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December Event Calendar for Oklahoma City

Top Events and Things to Do for December 2009

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This is the December Calendar for the major events all around the Oklahoma City metro area, an index summary listing with links to detailed information on each.

OKC's Downtown in December

  • All month of December
  • Lights, ice skating, snow tubing, canal rides and more

Holiday Lighting Displays Around the Metro

  • The top lights around OKC
  • Much of the month of December

Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball at the Ford Center


Sooners and Cowboys in Men's College Basketball Action

  • 3 December Home Games for OSU plus All-College Classic at Ford Center
  • 4 December Home Games for OU plus All-College Classic at Ford Center

"Deck the Zoo" at the Oklahoma City Zoo

  • December 1-31
  • Bring an edible wildlife ornament for $1 admission

Revolution: Oklahoma Wind Energy Conference at the Cox Convention Center

  • December 2-3
  • National and local experts discuss the best ways to capitalize on the economic development opportunities presented by wind energy, from both the landowner and the developer perspectives
  • See official site for more information

Territorial Christmas Celebration at the Harn Homestead

  • December 3rd (5:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
  • 1880s holiday decorations, treats, crafts and visit from Santa

El Reno's Christmas on the Western Frontier

  • December 3rd (6 to 9 p.m.)
  • Includes an old fashioned Christmas parade, trolley rides, storytelling, Santa's workshop, carolers, and the lighting of the Christmas tree

Oklahoma City Philharmonic Presents "A Very Merry Pops"

  • December 3-5
  • The popular holiday concert features singing, dancing and more

Christmas Croonin' at the UCO Jazz Lab


Dickens Weekend in Downtown Edmond

  • December 3-6
  • Downtown Edmond is transformed for a Christmas of old with carolers, carriage rides, costumes, food and more.

George Jones at Riverwind Casino

  • December 4th
  • Check here for ticket & venue information

Norman Chorale Christmas Celebration at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–day Saints (1506 West Imhoff)

  • December 4th (6:30 p.m.)
  • Tour of international nativity scenes, holiday refreshments, concert and more

Martina McBride and Trace Adkins at the Ford Center


Yukon's 14th Annual Mayor's Christmas Party for Kids at Robertson Activity Center

  • December 5th (10 a.m.)
  • Features Santa as activities such as crafts, games, prizes and visits from Frosty the Snowman, Rudolf, the red-nosed reindeer

33rd Annual OKC Train Show at State Fairgrounds

  • December 5-6
  • Over 20,000 square feet of operating model railroad displays of all scales
  • Children's play area, photos, clothing and much more
  • See official site for more information

Dr. Clyde Snow at Science Museum Oklahoma

  • December 10th (7 p.m.)
  • Free lecture from world-renowned forensic anthropologist

Oklahoma City Ballet Presents Robert Mills' All-New "The Nutcracker"

  • December 11-13, 18-20
  • Traditional holiday classic with new choreography, new costumes and new surprises
  • Tickets available by calling (405) 848-8637

Starship featuring Mickey Thomas and Bobby Kimball at Riverwind Casino

  • December 11th
  • Check here for ticket & venue information

American Spirit Championships at the Cox Convention Center


Ricky Skaggs Family Christmas featuring Ricky Skaggs and The Whites at Riverwind Casino

  • December 17th
  • Check here for ticket & venue information

14th Annual Sounds of the Season at Yukon City Park


National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum's 15th Annual Cowboy Christmas Ball

  • December 18th
  • Featuring Michael Martin Murphy
  • Reply Card by December 11th required

Cross Canadian Ragweed at Riverwind Casino

  • December 18th
  • Check here for ticket & venue information

Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the Ford Center


74th Annual Sonic All-College Classic Basketball Tournament at the Ford Center

  • December 21st
  • OU and OSU in action
  • Tickets available online or by calling (405) 235-8288

Christmas in OKC

  • December 25th
  • Information on shopping, tree farms, Christmas day restaurants, attractions and more

Flaming Lips New Years Freak Out #3 at the Cox Convention Center

  • December 31st
  • Tickets available for purchase online or by calling (800) 745-3000

Opening Night New Year's Eve Celebration in Bricktown

  • December 31st
  • Annual New Year's Eve event features music and games for the entire family


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