Oklahoma has 5 Christmas events for kids we could confirm for the 2026 season, from Safari Lights in Oklahoma City on November 14 to The Polar Express: A Holiday Storytime and Pajama Party in Owasso, on December 21. 3 of them are free, and every listing links straight to the host. It is one stop on our guide to Christmas events for kids in every state.
The short version
- 5 kids’ Christmas events confirmed in Oklahoma for 2026, in Tulsa and Oklahoma City
- First: Safari Lights, Oklahoma City, November 14. Runs latest: Safari Lights, Oklahoma City, through January 3
- Free: An Evening With Santa, Merry Makers: Christmas Crafts & Cocoa and The Polar Express: A Holiday Storytime and Pajama Party
- Checked on each host’s own page; each listing links straight to it
Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by city, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (sign-ups, ages, what is included). Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Oklahoma Christmas train rides page.
Oklahoma Christmas events for kids at a glance
- Kids’ Christmas events
- 5 confirmed for 2026
- Cities
- Tulsa and Oklahoma City
- Season
- November 14, 2026 to January 3, 2027
- Free events
- 3
- Kinds of events
- holiday lights, Santa visit, story time with Santa and holiday crafts
- Last checked
Plan your December
When each Oklahoma Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Safari Lights in Oklahoma City on November 14; the last runs to December 21. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Safari LightsOklahoma City · Nov 14 to Jan 3
- An Evening With SantaBroken Arrow · Dec 7
- Sweets with SantaTulsa · Dec 12
- Merry Makers: Christmas Crafts & CocoaWarr Acres · Dec 15
- The Polar Express: A Holiday Storytime and Pajama PartyOwasso · Dec 21
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Christmas events for kids in Tulsa
3 confirmed events for kids in Tulsa, including nearby Broken Arrow and Owasso, soonest first.
Broken Arrow: An Evening With Santa
Santa visitFreeTulsa City-County Library · Broken Arrow
- Host
- Tulsa City-County Library (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- South Broken Arrow Library, 3600 S Chestnut Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74011 (near Tulsa)
- When
- Monday, December 7, 2026, 6 to 7:30 pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0 to 100
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Tulsa City-County Library invites families to South Broken Arrow Library for a weeknight visit with Santa. Children can bring their wish lists and tell Santa what they are hoping for, and the library sets out activities to keep kids busy while they wait their turn.
Complimentary digital photos are offered, so there is no need to pay for a photo package. The event is free and drop in, with no registration, and the library lists it for ages 0 to 100, so siblings and grandparents are welcome too. It runs for an hour and a half on a Monday evening, which can mean shorter lines than weekend Santa visits.
Parent tip: Have your child's list ready, and arrive early in the 6 to 7:30 pm window if you want a quicker turn with Santa.
See dates and details from Tulsa City-County Library (opens in a new tab)Tulsa: Sweets with Santa
Story time with SantaTulsa Zoo · Tulsa
- Host
- Tulsa Zoo (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Tulsa Zoo, Rajan's Restaurant in the Lost Kingdom, 6421 E. 36th Street North, Tulsa, OK 74115
- When
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10 am to 1 pm
- Cost
- $12 per person, $7 members, free 1 and under; zoo admission not included
- Ages
- Tickets required for ages 1 and up
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Sweets with Santa takes place at the Tulsa Zoo on Saturday, December 12, as a come and go event from 10 am to 1 pm in Rajan's Restaurant in the center of the Lost Kingdom complex. Story time and animal chats are scheduled at 10:15, 11, 11:45 and 12:30, so you can plan your arrival around one of them.
The ticket includes an animal craft, the animal chats and story time, an animal biofact education table and photo opportunities with Santa. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase, but breakfast and zoo admission are not included. Tickets are $12 per person, or $7 for Tulsa Zoo Friends members, and children 1 and under are free. The event is indoors rain or shine, tickets are non refundable, and there is no photographer, so bring your own camera.
Parent tip: Buy tickets ahead and plan around a story time at 10:15, 11, 11:45 or 12:30; bring your own camera for Santa photos.
See dates and details from Tulsa Zoo (opens in a new tab)Owasso: The Polar Express: A Holiday Storytime and Pajama Party
Holiday story timeFreeTulsa City-County Library · Owasso
- Host
- Tulsa City-County Library (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Owasso Community Center, Rams Room, 301 S Cedar St, Owasso, OK 74055 (near Tulsa)
- When
- Monday, December 21, 2026, 7 to 8 pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- Everyone
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Tulsa City-County Library hosts this one-night holiday story time in the Rams Room of the Owasso Community Center. The evening centers on a reading of Chris Van Allsburg's classic picture book The Polar Express, with carol singing and hot chocolate to go with it.
Pajamas are welcome and encouraged, so kids can come ready for bed. The library hints at a few surprises and a little extra holiday magic before the night is over. The program is listed for everyone, it is free, and no registration is shown. Because it runs from 7 to 8 pm a few days before Christmas, it works well as a bedtime outing for younger children.
Parent tip: Note the venue is the Owasso Community Center, not the library branch. Put kids in their coziest pajamas.
See dates and details from Tulsa City-County Library (opens in a new tab)Christmas events for kids in Oklahoma City
2 confirmed events for kids in Oklahoma City, including nearby Warr Acres, soonest first.
Oklahoma City: Safari Lights
Holiday lightsOklahoma City Zoo · Oklahoma City
- Host
- Oklahoma City Zoo (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Oklahoma City Zoo, 2000 Remington Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73111
- When
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 (select nights)
- Cost
- Ticketed, see okczoo.org/safarilights
- Ages
- All ages
- Sign-up
- Recommended
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Safari Lights returns to the Oklahoma City Zoo from November 14 through January 3, 2027. The main experience is a drive through tour of large wildlife themed light sculptures, and a separate walk through course starts at the zoo's entry plaza with a musical light show, interactive light exhibits, s'mores stations and photo spots.
The tourism board listing also mentions kids activities, festive treats and themed photo opportunities, and this year adds a private decorated sleigh ride for up to seven guests and a private heated igloo for groups. Drive thru and walk thru admission are sold separately, and hours and prices are posted on the zoo's Safari Lights page, so choose your format and night before buying. The drive through option is handy for toddlers or chilly evenings.
Parent tip: Decide between drive thru and walk thru admission before you buy; the walking course has the s'mores and interactive displays.
See dates and details from Oklahoma City Zoo (opens in a new tab)Warr Acres: Merry Makers: Christmas Crafts & Cocoa
Holiday craftsFreeMetropolitan Library System · Warr Acres
- Host
- Metropolitan Library System (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Warr Acres Library, 5901 NW 63rd St, Warr Acres, OK 73132 (near Oklahoma City)
- When
- Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 4:30 to 5:30 pm
- Cost
- Free, registration required
- Ages
- Children ages 7 to 12
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The Metropolitan Library System invites children ages 7 to 12 to the Warr Acres Library, just northwest of central Oklahoma City, for an hour of Christmas crafting after school. Kids will make several holiday crafts while festive music plays.
The afternoon also includes a Christmas cookie and a cup of hot chocolate, so it has the feel of a small holiday party. The program is free, but the library asks families to register through the event page, since craft supplies are planned by headcount. It suits school-age kids who are a little old for preschool story times but still love a hands-on holiday project.
Parent tip: Register ahead through the event page. It runs right after school, so plan pickup times accordingly.
See dates and details from Metropolitan Library System (opens in a new tab)Near a state line? Our guides to Christmas events for kids in Kansas, Christmas events for kids in Arkansas and Christmas events for kids in Texas list more confirmed events, and the national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
A story for the drive home
A morning with Santa or an evening of holiday stories tends to end the same way: tired kids, a long drive and one more book before bed. Our picture book follows Rally the corgi on his first train ride to see his grand-paw-rents, and every page is painted by hand. If your family is spending December missing someone, it was written for that too. For the car, print our free corgi and train coloring pages.
A bedtime story after seeing SantaRally Takes the Train is a five-minute rhyming picture book about a corgi’s first train ride, hand-painted in real watercolor by Leslie Dunn. $16.99 on Amazon, ages 0 to 8.
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What Christmas events for kids are in Oklahoma in 2026?
We confirmed 5 Christmas events for kids in Oklahoma for 2026 on each host’s own page: Safari Lights in Oklahoma City (November 14), An Evening With Santa in Broken Arrow (December 7), Sweets with Santa in Tulsa (December 12), Merry Makers: Christmas Crafts & Cocoa in Warr Acres (December 15) and The Polar Express: A Holiday Storytime and Pajama Party in Owasso (December 21). Every one is listed below with times, cost and a link to the host.
What Christmas events for kids are in Tulsa, Oklahoma?
For families in and around Tulsa, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: An Evening With Santa (in Broken Arrow, Mon, Dec 7, 6 to 7:30 pm, free); Sweets with Santa (Sat, Dec 12, 10 am to 1 pm (come and go), $12 per person, $7 members, free 1 and under; zoo admission not included); The Polar Express: A Holiday Storytime and Pajama Party (in Owasso, Mon, Dec 21, 7 to 8 pm, free). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Tulsa section of this page.
What Christmas events for kids are in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
For families in and around Oklahoma City, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Safari Lights (Nov 14 to Jan 3, ticketed, see okczoo.org/safarilights); Merry Makers: Christmas Crafts & Cocoa (in Warr Acres, Tue, Dec 15, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, free, registration required). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Oklahoma City section of this page.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Oklahoma?
Yes. 3 of the 5 events here are free: An Evening With Santa in Broken Arrow, Merry Makers: Christmas Crafts & Cocoa in Warr Acres and The Polar Express: A Holiday Storytime and Pajama Party in Owasso. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.
Where can kids see Santa in Oklahoma this December?
Santa appears at An Evening With Santa in Broken Arrow (December 7) and Sweets with Santa in Tulsa (December 12). Times and booking rules are in each event’s listing above.
Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Oklahoma?
Holiday story times on this page: Sweets with Santa in Tulsa and The Polar Express: A Holiday Storytime and Pajama Party in Owasso. Library story times are usually free; story times with a meal or show are ticketed.
Which Oklahoma Christmas events are best for toddlers?
These are aimed at babies, toddlers and preschoolers: An Evening With Santa in Broken Arrow (Ages 0 to 100).
Are there kids' Christmas events in Oklahoma on Christmas Eve or after Christmas?
Yes: Safari Lights in Oklahoma City (through January 3).
How much is Safari Lights in Oklahoma City?
Ticketed, see okczoo.org/safarilights. Safari Lights is on Saturday, November 14, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 (select nights) at Oklahoma City Zoo. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is An Evening With Santa in Broken Arrow?
Free. An Evening With Santa is on Monday, December 7, 2026, 6 to 7:30 pm at South Broken Arrow Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Sweets with Santa in Tulsa?
$12 per person, $7 members, free 1 and under; zoo admission not included. Sweets with Santa is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10 am to 1 pm at Tulsa Zoo, Rajan's Restaurant in the Lost Kingdom. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Merry Makers: Christmas Crafts & Cocoa in Warr Acres?
Free, registration required. Merry Makers: Christmas Crafts & Cocoa is on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 4:30 to 5:30 pm at Warr Acres Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is The Polar Express: A Holiday Storytime and Pajama Party in Owasso?
Free. The Polar Express: A Holiday Storytime and Pajama Party is on Monday, December 21, 2026, 7 to 8 pm at Owasso Community Center, Rams Room. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Oklahoma?
Yes, but they have their own guide. Santa trains and holiday train rides are listed in our Oklahoma Christmas train rides guide, so this page sticks to story times, Santa visits and other events off the rails.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 2, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.
