Tulsa Botanic Garden of Lights
Visitors can wander through botanical garden grounds illuminated with colorful holiday lights and warm up around fire pits with s'mores and seasonal drinks. Entertainment includes Sunday night jazz inside the Cocoa Cabin, caroler performances, and a snowball pit. Guests can also visit with Santa and his sleigh on select dates or meet winter characters.
Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
2026 prices: Garden members—adults age 16+ $16; children ages 3–15 $8; children age 2 and under need a $0 ticket. Non-members—adults age 16+ $20; children ages 3–15 $9. The page gives two different sets of group rates: for 20–49 tickets, adults $20 and children $9 in one section, but adults $18 and children $8 in the FAQ; for 50 or more, adults $17 and children $8 in one section, but adults $16 and children $7 in the FAQ. Group tickets must be for the same date and time and purchased at least 48 hours in advance; contact the Event team to purchase. Free tickets are available while supplies last for qualifying families receiving SNAP/WIC benefits (show card and photo ID) and Oklahoma Foster Families (show Oklahoma Foster Parent Exclusive Membership Card); claim them at the door. The page also says members save $2–5 per ticket, with limits. Prices exclude applicable tax, ticketing, sales tax, and processing fees as stated in the relevant sections. Onsite transactions are cashless. Regular admission guest passes and reciprocal admission are not valid.
Hours
5–9 p.m.
Food & Drink
Food and drinks are available for purchase, including s’more kits, chili, mac and cheese, hot dogs, hot cocoa, cider, coffee, beer, wine, cocktails, and other options.
Parking
Handicapped parking spaces are in front of the visitor center; loading and unloading are allowed in the circle drive in front of the Visitor Center. Parking attendants will be on site.
Accessibility
Accessible paths run through major garden areas, with accessible parking, restrooms, and loaner non-motorized wheelchairs available.
Pets
Pets, therapy animals, and emotional support animals are not allowed. ADA/DOJ-defined service animals are permitted.
Location
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday light-display fans
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Tips & Advice
- Buy timed-entry tickets in advance, because popular nights and time slots sell out and tickets at the door aren't guaranteed.
- Bring a card or phone wallet, since every purchase on site is cashless, including s'more kits and drinks.
- Bring your camera to Santa's sleigh in the Liberty Garden, because photos with him are free on every night through Dec 23.
- Pick a Sunday if you want live jazz in the Cocoa Cabin, since it's included in your admission ticket.
- If your plans change, reschedule through the link in your confirmation email before your original date, because tickets can't be refunded.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa and his sleigh are in the Stanford Family Liberty Garden every night from Nov 27 to Dec 23.
- Carolers on Dec 3 and 10 (Sound of the Seasons), plus Sound of the Seasons by Tulsa Opera on Dec 17.
- Sunday Jazz Nights in the Cocoa Cabin on Nov 29 and Dec 6, 13, 20 and 27, included with admission.
- Winter characters appear Dec 26 to 30.
- Free tickets while supplies last for SNAP/WIC families and Oklahoma Foster Families, plus group rates for 20 or more.
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included with admission?
Everything happening that evening: Sunday Jazz Nights, visits with Santa or the winter characters, the carolers, and the snowball pit. Food and drinks cost extra.
What food and drinks are there?
Hot cocoa, hot apple cider, coffee, beer, wine and cocktails, plus warm drinks you can add spirits to. Food includes s'more kits for the fire pits, chili, salad bowls, popcorn and hot dogs. You'll find it in the Visitor Center, on the Great Lawn and in the Cocoa Cabin. Everything is cashless, and outside food isn't allowed.
Do we have to arrive right at our entry time?
No. You can come in any time within the hour after your ticket's entry time, but tickets can't be scanned before it.
Is the garden wheelchair accessible?
Non-motorized wheelchairs are free to borrow at the Visitor Center, first come, first served. Paths through several gardens are accessible, including the Children's Discovery Garden, Liberty Garden, Floral Terraces and Arboretum. Some lawns aren't, but there are sidewalks nearby.
What happens if the weather turns bad?
The garden closes only if weather or road conditions are hazardous, and closures are posted on its website and social media. Tickets aren't refundable, but you can reschedule them to an open date and time slot.
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