Chick-fil-A Events Calendar

DECEMBER EVENTS CALENDAR

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Wed, Dec 1

10 AM The Woolaroc Retrospective Exhibit & Sale

Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd. The show runs through December 31.

12 PM Advent Musical Moments

First Presbyterian Church 405 S Cherokee Ave. First Presbyterian Church in downtown Bartlesville will be hosting a noon-time concert series on Wednesdays in December. This is a wonderful opportunity to take some time to relax and enjoy the short concerts perform by some of wellknown local musicians. Presbyterian Women will have brown bag lunches available for the purchase price of $5. December 1st – Lauren Green and Kathy Stewart will be playing a beautiful selection of holiday cello/piano arrangements Lauren is the conductor of the Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra and a cellist with the Tulsa Symphony. Kathy is the Music Director at First Presbyterian Church. For the additional event details, see the listings for each Wednesday in the month.

6 PM Fantasy Land of Lights

Johnstone Park 205 N Cherokee Ave. Fantasy Land of Lights is an annual, drive-through Christmas light display at Johnstone Park. There is no admission fee however donations are accepted and very much appreciated. Once the expenses are paid, money is set aside to purchase or repair displays and a budgeted amount goes into the Club’s Foundation to cover educational scholarships to students in the Washington County area. The lights are on from 6-10 p.m. every day through December 30.

Thu, Dec 2

7 PM Storytime with Santa

Bartlesville Area History Museum via Facebook Live Santa is coming to Bartlesville! Gather your family together and join the Bartlesville Area History Museum via Facebook Live for a special storytime with Santa Claus! Santa will read a book, talk to kids about his Christmas plans, and then answer questions from viewers. Mrs. Claus will also be making a special appearance.

Fri, Dec 3

8 AM Cookies & Gingerbread Display

Price Tower Arts Center 510 S Dewey Ave. Bring your family to the unvailing of Price Tower's Christmas decorations and Bartlesville Public Schools Gingerbread display and cookies!

12 PM Bartlesville Artisan Market

Washington Park Mall 2350 SE Washington Blvd., Ste. 218 The market is open every Friday & Saturday, from 12-4 p.m.

5 PM Woolaroc Wonderland of Lights

Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd. 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. Again this year, the main drive to the campus will be reversed, allowing guests the unique view, seen only this time of year, of the buildings across from Clyde Lake, outlined in lights. The lights will be on every Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 5-9 p.m. through December 19.

5:30 PM Christmas in the Ville Opening Night

Ice Rink at the Depot 201 S Keeler Ave. Throughout the month-long festival, residents and visitors can skate on real ice at the historic depot or stop in to watch nostalgic Christmas movies in the park on hay bails while sipping hot cocoa, play family lawn games, or take a carriage ride through downtown Bartlesville while taking in all the beautiful lights and decorations. Other activities include Anna, Elsa & Santa sightings; Santa letter station & mailbox; photo ops; lighted 12-foot walk-through ornament;and a lighted 27foot Christmas tree, which will be lit on opening night. Public hours are Friday, 69 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday 1-9 p.m. through December 19. The rin will be open daily from 1-9 p.m. from December 20January 2. Hours are 1-5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and the rink will be closed on Christmas day. Friday Family Skate is every friday through December 19, from 3:30-6 p.m.

6 PM Aaron Ray Vaughan Album Release Party

Crossing 2nd 215 E 2nd St. Join us at Crossing 2nd for a live performance by Aaron, then hang out with us for other music & mingling as we celebrate the anticipated release of his first solo album! He will be giving away some gifts to some of those in attendance.

7:30 PM Million Dollar Quartet Christmas

Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd. Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley come together again to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Sun Records, now donned with a Christmas tree, garland, and mistletoe, rings with the sounds of the season and the chart toppers that made these four famous. Follow along with the gang’s usual antics as we journey through a story of Christmas past, present, and future. It's a jam-packed evening of holidays hits and classic characters you won't want to miss!

Sat, Dec 4

10 AM Usonian Gingerbread Workshop

Price Tower Arts Center 510 S Dewey Ave. From 10 a.m. to noon. $15 per kit. Bring the family to create your very own graham cracker Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired gingerbread house in this family-friendly frosting-filled workshop! Kits can be purchased for a family or for individuals. The workshop will take place in the Price Tower gallery. This is for all ages. Please, have an adult accompany children ages 12 and under.

10 AM Annual Enrollment Period Community Care Presentation

Hilton Garden Inn 205 SW Frank Phillips Blvd. Community Care representatives will explain in person how their plans work and a licensed representative will be on hand to assist you in completing your enrollment form if you choose to join Community Care. The presentation will also be held Sunday, December 5, at 5 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn.

2 PM 34th Annual Motorcycle Toy Run

The old Hastings parking lot 3002 SE Frank Phillips Blvd. Parade will leave at 2:00 pm and travel west on Frank Phillips to Bucy. A free hot meal will be served to the riders at the end of the parade. If you don't ride a motorcycle but would like to help the kids please bring new unwrapped toys to put in the Toy Run truck and see the bikes. Santa will be there on his sled, bring your kids and camera. Rain, snow, or shine these kids depend on us!

4 PM Santa at Price Tower

Price Tower Arts Center 510 S Dewey Ave. Santa is coming to Price Tower! Come tell him what you would like for Christmas and get your family's photos with him before he takes off for his big ride in the Bartlesville Downtown Christmas Parade. After you visit Santa, you can warm up with some hot chocolate and look at the Bartlesville Public Schools 5th Graders Gingerbread display.

6:30 PM

Annual Downtown Kiwanis’ Bartlesville Christmas Parade

Downtown Bartlesville Keeler & Frank Phillips The Kiwanis has been hosting the Bartlesville Christmas Parade since 2011, bringing joy to people of our community. Parade starts at Frank Phillips & Keeler traveling east then turns right on Cherokee Ave., then right on 5th St., left on Keeler, right on Adams right at staging parking lot.

8 PM History & Haunts at the Dewey Hotel Museum

Dewey Hotel Museum 801 N Delaware St., Dewey Spend an evening at the Dewey Hotel. They will go over some of the hotel’s unique histories and take a lantern guided small group tour. You will go into some of the rooms, usually blocked off access to guests. Tours are held every Saturday.

Sun, Dec 5

2 PM The Messiah

Bartlesville Community Center

300 SE Adams Blvd In 1741, George F. Handel wrote "The Messiah", all 53 movements of it, in a mere 24 days! It's fitting that its first performance was a benefit for a Dublin hospital. Since then, the comfort, passion and sheer beauty of the work have inspired millions around the world. This amazing performance is presented by the Bartlesville Choral Society.

Mon, Dec 6

6:30 PM Celebrate Recovery

Grace Community Church 1500 King Dr. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step program for anyone with any hurt, habit, and hang-up of any kind! Join us every Monday night at 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Wed, Dec 8

12 PM Advent Musical Moments

First Presbyterian Church 405 S Cherokee Ave. Local pianist and chanteuse Ann-Janette Webster will be singing various songs of the season.

Fri, Dec 10

7 PM Little Women

Oklahoma Wesleyan University Lyon Hall 2201 Silver Lake Rd. Performance on Saturday at 3 & 7 p.m.

4:30 PM Santa at the Dewey Hotel Museum

Dewey Hotel Museum 801 N. Delaware, Dewey Don’t forget to tell Santa your Christmas wish list! He will be at the Dewey Hotel Museum before the parade from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm for photos, candy, and the opportunity to tell Santa how good you’ve been!

5:30 PM Dewey Christmas Parade

Downtown Dewey Don Tyler east of HWY 75 Categories for judging include Youth, Religious, Commercial, and Non-Commercial. Trophies are awarded to the top two placings in each category.

6:30 PM

Nowata Lighted Christmas Parade: North Pole Fantasy

Downtown Nowata Cherokee Ave. Have you ever wondered what the North Pole would be like? Kids of all ages like to imagine what goes on the night before Christmas. Entries may depict the reindeer in their barn, Santa in his workshop or elves asleep after their work is finished. Let your childhood imagination take over as you decorate your own North Pole. This year's parade will be a lighted parade. Prizes will be given for Best Business Float, Best Non-Profit Float, and Best Overall Float.

7 PM Dance Maker Academy’s The Nutcracker

The Constantine Theater 110 W Main St., Pawhuska The remarkable music of Tchaikovsky and the beauty of live ballet combine to create a living art form that is difficult to forget. From the crashing battle between the Nutcracker and his enemies to the beautiful waltz of the flowers to the parade of toys, young and old will experience the excitement as Dance Maker Academy performs this holiday classic at The Constantine Theater. There will be another performance on Sunday, at 3 p.m.

Tue, Dec 14

2 & 6 PM Painting Mandala-Style Ornaments

Bartlesville Public Library 600 S Johnstone Ave. Mandala designs are usually circular in nature symbolizing the universe. They are frequently used in meditation to enhance the experience or can simply be a visual reminder of the beauty in our lives.You pick your colors, make your own design, and take home a one-of-a-kind ornament! Two classes will be held: one in the afternoon and one in the evening. Participants must call the Local and Family History room at 918-338-4167 to register. When registering, please let us know which class you would prefer to attend. The class is free and supplies are provided.

12 PM Advent Musical Moments

First Presbyterian Church 405 S Cherokee Ave. An acapella quartet of local vocalists will be singing favorite classical Christmas and Advent carols.

Thu, Dec 16

5 PM Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

Elder Care 1223 Swan Dr. The group meets the third Thursday of each month.

6 PM 3rd Thursdays Night at the Museum

Bartlesville Area History Museum 401 S Johnstone Ave. Join us on the third Thursday each month to have a snack and experience the Museum at night. Guided tours of the gallery will begin at 6:15 PM and 7:15 PM or you can explore the exhibits at your own pace.

Fri, Dec 17

6:30 PM Christmas Lights Tour

First Wesleyan church 1776 Silver Lake Rd. Come to First Wesleyan Church main foyer doors and pick up a map, some treats and hot cocoa and head out on your own with your friends and/or family for a Christmas lights tour around Bartlesville. Open to all.

7:30 PM Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker

Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd. Presented by Bartlesville Civic Ballet, this amazing performance combines the remarkable talent of local dancers and professional guest artists, most of whom have performed for some of the finest ballet companies in the United States and abroad. The performance will also be held Sunday at 2 p.m.

5 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Eastern Heights Baptist Church 1331 Swan Dr. Join us on Christmas Eve for a Candlelight Service on December 24th at 5:00 p.m. at Eastern Heights Baptist Church. Listen as the Christmas Story of Jesus’ birth comes alive through music and scripture in the warm glow of candlelight.

Sat, Dec 25

Sun, Dec 19

5 PM Woolaroc Wonderland of Lights Final Night

Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd.

Mon, Dec 20

8 AM Beyond Baseball Academy

Oklahoma Wesleyan University 2201 Silverlake Rd. A baseball camp not only designed for your improvement on the field, but also to strengthen your relationship with Jesus! The pitching/catching session is at 8:30 a.m. The defense session is at 10:15 a.m. , and the hitting session is at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $75 for one session, two sessions for $125, and all three sessions for $200. For grades 8-12. The camp will also be held on December 27, at the same times with the same costs.

Wed, Dec 22

12 PM Advent Musical Moments

First Presbyterian Church 405 S Cherokee Ave. Organist William Pattison will be finishing the series in grand style at the 42 rank pipe organ of First Presbyterian Church.

Fri, Dec 31

10 AM The Woolaroc Retrospective Exhibit & Sale Final Day

Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd.

8 PM Olive Drop

Price Tower Arts Center 510 S Dewey Ave. Doors open at 8pm. $10 cover. Join us this year for a fun-filled evening to ring in the new year! With a $10 cover, it gets you access to the dance party with live music by Zodiac. Price Tower Plaza will be open with a limited menu and drinks. At the stroke of midnight, watch the infamous olive drop into its signature martini glass from the historic Price Tower.

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