Downtown Tulsa Shines for the Holidays with Downtown Days of Wonder
TULSA, OK — Downtown Tulsa is the center of holiday activity, offering events, performances, local shopping, delicious cuisine, and family-friendly attractions throughout the season. This year, Downtown Days of Wonder invites residents and visitors alike to shop small, support local entrepreneurs, and spend more time enjoying everything Downtown has to offer.
Media are encouraged to contact Downtown Tulsa Partnership to schedule feature stories or coverage opportunities focused on downtown’s holiday economy, small business support, community programming, and seasonal attractions.
Whether you’re grabbing dinner before The Nutcracker, exploring decorated storefronts after skating at Winterfest, or picking up gifts from local makers during the Christmas Parade, every visit and every dollar spent directly strengthens our small business community and fuels a thriving, connected downtown. Discover the magic, stay a little longer, and make Downtown Tulsa part of your holiday traditions.
“Downtown Days of Wonder is more than a festive season. It’s a celebration of the creative entrepreneurs and small businesses who make Downtown Tulsa feel like everyone’s neighborhood,” said Emily Scott, Downtown Tulsa Partnership Vice President of Urban Development. “Every visit and every dollar spent here supports local jobs, strengthens our tax base, and keeps economic opportunity rooted in our own community, investing in our neighbors.”
At the heart of this seasonal celebration are several Downtown Tulsa Partnership initiatives designed to support small businesses, spark creativity, and welcome visitors into the downtown community:
Pop-Up Downtown Shops
A collection of women-owned, emerging small businesses are activating vacant storefronts across Downtown through short-term holiday leases. From handmade beauty products to culinary goods, creative experiences, and unique Tulsa-made gifts, these shops add vibrancy and new retail options throughout the season. Pop-Up Downtown 2025-2026 shops include:
Bowlcuts, located at 525 S Main St, Suite 101, is a fast casual restaurant that offers fresh and healthy grab and go meals.
Pop & Create, located at 300 S Cincinnati Ave, offers fun, hands-on craft workshops and DIY kits for all ages.
Tulsa Beauty Collective, located at 114 N Boston Ave, is an immersive, multisensory holiday shop - where science, scent, smiles, and skincare come together.
Window Wonderland Decorating Contest
Eighteen downtown businesses have transformed their storefronts into festive, imaginative holiday displays. Downtown visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite decorated storefront while they walk the district between shopping, dining, and ice skating, and admire the creativity.
Shop Downtown
Shop small and win big! Between November 10 and January 10, shoppers who spend $50 or more at participating Downtown businesses can enter to win monthly gift baskets filled with treats, gift cards, and surprises from local merchants.
Downtown Gift Market
Saturday, December 13, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Chapman Green
Happening during the iconic Reasor’s Tulsa Christmas Parade, this festive outdoor market, sponsored by Communication Federal Credit Union, features local makers, live entertainment, family activities, and the Children’s Entrepreneurship Market.
Upcoming Events - Media Requested
Members of the media are invited to cover and highlight any of these holiday initiatives throughout the season. Featured upcoming events include:
Meet the Shops: Pop-Up Downtown
Thursday, December 11, from 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of this year’s Pop-Up Downtown Shops during a drop-in, self-guided event. Each storefront will open its doors for the community to explore their spaces, meet the entrepreneurs, and learn more about what they create.
- Bowlcuts - 525 S Main St, Suite 101
Fresh, handcrafted meals made daily and ready to grab and go. - Pop & Create - 300 S Cincinnati Ave
Creative, hands-on workshops and DIY projects for adults and kids. - Tulsa Beauty Collective - 114 N Boston Ave
An immersive holiday beauty experience featuring women-owned brands.
Downtown Gift Market at the Tulsa Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 13, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Chapman Green
Holiday shopping, youth entrepreneurs, local vendors, family fun, and live performances.
Find It All at DowntownDaysOfWonder.com
A complete guide to holiday events, partner programming, small business spotlights, and blogs featuring seasonal events, specials, and activities can be found at DowntownDaysofWonder.com. More happenings are added throughout the season.