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Devon presents the 11th annual Downtown in December The newly renovated Myriad Botanical Gardens transforms into an icy entertainment zone starting Thursday, Nov. 23 when the popular Devon Ice Rink opens for its 11th season. As Downtown in December’s signature event, the ice rink is expected to attract more than 30,000 thrill-seeking skaters and will offer live entertainment and special guests on the weekends. On Friday nights, a live DJ heats up the ice with popular and holiday musical favorites and will be taking your requests throughout the evening. Special guests and local radio personalities will join us on the ice as they broadcast live from the rink on Saturday nights. Admission is $10 per person and includes skate rental. Hours of operation vary, so visit DowntownInDecember.com for complete details. 
SandRidge Tree Lighting Festival kicks off the holiday season Join us at the SandRidge Tree Lighting Festival on Friday, Nov. 23 from 6-8 p.m. at the Third Base Plaza outside Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark on Mickey Mantle Drive. Guests will enjoy live music, food and fun as Mayor Cornett lights the Christmas tree for the season. Santa will be at the festival to take free professional photos with the kids, which are printed on site immediately. Local band Banana Seat will provide live music for the evening as guests snack on Harkins’ popcorn, Nonna’s cookies and sip hot cocoa, courtesy of State Farm. There will even be a face painter for the kids and live ice carving! Some lucky festival guests will also receive a free copy of a special holiday CD titled "Songs for the Season," presented by DOKC, Inc. and the Oklahoma Chevy Team Dealers, featuring 12 local Chevy Music Showcase artists sharing custom arrangements of their favorite holiday songs. Festival attendees may also enjoy free Bricktown Water Taxi Rides between during the festivities. This event is free and open to the public.
Shop local at Downtown in December's newest event Friday through Sunday, Dec. 7-9, OU Medicine will present the Winter Market in the Myriad Botanical Gardens - a new addition to this year's Downtown in December festivities. The weekend will offer an opportunity for holiday shoppers to visit the Great Lawn where there will be over 40 vendors selling local and handmade goods, including crafts, decor, jams, art and other specialty items. In addition to an abundance of holiday shopping opportunities, the Winter Market will feature food vendors, treats like hot cocoa and cider, and live outdoor musical entertainment. So put on those mittens and scarves and join us for a weekend of family-friendly holiday fun, courtesy of OU Medicine. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Catch a free holiday movie, courtesy of Continental Resources
Every Monday night at 7 p.m. throughout the Downtown in December season, Continental Resources will host Free Movie Mondays at Harkins Theatres in Bricktown. To attend the free screenings, all you have to do is sign up online. Check out the movie lineup:
Chesapeake Snow Tubing offers thrills to holiday adventure-seekers in Bricktown Cruise down one of the country’s largest manmade snow tubing slopes at Chesapeake Energy’s Snow Tubing at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. This snowy adventure is one of the most popular events at Downtown in December, and this year, the slope is better than ever. “Over the field we go” will have new meaning as riders slide from the ballpark’s upper deck all the way to the field on a hill of manmade snow. The snow tubes and snow are even provided in sunny weather, and for those seeking less of an adrenaline rush, a second, smaller slide will have children and moderate thrill seekers dashing through the snow. Chesapeake Snow Tubing is open Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 24 – Dec. 16 and open daily between Dec. 20 and Jan. 5. Hours of operation vary day-to-day and admission is $10 for each 90-minute session. Session size is limited, but guests may book private parties in advance by calling (405) 218-1000. Session times, holiday hours and online ticket sales are available at DowntownInDecember.com.
Holiday lights will brighten downtown this season There will be no shortage of holiday lights for families to enjoy downtown this holiday season. Whether you're strolling the Bricktown Canal, shopping on Automobile Alley or enjoying the scenery in the Myriad Botanical Gardens, your experience will be just a little bit brighter. Keep reading for more details!
OneMain Financial While you're enjoying the scenery, check out the Free Water Taxi Rides on the following evenings: Thursdays through Sundays, Dec. 1-31, 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. .
Automobile Alley Lights on Broadway
OG&E Garden Lights
We TRIPLE dog dare you! The first ever Little Willie's Triple Dog Dare is like nothing you have ever experienced. Participants will meet on Dec. 1 at 8 a.m. at Leadership Square to challenge each other to race to the top of 3 downtown buildings. This event is open to people of all ages and even includes a 'Puppy Dog' Division for kids under 16, and keeping it in line with the "Little Willie's" spirit, there's even a Firefighters Division.
Dare - One Building Climb
Double Dog Dare - Two Building Climb
Triple Dog Dare - Three Building Climb This is a timed event by DG Productions. Athletes will start in a 'Time Trial' format with athletes being sent every 5 seconds. Awards will be given to Top 3 overall male and female as well as age group divisions. For more info, visit littlewilliestripledogdare.com.
Add some zip to this year’s holiday season Head to the Oklahoma River to enjoy one of Downtown in December's newest holiday events. Santa’s Adventures on the Oklahoma River in the Boathouse District (725 S. Lincoln Blvd.) will feature the SandRidge Santa Zip, a 200-foot zipline, Polar Paddle, a kayak activity for kids ages 3-9, five large Holiday bounce inflatable toys, mechanical surfing machine, a candy cane rock climbing wall, and Rudolph’s Launch extreme air jumper! Open Nov. 23 - Jan. 5, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Special New Year’s Eve hours are 9 a.m. to midnight, Dec. 31. Cost is $10 (single zip line + all attractions) or $20 for an all-day pass (unlimited zip line + all attractions.) To learn more, visit oklahomariverevents.org.
Thunder up! Hey Thunder fans! Mark these dates on your calendar:
Wednesday, Nov. 21 - OKC Thunder vs. L.A. Clippers, 6:30 p.m.
Go support your OKC Barons It's true... there's never been a better time to check out an OKC Barons game. Mark these home games on your calendar so you don't miss the action:
Tuesday, Dec. 11 - OKC Barons vs. Peoria Rivermen, 7 p.m. Visit okcbarons.com to view the full schedule.
Pop-up shops to fill the Myriad Botanical Gardens The Myriad Botanical Gardens will launch a series of pop-up shops this holiday season, beginning Friday, Nov. 23. The pop-up shops are being ‘curated’ by local retail consultant and event producer Allison Barta Bailey. The pop-up shops are open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and ten percent of the sales of the shops benefit the Myriad Botanical Gardens Foundation. The pop-up shops and the Ice Rink Cafe are located on the east side of the Gardens, just steps from the Devon Ice Rink. If you're wondering what a pop-up shop is, it's a temporary retail space — the trend involves “popping-up” one day, then disappearing anywhere from one day to several weeks later. Pop-up retail allows a company to create a unique environment that engages their customers, as well as generates a feeling of relevance and interactivity. They are often used by marketers for seasonal items such as Halloween costumes and decorations, Christmas gifts and Christmas trees, or fireworks. A full list of dates and pop-up vendors can be found at myriadgardens.org.
Other downtown news
OKC Central: Revisionist history is part of the mix in visioning Oklahoma City's Deep Deuce (NewsOK) SandRidge Christmas Tree Lighting To Kick Off Downtown In December Celebration (News9)
Temporary eatery, pop-up shops are set to open at Myriad Gardens in Oklahoma City (NewsOK)
Other downtown eventsArt Moves, Presented by Devon, various locations, ongoing Nov. 20 - Straight No Chaser Concert, Civic Center Nov. 20 - Tiny Tuesdays: Thanksgiving Crowns, OKCMOA Nov. 21 - OKC Thunder vs L.A. Clippers, 6:30pm Nov. 23 - SandRidge Christmas Tree Lighting Festival, 6pm, Bricktown Nov. 23 - Devon Ice Rink opens, Myriad Botanical Gardens Nov. 23 - Jan. 1 - Automobile Alley Lights on Broadway Nov. 23 - Jan. 1 - OG&E Garden Lights, Myriad Botanical Gardens Nov. 23 - Jan. 1 - OneMain Financial's Bricktown Canal Lights Nov. 23 - Stonegate-Hogan Lights of Lower Bricktown opens Nov. 23 - OKC Thunder at Boston Celtics, 6:30pm Nov. 23 - Holiday River Parade, Boathouse District Nov. 23 - Rick Ross, Meek Mill and Wale, Chesapeake Arena Nov. 23 - Turkey Trot, Myriad Gardens Nov. 24 - Devon's Saturdays with Santa, 10am-5pm, Devon Rotunda Nov. 24 - OKC Thunder at Philadelphia Sixers, 6pm Nov. 25 - Chesapeake Snow Tubing opens, Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Nov. 25 - Free Crystal Bridge Sundays, 6-9pm, Myriad Gardens Nov. 25-Jan. 1 - North Pole Winter Wonderland Holiday Exhibit presented by OG&E, Myriad Gardens Nov. 26 - Continential's Free Movie Mondays - Polar Express, Harkins Theatres in Bricktown Nov. 26 - OKC Thunder vs. Charlotte Bobcats, 7pm Nov. 28 - OKC Thunder vs. Houston Rockets, 7pm Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 - Real Music Weekend, OKCMOA Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 - The Christmas Show, Civic Center Nov. 30 - OKC Thunder vs. Utah Jazz, 7pm Dec. 1 - Devon's Saturdays with Santa, 10am-5pm, Devon Rotunda Dec. 1 - Free Water Taxi Rides begin, Thurs. - Sun., Bricktown Dec. 1 - Little Willie's Triple Dog Dare, 8am Dec. 2 - Free Crystal Bridge Sundays, 6-9pm, Myriad Gardens Dec. 2 - Free Museum Sundays, 12-5pm, OKC Museum of Art Dec. 3 - Continential's Free Movie Mondays - Arthur Christmas, Harkins Theatres in Bricktown Dec. 3 - OKC Boulevard presentation, Coca Cola Event Center, 5:30pm Dec. 7-9 - OU Medicine presents Winter Market, Myriad Gardens Dec. 7-9 & 14-16 - OKC Ballet's The Nutcracker, Civic Center Dec. 8 - Devon's Saturdays with Santa, 10am-5pm, Devon Rotunda Dec. 8 - SandRidge Santa Run, 9am, Leadership Square Dec. 8 - Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Chesapeake Arena Dec. 9 - Free Museum Sundays, 12-5pm, American Banjo Museum & Red Earth Museum and Gallery (with open house event) Dec. 9 - Free Crystal Bridge Sundays, 6-9pm, Myriad Gardens Dec. 10 - Continential's Free Movie Mondays - White Christmas, Harkins Theatres in Bricktown Dec. 11 - OKC Barons vs. Peoria Rivermen Dec. 14 - OKC Barons vs. San Antonio Rampage Dec. 15 - Devon's Saturdays with Santa, 10am-5pm, Devon Rotunda Dec. 15 - OKC Barons vs. San Antonio Rampage, Car Giveaway/Holiday Celebration Night/Scarf Giveaway Dec. 16 - Free Crystal Bridge Sundays, 6-9pm, Myriad Gardens Dec. 16 - Free Museum Sundays, 12-5pm, Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum Dec. 16 - Breakfast with Santa, Myriad Gardens Dec. 17 - Continential's Free Movie Mondays - It's a Wonderful Life, Harkins Theatres in Bricktown Dec. 21 - OKC Barons vs Texas Stars Dec. 22 - Devon's Saturdays with Santa, 10am-5pm, Devon Rotunda Dec. 22 - OKC Barons vs. Texas Stars, Car Giveaway/Post Game Player Autographs Dec. 23 - Free Crystal Bridge Sundays, 6-9pm, Myriad Gardens Dec. 31 - Continential's Free Movie Mondays - Home Alone, Harkins Theatres in Bricktown Dec. 31 - New Year’s Eve/Barons Jersey Giveaway Dec. 31 - Opening Night
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