Saturdays in December at OKCMOA Dec. 6-27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Dr The Oklahoma City Museum of Art rolls out the red carpet for families visiting in December. If the impressive art on display wasn’t enough, families can drop in to make cozy creations, sip on complimentary hot chocolate and watch festive films. Each week features a different art-making activity, ranging from card making and gift tags to shrinky-dink ornaments and Styrofoam snowflake prints. Santa will be at the museum on Dec. 13, posing for photos, and families can craft holiday-inspired frames to hold the special memories made. Why we love it: The fun art-making activities serve double duty — a festive way to spend time together while crafting special gifts for friends or family. Plus, kids 17 and under always get in free to OKCMOA!
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OKC Community Chanukah Festival Dec. 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Scissortail Park , 415 S Robinson Ave The Chabad Community Center for Jewish Life and Learning is bringing back the FREE OKC Community Chanukah Festival for its 12th year on Dec. 14 at Scissortail Park. Kicking off at 4:30 p.m., the free, family friendly event is packed with festive fun, including carnival rides, magicians, circus acts, delicious Jewish food, live traditional Chanukah music by Kyle Dillingham and Horseshoe Road and a chocolate parachute drop by the Oklahoma City Fire Department. Kids (& kids at heart) can meet the always- popular Dreidel Man. As the sun sets, a giant menorah will be lit, filling the park with a glow of celebration. The festival is all about community, tradition and spreading light — a reminder that joy and kindness shine brightest when shared. Why we love it: Families from all backgrounds are invited to enjoy this one-of-a-kind holiday tradition.
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SPLURGE-WORTHY Safari Lights at the Oklahoma City Zoo If a splurge fits into your budget, Safari Lights is a sure-fire hit! With over 50 dazzling light displays featuring giant glowing animals, twinkling animated scenes and exciting interactive fun, the zoo transforms each holiday season into a magical winter wonderland where holiday cheer meets the wild side of nature! Drive through the zoo filled with breathtaking, lighted lanterns that take shape as elaborate, glowing sculptures. Then, head inside the zoo to enjoy a synchronized light show, even more light displays and festive sweet treats. Santa will be at the zoo on select days in both November and December. Admission to the drive-through lights starts at $60 per vehicle and includes four tickets to the walk-through lights. Additional tickets to the walk-through portion start at $14 per person. Learn more at okczoo.org/safarilights This article is generously sponsored by Visit Oklahoma City. Find all the season's best family fun happening in OKC at visitokc.com/events/christmas-holiday.
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