On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we discuss some of the fun events happening throughout the Oklahoma during December.  If you want to find something new to do this month, check out the show.

 

Holiday in the Ark is a brand new for 2021. This festive event welcomes everyone out to the Endangered Ark Foundation in Hugo for a special meet and greet with Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves, the Grinch and elephants. Guests will be able to feed and interact with the elephants and shop for everyone on their Christmas list.

 

The Endangered Ark Foundation is a private nonprofit dedicated to ensuring the future of Asian elephants in North America, providing a retirement ranch for circus elephants, and educating the public about this endangered species.

 

Hugo, OK started as a railroad hub in the early 1900s, was a hotbed of activity, with a vivid mix of dance hall girls, hustlers and gunfighters, a Harvey House Restaurant, and at one time, a dozen circuses wintering nearby to take advantage of the moderate climate and easy rail access. The Frisco Depot Museum in the restored former Harvey House Restaurant captures some of this rollicking past, and Mount Olivet Cemetery showcases the final resting places for rodeo greats. The cemetery also features a special area known as "Showmen's Rest," which features unique headstones and gravesites for circus performers and owners.

 

Pollard Theatre is a 501c3 nonprofit, whose mission is to produce professional theatre that engages and inspires Oklahoma's audiences, and contributes to the quality of life and economy of our community and state.

 

As Oklahoma's territorial capital, Guthrie's ongoing restoration efforts make the town's downtown area the largest Historic Preservation District in the nation. Take a trolley tour through downtown to find fascinating history, one-of-a-kind stores and more than a dozen bed and breakfasts housed in charming Victorian-era buildings, or hear the history behind local hauntings on a spooky Guthrie Ghost Walk. Discover the diverse collections of Guthrie's many museums, including the Oklahoma Territorial Museum & Carnegie Library.

 

At Tulsa Botanic Garden's Garden of Lights event you can escape the holiday hustle and bustle and make memories with family and friends as you stroll the Garden illuminated with colorful lights. Open Thursday - Sunday nights, 5 - 10 p.m. through Jan. 5. Every night S'more kits, hot chocolate and cider (with spiked options), beer and wine will be available.

 

Tulsa is Oklahoma's second-largest city, where visitors will find world-class attractions including the acclaimed Tulsa Zoo, the Philbrook and Gilcrease museums among other top cultural attractions such as the Tulsa Ballet and Tulsa Opera, lively entertainment, casinos, sporting events, dining, shopping, family fun and outdoor escapes.

 

The Luther Pecan Festival is a family-friendly festival with a full day of art, food, music and of course, tons of pecans as downtown Luther puts on a hometown harvest celebration. In addition to great food from local establishments, take in a variety of mobile cuisine from some of the metro's best food trucks.

 

Luther, OK is located in far northeastern Oklahoma County on historic Route 66, and is home to the historic Threatt Filling Station.

 

The Minco Honey Festival features a large arts & crafts fair, tours of the Ross Honey Company and Great Plains Cotton Gin, carriage rides, free food samples, entertainment from Lucas Ross, a kid's toy tractor pull, great local shopping and restaurants, food trucks, a honey bake-off, Santa Claus and more.

 

Established in 1902, ok.gov/">Minco is known as the land of milk and honey. Minco hosts an annual Honey Festival every December. Located in Grady County only 40 miles southwest of Oklahoma City along the Chisholm Trail, this old railroad town is buzzing with rich history and boutique shopping.

 

2 Hip Chicks Roadshow is a traveling event show bringing you the latest in fashion, crafts, salvaged, upcycled, repurposed furniture, good ole junk and more.

 

Tulsa Expo Square hosts hundreds of events every year.

 

River Spirit Casino Resort is a multi-million dollar casino features more than 300,000 square feet of gaming entertainment with over 2,500 slot machines, 24 blackjack tables, 15 poker tables, four restaurants, and regular live music. C

 

The Tulsa Shootout in Tulsa, Oklahoma is the largest event for micro sprint racing in the world. Going into the 36th year of this prestigious event, many drivers dream of bringing home the Golden Driller.

 

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