Gatherings & Events
Guthrie is the place to be during the holidays! A listing of all of the festivities happening at SWAK and around town, including our holiday hours.
Special Holiday Hours
We will be open our regular hours, Monday-Saturday from 10 to 5 unless indicated otherwise.
| Thursday, November 26 | Closed |
| Thursday, December 24 | Closing at 4 pm |
| Friday, December 25 | Closed |
| Friday, January 1 | Closed |
Holiday Happenings
Small Business Weekend | November 27-28
Kick off your holiday shopping with us on Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving! We're celebrating Small Business Weekend with Stack the Savings—two days of extra savings, a chance to win a $100 SWAK gift card, and plenty of reasons to shop small this holiday season.
The festivities continue Saturday evening as Guthrie kicks off its annual Territorial Christmas celebration! The Lighted Christmas Parade begins at 6 pm, filling historic downtown with illuminated floats, vehicles, and plenty of Christmas cheer. It's a fun way to welcome the holiday season!
24 Days of SWAK | December 1-24
Our beloved 24 Days of SWAK returns December 1 for its 18th year! Join us for 24 days of holiday fun, featuring daily videos, prize giveaways, patterns, tips, and plenty of surprises along the way. Each day brings something new, and all you need to do to enter the daily drawing is leave a comment on that day's blog post. Be sure to check back every day so you don't miss out!
Victorian Walks | December 5 & 12 • 5-9 pm
Step back in time as historic downtown Guthrie transforms into an old-fashioned Christmas celebration! Stroll the streets filled with costumed carolers, peanut vendors, and beautifully decorated storefronts featuring live displays of life in Oklahoma Territory. It's one of Guthrie's most beloved holiday traditions, and SWAK will be open until 9 pm both evenings. Be sure to stop in and see us!
Make a day of it on Saturday, December 5, with the Historic Homes Tour from 10 am–4 pm. Explore some of Guthrie's beautiful historic homes and landmark buildings, all dressed up for the holidays. Tickets are $25 per person and can be reserved online.
The Hap-Hap-Happiest Christmas Party | December 18 • 4-7 pm
Join the jolliest bunch of knitters and crocheters this side of the nuthouse for a Christmas Vacation-themed evening of Griswold family-style food, fun, and frivolity! We'll have plenty of holiday cheer, a little Griswold trivia, and a special gift for everyone. It's one of our favorite SWAK holiday traditions, and we'd love for you to join the fun!
Holiday Make-Along
Add a little handmade cheer to your holiday season! Join us for fun, beginner-friendly cross-stitch and punch needle projects, perfect for creating festive decorations, making thoughtful gifts, or trying something new. Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or just getting started, we'd love for you to join the fun! Check out the schedule and sign up today.
A Very Merry Guthrie Christmas | November 28-December 26
Experience the magic of Christmas with a dazzling drive-through display featuring over 100,000 lights at Guthrie's Cottonwood Flats! Enjoy the festivities from the comfort of your car, and don't miss the spectacular fireworks show on Saturday, December 19. This isn't your ordinary fireworks display—it's an incredible show that lights up the night sky! Admission is free!
Beyond the lights, A Very Merry Guthrie Christmas is a nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading holiday cheer by providing gifts to local nursing home residents and families in need. Donations are always appreciated!