Tulsa Kids' Directory

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 15. Tulsa Toy Depot Cover- Tulsa Toy Depot 16. Holiday Specials 12. Index 17. Holiday Specials Cont’d 13. Branson Scenic Railway, Cascia Christmas Walk 18. DeShane Kennels 14. Stork Vision, Farmer’s Insurance 19. Francine’s Photography 15. Grade Power Learning 20. The Tulip Tree 16. Butler Music School, Kumon, Bixby Swim 21. Sweet Pea Couture, Eton Square Cinema Club, Not Your Grandma’s Cupcakes 22. Marvel Universe Live 17. Kathleen’s Kids 23. University of Tulsa Basketball 18. Christian Montessori Academy, C&J 24. Guaranty Exterminating Company School Uniforms 25. Kids Eat Free Menu 19. Eton Square Cinema, Lee Ann Williams 26. Ron’s Hamburgers, Roserock Cafe, Hidden Values Photography 10. Growing Kids, Andy B’s, The Pampered 27. Once Upon a Child, Kicks for Kids 28. All Creatures, Christmas Castle of Chef, Victory Christian Center Muskogee 11. Fun Bus, Soccer City 29. For Sale By Owner, Riner Eyecare 12. Fun Bus, Kuts for Kids, Tippi Toes, Bradini Magic Show, Art and Play Center 30. Things To Do 13. Bounce U 31. Places To Go 14. Miller Swim School, Victory KidsCare 32. Back Cover- Children’s Orchard

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Kids’ Directory

Connecting families to the Kids’ Directory community ofthe Tulsa and Connecting families to community surrounding areas. of Tulsa and surrounding areas.

For information on advertising in Kids’ Directory, call or email Mary Boyle.

P: 918.622.8811 E: marykids@cox.net Or visit our website at www.kidsdirectorytulsa.com.

List your community event free of charge.

Deadline for Jan. 2016 issue is December 15th.

THE KIDS’ DIRECTORY This Directory, in part or whole, is not to be reproduced or copied without written permission. Kids’ Directory® is a registered trademark of Hidden Values, Inc. 214.559.7283.

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Places to Go

Dec. 1st-31st Castle of Muskogee’s Christmas Kingdom Take a hayride or a carriage ride through the Village, or ride the ponies or the camel (all weather permitting). Don’t miss the petting zoo. Stop inside The Castle for the Christmas Shoppe, free family movies, unique merchants, and the Royal Garden Cafe. Make ornaments in Santa’s workshop and warm up by the fireplace. For more information, visit okcastle.com 6:00 PM-10:00 PM 3400 West Fern Mountain Rd. Muskogee, OK Dec. 2nd-3rd Aquarium Sea Ornaments 10:00 12:00 918 296 FISH 300 Aquarium Dr, Jenks Make a mini ocean holiday ornament with sand and tiny starfish.

Dec. 3rd-31st Thursday Night Lights at Philbrook Enjoy live music and stroll through the glowing gardens. 5:00 PM-8:00 PM Philbrook Museum of Art 2727 S. Rockford Rd. Tulsa, OK Dec. 3rd-6th Bethlehem Walk, 2525 S. Garnett Step back in time and witness the Christmas story at Bethlem’s Walk in Tulsa. A free 45 minute guided walk outdoors. A cast of over 150 members in costume bring the story of Jesus Christ to life.

Dec. 4th-20th Tulsa Winterfest Skate under the skyline on the 60’ x 150’ frozen ice rink this season on Third Street. Bring your own skates or rent them at the festival. Occurs Weekly on Friday and Saturday BOK Center 200 S. Denver Ave. Tulsa, OK Dec. 11th-20th Tulsa Ballet, “The Nutcracker” Over 120 local children and students join the professional company to help bring the larger than life mouse king battle the nutcracker prince and his toy soldier brigade to life.

Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St. Tulsa, OK Dec. 4th So You Think You Can Dance Season 12 Tour Brady Theater 105 W. Brady 918 582 7239 The finalist of the most recent season of “So You Think You Can Dance” Dec. 5th Heart and Sol 5k Race Race-day registration is from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. at the Riverwalk, 300 Riverwalk Terrace in Jenks. A Fun Run is scheduled for 7:30a.m., with the 5k race starting at 8 a.m. Race entry is $30 and includes a finisher’s medal, race T-shirt and goody bag. 6:30AM Riverwalk Terrace 300 Riverwalk Terrace Jenks, OK 30

Dec. 5th Breakfast with Santa at Tulsa Zoo 9:00 11:00am or Dec. 12 9:00 11:00am For more information email us at awatson@tulsazoo.org or call 918 669 6634 Dec. 5th Daddy – Daughter Dance 7 9pm Girls ages 4 to 12 bring the dad, grandpa, uncle to dance the night away. Whiteside Recreation Center 4009 S. Pittsburgh Ave. 918 746 5040 Dec. 5th River Lights – 41st St. Plaza Celebrate the holidays on the banks of the Arkansas River in Tulsa at Riverlights. The display is lit daily thru the month of December. Opening day events, which feature local performers, will take place at 41st St. Plaza making this a great holiday celebration for the whole family. Stick around for free refreshments and the grand finale as River Parks flips the switch on the 2015 River Lights Display.

Dec. 6th Cascia Christmas Walk Besides the homes, visitors can enjoy shopping from over 60 vendors at the Cascia Christmas Boutique and enjoy lunch at the Cascia Bistro.

Music will be provided by the Cascia Hall Preparatory School Handbell Choir and Performance Ensemble. Santa & his elves will be available for photos. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $15 by visiting or the Cascia School offices, or the day of the event at the school for $20. 11:00 AM4:00 PM, Cascia Hall 2520 S. Yorktown Ave. Tulsa, OK Dec. 12 Tulsa Christmas Parade, Downtown Tulsa, Free 6pm, Welcome the holiday season with the Tulsa Christmas Parade. This festive celebration include floats, bands drill teams, dancers and plenty of bright, colorful lights. Bundle up and come see the Tulsa Christmas Parade. See downtown Tulsa come alive with thousands of people celebrating the spirit of Christmas and the holidays.

Dec. 12 Jingle Bell Run/Walk A fun, festive event for the whole family. Put on your reindeer antlers and your running shoes and come join the holiday cheer with food, drinks, Santa’s Village for kids of all ages, live music, prizes and giveaways. $30/adults, $15/children under 16 and $5/dogs. For more info: http://www.jbr.org/faf/home BOK Center 8:00AM 200 S. Denver Ave. Tulsa, OK

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Dec.20 A Christmas Carol This heartwarming musical traces money-hoarding Ebenezer Scrooge’s triumphant overnight journey to redemption, illuminating the meaning of the holiday season in a way that has resonated for generations.

2:00PM Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St. Tulsa, OK

Dec.31 Noon Year’s Eve Tulsa Children’s Museum Celebrate the New Year kid-style at our 3rd annual Noon Year’s Eve Party at Discovery Lab. We’ll roll out the lime- green carpet so you can strut your New Year’s best. Families can dance the day away with entertainment and music, enjoy door prizes, and New Year’s themed hands-on activities. Kids will squeal with delight when we count down to noon and drop thousands of balloons from Discovery Lab’s lime-green ceiling to ring in the noon year! This will be a sold-out event so get your tickets early! 10:00 AM Tulsa Children’s Museum 560 N. Maybelle Ave. Tulsa, OK

On-Going

• 11:00 am EVERY Thursday

Storytime at the Toy Depot 10114 S. Sheridan Rd. FMI 918-938-0555 • CLIMB, JUMP, AND RIDE-25 ft rock climbing wall, bouncy trampoline, and camel rides at the Tulsa Zoo, FMI 669-6600 • TULSA AREA HOMESCHOOLERS-support group for homeschooling families. Weekly meetings on Fridays. Activities, friendship, fun, tulsaareahomeschoolers@gmail.com • Owasso MOMS CLUB WEST- support for stay-athome moms. Playgroups, craft days, field trips & monthly mom’s night out. Like us on facebook or FMI momsclubowasso@yahoo.com • MOMS CLUB OF TULSA-support for stay-at-home moms. Playdates, field trips, gues speakers, moms night out and more. Serves Bixby, Broken Arrow, Glenpool,Jenks and Sapulpa.

FMI Tammy 918-605-8108 or momsoftulsa@yahoo.com www.freewebs.com/momsclubtulsa • TULSA MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES-for mothers of twins, triplets and quads. Information and socialization. 1 Tuesday 7pm Asbury United Methodist Church, 67 & Mingo.

FMI 918-355-6099 or info@tulsamoms.org • ASBURY DIVIORCE SUPPORT MEETINGSdivorce recovery. Tuesdays, divorce rebuilding, Thursdays, 7pm, Asbury United Methodist Church 6767 S. Mingo FMI 492-1771 • S.I.N.G.L.E. MOMS-support, encouragement,divine

inspiration. Call for location and time, 918-734-5207 or 918-627-3561. Preregistration required for childcare FMI prv31singlemoms.vpweb.com • LIBRARY STORY TIMES-Tulsa City County library offers ongoing story times for babies and pre schoolers. Call Central Library at 918-596-7977 or visit www.tulsalibrary.org for location near you.

• FREE COMPUTER CLASSES-MS Word, Facebook, Excel, resume writing and more. Tulsa City-County Library system, 918-596-7977 or www.tulsalibrary.org • FREE SPEECH-LANGUAGE & HEARING SCREENINGS-by appointment on Fridays. Call 918-631-2504, Mary K. Chapman Center for Communication Disorders, 2820 E. 5th St, TU Campus • BEHAVIOR COACHING FOR CHILDREN-improve discipline techniques for challenging behavior.

Tulsa Health Dept. Child Guidance, FMI 918-594-4720 • OSU FREE IMMUNIZATION CLINIC-OSU Physicians Houston Parke pediatric clinic. 8:30-11am each Wednesday, 635 W 11 St • FAMILY SWIM BIXBY YMCA-family swim, Friday 6-9pm, FMI 918-369-9622 • BIXBY UMCA CLASSES & ROLLER SKATING-roller skating Fridays 7-9pm, FMI 918-369-9622 or www.dailyymca.org • “BABYTALK” PARENT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM-fundamental parenting skills, ongoing 6 week course. Parents of infants-age 2, 6-7:30pm, Family & Children Services, 650 S. Peoria, FMI 918-560-1112, 918-560-1114 or fcsok.org • “POSITIVE PARENTING” PARENT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM-for parents of 6-11 year olds. Help children develop self-discipline, responsibility, cooperation, problem-solving skills. nday 6-7:30pm, Family & Children Services, 650 S. Peoria, FMI 918-560-1112, 918-560-1114 or www.fcsok.org • TULSA CHILDREN’S CHORUS-80 member choral group of 4th-12th graders. FMI 918-249-2310 or www.tulsachildrenschorus.org • CHILDREN’S SWIM CLASSES-“Little Flippers” ages 6mos-3yrs, “Water Otters” ages 3-6 years, St. Johns Health Club, 1819 E. 19th St., FMI 918-744-2484 • MUSICAL PLAYDATE, Meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. 8207 South Harvard (Starlite Studio). First class is FREE. FMI 918.605.7788 or info@creativekidstulsa.com • DENTAL BABY BOOT CAMP 1st and 3rd Tuesday every month. Education to new moms for babies and toddlers teeth.

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