bands, festive floats, Christmas characters, including Santa, and more. 6pm. normanchristmasparade.com Dec. 9-18 The Wizard of Oz at Sooner Theatre (101 E Main St, Norman) features a community theatre production of The Wizard of Oz . $25-$30. Friday & Saturday, 8pm; Sunday, 2pm. soonertheatre.org Dec. 10 FREE Deck the Hall of Fame at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame (1400 Classen Dr) features crafts, activities for the whole family and the chance to meet Santa. 10am-2pm. oklahomahof.com FREE Second Saturday XL – Ice Block Party at Oklahoma indoor snowball fight area and more. 1-4pm. oklahomacontemporary.org FREE Geminid Meteor Shower Viewing Party at Martin Park Nature Center (5000 W Memorial Rd). Witness one of the year’s most active meteor showers. A few telescopes will be set up; hot apple cider and hot chocolate provided. Preregister. 6-7:30pm okc.gov/parksignup Dec. 14-30 Van Gogh Exhibit at the Oklahoma City Convention Center (100 Mick Cornett Dr) features an immersive art experience using over 500,000 cubic feet of projections animating Vincent van Gogh’s works. $40 & up. See website for schedule. vangoghoklahoma.com Dec. 17 Contemporary (11 NW 11th St) features winter- themed art projects, a hot chocolate bar, face painting, Merry Mitchmas at Mitch Park (1501 W Covell Rd, Edmond) features a festive 5k & 10k. The course will be a scenic winter wonderland route through Mitch Park in Edmond. After the race, warm up with a festive hot cocoa bar. $35. 9am-noon. redcoyoterunning.com
Dec. 3 Saints Santa Run at SSM Health – St. Anthony (1000 N Lee Ave) features a festive, family-friendly 5k race, a 1-mile fun run and a free 50-yard kids’ dash. Benefits the Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership. $20-$40; kids’ dash, free. 8-11am. downtownindecember.com FREE Cowboy Christmas Parade at Stockyards City (1305 S Agnew Ave) features a parade, Christmas music, Made in Oklahoma market and Cowboy Santa. 10am-1pm. stockyardscity.org
Holidays at the Museum at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (1700 NE 63rd St) features a celebration in Prosperity Junction with crafts, a cast of Western characters and more. Free with admission. 10am- 2pm. nationalcowboymuseum.org Wild Bird Holiday Decorations at Myriad Gardens (301 W Reno Ave). Learn about the best ways to help birds during winter. Attendees will create garlands and outdoor ornaments for the Children’s Garden and their own backyards. Preregister. Members, $8; nonmembers, $10. 1-2pm. myriadgardens.org FREE Holiday Hop at the Edmond Historical Museum (431 S Boulevard, Edmond) features crafts, a model train exhibit and the chance to meet Santa. Activities take place at three locations within walking distance. 1-4pm. edmondhistory.org
Dec. 18 FREE Menorah Lighting by the Chabad Community Center at Scissortail Park (415 S Robinson Ave) features a celebration of the Festival of Lights and Hanukkah. 6-7pm. scissortailpark.org
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