Holiday lights near Oklahoma City for families (2026)
Checked · Covers Oct 28 – Jan 15 · All times are local Central Time
We list 6 holiday light events around Oklahoma City for Oct 28 – Jan 15: 2 displays running for weeks and 4 one-night events. 1 list free admission. Displays that run for weeks come first, then one-night parades and tree lightings around Oklahoma City. Popular nights can sell out, so check the official page before you go.
Light displays open for weeks
Safari Lights at the Oklahoma City Zoo
- When
- Sat, Nov 14 – Sun, Jan 3 (Nightly Nov 14–Jan 3) · Nightly 5:30–11pm
- Cost
- Drive-Thru Combo from $60 per vehicle (nonmembers); other ticket types sold separately
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Wildlife lanterns and animated light displays by car or on foot, with festive treats and holiday photo spots.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Edmond Electric’s Luminance
- When
- Fri, Nov 20 – Fri, Jan 1 (Nightly Nov 20–Jan 1) · Nightly 5–10pm
- Cost
- See site
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Walk-through display of more than 40 larger-than-life holiday light scenes at Mitch Park, next to the Edmond Ice Rink.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
One-night light parades and tree lightings
Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival
- When
- Thu, Nov 12 · 5:30–7:30pm (tree lit at 6pm)
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
The 25th annual festival kicks off Downtown in December: tree lighting by the mayor at 6pm, photos with Santa, a Letters to Santa station, ornament making and face painting.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Deck the Downtown Tree Lighting
- When
- Thu, Nov 12 · 5:30–7:30pm
- Cost
- No admission listed
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Lighting of downtown Edmond’s 20-foot Christmas tree with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live reindeer, horse-drawn wagon rides, dance performances, cocoa and live music.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Winterfest at The Depot
- When
- Sat, Dec 5 · 3–6pm
- Cost
- No admission listed; vendors and food trucks sell items
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
City of Norman holiday market with local vendors, games, photo opportunities and food trucks. After the Christmas parade, the city tree lighting and a drone show follow on Jones Avenue.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Lights On Broadway in Automobile Alley
- When
- Sat, Dec 5 & Sat, Dec 12 (Saturdays Dec 5 and Dec 12) · 4–7pm
- Cost
- No admission listed; shops and activities vary
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Holiday open house along Automobile Alley with window displays, live music, balloon art and photos with Santa beside a 1929 Mercedes-Benz at 1001 N Broadway Ave.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Frequently asked questions
When do holiday lights open around Oklahoma City in 2026?
2 light displays on our list run for weeks: Safari Lights at the Oklahoma City Zoo (Oklahoma City, Nov 14 – Jan 3) and Edmond Electric’s Luminance (Edmond, Nov 20 – Jan 1).
Which holiday light events near Oklahoma City are free?
1 light event lists free admission on the official page: Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival (Oklahoma City, Thu, Nov 12).
How much do ticketed light displays near Oklahoma City cost?
Prices from the official pages: Deck the Downtown Tree Lighting (No admission listed), Safari Lights at the Oklahoma City Zoo (Drive-Thru Combo from $60 per vehicle, nonmembers) and Edmond Electric’s Luminance (See site). See all 5 above. Prices can change by night.
Can kids see Santa at a light display near Oklahoma City?
Yes. 4 light events on our list have Santa: Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival (Oklahoma City, Nov 12), Deck the Downtown Tree Lighting (Edmond, Nov 12) and Winterfest at The Depot (Norman, Dec 5). See all 4 above. Some charge extra for Santa photos.
Which Oklahoma City-area cities have holiday lights events?
We list holiday lights events in 3 cities, including Oklahoma City (3), Edmond (2) and Norman (1).
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