# Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival at Mickey Mantle Plaza > Event for families in the Oklahoma City area (OK). Times are Central Time. - When: Thu, Nov 12 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM - Where: Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, 2 S Mickey Mantle Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73104 - Ages: All ages - Price: Free public community event - Organizer: Downtown OKC Partnership & City of Oklahoma City - Official page: https://downtownindecember.com - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/oklahoma-city/activities/oklahoma-city-tree-lighting-festival-at-mickey-mantle-plaza--listing-ad266a42a084ada21305d79e ## About The Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival serves as the official ceremonial kickoff to the holiday season and Downtown in December. Held at Mickey Mantle Plaza outside Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, this festive community gathering brings thousands of families together to celebrate the lighting of the massive Bricktown Christmas Tree by Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt. The festival features dynamic stage performances by local youth dance troupes, multicultural choirs, and holiday bands. Children can line up for free souvenir photos with Santa Claus, write and mail letters to the North Pole at the holiday mailbox station, and enjoy complimentary treats from downtown vendors alongside face painting and balloon artists. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Flat concrete plaza with street-level curbs, crosswalks, and seamless connections to the OKC Streetcar Bricktown platform. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Indoor ballpark concourse restrooms with baby changing stations are unlocked for festival attendees during the event. • Age Suitability: All ages; the early evening schedule and high-energy kid activities make it a favorite for young families. • Sensory Tips: The crowd countdown and tree lighting at 6:00 PM involve enthusiastic cheering and music; families seeking more personal space can view comfortably from the perimeter promenade. ## Similar picks in Oklahoma City - [Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival](https://grassyknees.com/oklahoma-city/activities/oklahoma-city-tree-lighting-festival--listing-d796b5c015d22eed00512e3b) — Thu, Nov 12 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Mickey Mantle Plaza, Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark · Free · checked Oct 24. 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