One of the coolest Downtown in December events returns for its 9th season in Myriad Botanical Gardens November 8. The Devon Ice Rink hosts public skating, private parties and special events all winter until February 2.

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year early in the heart of the City! Downtown in December is filled with lights, classic Christmas stories, ice skating and free events. Here’s the lineup!

Illuminations: Starry Starry Night at Myriad Botanical Gardens takes holiday light displays to a new level. See the Crystal Bridge Conservatory’s impressive lighting design through Jan. 5, 2020!

Go on a magical journey with Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future! The spectacular Oklahoma holiday tradition returns with Lyric Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol November 29-December 24.

OKC’s Midtown is transformed into a hub of local shops set up in geodesic domes. Vendors switch out weekly leading up to Christmas so there’s always something new. Come do your holiday shopping at Holiday Pop-Up Shops Nov. 29-Dec. 22!

A spectacular light extravaganza will greet you on the drive into the Chickasaw Cultural Center December 2-31. Driving through the display is free and open to the public!

Enter the Chickasaw Cultural Center illuminated by the lights display and cast your vote for the best-dressed Christmas tree! Festival of Trees is on display from December 2-31 in the Aapisa’ Art Gallery.

Visit Sulphur’s Artesian Hotel during the annual Classic Christmas celebration to see the hotel lavishly adorned with holiday decorations, seasonal charm and an incredible 20-foot Christmas tree. Join the weekend festivities this holiday season! Hot cocoa and apple cider will be served daily, as will milk and cookies from Santa.

The holiday classic, presented by Devon Energy, returns Dec. 14-22 at Civic Center Music Hall. Joined by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, the Oklahoma City Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker will be an experience to last a lifetime.

Southern rockers Whiskey Myers are making a stop in Norman’s Riverwind Casino on Friday, December 27. Get ready for an exciting night with this gritty Texas band.

The beloved songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will be at WinStar World Casino & Resort for one night only! Kick off 2020 with the iconic music of Jackson Browne on December 29.

Ring in 2020 with Arts Council OKC’s Opening Night, a Downtown OKC tradition since 1987. Live performers, food trucks and children’s festivities lead up to a fireworks finale. Purchase your wristband in advance for a discounted rate!

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer celebrates his 50th anniversary in music with a world tour that ends New Year’s Eve in Thackerville. Come see John Fogerty’s electric show at WinStar World Casino and Resort Tuesday, December 31.

What better way to end 2019 than with a stellar concert? Kick off the new year in style with modern-day outlaw Gary Allan at Riverwind Casino Tuesday, December 31, at 9 p.m. Tickets are on sale starting at $100.

Ron “Tater Salad” White rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. The classic storyteller is a chart-topping, Grammy-nominated comedian and his stories relay tales from his real life, ranging from growing up in a small town in Texas to sharing stories of his daily life to becoming one of the most successful comedians in America.

Get ready to swoon over The King’s rockabilly hits at Riverwind Casino Saturday, Jan. 4, at 7 p.m. Travis LeDoyt pays tribute to Elvis Presley with his uncanny resemblance and sweet dance moves. Tickets start at just $15!

Kraig Parker is the world’s foremost Elvis Presley tribute performer and his award-winning tribute to The King will leave you all shook up and screaming for more! Get your tickets now to this world-class show — Sunday, January 5 at WinStar World Casino.

Whether you’ve seen him recite the Pledge of Allegiance on Facebook or seen him on one of his 15 world tours, you know Neal McCoy knows how to entertain. Don’t miss your chance to see him live at Riverwind Casino on Friday, January 10.

The Empress of Soul, Gladys Knight, takes the WinStar Global Event Center stage Friday, January 10, at 8 p.m. to perform a string of Grammy-winning hits. Tickets to see this living legend start at just $35.

Award-winning actor and comedian Chris Tucker will perform at Riverwind Casino on Saturday, January 18, at 7 p.m. Tickets to see “Rush Hour’s” Detective James Carter on his international tour start at $75. Doors open at 6 p.m.