Weekly Events Calendar: December 8-14, 2025

Each week, Oklahoma Today staffers comb through their calendars to find a handful of great events happening across the state. Get out! See Oklahoma! And be sure to let us know what you find, either here or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @oklahomatoday.

It has been a truly remarkable year in Oklahoma. Join the entire Oklahoma Today team in honoring the Oklahomans who made 2025 so memorable during the Okie Awards this Thursday, December 11, at The Chicken Shack in Arcadia. Honors including Okies of the Year, the Clayton I. Bennett Oklahoma Standard Award, Okie Musician, Okie Restaurant, and much more awards will be handed out. This laidback banquet with a cowboy cocktail theme will include a buffet dinner and two drink tickets with admission. Enjoy entertainment on stage with the OKT crew, plus live music and plenty of dancing. It’ll be the most Oklahoma event you attend all year! Must be twenty-one or older to enter.
December 11. Tickets, $45.
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Join the entire Oklahoma Today team for a night of honors, amazing food, and Oklahoma style hospitality at the Okie Awards, taking place this Thursday at The Chicken Shack in Arcadia.

Head to the cozy downtown of Wilburton Friday and Saturday for the SE Plant Co. Poinsettia Festival—a festive two-day celebration bursting with poinsettias, Christmas cacti, and all things merry. Stroll among vendor booths filled with holiday décor, handmade crafts, and seasonal gifts, or grab a bright poinsettia to brighten your home. As you shop, enjoy live Christmas music, face-painting, photo ops, and even a letter-to-Santa station. On Saturday night, the festival joins forces with the town’s holiday parade to bring extra sparkle to Main Street.
December 12-13. Admission, free.
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Pick up your poinsettias for the season at the Poinsettia Festival in Wilburton this Friday and Saturday at SE Plant Co. Photo courtesy Pixabay

Holiday tradition meets fresh energy with RACE Dance Collective's Hip Hop Nutcracker—a bold and vibrant reimagining of the holiday classic. Taking over the stage at Oklahoma City Community College’s Visual & Performing Arts Center, this show blends hip-hop flair and community spirit with dance from local youth and pros alike. The storyline follows Carlos on a journey through the Lands of Possibilities and Hidden Treasures, where music, movement, and urban beats bring fresh life to The Nutcracker. With a cast drawn from OKC public-school dance programs and the RACE company, it’s as much a celebration of local talent and culture as it is a holiday showcase.
December 12-14. Tickets, $33-$38.
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Holiday lights meet adorable animals and good old-fashioned community spirit during the Christmas Critters event at Enid’s The One holiday celebration. Families can visit reindeer, a camel named Clarice, more critters from A2Z Petting Zoo, and adoptable pets from Adopt-a-Pet Enid. There will also be face painting, crafts, holiday treats, and special appearances by Paw Patrol characters. For a touch of tradition, a live nativity will be presented near the big tree in the Stride lot, with showings scheduled at 4:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Perfect for little ones, pet lovers, or anyone wanting a cozy, festive outing.
December 13. Admission, free.
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Reindeer, a camel, and more will be present during the Christmas Critters event this Satuday in Enid, part of The One holiday celebration. Photo courtesy The One Enid

Santa is busy this time of year, but if there is one sure way to get him to attend your event, it is by making sure plenty of sweets are there. That’s why the Tulsa Zoo came up with the brilliant idea of Sweets with Santa, which will be held Saturday in the Rajan’s restaurant, located inside the zoo. Not only will those who attend be able to meet the North Pole’s most famous sweet tooth and grab a photo, but also enjoy storytimes, animal chats, and, naturally, all kinds of festive holidays desserts and treats. Zoo admission is required in addition to event tickets.
December 14. Tickets, $5-$10 (plus regular Tulsa Zoo admission). Children one and under, free. tulsazoo.org

Written By

Ben Luschen

Luschen joined the *Oklahoma Today*’ staff as Research Editor in 2021 and currently works as the magazine's Web Editor, managing the website and social media fronts. His past *Oklahoma Today* stories have ranged in content from the state's bee and quail industries to its vibrant art and music scenes. Not adverse to a road trip, Luschen is always on the lookout for the next big adventure. He is never out of opinions about the current state of Oklahoma City Thunder basketball.