Scissortail Park is glowing a little brighter this season with the debut of SPARKLE, a brand-new holiday light attraction designed to bring even more festive fun to downtown, all while supporting one of the community’s most beloved green spaces. From Nov. 21 through Jan. 4, the park’s gardens transform into a glowing, walk-through wonderland filled with shimmering lights, playful displays and can’t-miss photo ops around every turn.
Visitors follow a glowing pathway from the SPARK restaurant toward the Children’s Play Pavilion, where they’ll encounter a series of festive vignettes from classic winter magic to imaginative holiday scenes. The experience is intentionally crafted to be family-friendly, stroller-friendly and accessible, making it an inviting outing for guests of all ages and abilities.
After the light walk, families can cozy up by the fire with hot cocoa and s’mores, and kids can jot down their wish lists to send off in Santa’s post
SPARKLE is open Thursday through Sunday from Nov. 21 to Dec. 14, then nightly beginning Dec. 18. Tickets are $9 online or $10 at the gate for ages 3 and up. Kids 2 and under are free, and members of Scissortail Park and Myriad Gardens get discounted admission.
Adding to the festive atmosphere, select Friday evenings in December will feature a holiday market with local vendors selling unique handmade gifts, a fun way to check off a few names on your shopping list.
Beyond the magic of the walk itself, SPARKLE supports a meaningful mission because proceeds benefit the Scissortail Park Foundation, the nonprofit responsible for maintaining the park and providing the year-round programming that make Scissortail a vibrant hub for the community. By attending, guests not only enjoy a memorable holiday outing but also help support free concerts, educational programs, gardening efforts and ongoing park care.
With its glowing pathways and festive spirit, SPARKLE offers an enchanting new way to celebrate the holidays, all while giving back to a treasured OKC landmark.
Born and raised in the Oklahoma City metro and a graduate of the Gaylord College of Journalism at the University of Oklahoma, Lindsay Cuomo has worked for MetroFamily since 2014 covering local stories, people and events. Lindsay is a mom to three school-aged boys and calls Moore, Oklahoma home.
