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Put down that mammoth wad of Christmas lights - not even Clark Griswold would touch it with a ten-foot pole. 

Instead, brighten these wintry, early-occurring evenings that come to Tulsa at this time of year by taking your friends, family and that special someone on a tour of the millions - yes, <em>millions</em> - of little lights twinkling in and around town.

Here's where to find 'em. 

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<strong>Christmas Lights at Rhema Bible College</strong>
When: Now-Christmas
Where: <a href="http://www.rhema.org/">Rhema Bible College</a>, 1025 West Kenosha Street
Want to see the largest display of Christmas lights in our part of the state? Head out to Rhema Bible College in Broken Arrow, where the folks there have been making the Tulsa area visible from space for 28 years and counting. My bet is that the earth shudders when enough electricity to fire up nearly 2 million lights across an entire college campus is used at once, but you'll never know unless you go see for yourself. Admission is free and open to the public, but you might want to bring some cash for a cup of hot chocolate or cider. The kicker? Once you fight the traffic and find parking, there really isn't one.

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<strong>Christmas Lights at Utica Square</strong>
When: Now-Christmas
Where: <a href="http://uticasquare.com/now_showing/now_showing_lights.asp">Utica Square</a>, east of 21st Street between Utica and Yorktown
Sip on some hot chocolate, take a stroll with the fam and take in the magic that is the 700,000 white Christmas lights twinkling in 175 trees at our park-like Utica Square. Don't forget to stop by and see Santa Claus on your way out. Pro tip: The larger-than-life nutcrackers make excellent backdrops for photos of both the awkward family and zany variety. 

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<strong>Christmas Lights at The Blue Whale on Route 66</strong>
When: Now-Christmas
Where: <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/bluewhalek2c66">The Blue Whale in Catoosa</a>, just off old Route 66
Ever wonder what our beloved, historic Blue Whale would look like decked out in lights? Good news - you get to find out this year! Simply hit Route 66 to Catoosa - you can't miss it. And don't you dare forget that camera.

<strong>Christmas Lights in the Blue Dome District</strong>
When: Now-Christmas
Where: Downtown Tulsa's Blue Dome District, centered on 2nd and Elgin Ave. 
I'll give you three tries to guess what color the Christmas lights are going to be in the Blue Dome District for this lights-on event, but my bet is that you're only gonna need one. Don't miss this first-ever holiday lights display in downtown's hip and happening BDD. 

<strong>Christmas Kingdom </strong>
When: Now-New Year's Eve, 6-10pm
Where: <a href="http://www.okcastle.com/ChristmasKingdom.html">The Castle of Muskogee</a>, 3400 Fern Mountain Road
There’s nothing like a 20-foot inflatable to get a person into the holiday spirit. Get that and 999 other Christmas Inflatables along with thousands of lights in this fifth-annual free event. Check out the horse carriage rides, the chance to make a Christmas tree ornament with Santa's Elves, tractor-drawn hay rides and even a visit with Father Christmas while you're there. <a href="http://www.okcastle.com/ChristmasKingdom.html">Check out the full range of things to do at Christmas Kingdom here</a>.

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<strong>Garden Glow @ Philbrook</strong>
When: Started Saturday, Nov. 20, 5pm; Continues each evening until Dec. 31
Where: <a href="http://www.philbrook.org/">Philbrook Museum or Art</a>, 2727 S. Rockford Ave.
This third-annual event at one of Tulsa’s cherished landmarks is not to be missed. Spend some time perusing the exhibits at Philbrook and then head outside at dusk to see thousands of lights come to life in the garden.

<strong>Garden of Lights</strong>
Starting date: Now-Dec. 31
Where: Honor Heights Park in Muskogee
Count ‘em – one million lights, baby. It takes 120 acres to contain all that Christmas cheer at Muskogee’s Honor Heights Park. The fun continues through Dec. 31.

<strong>Holiday on the Hill</strong>
When: Now-Christmas
Where: <a href="http://www.rsu.edu/">Rogers State University in Claremore</a>, in front of Preparatory Hall, the gold-domed building at the campus main entrance
Don't miss Claremore's RSU campus go up in more than 24,000 lights while Dr. David Blakely performs a reading of the holiday classic, "T'was the Night Before Christmas." Look also for performances by the RSU Choir and preschoolers from the RSU Child Development Center. All are encouraged to bring cameras and be ready for photo ops with Santa and Hunter the Hillcat. Free hot chocolate and hot apple cider will be served. It's all free and open to the public. 

<strong>Lights on the Hill</strong>
When: Now-Christmas
Where: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=144648058916499&amp;index=1">Chandler Park</a>, 6500 W. 21st Street
Chandler Park will be ablaze with the sights and sounds of the holiday spirit during November and December with their annual Lights on the Hill display. The best part? You don't even have to get out of your car. Take a take a drive through three miles of bright lights and whimsical displays in celebration of Christmas. If in the event you do feel like braving winter temperatures and climbing out of your car, the folks at Chandler Park will offer horse-drawn carriage rides and hot chocolate. Admission is free and open to the public.

<strong>River Lights at River Parks</strong>
When: Dec. 4, 4-6pm, until Christmas
Where: <a href="http://www.riverparks.org/">41st Street Plaza</a>, 41st Street and Riverside Drive
Mark your calendars now for the second-annual River Parks River Lights, a holiday lights-on celebration that lines the banks of our Arkansas River. Featured performers at the event include the Spotlight Children’s Theater Group and Team Galaxy. Admission is free and open to the public. And can you imagine how the Arkansas's gonna look as it reflects the glow of a smattering of Christmas lights? Ah. Perfect-o. 

<strong>Winterfest</strong>
When: Now-Jan. 2
Where: 3rd and Frisco, just outside the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa
Wanna see the largest Christmas tree in the entire state of Oklahoma, bedecked with more than 35,000 lights? Then you've gotta check out the new and improved third annual Winterfest celebration in downtown Tulsa. While you're there, relish the chance to ice skate outdoors (not always a sure thing when it comes to winter in Oklahoma) on a 9,000-square-foot ice rink, live entertainment, photo ops with the Segway Santa, amusement park-style rides and trips through the glittering streets of downtown by horse-drawn carriage. <a href="http://www.bokcenter.com//default.asp?bok=223&urlkeyword=Winterfest%202010">Get the full scoop on what's going on at Winterfest right here</a>.

<strong>Woolaroc Wonderland of Lights</strong>
When: Now-Christmas
Where: <a href="http://www.woolaroc.org/">Woolaroc Museum &amp; Wildlife Preserve</a>, southwest of Bartlesville
Ever seen a buffalo with a red, glowing nose? You just might if you head to Woolaroc for its Wonderland of Lights. See 650,000 lights, sing carols, sit back for a wagon ride and a cup of cider, see Santa and sneak a peek at the Holiday Horseman, all on Oklahoma’s own 3,700-acre wildlife preserve. Whatever you do, don’t tip a sleeping Rudolph.

So. Where do you go to find lights-on events in Tulsa? Enlighten us (sorry, I couldn’t help myself) in the comments.