Thanksgiving weekend activities for families around Tulsa (2026)
Checked · Covers Nov 25 – Nov 29 · All times are local Central Time
We list 3 family events around Tulsa for Nov 25 – Nov 29, 1 free. Each listing links to the organizer's own page.
Thanksgiving week events
Lights On at Utica Square New · Just listed
- When
- Thu, Nov 26
- Hours
- 6–8pm
- Cost
- Free
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
59th annual Thanksgiving-night Lights On at Utica Square, with more than 700,000 lights, Santa's arrival and a free concert at 6:30pm.
✓ Dates checked Nov 10, 2026
Arvest Winterfest Ice Rink
- When
- Fri, Nov 27 – Sun, Jan 3
- Schedule
- Daily
- Hours
- See site for daily session times
- Cost
- Skating $15 including skates (90 minutes); skate + ice slide $20; watching is free
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
Downtown holiday ice rink with ice slides. Skate sizes start at toddler 8 and free skating guides help kids.
✓ Dates checked Nov 8, 2026
Fleet Feet Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
- When
- Fri, Nov 27
- Hours
- 5K 8:30am; 1-mile 9:40am
- Cost
- Registration required; youth (18 and under) pricing available
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
Day-after-Thanksgiving 5K and untimed 1-mile fun run/walk starting and finishing at the giant Christmas tree at the BOK Center. All entrants get a shirt and medal.
✓ Dates checked Nov 8, 2026
Booking with venue required
Frequently asked questions
What can families do around Tulsa over Thanksgiving weekend?
We list 3 family events for Nov 25 – Nov 29, 1 free, including Lights On at Utica Square (Tulsa, Thu, Nov 26, free), Arvest Winterfest Ice Rink (Tulsa, Nov 27 – Jan 3) and Fleet Feet Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run (Tulsa, Fri, Nov 27).
Which Thanksgiving weekend events near Tulsa are free?
1 event on our list is free: Lights On at Utica Square (Tulsa, Thu, Nov 26).
Which Thanksgiving weekend events near Tulsa need tickets or registration?
1 event on our list says on the official page that it needs advance tickets, timed entry or registration: Fleet Feet Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run (Tulsa). Book through each official page.
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