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Light The City

Kick off the holiday season as the switch is flipped for the first time at Midwest City's Holiday Lights Spectacular. Visitors have the unique chance to walk through the light displays on foot. The evening features holiday carols, hot chocolate, crafts, and photos with Santa.

What to Expect

The only opportunity of the season to walk through the lights

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

City of Midwest City Parks & Recreation

Food & Drink

Hot chocolate is offered.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

$

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Location

Joe B. Barnes Regional Park
SE 15th St. & Century Blvd.
Midwest City, OK
73110

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: $5; tickets are sold only at the gate.
  • Hours: 5:30pm - 8pm.

Tips & Advice

  • Come to Light the City if you want to see the display on foot, because every other night of the season is viewed from your car.
  • Plan to buy your tickets at the gate when you arrive, since they aren't sold online or anywhere else ahead of time.
  • Use the SE 15th St. and Century Blvd. entrance to Joe B. Barnes Regional Park so you end up in the right place for the walk.
  • Dress warmly for an evening walk outdoors in late November, and warm up with the hot chocolate served during the celebration.

Special Events & Promotions

  • This is the first switch-on of the season for the Holiday Lights Spectacular, which has over a million all-new LED lights and a 118-foot lighted tree.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do at Light the City?

You watch the Holiday Lights Spectacular switch on for the first time this season. The whole family can enjoy carols, hot chocolate, crafts and pictures with Santa.

Can I walk the lights on another night?

No. This is the only night you can walk the lights. For the rest of the season, you see the display from your car and tune to 93.5 to watch the trees dance to the music.

Can I buy tickets ahead of time?

No. Tickets are only sold at the gate.

Which entrance do we use?

Enter Joe B. Barnes Regional Park at SE 15th St. and Century Blvd.

Can I sign up as a vendor?

No, vendors aren't accepted for this event.

Tags

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Last Updated: Oct 21, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team