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herb festival

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motocross championships

GOBLINS ON GRAND 

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december 
1-30
FESTIVAL OF ANGELS

CANN MEMORIAL GARDENS, PIONEER WOMAN STATUE, LAKE PONCA PARK
6:00PM-10:00PM
Enjoy lighted displays, colorful exhibits and animated shows throughout Ponca City at Festival of Angels, the city's annual holiday lights celebration. This festival is one of the largest drive-through animated Christmas light displays in northern Oklahoma and features over 300 displays available across three locations. Pick up a map at the city's host angel – a 30-ft tall lighted angel situated near the city's famous Pioneer Woman Statue – and follow the signs or map directions to other citywide locations featuring light displays. Visit the Cann Memorial Gardens for "fantasy gardens" strewn with twinkling lights and take a drive along the shore at Lake Ponca Park to witness a mile of angels. Be on the lookout for the gingerbread factory, Noah's ark, nativity scenes and more during the drive

december 
2-3
christmas open house weekend

DOWNTOWN PONCA CITY, GRAND AVE
​Join us downtown for holiday activities December 2nd and 3rd! Throughout the weekend, merchants will host open houses to help you shop for everyone on your list. Times and specials vary for each store so check with your favorite local merchants and plan to visit them for your holiday shopping this year!​
Be sure to come downtown Friday night to enjoy the Lighted Christmas Parade hosted by the City of Ponca City and Parks & Recreation and features incredible light displays from local businesses, clubs and organizations. In addition, downtown shops will be decked out in holiday flare for the Holiday Window/Façade Contest.

december 
2
ponca city annual lighted CHristmas parade  

DOWNTOWN PONCA CITY, GRAND AVE
6:00PM
​The lighted Christmas parade in downtown Ponca City! This Friday, December 2nd at 6:00pm! Come enjoy the holiday lights & festive atmosphere with your family and friends!

december 
2
the polar express AT THE PONCAN THEATRE 

PONCAN THEATRE, 104 E. GRAND 
7:30PM
​The Christmas classic is coming to the Poncan Screen again thanks to the Ponca City Arts & Humanities Council. The screening is FREE after the Ponca City Christmas Parade.

december 
3
ponca city monthy fly in breakfast 

PONCA CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT, 2231 WAVERLY ST
7:00AM-10:00AM
$8 ADULTS. $4 KIDS
​The Ponca City Fly-In, held the first Saturday of each month, features hundreds of planes and old war-birds.  Make your way to Ponca City to browse the old planes until they fly out, typically after 10am.  Visitors are guaranteed to see new and unique aircraft at the Ponca City Fly-In, with attendance ranging from 50 to 150 planes each month.  Airplanes are lined up for public viewing and breakfast is available and served by donation.  For a small fee, visitors can feast on pancakes, eggs, sausage and fruit while enjoying the company of aviation enthusiasts and engaging in a little "pilot talk." ​

DECEMBER 
3
BREAKFAST with santa at pcprovisions 

PCPROVISIONS COFFEE HOUSE & EATERY,  312 E. GRAND AVE. 
9:00AM-10:30AM
​ LIMITED AVAILABILITY! Would your littles like to have Breakfast with Santa? We have a limited amount of places to have a full 90 minutes with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Includes personal interactions, photo opportunities, and story time! Call or message us to get your spot reserved! 560-716-6852

december 
3
11th annual christmas market oklahoma 

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH,  1101 N 4TH ST. 
9:00AM-4:00PM
​Join us for our 11th annual Christmas Market Oklahoma! Find treasures of all kinds, participate in our traditional cookie walk, have lunch, enjoy entertainment, and so much more!

decEMBER
3
SANTA CLAUSE AT ICE ON THE PLAZA​

ICE ON THE PLAZA, 323 E. GRAND 
1:00PM-5:00PM
Santa Claus is coming to ICE ON THE PLAZA!
Come see your favorite guy in a red suit from 1-5pm this Saturday!
Thank you The Farm House Kids Co. for sponsoring this event!

DECEMBER
3
ERIN MICHELLE LIVE AT VAB

VORTEX ALLEY BREWING, 220 E. GRAND AVE.
6:00PM
Erin Michelle live this weekend at Vortex Alley Brewing!

DecEMBER
3
william lee martin live at the poncan 

​PONCAN THEATRE, 104 E. GRAND
7:30PM
Stand-up comedian William Lee Martin's holiday show Return of the Nutcracker is coming to the Poncan Theatre in Ponca City, Oklahoma!
Martin's Return of the Nutcracker is a throwback to holiday variety shows of old, featuring stand-up, sketch comedy, music, and sing-a-longs to get you in the laughing Christmas mood. Also in the show are comedians MJ Moody, Barry Laminack, and singer / songwriter J.D. Monson.
Three years ago, Martin released (still streaming) on Amazon Prime and Apple TV the critically acclaimed smash Christmas special, "The Nutcracker: A Christmas Show based on My Vasectomy." Now it has evolved to become a night of comedy, music, and surprises.
"I love Christmastime. Every year my parents would throw huge cocktail parties. The drinks would be flowing. The hi-fi would fill the room with Christmas songs. The room would be full of laughter," Martin said. "We want to recreate those parties just without all the smoke and my uncle passing out under the tree."
So, put the kids to bed and treat yourself to a hilarious night at Return of the Nutcracker!

DECEMBER
3
on the spot at the ponca playhouse  

PONCA PLAYHOUSE, ​301 S. 1ST ST.
8:30PM
Your favorite crazy funny people are back!
On the Spot is a hilarious evening of improv in the style of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Tons of zany games with audience suggestions and everything is made up, well.... on the spot! (For those not in the know, the show is fairly adult so we suggest you leave the kids at home). Buy your tickets online now, before they sell out... you don't want to miss it! www.poncaplayhouse.com

DECEMBER
4
ponca city federated music club Christmas Program 

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH SANCTUARY, ​210 N. 5TH ST
2:00PM
PC Federated Music Club happily invites the public to the annual Christmas program "Joyous Bells of Christmas." 

december 
10
vfw holiday market 

VFW POST 1201, 2821 E. PROSPECT AVE.
9AM-4PM
Introducing, for the first time ever, the Ponca City VFW Free Holiday Market! Get Pictures taken with SANTA! Silent Auction with Proceeds going to Santa’s Cause. Cookies, Breads, Pies Diabetic/Gluten Free Section $7 Pulled Pork Sandwich Meals including Chips & Drink. PONCA CITY VFW HOLIDAY MARKET December 10th, 9am to 4pm Located at VFW POST 1201
2821 E Prospect Ave, Ponca City, OK 74604 Supporting Veterans and Serving the Community. Sign-up to become a member of the VFW.

DECEMBER
10
penguins on the plaza AT ICE ON THE PLAZA

ICE ON THE PLAZA, 323 E. GRAND 
1:00PM-3:00PM
​We're excited to announce the NEW rescheduled date for Penguins on the Plaza! Visit 2 live penguins at Ice on the Plaza December 10th from 1-3pm! There is no fee to come see the penguins; skating is regular price.

dECEMBER 
10
WHITE CHRISTAMAS AT THE PONCAN THEATRE 

​PONCAN THEATRE, 104 E. GRAND
7:00PM
​The holiday classic comes to the big screen thanks to The Emporium & Gift Shoppe on Grand Ave. Tickets are only $2 online.

DECEMBER 
15-18
EVANS CHILDREN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS pRESENTS: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS

PONCAN THEATRE, 104 E. GRAND
THURSDDAY-SATURDAY-7:30PM
SUNDAY-2:30PM
For more information go to poncantheatre.org

DECEMBER 
17
pc downtown ugly sweater pubcrawl

ASTORIA BLVD. BISTRO & BAR, 217 E. GRAND AVE.
THE AXEHOLE, 310 E. GRAND AVE.
THE GRAND CIGAR & LOUNGE, 217 S. 2ND ST.
VORTEX ALLEY BREWING, 220 E. GRAND AVE.
'Tis the season to dust off those ugly Christmas sweaters and get ready for the PC Downtown ugly Christmas sweater pub crawl on Dec 17th
How will this year's crawl work?
Step 1: You slap on that ugly sweater
Step 2: You bring in one unopened toy, and one can good to Astoria Blvd, The Axe Hole. GCL and to Vortex, and we will trade it for a sweet pub crawl card.
Step 3: Take the card to each location mentioned in Step 2 and get it stamped.
Step 4: Write your name and number on the back and turn the card in at the last location that you visit.
Step 5: Wait for a chance for your name to be drawn for a chance to win $200.00 in gift cards from each of the four locations.
Step 6: Have a great Christmas and understand that your donation is helping families in our community have a great Christmas as well.
Put it on your calendar, and let's have a great time while doing some good.
All donations will be donated to local non-profit organizations.
Cheers and Let's Get Ugly Chritmas

december 
20
Rise of the guardians AT THE PONCAN  ​

PONCAN THEATRE, 104 E. GRAND 
​Family-friendly movies are showing every Tuesday that Ponca City Public Schools are on break.For more information go to poncantheatre.org! 

DECEMBER 
20
kids skate free at ice on the plaza   

ICE ON THE PLAZA, 323 E. GRAND AVE.
3:00PM-6:00PM
Kids 12 & Under skate for free! Event is sponsored by The Farmhouse Kids Co.! 

DECEMBER 
22
live reindeer AT ICE ON THE PLAZA   

ICE ON THE PLAZA, 323 E. GRAND AVE.
5:00PM-7:00PM
Reindeer Club / Two live reindeer with educational, feeding, and photo opportunities 5-7pm Sponsored by Continental Carbon

DECEMBER
22
johnny rogers' rockin' blue christmas LIVE AT THE PONCAN 

PONCAN THEATRE, 104 E. GRAND 
7:00PM
Johnny Rogers brings his band to Ponca City to spread holiday cheer! Reserve your seat today! Go to www.poncantheatre.org  for more information! 

december 
​23
CITY ARTS FILM SERIES

PONCAN THEATRE, 104 E. GRAND 
7:00PM & 9:30PM
​City Arts proudly presents "TBD" as a part of the City Arts Film Series. Enjoy the film at 7 or 9:30. Both showings are FREE to the public! The City Arts Film Series at the Poncan Theatre is held on the 4th Friday of each month beginning in February of 2022. Showings are at 7pm and 9:30pm, and are free to the public. This series will focus on important and impactful artistic films from across all genres. A 15 minute presentation pertaining to the film will be given at the 7pm showing each month, with the film beginning at 7:15pm. The City Arts Film Series is brought to you by a partnership between the City Arts organization and the Poncan Theatre, through the generosity of John McNeese.  ​Go to www.poncantheatre.org  for more information! ​

DECEMBER 
27
elf AT THE PONCAN  

PONCAN THEATRE, 104 E. GRAND 
Family-friendly movies are showing every Tuesday that Ponca City Public Schools are on break. For more information go to poncantheatre.org! ​

Annual event calendar

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1st saturday IN february
Ponca city father/daughter dance

MARLAND MANSION, 901 MONUMENT RD. 

1ST friDAY IN march
spring ladies night on grand 

GRAND AVENUE IN DOWNTOWN PONCA CITY

1ST FRIDAY IN MAY
cOWBOY BALL

Busy B Arena, 4610 North Pecan Road 

 1ST saturday IN MAY
Jockeys & Juleps 

MARLAND MANSION, 901 MONUMENT RD. ​

​1st friday IN JUNE
cruzin grand car show

GRAND AVENUE IN DOWNTOWN PONCA CITY

1ST SATURDAY IN JUNE
PONCA CITY farmer's market

​PIONEER WOMAN MUSEUM, 701 MONUMENT RD
TUESDAYS - 4PM-6PM
SATURDAYS - 8AM-11AM

1st SATURDAY IN JUNE
PONCA CITY HERB FESTIVAL

LA CANN GARDENS, 1500 E GRAND AVE

2ND WEEKEND IN JUNE
101 WILD WEST RODEO

​WEST PROSPECT AVE & NORTH ASH

3rd Friday IN JUNE
Fish Fry for the Small fry

STANDING BEAR PARK, 601 STANDING BEAR PKWY

JUNE 19TH

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
ATTUCKS COMMUNITY CENTER, ​​​1001 S 12TH ST

fourth of JULY
fireworks at lake ponca

LAKE PONCA,  1688 LA CANN DR. ​

LAST WEEKEND IN July
Downtown Crazy Days

GRAND AVENUE IN DOWNTOWN PONCA CITY

3rd  friday IN august
PARTY AT THE PALACE

MARLAND MANSION, 901 MONUMENT RD. ​

Last Thurs-Sunday in August

PONCA TRIBE'S ANNUAL CELEBRATION
WHITE EAGLE PARK, 20 WHITE EAGLE DRIVE​

2nd WEEKEND IN SEPTEMBER
cherokee strip golf classic

PONCA CITY COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE, 1101 N PECAN RD

3rd Thursday IN SEPTEMBER
prairie to palate

PIONEER WOMAN MUSEUM, 701 MONUMENT RD

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3rd saturday IN September
cherokee strip Cook Off

LAKE PONCA

LAST WEEKEND IN SEPTEMBER
STANDING BEAR POWWOW

​STANDING BEAR PARK, 601 STANDING BEAR PKWY

LAST WEEKEND IN SEPTEMBER
arts festival

​CENTRAL FAIR, 4TH & CENTRAL 

1st weekend in October
oktoberFEST

​MARLAND MANSION, 901 MONUMENT RD

2nd weekend in October
grand national motocross championship

1005 W PROSPECT AVE

3rd Thursday in October
goblins on Grand

​DOWNTOWN PONCA CITY, GRAND AVE

1ST FRIDAY IN november
fall LADIES NIGHT ON GRAND

GRAND AVENUE IN DOWNTOWN PONCA CITY

1st Saturday in November
veteran's day parade

​DOWNTOWN PONCA CITY, GRAND AVE

november 23-december 30
festival of angels

CANN MEMORIAL GARDENS, PIONEER WOMAN STATUE, LAKE PONCA PARK

1st FRIDAY IN DECEMBER
LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE

GRAND AVENUE IN DOWNTOWN PONCA CITY