Grab a hot chocolate, put on the Christmas pajamas and turn up your radio – time to go see those Christmas lights in OKC! As a family photographer I am passionate about making memories together as a family and going to see Christmas lights around the metro area is a highlight during the holiday season in our home. I also love sharing where to go and do things here in the city so enjoy these favorites and tell me what ones to add!
My Tips To Make Christmas Light Viewing More Fun For Everyone….
- if you are going to a walkable display dress appropraitely – don’t forget hats and gloves, wear layers!
- if driving put everyone in Christmas pj’s for extra fun
- Stop by a local coffeeshop and grab drinks for everyone!
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Metro Area Park Christmas Lights in OKC
Yukon Christmas in the Park
Cost: Free
This magical wonderland of Christmas lights is Oklahoma’s largest drive-thru Christmas light display. With 5 million twinkling lights and over 500 one-of-a-kind light displays, you may enjoy walking through the lights or, for a small fee, riding the Santa Express Train. Additional experiences are the Ice Rink, seeing special pop up characters like Santa.
Open nightly 6-11pm from November 23 – December 31, 2024
For all the details visit their website here.
Luminance at Mitch Park
Walk through light display in the lovely local Mitch Park. Check out their website for daily and weekly different pop ups and happenings.
Address: 1501 W Covell Rd, Edmond, OK , US
When: November 22, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025
Details on their website here.
Automobile Alley
Open daily November 12, 2024 through Jan 3, 2025
Location: Automobile Alley Broadway Ave, NW 4th to 10th, Oklahoma City, OK
Features more than 600,000 colorful LED lights draped along the buildings on North Broadway transforming the street into one beautiful Christmas light display. Open daily, dusk until dawn.
Midwest City Lights Spectacular
Where: Joe B. Barnes Regional Park8700 E. Reno Ave., Midwest City, OK , US
Open December 3-25, 2024 starting 6pm.
The Joe B Barnes Regional Park comes alive with over 100 light displays during the holiday season in a mile long drive.
Scissortail Park & Myriad Garden Lights
These lights are all walkable and make the parks light up. You can also stop and do some ice skating at the Devon skating rink.
Private Home Christmas Light Displays in OKC
Downs Family Christmas Lights
Where: 2900 72nd Ave SE, Norman, OK , US
Get details on their facebook page here.
When: November 28, 2024 through Jan 1, 2025
A huge immersive experience this has been a classic favorite for families in the OKC area. It is free but they encourage donations to the food bank.
Miranda Family Lights
Cost: Free
Where: 19544 Talavera Ln., Edmond, OK, United States, 73012
Details on their FB page here!
The Lights on Rockwood
When: opening Thanksgiving evening.
Where: 300 Rockwood Drive , Edmond, OK, United States, 73013
Find up to date details here on their facebook page.
Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays in OKC
Nichols Hills (starting at 63rd and Wilshire between Western and May, OKC) is a classic favorite for neighborhood lights in OKC. Stately, beautifully decorated homes make for a great evening of memories.
Other favorite neighborhoods:
- Heritage Hills (N Walker from NW 13th St to NW 21st St, OKC)
- Mesta Park (N Western to N Walker near NW 16th St, OKC)
Check out this Metro Family Blog post for a full list of recommended neighborhoods from local OKC families.
Christmas Light Display Experiences in OKC
Safari Lights at OKC Zoo – voted one of the best Christmas Lights in OKC experiences
Oklahoma City Zoo holds their annual Safari lights – a drivable and walkable experience from November 9, 2024- January 1, 2025. From their website: “OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS experience begins in the comfort of visitor’s vehicles for a nearly one-mile course through the Zoo to discover themed lantern displays! The Drive-Thru Course ends in the Zoo’s entry parking lot, where guests will re-enter the Zoo for the Walk-Thru experience. Begin your exploration in the Zoo’s entry plaza with a musical light show, then wind through the Children’s Zoo and outside of the Jungle Gym Playground to experience additional animal and classic Christmas lanterns, interactive light exhibits, photo ops and more!”
See cost and details here on their website.
Coco Cola’s Classic Christmas at Remington Park
This new attraction to OKC looks amazing! Miles of lights, ice skating and classic holiday activities. They share on their website: “Crafted by the creators of the renowned World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze, Enchant Christmas, this immersive holiday celebration promises to create unforgettable moments of togetherness and joy at this beloved time of year. ” Do note many of the extra activities cost in additional to your entry fee.
Cost: Tickets range from $22 – $35 depending on your entry time.
If you want to help remember and keep some of your other holiday memories for forever, I’d love to help photography your family!
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author bio:
Charis of Charis Elisabeth Photography is a professional newborn photographer serving the metro OKC area during newborn photoshoots in the area of OKC, Edmond, Midwest City and more. In home, relaxed newborn sessions are her speciality and she would love to serve your family! She is a member of PPA and master family photographer with NAPCP.