Celebrate the Magic of the Season at the Downtown Days of Wonder Press Conference
November 5, 2025
Category: Holidays
The holiday season is right around the corner, and Downtown Tulsa is gearing up for one of its most festive years yet! On Thursday, November 6 at 10:30 a.m., join the Downtown Tulsa Partnership and community partners at the BOK Center Grand Lobby as we officially kick off Downtown Days of Wonder (DDOW), a collection of holiday events and attractions that light up Downtown Tulsa from November through January.
What Is Downtown Days of Wonder? 🎁
Presented by Downtown Tulsa Partnership, Downtown Days of Wonder brings together the people, places, and experiences that make the holidays shine in the heart of our city. From dazzling window displays and pop-up shops to live performances and local markets, this campaign celebrates everything that makes Downtown Tulsa the ultimate holiday destination.
At DowntownDaysofWonder.com, residents and visitors can find a complete list of holiday happenings, events, and ways to shop local this season.
What to Expect at the Press Conference 🎄
The Downtown Days of Wonder Press Conference will feature event partners, local venues, and cultural organizations sharing their exciting holiday programming for 2025.
Downtown Tulsa Partnership Highlights 💫
- Pop-Up Downtown Shops – This award-winning initiative gives emerging entrepreneurs short-term retail space to test the Downtown market. This year’s lineup features women-owned businesses including BowlCuts, Pop & Create, and Build Beauty Collective..
- Window Wonderland Decorating Contest – A friendly holiday decorating competition encouraging Downtown businesses to transform their storefronts into festive, creative displays.
- Shop Downtown – A citywide shop-local campaign rewarding shoppers who spend $50 or more at participating Downtown businesses.
- Downtown Gift Market – A family-friendly holiday marketplace at Chapman Green featuring local vendors, live entertainment, and the Children’s Entrepreneur Market presented by Communication Federal Credit Union.
Community Partner Events and Programming
Arvest Winterfest ⛸️
Nov. 28–Jan. 4 | BOK Center
Skate under the Tulsa skyline and celebrate a beloved holiday tradition.
Tulsa Performing Arts Center 🎭
Holiday classics including Straight No Chaser, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker, and more.
Glow on the Green at Guthrie Green 🌟
Dec. 5 | 6–9 PM
Free family event with lights, music, food, and photos with Santa.
Tulsa Christmas Parade 🎅
Dec. 13 | Downtown Tulsa
The 99th annual parade returns with floats, bands, and holiday cheer.
Welltown Brewing’s Iglootown 🍻
Cozy up in heated igloos overlooking the skyline — Tulsa’s favorite winter rooftop tradition.
🌟 Join the Celebration!
The Downtown Days of Wonder Press Conference is open to media, influencers, Downtown businesses, and community members. Come enjoy the holiday spirit, connect with partners, and learn about all the ways Downtown Tulsa will sparkle this season.
📅 Thursday, November 6, 2025
🕥 10:30 AM
📍 BOK Center – Grand Lobby (200 S. Denver Ave)
Learn more about this year’s Downtown Days of Wonder programming at DowntownDaysofWonder.co.