Winter Wonderland: A Family Adventure Awaits!

Gathering Place provides complimentary winter-themed crafts, community events, and reading programs for families, along with unique activities and daily access throughout the holiday season.

Monday, December 23rd 2024, 10:41 am

By:

Amy Slanchik

TULSA, Okla. –

Families in search of indoor activities to engage children before Christmas can discover numerous options at Gathering Place. The Williams Lodge is offering free, winter-themed crafts, reading programs, and additional activities throughout the season.

Here’s what is on offer:

1. Crafts: Kids can create festive ornaments such as pipe cleaner wreaths adorned with colorful beads to take home or to decorate the tree.
2. Community Forest: The Gathering Grove Community Forest showcases handmade ornaments crafted by local elementary schools and community partners, including Global Gardens, Campfire Youth at Heart, Common Good, and the Bob Dylan Center.
3. Winter Books: Guests can select from a variety of winter-themed books located by the fireplaces at Williams Lodge. Books are available for all age groups, and some feature bookmarks that can be exchanged for a complimentary book at guest services.
4. Santa: Visitors are invited to come by at 1 p.m. for photo opportunities with Santa on Christmas Eve at Williams Lodge.

Gathering Place operates daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., including Christmas Day. On Dec. 28, the park will host a special New Year’s Eve-themed Global Gatherings event.

For additional information, visit GatheringPlace.org.