Downtown Days of Wonder Kicks Off with a Press Conference at the BOK Center
Tulsa, OK (November 6, 2025) - Downtown Tulsa officially welcomed the holiday season this morning with the annual Downtown Days of Wonder press conference, hosted by Downtown Tulsa Partnership (DTP) inside the BOK Center Grand Lobby. The event brought together city leaders, local business owners, media, and community partners to celebrate the return of Tulsa’s favorite holiday traditions and introduce new experiences coming to Downtown this season.
“The holidays are a magical time in our community and we are already in the holiday spirit to help celebrate the season in Downtown Tulsa,” said Brian Kurtz, President and CEO of Downtown Tulsa Partnership. “Now more than ever it’s important to support our small business community, and DowntownDaysofWonder.com serves as the go-to resource for all there is to do throughout the holidays - whether you want to go ice skating, see lights and decorations, or find special deals for shopping and dining. We can’t wait to welcome you to Downtown Tulsa this holiday season.”
Downtown Days of Wonder 2025 Highlights
Downtown Days of Wonder (DDOW), presented by DTP, is a collaborative campaign featuring dozens of holiday events and attractions organized by local businesses, nonprofits, and venues across the city to attract locals and visitors to Downtown Tulsa during the holiday season November through January. The campaign utilizes a holiday website, DowntownDaysofWonder.com, that is managed by DTP and invites organizations to submit their Downtown events from November through January.
Here are a few of this year’s highlights announced at the press conference:
Pop-Up Downtown
Returning for the 2025–26 season, this program helps emerging entrepreneurs test the Downtown market through affordable, short-term leases in ground-floor retail spaces. This year’s lineup includes all women-owned and operated businesses:
- BowlCuts – offering healthy pre-made meals
- Pop & Create – hands-on creative workshops and experiences
- Build Beauty Collective – a beauty studio and boutique celebrating women-led brands
Window Wonderland Decorating Contest
Downtown businesses will once again transform their storefronts into festive displays for the Window Wonderland Decorating Contest, running November 27 through January 10.
Residents and visitors can vote online for their favorite windows and help spread holiday cheer throughout the city.
Shop Downtown
From November 10 through January 10, shoppers who spend $50 or more at participating Downtown businesses can enter to win a Downtown gift basket filled with prizes from local retailers, restaurants, and makers. Every purchase supports local entrepreneurship and keeps dollars in the Tulsa community.
Downtown Gift Market
Taking place Saturday, December 13, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Chapman Green, the Downtown Gift Market, sponsored by Communication Federal Credit Union, will feature local vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities in partnership with the Tulsa Christmas Parade. This year’s market will also include the Children’s Entrepreneurship Market, where young makers showcase and sell their handmade creations. Kid entrepreneurs can register at KidsMarkets.com.
Arvest Winterfest
Returning November 28 through January 4 outside the BOK Center, Arvest Winterfest remains one of Tulsa’s most beloved holiday traditions complete with ice skating, ice slides, and skyline views.
Tulsa Performing Arts Center Holiday Lineup
The Tulsa PAC announced a packed schedule of holiday shows, including Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, A Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker, and performances by The Tulsa Festival Ringers and The Tulsa Carolers.
Guthrie Green: Glow on the Green
On Friday, December 5, Guthrie Green will host Lights On: Glow on the Green, presented by QuikTrip. The free event includes a holiday market, live entertainment, and thousands of twinkling lights from 6–9 PM.
Tulsa Christmas Parade
Now celebrating its 99th year, the Reasor’s Tulsa Christmas Parade presented by American Waste Control returns Saturday, December 13, bringing festive floats, marching bands, and community spirit to the streets of Downtown Tulsa.
Welltown Brewing’s Iglootown
Tulsa’s favorite winter rooftop experience is back! Cozy up in heated igloos with friends and family, sip local brews, and enjoy Tulsa’s skyline from Welltown Brewing’s Iglootown.
From November through January, Downtown Tulsa will sparkle with holiday lights, live performances, shopping, and family fun.
To explore all the events and plan your holiday season, visit DowntownDaysofWonder.com.
About Downtown Tulsa Partnership
Downtown Tulsa Partnership (DTP) leads and advocates for a vibrant, diverse, and thriving Downtown Tulsa. Through programs in public space management, place enhancement, and economic vitality, DTP works to make Downtown a welcoming destination for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. Learn more at DowntownTulsa.com.
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