The family friendly places in Broken Arrow, OK to celebrate Thanksgiving this year

 

Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with family and loved ones to enjoy a delicious feast and celebrate all you have to be thankful for. Thanksgiving has a long history with roots in European harvest festivals. In the U.S., it’s held on the fourth Thursday in November, this year falling on Nov. 24. If you’re in Broken Arrow in northeastern Oklahoma and the Tulsa Metropolitan Area and you’re looking for some family activities to celebrate the holiday this year, then read on to learn more about a few fun options that you and your kids can enjoy together.

Rose District

If you’ve got family in town for the Thanksgiving weekend, you’ll want to take them to Broken Arrow’s quaint Rose District. This is the downtown arts and entertainment district, which is located along Main Street and is a great place to spend a day with the whole family. You’ll have plenty of places for shopping, dining, hot drinks, and fun activities, such as visiting museums and art galleries or checking out a show at the Performing Arts Center. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to try some seasonal treats and maybe even get started on Christmas shopping.

The Rose District’s shops have a lot to offer, with clothing and accessory stores, vintage and antique shops, and specialty shops, such as Spoke House Bicycles and the Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop. While the kids choose their favorite candies, some of the adults in your group might want to check out the Succulent Shop, which is a bar where you can make succulent or plant arrangements while sipping on a beverage. Then stop for coffee at Rattlesnake Cafe, try the ice cream at Rose Rock Microcreamery, or treat someone to handmade truffles from Nouveau Chocolates.

Philbrook Festival

The Philbrook Museum of Art is an enchanting Italian Renaissance-style villa built in the 1920s amidst 23 acres of beautiful grounds. In the late 1930s, the villa and property were gifted by its owner to become the beloved Tulsa art museum it is today. It’s located at 2727 S. Rockford Road in Tulsa, only 20 minutes from Broken Arrow. It’s open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is only $12 for adults while youth 17 and under are free, making it a great place to take the whole family.

The museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day, but you’ll definitely want to check out the Philbrook Festival, which is returning this year in late November and runs for six weeks. Member tickets are available from Nov. 2, and public tickets are available from Nov. 9. It features a 15-foot Christmas tree at the entrance, trees and decorations inside the villa, thousands of lights illuminating the villa’s exterior and back gardens, as well as art displays, live music performances, and holiday decor to set the festive mood. Check out the museum’s La Villa restaurant for seasonal food and drinks.

Rhema Christmas Lights Extravaganza

Rhema Christmas Lights Extravaganza lights up at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve on Nov. 23 and runs until Jan. 2. This spectacle is free to attend and located at the 110-acre Rhema campus, where nearly three million lights will be lit up in extravagant displays. This event attracts around 500,000 visitors a year from around Oklahoma. At the extravaganza, you’ll find a Christmas tree forest, 3D angels and reindeer, a gingerbread family, and more. Acting as a focal piece of the display is the Rhema Park bridge, which is beautifully lit up by arching overhead lights.

This all-ages event will delight both kids and grown-ups with its magical displays. Hot chocolates, kettle corn, and funnel cakes will be available to buy in the park, along with lighted toys for the kids to enjoy at home. There are also carriage rides offered at the event with two types of carriages. Open-top carriage rides are $10 per person, with kids five and under free. Or go with a private carriage, which is $50 and can fit up to four adults. Is there a better way to spend an evening than enjoying a light display with your family?

Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run and Walk

The Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run and Walk is an annual event that happens on the day after Thanksgiving. It’s a post-Thanksgiving tradition that is a great way to up your steps after a day of eating turkey, potatoes, pies, and other delights. The Turkey Trot follows a course through downtown Tulsa that starts and ends at the grand Christmas tree at the BOK Center. The timed 5K race costs $45 after Oct. 24, while the Fun Run, which isn’t timed, starts at $30. Special pricing is available for youths aged 18 and under.

All participants of the Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run will receive a long-sleeved T-shirt and post-race treats along with a great finisher medal to celebrate. You can enter the race to see how fast you can make it, or you get some friends together or invite family to join in the fun run to participate in this local tradition. After the race, you can check out the Tulsa Winterfest celebrations happening downtown for even more festivities and some Black Friday shopping. Then head home to Broken Arrow for a dinner of Thanksgiving leftovers and turkey sandwiches.

Thanksgiving is a great time of year to appreciate all you have while surrounded by friends, family, and great food. It’s also a time to enjoy the start of the holiday cheer. If you’re in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, then why not check out some of these fun places to celebrate Thanksgiving with your family? At Chris Nikel Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and FIAT, we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Which of the places we’ve recommended will you and your family be going to this year? Drop us a line, and let us know what you think of our recommendations.

 

 

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