Shawnee Other Christmas Activities 2026

Visitors gather along Main Street to experience one of Oklahoma's largest nighttime holiday parades. Downtown Shawnee comes alive with colorful lights, festive floats, and marching bands. The procession features an appearance by Santa Claus and finishes with a fireworks display.

Visitors can skate across 5,500 square feet of real outdoor ice surrounded by glittering lights and festive views of Downtown Oklahoma City. Between skating sessions, guests can socialize and indulge in seasonal food and beverage offerings.

Visitors cruise or walk through historic Automobile Alley to take in vibrant holiday light displays draped across buildings and creative retail window decorations. District sidewalks feature live music, performances, free balloon art, face painting, and caricatures. Guests can explore promotions...

Visitors can experience a showcase of holiday performances leading up to the official tree lighting ceremony. Activities include photos with Santa Claus, face painting, and a station where children can write letters to the North Pole or decorate holiday postcards....

Guests can watch festive competitions on the track alongside live Thoroughbred racing, featuring an all-holiday character race, a Christmas characters race, a jockey foot race, and a pet adoption race. Throughout the venue, visitors will find costume contests, photo opportunities,...

Guests walk through the village surrounded by thousands of sparkling Christmas lights while enjoying complimentary hot chocolate and s'mores. Children can build a toy in Santa's Workshop, ride pedal cars, enjoy face painting, and play carnival games. Families can also...

Families can celebrate the holiday season with winter-themed crafts and interactive, hands-on activities. Guests can take photos with Santa Claus and make reindeer food alongside Mrs. Claus. Visitors also have the opportunity to spend time learning about extraordinary Oklahomans.

Participants gather for a non-auditioned group singing session focused on singing in harmony without requiring musical perfection. Registered attendees receive practice tracks and sheet music in advance, though bringing copies is not required. Light snacks and water are provided on...

Embark on a magical journey aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ train ride, inspired by the classic holiday story. Families will be whisked away on a one-hour trip to meet Santa, complete with hot chocolate, shortbread, and carols. Each guest receives a...

Get ready to usher in the holiday spirit at the Holiday River Parade! This spectacular event features a dazzling procession of boats, each brilliantly decorated with festive lights, cruising along the Oklahoma River. Adding to the magic are skiing elves...

Experience the magic of Christmas with a unique, private Santa photo session. These 20-minute appointments focus on capturing genuine, storybook moments between children and Santa Claus, going beyond the typical lap photo. Families can purchase heirloom-quality prints and gifts to...