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Glide Across The Largest Ice Skating Rink In Oklahoma For An Unforgettable Outdoor Adventure

Winterfest in downtown Tulsa offers one of the largest outdoor ice skating rinks in the country, making it a must-visit holiday attraction in Oklahoma.

Updated Nov 14, 2022

Written by 

Ashley Wehrli

One of the most memorable holiday experiences is gliding across an ice skating rink while Christmas lights twinkle on the ice and cheery music echoes in the background. This holiday season, visit one of the largest outdoor ice skating rinks in the country at Winterfest in downtown Tulsa. This is the best place for ice skating in Oklahoma. It's an outdoor experience you don't want to miss!

Skate under the Tulsa skyline at Winterfest's outdoor ice skating rink at 200 South Denver Avenue, right next to the BOK Center in Downtown.

City skyline at dusk with colorful lights, an ice skating rink, and decorated trees in a festive winter scene.
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This magical skating rink is over 9,000 square feet and is one of the state's most popular holiday attractions.

A winter ice skating rink in downtown Tulsa, with city skyscrapers and festive lights in the background.
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The skating rink opens on November 25 and is open to the public until January 8, 2023.

A winter scene featuring an ice skating rink surrounded by snow, with city buildings in the background.
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It's one of the largest ice rinks in the country - bigger than Rockefeller Center in NYC! And the ice is perfectly layered.

A large outdoor ice skating rink surrounded by city buildings under a clear blue sky.
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They've been open in Downtown Tulsa for 11 years now and every year it gets better and better.

A bustling ice skating rink in a city, with people skating and tall buildings in the background under a clear blue sky.
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Plus, there's a tent right by the rink, so you can step inside and warm up anytime you need to. They also have a concession stand with hot chocolate, drinks, and snacks.

A festive tent with blue lights, flanked by two toy soldier decorations, set against a modern building at dusk.
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In addition to all this, there's a little train, on-site food truck, Sundays with Santa, and carriage rides.

A festive scene with a horse-drawn carriage, a large Christmas tree, and colorful lights at a winter festival.
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To view Winterfest's hours and schedule of events, visit their website or Facebook page.

Looking for the perfect holiday getaway in Oklahoma? Just an hour south of Oklahoma City is the charming town of Sulphur – home to the gorgeous Artesian Hotel. During the Christmas season, the Artesian Hotel celebrates the holidays with its Classic Christmas Celebration…filled with activities including breakfast with Santa, carriage rides, caroling, making gingerbread houses, story time with Mr. Claus and meeting Santa’s reindeer. You can enjoy a relaxing weekend at the hotel and spa while participating in any of the holiday activities or you can just come and enjoy all the festivities for the day. Click here to read all about it.

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