# Oklahoma weekend getaways with kids

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> Oklahoma City and Tulsa are under two hours apart on the turnpike, so either one makes an easy overnight. Here's the best weekend trip in the region for each of the next 6 weekends, and what to do once you get there.

Last checked: 2026-10-18. Every event links to its official page.

## Weekend of Oct 23–25

**Pick: Oklahoma City.** It's the last weekend of daytime Haunt the Zoo. Treat bags are capped at 2,500 a day, so buy yours ahead.

- **Haunt the Zoo**, Sat Oct 24, Sun Oct 25, Zoo hours, Oklahoma City Zoo. Zoo admission plus a $10 treat bag. Daytime trick-or-treat trail, final weekend. Bags are capped at 2,500 a day, so buy ahead. Official page: https://www.okczoo.org/htz

## Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

**Pick: Tulsa.** HallowZOOeen has a Halloween afternoon session from 2 to 5, with Goblin Stops and carnival games. It aims for spooky but not too scary.

- **HallowZOOeen**, Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31, Day sessions 2–5 p.m. (Oct. 25, 31); night sessions 6–9 p.m. (Oct. 24, 25, 30), Tulsa Zoo. $19.99; members $14.99; 2 and under free with a ticket. Goblin Stops for treats and carnival games. Spooky but not too scary. Online reservations required. Official page: https://tulsazoo.org/hallowzooeen/

## Weekend of Nov 6–8

**Pick: Oklahoma City.** The OKC Renaissance and Scottish Festival at Fair Park has jousting, falconry and fire breathers. Kids are $5, and every advance adult ticket comes with a free kid ticket.

- **OKC Renaissance and Scottish Festival**, Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m., OKC Fair Park, between Gates 1 and 2. Adults $13 in advance, $17 at the gate; kids $5; 2 and under free; one free kid ticket (12 and under) with each advance adult ticket. Jousting, falconry, fire breathers, magicians, pirates and fairies, and turkey legs. Official page: https://okcfairpark.com/schedule/category/series/okc-renaissance-and-scottish-festival/gate-1/

## Weekend of Nov 13–15

**Pick: Oklahoma City.** The Devon Ice Rink opens Friday, and Safari Lights opens at the zoo on Saturday. Little skaters can rent a penguin helper for $10 an hour.

- **Devon Ice Rink**, Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Fri 3–11 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Myriad Botanical Gardens. $15 with skate rental; penguin skate helper $10 an hour. Outdoor rink downtown. Opens Nov. 13. Official page: https://downtownindecember.com/devon-ice-rink/
- **Safari Lights**, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, 5:30–11 p.m., Oklahoma City Zoo. Walk-thru from $14; drive-thru combo from $60 per vehicle. Wildlife lanterns by car or on foot, nightly from Nov. 14. Timed tickets in advance. Official page: https://www.okczoo.org/safarilights

## Weekend of Nov 20–22

**Pick: Oklahoma City.** Safari Lights at the zoo in the evening, and the downtown ice rink opens at 11 on Saturday, before nap.

- **Devon Ice Rink**, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Fri 3–11 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Myriad Botanical Gardens. $15 with skate rental; penguin skate helper $10 an hour. Outdoor rink downtown. Opens Nov. 13. Official page: https://downtownindecember.com/devon-ice-rink/
- **Safari Lights**, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, 5:30–11 p.m., Oklahoma City Zoo. Walk-thru from $14; drive-thru combo from $60 per vehicle. Wildlife lanterns by car or on foot, nightly from Nov. 14. Timed tickets in advance. Official page: https://www.okczoo.org/safarilights

## Weekend of Nov 27–29

**Pick: Tulsa.** Two kinds of lights: Rhema's are free to walk, with a $5 kids' train, and the Botanic Garden has s'mores and Santa every night.

- **Rhema Christmas Lights**, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, 5:30–11:30 p.m., Rhema campus, Broken Arrow. Free; train rides $5 kids 4–12, $10 adults. Millions of lights on the campus, free to walk or drive. The train runs nightly, first come, first served. Official page: https://www.rhemalights.org/
- **Botanic Garden of Lights**, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, 5–9 p.m., Tulsa Botanic Garden. $20 adults, $9 ages 3–15, 2 and under free. S'mores over fire pits and Santa every night from Nov. 27 to Dec. 23. Timed tickets. Official page: https://tulsabotanic.org/botanic-garden-of-lights/

## FAQ

**Which Oklahoma city is best for a weekend with little kids?**
It changes every weekend. Over the next 6 weekends our picks are Oklahoma City, Tulsa, chosen for what's actually on: zoo events, holiday lights and shows with dates we checked on the official pages.

**How long are the drives?**
Oklahoma City and Tulsa are under two hours apart on the turnpike, so either one makes an easy overnight. Drive times on this page are normal driving times without traffic.

**What if a weekend says “No standout yet”?**
It means we couldn't confirm anything worth the drive. We'd rather leave the slot empty than fill it with filler. Check back after the Thursday refresh.

**Are the prices right?**
They're what each official page showed on Oct 18, 2026. Tap the official link before you buy, since venues change hours and prices.