17 Christmas Light Displays In Oklahoma That Are Pure Magic

More than 2 million lights will decorate the campus of Rhema from Thanksgiving Eve through New Year's Day. The vibrant Rhema Park bridge acts as a remarkable centerpiece to the whole display. And back for another year is the "Christmas tree forest," a 14-foot tree surrounded by smaller, beautifully lit metal trees. You can drive around the campus, walk it, or take a horse-drawn carriage. The glittering lights will shine from 5:30 to 11:30 pm each night. Dates are Nov 23, 2016 to Jan 01, 2017. Address: Rhema Bible Church: 1025 W Kenosha St., Broken Arrow, OK 74012.

Downtown Oklahoma City is turned into a winter wonderland during "Downtown in December" festivities. Visitors can go snow tubing down the nation's largest man-made slope, ice-skate outdoors, enjoy beautifully lit areas all around the neighborhood or take a water taxi excursion. Dates are Nov 09, 2016 to Jan 02, 2017. Address: Downtown Oklahoma City, OK 73102.

As one of the top 10 light displays in the nation, The Festival of Light features over 3.5 million lights. Enjoy over four miles of lighted walkways and the festival’s illuminated 172-ft. Christmas tree, which can be seen from miles away. Dates are Nov 22, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016. Address: Shannon Springs Park: 2400 S 9th St., Chickasha, OK 73018.

As one of the largest Christmas lights displays in the area of Grand Lake State Park, Twin Bridges Park of Lights has a festive collection of over 40 displays. Santa Claus, hot cocoa, carolers and train rides are a few other favorites at the park. Open every night from 6-9 pm. Dates are Nov 24, 2016 to Dec 30, 2016. Adress: Twin Bridges Park: 14801 S Hwy 137, Fairland, OK 74343.

Drive through Castleton Village, filled with over 2,000 holiday displays and thousands of colorful lights, creating an unforgettable experience. Take a hayride through the Village, or ride the ponies and camels. Stop inside The Castle for the Christmas Shoppe, free family movies, unique merchants, and the Kris Kringle Cafe’. Open every night from 6-10pm. Dates are Nov 24, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016. Address: The Castle of Muskogee: 3400 W Fern Mountain Rd., Muskogee, OK 74401.

Over 2 million lights and over 40 holiday displays light up the cold, winter nights in Woodward. Watch the lights reflect off the serene waters of Crystal Beach Lake while driving or enjoy a lighted walking tour around the park. Crystal Christmas is open nightly from 6-10p.m. Dates are Nov 19, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016. Address: Crystal Beach Park: 108 Temple Houston Dr., Woodward, OK 73801.

This old fashioned Christmas lights display features over 400,000 lights near Grand Lake. Drive through the property of Pine Lodge Resort to see an array of decorated cabins, antique cars and holiday lights. Dates are Nov 24, 2016 to Jan 01, 2017. Address: Pine Lodge Resort: 33635 Dock Road, Afton, OK 74331.

The Muskogee Parks and Recreation Department presents The Garden of Lights, a display of over 1.2 million lights decorating the trees, bushes, and walkways throughout Honor Heights Park. The park is open every night from 6-10pm. A beautiful, glittering display is timed to holiday music as you drive through the park. Don’t miss the ice rink, refreshments and gift shop. Dates are Nov 24, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016. Address: Honor Heights Park: 1400 Honor Heights Dr., Muskogee, OK 74401.

Celebrate the holidays with Philbrook. The museum inside is festive and gorgeous and the lights in the garden are exquisite. Visit Thursday nights from 5-8pm during the festival on select nights and enjoy live music, a stroll through the glowing gardens, and meet with the featured festival artists in the Museum Shop. The Saturday before Thanksgiving the Philbrook throws a holiday party that everyone is invited to called Garden Glow. It begins the event for the Festival of Trees and is free to the public. Dates are Nov 19, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016. Address: Philbrook Museum of Art: 2727 S Rockford Rd., Tulsa, OK 74114.

The grounds and buildings of Woolaroc will be covered with over 750,000 lights as the historic ranch transforms itself into a magical winter wonderland! In addition to the lights, they have wagon rides, live entertainment, Santa Claus in the Museum, hot cider/hot chocolate and cookies for sale in the Lodge. Dates are Nov 25, 2016 to Dec 23, 2016. Address: Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve: 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd., Bartlesville, OK 74003.

Christmas in the Park consists of over 4 million twinkling lights and over 400 displays covering 100 acres of Freedom Trail Playground, City and Chisholm Trail Parks. A 50-ft. lighted Christmas tree comes alive when the lights are synchronized to holiday music. You can drive the park roads, walk the trails or take a horse-drawn carriage for a cozy ride. The lights are on nightly from 6:00-11:00 pm. Dates are Nov 19, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016. Address: Freedom Trail Park & Chisholm Trail Park: 500 W. Vandament, Yukon, OK 73099.

For nearly 20 years, Midwest City has presented the Holiday Lights Spectacular, one of Oklahoma's brightest and longest drive-thru Christmas displays. Featuring over a million twinkling lights, the event is nearly a mile long and features both secular and religious displays. The lights are open Sunday through Thursday 6pm-10pm and Friday and Saturday 6pm-11pm through December 30th. Dates are Nov 18, 2016 to Dec 30, 2016. Address: Joe B Barnes Regional Park: 8700 E. Reno Ave., Midwest City, OK 73130.

Ardmore Regional Park is transformed into a winter wonderland in late November and stays open until December 30th. A drive-thru display of over 125 animated scenes and millions of lights delight visitors of all ages. Ardmore's Festival of Lights is quickly becoming one of the most popular light displays in the state. Dates are Nov 19, 2016 to Dec 30, 2016. Address: Regional Park: 2704 N Rockford Rd., Ardmore, OK 73401.

The annual Elk City Christmas in the Park extravaganza lights up Ackley Park located on historic Rt. 66 in Elk City. Activities include rides on the candy cane express train, old fashioned horse-drawn carriages and rides on the centennial carousel.Catch a ride on the double-decker bus and see thousands of beautiful light displays while you enjoy delicious hot cocoa, all free on Friday and Saturday nights from 6:00pm till 9:00pm. See Santa Claus on his sleigh or visit the Gingerbread Gift Shoppe for gifts. Dates are Nov 25, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016. Address: Ackley Park: Hwy 66 & Pioneer Rd., Elk City, OK 73644.

As part of the "Downtown in December" festivities in OKC, Myriad Botanical Gardens takes on a whole new glow at night with the illuminated Crystal Bridge. OG&E is pleased to offer FREE admission on Sunday evenings in December to the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory. Address: 301 W Reno Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102.