# Christmas break with kids in Oklahoma City, 2026

> What to do with kids in Oklahoma City over Christmas break, from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day. We read the holiday hours posted by two museums, zoos and play places: none of them opens on Christmas Day. Plus 11 dated outings on Christmas Eve and the days in between.

- Last checked: 2026-10-21
- 2 places’ holiday hours; 0 winter break camps; 14 dated outings
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## Open or closed: Dec 24, Dec 25 and Jan 1

- **Crystal Bridge Conservatory at Myriad Gardens**: Christmas Eve not posted; Christmas Day closed; New Year’s Day not posted. Their page says: “Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.” Source: https://myriadgardens.org/visit-us/ (checked 2026-10-21)
- **National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum**: Christmas Eve closed; Christmas Day closed; New Year’s Day closed. Their page says: “Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day” Source: https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/ (checked 2026-10-21)

## Christmas Eve

- **Santa at Yukon's Christmas in the Park** at Yukon City Park / Chisholm Trail Park, 2200 S Holly Ave, Yukon, OK 73099. When: Friday and Saturday evenings, Nov 21 – Dec 31, 2026. Time: Evenings. Price: Free to drive or walk the lights; Yukon Express train $5 per person. The city FAQ says the lights open at 6 p.m. the Saturday before Thanksgiving and run nightly through Dec 31. The train boards at Chisholm Trail Park, 500 W Vandament, from 6 to 10 p.m. Official page: https://www.yukonok.gov/m/faq?cat=22 (checked 2026-11-09)
- **Santa Photos at Penn Square Mall** at Penn Square Mall, 1901 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73118. When: Nov 14–Dec 24, 2026 (not every day in the first weeks; closed Thanksgiving). Time: Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page. Price: See photo packages on the booking page. Walk-ups welcome; booking a 15-minute slot online is encouraged (a few families share each slot). Pet photo nights on 1 evening (Nov 29). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0142 (checked 2026-11-03)
- **Santa Photos at Quail Springs Mall** at Quail Springs Mall, 2501 W. Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73134. When: Nov 14–Dec 24, 2026 (not every day in the first weeks; closed Thanksgiving). Time: Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page. Price: See photo packages on the booking page. Walk-ups welcome; booking a 15-minute slot online is encouraged (a few families share each slot). Pet photo nights on 8 evenings (Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7, Dec 8…). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1111 (checked 2026-11-03)
- **Santa Photos at Sooner Mall** at Sooner Mall, 3301 West Main Street, Norman, OK 73072. When: Nov 20–Dec 24, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving). Time: Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page. Price: See photo packages on the booking page. Walk-ups welcome; booking a 15-minute slot online is encouraged (a few families share each slot). Pet photo nights on 8 evenings (Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7, Dec 8…). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0140 (checked 2026-11-03)
- **THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride** at Oklahoma Railway Museum, 3400 NE Grand Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73111. When: Select dates Nov 20 – Dec 31, 2026 (no trains Nov 23, 26 and 30, Dec 1–2, 7–8, 14–15 or 25). Time: Up to five showtimes a day: 11:30am, 1:30, 4, 6 and 8pm (varies by date). Price: Coach $54–68 per child (2–11), $62–76 per adult; First Class higher. All-in pricing. $6 parking per car. Ages: All ages; child pricing 2–11. An hour-long ride with hot chocolate and a read-along of the book. Santa boards the train and gives every guest a sleigh bell. There's no outdoor North Pole set this year. Sensory-friendly departures are offered. Official page: https://okcthepolarexpressride.com/theride/ (checked 2026-11-03)

## Between Christmas and New Year’s (Dec 26–30)

- **Safari Lights** at Oklahoma City Zoo, Oklahoma City, OK. When: Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Time: 5:30–11 p.m. Price: Walk-thru from $14; drive-thru combo from $60 per vehicle. Timed tickets in advance. Official page: https://www.okczoo.org/safarilights (checked 2026-11-03)
- **Yukon's Christmas in the Park** at Yukon City Park to Chisholm Trail Park, 2200 S Holly Ave, Yukon, OK 73099. When: Nov 21 – Dec 31, 2026 (nightly). Time: 6–11 p.m. Price: Free to drive or walk; Yukon Express train $5 per person. The city says the lights are free to drive or walk, with donations at the exit. The Yukon Express train is $5 a person. Official page: https://www.yukonok.gov/m/faq?cat=22 (checked 2026-11-09)
- **Chickasha Festival of Light** at Shannon Springs Park, 2400 S 9th St, Chickasha, OK 73018. When: Nov 20 – Dec 31, 2026. Time: 6–10 p.m. or 6–11 p.m. Price: Free. Official page: https://web2.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.15643/55369 (checked 2026-11-03)
- **Midwest City Holiday Lights Spectacular** at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, Midwest City, OK 73110. When: Dec 1–27, 2026. Time: 6–10 p.m. Price: Free; cash donations accepted. A drive-through loop of light displays in Joe B. Barnes Regional Park. Official page: https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.18572/event.51960 (checked 2026-11-03)
- **Christmas Light Show at The Station** at The Station at Central Park, 700 S Broadway Ave, Moore, OK 73160. When: Nightly, Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027. Time: 6–10 p.m. Price: Free. Moore's nightly light show at The Station. Official page: https://www.cityofmoore.com/upcoming-events/christmas-light-show-station-0 (checked 2026-11-03)
- **Devon Ice Rink** at Myriad Botanical Gardens, 125 Ron Norick Blvd, Oklahoma City. When: Nov 13 – Jan 31. Price: $15 with skate rental; $12 with your own skates; Gardens members $12. 5,500 sq ft of real ice; 15th season. Official page: https://downtownindecember.com/devon-ice-rink/ (checked 2026-10-20)

## New Year’s Eve and Day

- **Noon Year's Eve Countdown Dance Party at Edmond Library** at Edmond Library, Meeting Room AB, 10 S Boulevard, 10 S Boulevard, Edmond, OK 73034. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 11:30am–12:15pm. Price: No tickets listed. A dance party at the Metropolitan Library's Edmond branch with a countdown to 12 noon. Official page: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/noon-years-eve-countdown-dance-party-671995 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Safari Lights** at Oklahoma City Zoo, Oklahoma City, OK. When: Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Time: 5:30–11 p.m. Price: Walk-thru from $14; drive-thru combo from $60 per vehicle. Timed tickets in advance. Official page: https://www.okczoo.org/safarilights (checked 2026-11-03)
- **Christmas Light Show at The Station** at The Station at Central Park, 700 S Broadway Ave, Moore, OK 73160. When: Nightly, Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027. Time: 6–10 p.m. Price: Free. Moore's nightly light show at The Station. Official page: https://www.cityofmoore.com/upcoming-events/christmas-light-show-station-0 (checked 2026-11-03)

## More holiday outings in Oklahoma City

- [The Nutcracker with kids in Oklahoma City](https://littlesweekly.com/oklahoma-city/nutcracker/index.md): 3 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.
- [Christmas markets in Oklahoma City](https://littlesweekly.com/oklahoma-city/christmas-markets/index.md): 3 markets and winter wonderlands with 2026 dates, hours and stroller notes.

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## FAQ

### What’s open on Christmas Day in Oklahoma City with kids?
Of the two places we checked, none posts Christmas Day hours as open; Crystal Bridge Conservatory at Myriad Gardens and National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum are closed. A park or a drive past the lights is the easy plan.

### What can we do with kids on Christmas Eve in Oklahoma City?
On the calendar: Santa at Yukon's Christmas in the Park, Santa Photos at Penn Square Mall, Santa Photos at Quail Springs Mall and Santa Photos at Sooner Mall.

### What’s open on New Year’s Day in Oklahoma City?
None of the places that post New Year’s Day hours says it’s open.

### What can we do with kids on New Year’s Day in Oklahoma City?
On the calendar for Jan 1: Safari Lights and Christmas Light Show at The Station. Check each one’s own page before you go, since holiday hours can change.

### What is there to do with kids between Christmas and New Year’s in Oklahoma City?
Safari Lights, Yukon's Christmas in the Park, Chickasha Festival of Light, Midwest City Holiday Lights Spectacular and Christmas Light Show at The Station. Check each one’s calendar for the exact nights; some close on certain days.

### Where are the rest of the December plans in Oklahoma City?
The month’s dated listings are on the [December page](https://littlesweekly.com/oklahoma-city/december/), and rink dates and skate aids are on the [ice skating page](https://littlesweekly.com/oklahoma-city/ice-skating/).

### Where can we cut a Christmas tree near Oklahoma City?
Choose-and-cut farms within about 40 miles, with wagon rides, Santa, cocoa and kid notes, are on the [Christmas tree farms page](https://littlesweekly.com/oklahoma-city/christmas-tree-farms/).

### When is the tree lighting in Oklahoma City?
Dates, times and what each organizer posts for kids are on the [tree lighting page](https://littlesweekly.com/oklahoma-city/christmas-tree-lighting/).

### How do you check these holiday hours?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 21, 2026, and we recheck them in early December and again the week before Christmas. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).