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Join us as we kick off the holiday season by lighting the Christmas Tree at Cave Park on Saturday, November 21st, from 5–7 PM!

We have a fun-filled evening planned for the whole family, including:

Hayrides from the Jr./Sr. High School to Cave Park

Letters to Santa

Hot cocoa and homemade cookies

A REAL, LIVE REINDEER!!!!!!!!!

Plus more that is still being planned as you read this!

Then at the end of the evening, we'll gather together to light our beautiful new Christmas Tree and bring back a tradition that holds a special place in our community.

Bring the kids, invite your friends, bundle up(maybe...who knows in Kansas), and come make some Christmas memories with us! You won't want to miss this special evening as we kick off the holiday season right here in Oxford!

Location: Cave Park

Date: Saturday, November 21st

Time: 5–7 PM

IMPORTANT PARKING NOTICE: No parking will be allowed at Cave Park during the event. Please park at the Jr./Sr. High School and enjoy the hayride down to the park!

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

The City Office and Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

We will reopen during normal business hours on Thursday, November 12.

If you experience a utility emergency during the closure, please call 911 for assistance.

We hope everyone has a safe holiday, and we thank all who have served!

Oxford Municipal Court is held every 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m. in the Council Room of City Hall, located at 115 S. Sumner St., Oxford, KS 67119
**There is no Court scheduled for November 25, 2026 or December 23, 2026**

** Court is being held November 4, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m. due to the normal court date falling on a federal holiday **

📰 Have You Read This Month’s City Newsletter?

There’s lots to catch up on in this month’s newsletter! 🎄 An old Christmas tradition is making its return to Oxford this November, and we’re excited to share all the details!

You’ll also find helpful information about our Average Billing Program, our late payment and utility shutoff policy, a look at what our City crews have been working on throughout the month, and a preview of what’s coming up in November.

Take a few minutes to get caught up on what’s happening around Oxford and see what’s ahead for our community!

Stay informed and stay connected with your City of Oxford!

Make plans to be in Oxford for dinner this Friday! The weather is looking like fall, which sounds like the perfect time to grab some delicious BBQ and enjoy an evening downtown! 🍖

We’re excited to welcome Holy Smokes It’s Melton BBQ to wrap up our FINAL Food Truck Friday of 2026!

📅 This Friday, October 16
⏰ Starting at 4:00 PM
📍 Downtown Oxford — at the picnic tables just north of the City Building

Grab your dinner, bring your family and friends, and hang out with us downtown! It’s a great way to enjoy a fall evening, support a local event, and try something delicious without leaving town!

We’re sad to see this year’s Food Truck Friday series come to an end, but we’re already looking forward to bringing it back in 2027!

We hope to see you Friday! Come hungry! 🍖🍂