It's the season for holiday cheer once again! Tulsa's much-awaited winter festival is back, and it's time to cozy up and enjoy the festivities. The Annual Arvest Winterfest starts in November, promising another memorable holiday season. People Magazine has even recognized it as the best holiday destination in Oklahoma. One of the highlights is the ice skating rink outside BOK Center, which will be open for everyone to enjoy. In the last 15 years, the number of people attending this event has significantly increased from 35,000 visitors in 2008 to over 150,000. This year, the celebration will last 45 days, allowing as many residents of Tulsa as possible to enjoy ice skating outdoors near BOK Center, surrounded by beautiful and sparkling holiday lights.
Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind adventure? Look no further than the Oklahoma Aquarium. With eight exhibit galleries and attractions featuring exotic sea creatures, you can marvel at saltwater and freshwater fish and animals. For a more immersive experience, you can even feed and touch the stingrays and small sharks. Plus, explore the EcoZone gallery to learn about the fantastic invertebrates that live in the Oklahoma Aquarium. And don't miss the Marvels and Mysteries gallery, where you'll see captivating creatures like delicate seahorses and mesmerizing jellyfish. You can also get up close and personal with a 300-pound loggerhead sea turtle, reef sharks, and other tropical fish at Sea Turtle Island. For the ultimate underwater experience, walk through the shark tunnel, where you'll feel like you're swimming with the world's most extensive collection of bull sharks. Embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure at the Oklahoma Aquarium today.