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Holiday Showdown

Guests can watch festive competitions on the track alongside live Thoroughbred racing, featuring an all-holiday character race, a Christmas characters race, a jockey foot race, and a pet adoption race. Throughout the venue, visitors will find costume contests, photo opportunities, and interactive booths stationed across the indoor track level, track plaza, and clubhouse level. Group dining experiences and food trucks on the north track plaza provide festive food options during the action.

What to Expect

Festive holiday character races alongside live Thoroughbred horse racing.

Event Details

Ages

All ages (under 18 welcome for live horse racing)

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Remington Park

Food & Drink

Food trucks will be on the north track plaza, and guests can book group dining packages including the Whoville Feast and Crystal Holiday Tent.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and horse-racing fans

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Remington Park
One Remington Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Oklahoma City, OK
73111

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Admission and parking are free at Remington Park. Group packages are mentioned, but no package price is stated.
  • Hours: Holiday Showdown and the racing program: 4pm-Central; group packages: 3:30pm and continue throughout live horse racing.
  • Parking: Parking is free at Remington Park.

Tips & Advice

  • Contact Group Sales to book a group package, including the Whoville Feast or Crystal Tent option.
  • Visit the north track plaza for food trucks during the event.
  • Explore the indoor track level, track plaza and clubhouse level to find the distributed booths and interactive stations.
  • Allow time to see the races and activities, which take place across several areas of the venue.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Admission to Remington Park is free.
  • The Holiday Showdown and racing program have a special early start on November 21.
  • Group packages are available, including the Whoville Feast featuring the Grinch and the Crystal Tent on the Lawn.
  • Group packages include a live reading of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at Henry Hudson’s.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens during Holiday Showdown?

The program includes Thoroughbred racing, holiday-character races, a jockey foot race, photo opportunities, costume contests, booths and interactive stations.

Where are the event activities and food trucks?

Activities are spread across the indoor track level, track plaza and clubhouse level. Food trucks are on the north track plaza.

Are there group dining or package options?

Yes. Options include the Whoville Feast featuring the Grinch at Henry Hudson’s and the Crystal Tent on the Lawn, with fire pits, artificial snow and lawn games. Contact Group Sales to book a package.

Is admission free, and is parking available?

Admission and parking at Remington Park are free.

What is the Whoville Feast?

It is a group option at Henry Hudson’s that is described as suitable for all ages and includes a live reading of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”

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Last Updated: Nov 5, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team