OKLAHOMA CITY - On Dec. 14, 2018, Oklahoma City’s Streetcar was welcomed back after a decades-long hiatus and is now celebrating its first anniversary with activities and celebrations for the entire family in December.
“The Streetcar has had a great first year, averaging more than 35,000 rides per month, introducing many residents to transit for the first time and making lasting impressions on visitors to our city,” said Jason Ferbrache, EMBARK director.
EVENTS
Streetcar FREE rides on weekends through January 5.
Dec. 14 Jump on the Loops.
At Bricktown, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., crafts, letters to Santa, music, and a special activity to benefit the Homeless Alliance of Oklahoma City. Donate toothbrushes, lip balm, socks, gloves, hand warmers, or a blanket to the Homeless Alliance and receive a complimentary 5-pack of Streetcar day passes to use in the future. Purchase the special edition wrapping paper from Curbside Chronicle to help wrap up homelessness. Streetcar Sip & Savor. At Elk Valley Brewery. Step aboard the streetcar and navigate to five restaurants along the loop to sip on tastings of Elk Valley beer paired with incredible delights from local restaurants. This is a ticketed event, and reservations are required. For more information, pricing, and tickets visit www.okctours.com.
Friday, Saturday and Sundays Streetcar Storytime with Mrs. Claus.
Put on your pajamas and step aboard a private streetcar for storytime with Mrs. Claus this holiday season. Arrive early for a peek inside the historic Santa Fe Train Depot, where you will enjoy milk, cookies and photo opportunities. Then, Mrs. Claus and her elves will escort you on a chartered streetcar for a VIP journey around the loop while she reads “The Polar Express” and “Santa Comes to Oklahoma City.” This is a ticketed event and reservations are required. For more information, pricing and tickets visit www. okctours.com.
Dec. 15 Holly Jolly Holiday Party.
From Noon to 5 p.m. A full list of Transit Center entertainment dates can be found at embarkok.com/ HollyJolly.