12/16/2024
Bartlesville has so many fun things to do this December! From festive tours and live music to ballet performances and New Year’s celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.🎄🎉
🎄 December 17–19 – Christmas Open House at the Frank Phillips Home
📍 Frank Phillips Home, 1107 Cherokee, Bartlesville, OK
🕒 6–9 PM
Enjoy a special evening tour of the historic Frank Phillips Home, beautifully decorated for the holidays. Admission is $5 per person, and the last tour begins at 8 PM.
Frank Phillips Home
🎤 December 19 – DreamersLIVE! Storytellers Christmas Edition
📍 Crossing 2nd, Bartlesville, OK
🕒 Live music: 4:30 PM | Storytellers Event: 6 PM
Enjoy Christmas tales, live music, festive cocktails, and seasonal small plates. Tickets are $15, with a special offer for first-timers.
Ann-Janette Webster Jay Webster
🌾 December 21 – Farmers Market (Third Saturday Market)
📍 222 SW Frank Phillips Blvd, Bartlesville, OK🕒 9–11 AM
Find baked goods, meat, cheese, and possibly even some winter veggies at this local market!
Bartlesville Farmers Market
🩰 December 21–22 – Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker
📍 The Center, 300 SE Adams, Bartlesville, OK
🕒 December 21: 7:30 PM | December 22: 2 PM
Experience the magic of this timeless ballet, featuring local dancers and Boston Ballet principal dancers. A perfect holiday treat for all ages.
Bartlesville Civic Ballet
🎅 December 23 – Santa at the Bartlesville Area History Museum
📍 401 S Johnstone, 5th Floor, Bartlesville, OK🕒 10–11 AM
Join Santa for storytime, crafts, coloring stations, refreshments, and candy canes. A perfect holiday activity for families!
Bartlesville Area History Museum
🎉 December 31 – Noon Year’s Eve Party
📍 Bartlesville Area History Museum, 401 S Johnstone, 5th Floor, Bartlesville, OK
🕒 12–2 PM
Ring in 2025 early with storytelling, crafts for kids aged 3–10, snacks, and an exploration of the museum’s exhibits. Free registration is required.
Bartlesville Area History Museum
🌍 December 31 – Global Explosion: Countdown to 2025
📍 Crossing 2nd, Bartlesville, OK
🕒 8 PM–1 AM
Celebrate the New Year across time zones with global music, food, dance, and activities. Tickets are $45, including a champagne toast and balloon drop.
Crossing 2nd
🎄 December 1, 2023 – January 2, 2024: Christmas in the Ville
📍 Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, 201 SW Keller, Bartlesville, OK
🕒 Varied Hours (see schedule)
Celebrate the holidays in Historic Downtown Bartlesville with ice skating, carriage rides, movies in the park, Santa sightings, and festive photo opportunities.
Public skating follows from 6 PM – 9 PM.
Ice Skating Admission: $12 per skater
For full hours, updates, and details, visit BartlesvilleChristmas.com.
Make the season merry and bright!
✨ November 20 – December 30, 2024: Fantasy Land of Lights
📍 Johnstone Park, 205 N. Cherokee, Bartlesville, OK
🕒 6 PM – 9 PM
Experience the magic of the holiday season at Fantasy Land of Lights, Bartlesville's annual drive-through Christmas light display. Hosted by Bartlesville Daybreak Rotary, this beloved tradition lights up Johnstone Park with dazzling displays that grow more enchanting each year, thanks to the generosity of donors and the dedication of local volunteers.
🎄 Admission: Free (Donations appreciated)
Proceeds help maintain and enhance displays and support educational scholarships for Washington County students.
🎄 November 29 – December 22, 2024: Woolaroc Wonderland of Lights
📍 Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve, 12 miles SW on Hwy 123 from US 60, Bartlesville, OK
🕒 5 PM – 9 PM (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays)
Step into a magical winter wonderland at Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve, where over 750,000 lights transform the historic ranch into a dazzling holiday spectacle. Stroll the illuminated grounds, visit Santa at the museum, and explore open facilities, including the 50,000 sq. ft. museum, animal barn, and historic lodge. Enjoy wagon rides, festive cookies, and hot cocoa by Clyde Lake's serene glow.
🎟️ Admission:
* $7 for adults
* $2 for children 12 and under
* Free for members and children 3 and under
(No advance tickets; pay at the gate. Gate closes at 8:30 PM.