Michael Bates: November 2021 Archives

Santa returns to Philbrook Festival Nights, starting Friday, November 26, 2021, and continuing each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night up through and including Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm each night.

Just like last year, Santa's House will be at the south end of Philbrook's South Formal Garden, not far from the special entrance for the Festival Nights. You'll be able to say hi to Santa and get a photo with him (appropriately socially distanced, of course). After stopping to see Santa, you can view the special light show in the east garden, buy a cup of hot cocoa or a snack, and do a make-it-and-take-it craft project. (Click this link for a special map for Festival Nights.)

Festival Nights are special ticketed events outdoors throughout the gardens. Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes. Everyone (including Philbrook members) must book in advance online for a timed-entry ticket; last entry is 8:30 pm each evening. Book early, as tickets go fast.

2021 has been a challenging year, but Christmas is just around the corner, and Santa is looking forward to meeting children of all ages at parties and events around Tulsa. This year, as last year, that will include appropriate precautions to protect everyone's health.

Santa will once again be at Philbrook Museum for Festival Nights Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from Friday, November 26 (day after Thanksgiving), through December 24, Christmas Eve. All of Santa's Philbrook visits will run from 6 pm to 9 pm, this year as last year in the South Gardens. You'll have a chance to say hi to Santa and to take a picture with him (appropriately socially distanced). Festival Nights are ticketed events, with limited capacity and timed entry.

Santa has limited availability for a few more parties and events, but the calendar will fill quickly over the course of the next few weeks. If you'd like to book Santa, contact him ASAP via elf mail at Santa_Tulsa@yahoo.com

Here are some of the places you'll be able to find him around Tulsa this year.

NOTE: Events in italics are private or open only to members and guests.