Activities and events you won't want to miss
Christmas in Broken Arrow
On the evening of Thursday, November 17 the Rose District will come alive with holiday spirit. With the official lighting of the tree and Main Street, the Rose District and its merchants will be celebrating the start of the holiday season with live music from Grady Nichols and his band, horse-drawn carriages, an open ice rink, and Santa Claus himself! This year’s festivities will be bigger than ever with characters from Inspyral Circus and more walking Main Street. This is a Broken Arrow holiday tradition and we would love for you to join us.
Ice Rink Opening Day
Join us for opening day to kick off the 2022-23 season! Skating begins November 11th at 3 pm on 4,200 square feet of real ice!
For more information, ticket pricing, and to book events, visit baicerink.com.
Kick-Off
A new addition to this year’s kick-off event is activities ranging from the Rose District Plaza all the way to the Brio. With characters walking about and a craft show hosted inside Central on Main located at 210 N Main Street, we invite you to explore all of the Rose District, shop, eat, and have an amazing. festive time.
If interested in participating in the craft fair, apply here.
Exciting Events include:
• Featured music from Grady Nichols and his band
• Officially turning on the lights for the first time this holiday season
• Santa Claus meet and greet in the iconic Broken Arrow sleighs
• “The Mean One” meet and greet
• Inspyral Circus performers
• Craft Show at Central on Main
• Victorian Carolers throughout the district singing your favorite holiday tunes
• Horse-drawn carriages making their way up and down Main Street
• & more!
Rhema Christmas Lights Extravaganza
Rhema Christmas Lights Extravaganza is a stunning display of dazzling lights that began with about 60,000 lights in 1982. Over 40 years later, millions of newer, brighter, energy-efficient LED lights adorn the 110-acre campus.
The glittery lights will begin shining at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 23 (Thanksgiving Eve) and continue through January 1, from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. (rain, snow, or shine). The display draws nearly 500,000 visitors annually from Oklahoma and surrounding states. Admission is free.
For more information, visit their website: rhemalights.org
Meet Santa
The City of Broken Arrow is hosting a free meet and greets with Santa Claus! Come get your photo taken in the iconic Broken Arrow sleighs with Santa and tell him all about what you want for Christmas. Enjoy the ambiance of the Rose District dressed in the holiday spirit!
Lines for Santa will be cut off promptly at the end of the event time and those in line will get to meet Santa. No more guests in line after the cutoff time. For example, if the event ends at 2 pm all guests already in line will get to continue on to the meet and greet.
November 17 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
December 7 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm
December 11 from Noon - 2:00 pm
Meet "The Mean One"
The City of Broken Arrow is excited to host a very special Meet and Greet with "The Mean One!" Meet this favorite holiday character and get a picture in our iconic sleighs with them.
As part of the holiday fun, "The Mean One" will also be collecting any donations to help raise money for needy families to receive hats and coats this winter season.
Although "The Mean One" has quite the reputation for being grouchy and selfish, their heart grows a little more every time they visit Broken Arrow.
November 17 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
December 4 from Noon - 2:00 pm
December 18 from Noon - 2:00 pm
Snow Sisters at the Rink
Meet your favorite Snow Sisters at the BA Rose District Ice Skating Rink Sunday, November 27 from 1 - 3 pm. Skate with some of your favorite princesses and enjoy the BA Ice Rink!
If wanting to meet and skate with the princesses, you will need to pay admission to the rink. Pricing can be found here: https://www.baicerink.com/
Sensory Sensitive Santa
The Rose District is hosting a holiday event exclusively for neurodiverse individuals. The City of Broken Arrow is excited to partner with Autism Oklahoma once again to host an event exclusively for neurodiverse individuals. During this time, a sensitive Santa will be available for pictures. There will also be various vendors from local companies that specialize in children and adults with special needs giving out information and providing activities. This event provides an opportunity for neurodiverse individuals to enjoy the magic of the holidays in the Rose District in a safe and controlled environment.
December 20 from 11 am - 1 pm.
If interested in being a vendor, contact Crystal Frost with AutismOklahoma at crystal@autismoklahoma.org.
Rose District Merchant Decorating Contest
Which Rose District Merchant has the most holiday cheer? Cast your vote for your favorite decorations in the Rose District and be entered to win a prize! This year on the night of Broken Arrow’s Holiday Kick-off on November 18, voting will enter you into a contest to win a prize. To vote simply go to this link.
Participants who vote in the contest will be entered into a prize drawing. The winner will be randomly selected and contacted Wednesday, December 14. A new winner will be drawn if the first winner cannot be contacted by end of workday on Thursday, December 15. A new winner will continue to be drawn daily until contact can be made.
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New Orleans Square Merchant Decorating Contest
Which New Orleans Square Merchant has the most holiday cheer? Cast your vote for your favorite decorations in New Orleans Square and be entered to win a prize! To vote simply go to this link.
Participants who vote in the contest will be entered into a prize drawing. The winner will be randomly selected and contacted Wednesday, December 14. A new winner will be drawn if the first winner cannot be contacted by end of workday on Thursday, December 15. A new winner will continue to be drawn daily until contact can be made.
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Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
The City of Broken Arrow is excited to announce the return of the Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival! New Orleans Square’s Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival will be a celebration of the most wonderful time of the year! With vendors selling the perfect gift for a loved one, kid's activities, hot chocolate, and most importantly Santa Claus, this will be a joyful event to celebrate the holiday season.
December 10
10 am - 3 pm
Southeast Quadrant of New Orleans Square located at the intersection of New Orleans & Elm.
Christmas in My Hometown
Christmas In My Hometown is the merging of two one-act musicals, the first - Christmas Redemption - was a project that originated nearly a decade ago. The second - The Doors of Christmas - was written two years ago. Steve Cowen and Scott Brister presented both shows to the BACP play selection committee with the idea of presenting two one acts. After Don Tabberer agreed to direct, he suggested blending the two one-acts into one show. Several rewrites and additional characters develop Christmas In My Hometown, a production we hope resonates with everyone that Christmas is the season of joy, family, and wonderment, but also carries the message of hope and forgiveness. This production is a fundraiser for the BACP and is sponsored by Next Door Escapes & Entertainment.
Broken Arrow Civitan Christmas Parade presented by TTCU
Every year on the first Saturday of December we host the Broken Arrow Civitan's Christmas Parade! This parade fills Main Street with festive floats, marching bands, and most importantly Santa! Come out on Saturday, December 3 at 10 am and enjoy this spectacle!
With approximately 80 floats, vehicles and bands the Christmas parade will strut down main st. beginning at college and end at the community center.
The Rotary Club of Broken Arrow will be hosting their annual pancake breakfast from 7am to 11am. Cost is $5 at the door.