The Latest Enid Buzz!

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It’s a BIG weekend full of events in Enid! Get the latest details below.

Here’s the Enid Buzz Mission Statement:

1. Publish local information to Enid residents as quickly and accurately as possible on a variety of media platforms.

2. Promote positive news about Enid in regards to lifestyle, events, people and businesses to increase tourism and recruit industry.

3. Provide an affordable advertising platform for local small businesses, startups and mom and pop shops.

Keep up with the latest buzz around the area on EnidBuzz.com.

— Curtis D. Tucker, Owner

The Carnival is at Oakwood Mall

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WEEE Entertainment is back at Oakwood Mall with their family friendly carnival Friday, April 19 thru Sunday, April 28.

Open Monday-Friday at 6pm, Saturdays at noon and Sundays at 1pm weather permitting. Closing at 10-11pm each night depending on the crowd.

$33 per wristband per session: Mon-Friday 6-10pm, Saturday noon-5pm or 5-10pm and Sunday 1-5pm or 5-10pm. Wristbands allow unlimited rides for the session purchased. Or purchase Single tickets at $4 each, 10 tickets for $35 or 30 tickets for $100. Rides are 1 ticket per person except the Freak Out which is 2 tickets.

The ticket box and concessions accept cash or card. Games are played with tokens that may be purchased with cash or card. ATM’s are available.

Photo Credit: Richard Galbriath. Warning: Beware of scammers saying you won in the comments. EB will reach out to you. You will not need to click on a link.

Flying Aces Indoor Football

Grab your family and friends and get out to support your Oklahoma Flying Aces this Saturday, April 20 at Chisholm Trail Expo Center! They will be taking on the Oklahoma City Bears! This is fast paced football with high energy and tons of action. Great entertainment for the entire family. Game starts at 7pm. Don’t miss out!

Sponsor the team by calling Mark at 580-977-6452 or email [email protected]. Get season tickets at https://www.goflyingaces.com/season-tickets.

2024 Enid Home Show

The 2024 Enid Home Show is April 26-28. Go see vendors that can help you with... remodeling or buying a new home, a new car, sprucing up the garden and backyard or find special gifts for Mother's, Father's Day, Birthdays or Graduations. Chisholm Trail Expo. Adults $5.00, 12 & Under are FREE.

April 26/Friday 12pm-7pm
April 27/Saturday 9am-7pm
April 28/Sunday 11am-5pm

Kites Over Enid is This Weekend

The 2024 Kites over Enid Festival will be held April 20-21 at the Richard Dermer Memorial Flying Field behind Autry Technology Center.

Saturday
10 am: National Anthem and Opening Welcome
1 pm: All White Kite Memorial Fly
4 pm: Closing

Sunday
10 am: National Anthem and Welcome
1 pm: Red, White & Blue Display
4 pm: Closing & Gratitude

Flying field accessible only from N. Van Buren. Turn west on Mulberry and proceed to field. Parking is on the grass east of the flying field.

Business Bits

Wordy Girl Creative - Is Your Business Findable Online? Join this series in April! Register at WordyGirl.com.

April 25 - Making SEO Work for You
May 2 - Making Ads & Analytics Work for You

Sessions are from 12pm to 1pm. Take your lunch! This will be a casual training at Momentum HQ, 1909 W. Garriott! Cost is $30 per session.

Mazzio's Pizza in Enid has closed the doors. A note was left on their door on recently saying that they are now closed. The note also stated, "Thank you for letting us serve you for almost 40 years."

The Hope Outreach Marketplace has recently expanded its inventory list - adding new products at wholesale prices. Stop by to see couches, chairs and home decor. Located at 215 S. Van Buren.

Enid Buzz Business Directory - Check out the Enid Business Directory, your online resource for local business in a variety of categories. Go to https://www.enidbuzz.com/business-directory/ for everything from Auto Body Shops to Hospitals. The directory page is promoted on the Enid Buzz blog, on the Enid Buzz Facebook page, in the Enid Buzz Insider email newsletter and on the Enid Buzz podcast. It also ranks in local Google searches.

Send your business bit to [email protected] 

What’s Buzzing?

Check out the Enid Buzz Calendar!

See upcoming local events listed at www.enidbuzz.com/events/. Get your events on the calendar by emailing info to [email protected]. Below are a few highlights coming soon.

Enid Cemetery's 5th Annual Plant & Bake Sale! They will have a variety of spring plants for sale and an array of delicious homemade sweet treats. They will also be cooking up some food for a suggested donation.

April 19 from 10am to 4pm
April 20 from 10am to 4pm
April 21 from 10am to 4pm

KOFM Make-A-Wish - Drop by Jiffy Trip on Garland tonight and hear Enid's newest Classic Country dance band Skeleton Station from 5:30-8pm.

Hedges Speech & Hearing Center is having their Silent Nite on the Town! fundraiser tonight at Gaslight Theatre. See silent movie shorts in a theatre built in the same era as the movies were filmed. Doors open at 6:30 pm, movies at 7 pm. Tickets are $10 per person or 5 for $40. Cash bar. Free popcorn and bottled water. Prize raffle in the lobby.

Enid Outlaws basketball at the Stride Bank Center Friday and Saturday Tickets range from $12-$52 at StrideBankCenter.com.

Speedway Racing tonight in Enid and Saturday at Longdale!

Barnstormers Breakfast & Fly-In - Join pilots from surrounding airports as they fly-in and have breakfast on Saturday, April 20.

The Market Spring Craft Show - Dozens of vendors full of gifts and holiday merchandise and crafts. Admission is free. Giveaways. Stride Bank Center Ballroom.

Author Fest - Enid Public Library presents the 2024 Enid Author Fest on Saturday, April 20 from 1:00-4:00 PM.

More events and details on the calendar!

Restaurant Guide

Can’t decide where to eat? Browse the Enid Buzz Quick Restaurant Guide at www.enidbuzz.com/restaurants/. There are over 100 eateries listed with phone and location.

FEATURING:
Taco Bandito
Lot-A-Burger Enid, OK
Pheasant Run Golf and Grill
Chicaro’s Happy’s Place

If you see a change or correction email [email protected].

Last But Not Least!

Listen to the new episode of the Enid Buzz Podcast! Get the latest local buzz happening around the area. You can hear or watch the episode on most all podcasting apps or at www.enidbuzz.com/enid-buzz-podcast/

Send me any birthdays, anniversaries, or other fun announcements. Also be sure to get your events listed on the calendar.

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