Tulsa, OK

WINTERFEST 2008 kicks off on November 28, 2008!

Visit Downtown Tulsa this winter season for the inaugural BOK Center Winterfest celebration! Experience the thrill of outdoor ice skating beneath the sparkling skyline, enjoy delicious holiday concessions and live entertainment on the plaza, or take a magical carriage ride with your family through the streets of the city.

There’s plenty of holiday cheer for the entire family. The month-long community celebration runs from the day after Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. Be part of Tulsa’s newest Winter tradition!

The 6000sf outdoor ARVEST ICE RINK is open from November 28-December 31, 2008. Bring your own skates or rent them at the rink. See the official Winterfest calendar below for daily hours of operation. The rink is located at the corner of Third Street and Frisco Avenue adjacent to the BOK Center.

Individual Rates: $8.00 skate rental included, $5.00 with your own skates,  $5.00 for children under 3 years old
Group Rates: Available Sunday-Thursday only, $7.00 each (groups of 10-30), $6.00 each (groups of 31-50), $5.00 each (groups of 51+). Please call (918) 894-4254 to make your reservation at least 48 hours in advance.
Private Ice: The rink is available for a private evening or afternoon of skating for company parties, school groups, family reunions, etc. Packages include all skate rentals and use of the ice rink sound system. Call (918) 894-4254 or e-mail jn@smgtulsa.com for details.

It’s worth a trip to Winterfest just to see OKLAHOMA’S TALLEST OUTDOOR HOLIDAY TREE. Just steps from the rink sits a towering 35’ holiday tree that will glow nightly with over 25,000 lights. The massive structure has 68,238 tips and a diameter at the base of nearly 20 feet. The magically-lit tree provides the perfect backdrop for holiday photographs and caroling.

Enjoy a festive ride through the streets of Downtown Tulsa on a horse-drawn carriage. The exquisite old-fashioned Dreamcatcher Carriage holds up to six passengers and is a magical way for a family to spend some quality time together. Check the Winterfest calendar for days and hours of operation. The  carriage loading zone is located on the North curb of Third Street just adjacent to the Arby’s Box Office.

Bank of Oklahoma is the proud sponsor of the live otudoor entertainment at this year’s Winterfest. The 24′ stage on the plaza will host live music  every Friday and Saturday evening from 5:00-7:00PM. A variety of musical talent is scheduled, including school choirs, marching bands, church groups, and brass ensembles. All entertainment is free and open to the public.

If your or your organization is interested in performing on our outdoor stage, please call Milly Daniels at (918) 852-6330.

Live entertainment on the stage is scheduled for the following dates (weather permitting):

November 28, 2008               5:00-7:00PM
November 29, 2008               5:00-7:00PM
November 30, 2008               5:00-7:00PM
December 5, 2008                 5:00-7:00PM
December 6, 2008                 5:00-7:00PM
December 7, 2008                 1:00-3:00PM
December 12, 2008               5:00-7:00PM
December 13, 2008               5:00-7:00PM
December 18, 2008               7:00-10:00PM
December 19, 2008               5:00-7:00PM
December 20, 2008               5:00-7:00PM
December 27, 2008               5:00-7:00PM

Nothing gets you in the spirit of the season like hearing your favorite holiday carols.  Local musicians and church groups will fill the outdoor plaza with festive melodies throughout Winterfest. Grab a cup of hot chocolate or a frothy mug of peppermint cappuccino and take it all in!

If your or your organization is interested in performing on our outdoor stage, please call Milly Daniels at (918) 852-6330.

Carols and music are planned for our outdoor plaza on the following dates (weather permitting):

December 4, 2008                   5:00-7:00PM
December 11, 2008                 5:00-7:00PM
December 14, 2008                 2:00-4:00PM
December 28, 2008                 2:00-4:00PM

Visit the Winterfest Plaza on December 11, 2008 and meet some of the stars from the world-famous “Radio City Christmas Spectacular.” Meet some of the Rockettes and get pictures and autographs. 5:00-7:00PM, weather permitting.