Winter Activities To Do In Northeastern Oklahoma

Wintertime in Oklahoma is always unpredictable. Sometimes there's snow. Sometimes there's sleet. Sometimes there's sun and warmth.

You just never know what the Sooner State has up it's sleeve.

But there is always something to do around here, even if you have to drive a little ways away to have a good time.

Hey, they don't call this Small Town America because everything is close by. My hubby and I are big on road tripping so it works out well for us.

The Christmas Tree Farm
Owasso, OK
End of November - Mid December
Prices for trees varies

Isn't this tree BEAUTIFUL?!

The majority of our winter activities begin on Dec. 1st. We make our annual drive up to Owasso to the Christmas Tree Farm to pick out a tree. Then, we drive home. Kelly thinks we lose the tree on the highway EVERY year. But we don't.

Their drive-thru tree service is great! You pick out a tree. An employee hands you a number. You goinside and admire lots of Christmas tree ornaments. You pay. You get into your car. You line up and wait for the guys to load your tree for you! Honestly, it's the easiest tree buying experience of MY LIFE. And we can't wait to go every year.

The Christmas Train
Pryor, OK
End of November - December (dates vary)
Admission: Adults (12+) $18, Kids (2-12) $15, 2 years old & younger free

The carousel at the Christmas Train 2013

In our house, we have a saying. "If you're lucky enough to get tickets to the Christmas Train, you're lucky enough."

Yes, tickets to this thing are almost impossible to get unless you know the exact time the tickets go on sale. Listen, I don't know how many tickets they sell, but they sell A LOT. They sell out quickly. So quickly that we have only gone one year out of four.

That's probably because we're ALWAYS busy and miss ticket sales. They go fast. But if you get tickets to this awesome event literally 15 miles from us, you MUST go. They have a train. They have the Christmas story. I held back lots of sobs on the train, especially when I saw Jesus on the cross.

There's cocoa, coffee, shopping, food, a puppet show, a carousel. If it's Christmas-y, they've GOT IT. And it's lots of fun. Our whole family went and we all had a great time last year.

Rhema Christmas Lights
Broken Arrow, OK
End of November - January 1st
Free Admission

Photo Credit: rhemabiblechurch.com

This is one event I have not yet been to, but a lot of my family members have gone and they have LOVED it. I'm hoping to make it to Rhema next year. This year our schedules were just too busy. But this is one event that is on my to-do list for next December. It's family-friendly, but always crowded from what I have been told. So, prepare for lots of people, but a safe environment for you and your loved ones to enjoy the holidays. 

Silver Dollar City

Branson, OK

Check Website for Open Dates

Seniors (62+) $61.26, Adults (12-61) $63.41, Children (4-11) $52.66, Children 3 & under free

If you want to read about our AWESOME SDC adventure, you can do so here. While this is an almost 3-hour drive, it's a MUST. If you want to see everything, plan at least two days for your visit. If you only have a day like we did, you can still get through a large majority of the amusement park.

We rode several rides and the train, ate lots of yummy food, and walked around the shops. My only warning is that this amusement park is in the Ozarks, so there are MANY, MANY hills. Bring comfortable shoes. 

If you find yourself searching for some fun events to do in and around Northeast Oklahoma, I hope you check these out!

--Jessica