Oklahoma’s only remaining pre-Civil War plantation home will host five nights of candlelight tours in December. The tours of Hunter’s Home will take place from Tuesday, December 13, through Saturday, December 17, from 4–8 p.m. each day. The 177-year-old home will be decorated in a Victorian holiday style. Period Christmas decorations and candlelight will adorn the home's lavish parlor, sitting room, and dining room. Costumed reenactors will share the history of the home. For more information please call 918-456-2751.

A Victorian-style Christmas experience will return to the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid with “Museum After Dark: Christmas in the Village.” The beautifully decorated Humphrey Heritage Village will be full of holiday cheer from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, December 6. With the purchase of regular admission, visitors will see some of the unique Christmas traditions that early Cherokee Outlet settlers may have brought with them. A cottage market will be set up, and guests can purchase local handmade…

On Saturday, December 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue will host a Holiday Open House. Celebrate the season in style with the Pioneer Woman Museum. Guests will have free admission to all museum galleries, enjoy special holiday deals in the museum’s gift shop, and be able to savor the flavors of a hot chocolate bar with all the fixings.  

On Saturday, December 9, Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum will host its annual Holiday Open House from 1 to 3 p.m. Visitors can view seasonal decorations throughout the home of the world-renowned Wild West Show entertainer Gordon W. “Pawnee Bill” Lillie. Holiday decorations will adorn some of the outbuildings at the 500-acre working ranch. Family-friendly, festive activities will include outdoor surrey rides (weather permitting), children’s crafts, and an opportunity to take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Hot cocoa…

Celebrate Christmas the pioneer way at the Sod House Museum on Saturday, December 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. Share in the festivities, including holiday music, traditional decorations, and treats prepared by the Friends Group. Silver Strings and Friends of Carmon will share their love of music with guests at the Christmas Open House. This group plays folk, traditional Christmas music, gospel and country, and unusual instruments throughout the day. Margaret Goss will perform on the hammered dulcimer, autoharp, ancient…

The annual Civil War Christmas program will return to Honey Springs Battlefield and Visitor Center near Checotah on Saturday, December 9, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The family-friendly event will include Christmas crafts, refreshments, and Civil War reenactors dressed in period attire. Children are encouraged to bring their wish lists to the newly expanded visitor center, where they can sit, talk, and take a photograph with Santa. The program is free to the public, but donations are welcome. Soldiers celebrated…

Oklahoma’s only remaining pre-Civil War plantation home will host two nights of candlelight tours in December to encourage visitors to see the historic property in a new light. The tours of Hunter’s Home will take place from Friday, December 15, and Saturday, December 16, through 8 p.m. each day. Once the sun sets on those days, tours will lead visitors through the historic home decorated with period Christmas decorations, and candlelight will adorn the home’s lavish parlor, sitting room, and…

Oklahoma’s only remaining pre-Civil War plantation home will host two nights of candlelight tours in December to encourage visitors to see the historic property in a new light. The tours of Hunter’s Home will take place from Friday, December 15, and Saturday, December 16, through 8 p.m. each day. Once the sun sets on those days, tours will lead visitors through the historic home decorated with period Christmas decorations, and candlelight will adorn the home’s lavish parlor, sitting room, and…

Fort Towson Historic Site will host Christmas at the Fort on Saturday, December 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. The theme for 2023 is “Traditions.” Guests can learn about 19th-century traditions and meet a soldier in an 1860s military camp who is anxiously waiting to receive packages from home. A living history interpretation will depict some of the long-lasting Christmas traditions that continue to be practiced today, and others that are long forgotten. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be warming…

On Wednesday, February 14, the Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue will open its doors for a “Pal”-entine’s Mixer for singles and friends to celebrate  Valentine’s Day. The after-hours event is geared toward adults looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day. From 4 to 6 p.m., the mixer will feature gallery strolls, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, sweet treats, music, and shopping. Bring your friends and pals to receive a 10% discount in the museum’s gift shop. Consignment items in the gift shop will not…

On Wednesday, February 14, the Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue will open its doors for a Valentine’s Day Couples Night between 7 and 9 p.m. This date night experience will encourage couples to take turns through the museum’s galleries while listening to romantic music and partaking in drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and sweet Valentine’s treats. After viewing the galleries, guests can shop with a 10% discount on all items. Consignment items in the gift shop will not be included in any…

Visit Hunter’s Home—the only remaining pre–Civil War plantation home in Oklahoma—for a genuine 1850s Christmas experience from Tuesday, November 19 through Friday, December 13. During these dates, the historic home will be decorated in the style of an 1850s Christmas. Did you know that in 1850, the Christmas holiday was just beginning to include traditions we know today? In that time period, Christmas was a more modest occasion. Christmas trees may have been just generous branches, small in size, and…

The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum is ready to kick off the holiday season with its annual Open House celebration during Clinton’s Festival of Lights. This year’s event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, December 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. The Open House will occur during the afternoon, allowing everyone to visit the museum and participate in downtown events. Museum volunteers will serve refreshments at the event in the museum’s Wow! Room. Admission is free to the local community…

The Museum of the Western Prairie in Altus will host its tenth annual Holiday Market at the Museum on Tuesday, December 3, at 6 p.m. The event will showcase the talents of local artists who will be selling their unique work, including paintings, jewelry, pottery, fused glass, works in wood, and more. This is a great opportunity to support both the artists and the museum while doing your holiday shopping. The market is free and open to the public. Visitors…

On Sunday, December 8, the Cherokee Strip Museum in Perry will host a Christmas Tea from 1:30 to 4 p.m. This event coincides with the Christmas Tour of Homes in Perry when the museum opens its doors to the public. The museum, the gazebo, and Rose Hill School will have festive holiday decorations to set the mood for an old-fashioned Christmas. Historical interpreters in Victorian dress and 3rd- and 4th-grade carolers will add to the seasonal splendor. Guests can enjoy…

Visit Hunter’s Home—the only remaining pre–Civil War plantation home in Oklahoma—for a genuine 1850s Christmas experience from Tuesday, November 19 through Friday, December 13. During these dates, the historic home will be decorated in the style of an 1850s Christmas. Did you know that in 1850, the Christmas holiday was just beginning to include traditions we know today? In that time period, Christmas was a more modest occasion. Christmas trees may have been just generous branches, small in size, and…

On Saturday, December 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue will host a Holiday Open House. Celebrate the season in style with the Pioneer Woman Museum. Guests will have free admission to all museum galleries, enjoy special holiday deals in the museum’s gift shop, and savor the flavors of a hot chocolate bar with all the fixings.

Fort Towson Historic Site will host Christmas at the Fort on Saturday, December 14, from 1-3 p.m. The theme for 2024 is “19th-Century Traditions.” Guests can learn about 19th-century traditions and meet a soldier in an 1860s military camp anxiously waiting to receive packages from home. A living history interpretation will depict some of the long-lasting Christmas traditions that continue to be practiced today and others that have been long forgotten. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be warming up to…

On Saturday, December 14, Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum will host its annual Holiday Open House from 1 to 3 p.m. Visitors can view seasonal decorations throughout the home of the world-renowned Wild West Show entertainer Gordon W. “Pawnee Bill” Lillie. Holiday decorations will adorn some of the outbuildings at the 500-acre working ranch. There will be tram rides, family-friendly activities, children’s crafts, and an opportunity to take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Hot cocoa and cookies will…

Celebrate Christmas with an open house at the historic Fred and Addie Drummond Home in Hominy on Saturday, December 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. Every room of the 119-year-old house will be decorated for the Christmas season. Musicians Jim Garling, Susanne Woolley, and friends will perform live music in the parlor. Author Rosanne McKee and Osage storyteller Diane Fallis will participate in the festivities. McKee, a former writer for the Pawhuska Journal-Capital and the Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, will read passages from her…

The Sod House Quilters are stepping in to celebrate and commemorate the 130th anniversary of the Sod House the “quilted way.”  Christmas trees throughout the museum will be decorated with quilt blocks such as log cabins, yo-yos, four patches, stars, and Christmas tree blocks, and the Sod House itself will have seasonal decorations on display. “A Quilter’s Christmas” open house will be on Saturday, December 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. The Friends of the Sod House Museum will celebrate…

On Sunday, December 15, from noon to 8 p.m., Hunter’s Home will host its annual Christmas Open House. The historic home will be decorated as it would have been at Christmas in the 1850s, with Christmas music playing throughout the day. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be ready for photos. Refreshments will be available during the day, and candles around the home will be lit after dark. This is a chance to make new Christmas memories as visitors join the…

The Fort Gibson Historic Site will celebrate on December 19–21 with its “Winter Traditions and Cheer” living history programs. The programs will take place from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 4 p.m. each day. Winter on the edge of Indian Territory was spent in regular military duties such as guarding, working in the mess hall, and drilling. Soldiers separated from loved ones, stationed at Fort Gibson tended to livestock, continued training, and found small ways to…

The Fort Gibson Historic Site will celebrate on December 19–21 with its “Winter Traditions and Cheer” living history programs. The programs will take place from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 4 p.m. each day. Winter on the edge of Indian Territory was spent in regular military duties such as guarding, working in the mess hall, and drilling. Soldiers separated from loved ones, stationed at Fort Gibson tended to livestock, continued training, and found small ways to…

On Friday, December 20, from 5 to 9 p.m., the Cherokee Strip Museum and Rose Hill School will hold a “Christmas on the Prairie” gathering to celebrate the holiday spirit and experience the warmth of the community. The event will include festive activities and refreshments to celebrate the season together. This evening event is a great way to meet with friends and make memories that connect to meaningful histories at the CSM—where the present meets the past!