Happy Weekend BuzzHeads!

Hey BuzzHeads!

It’s a HUGE weekend in Enid. There’s so much going on you won’t be able to do everything! Details on the carnival, Home Expo, Kites Over Enid and more below.

[email protected] is the winner of 4 wristbands to the Weee Carnival! Keep checking your weekly email for more giveaways.

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

— Curtis D. Tucker, Owner

Enid Home Expo April 25-27

The 2025 Enid Home Expo is April 25, 26 & 27. Get out and see all the incredible vendors that can help you... remodeling or buying a new home, a new car, sprucing up the flower garden and backyard or find those special gifts for Mother's or Father's Day, Birthdays or Graduations....and don't forget to get a couple of special of gifts for yourself at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center in Enid, OK! Enjoy 200+ Vendor Booths of Home & Garden and Gifts & Crafts. If you would like more information about showcasing your business at the show call 580-234-3549 or visit their website at www.enidhomeexpo.com.

Weee Carnival is at Oakwood Mall

BUZZ DEAL: Mention ENID BUZZ when purchasing your wristband and get $3 OFF!

WEEE Entertainment Carnival will be at Oakwood Mall Friday, April 18-Sunday, April 27. Monday-Friday the carnival will be open starting at 6pm, Saturdays at noon and Sundays at 1pm, weather permitting. It will close between 10-11pm each night depending on the crowd.

There will be $33 per wristbands daily. Monday-Friday 6-10pm, Saturday noon-5pm and 5-10pm and Sunday 1-5pm and 5-10pm. Wristbands allow you unlimited rides for the session it’s purchased.

You can also purchase tickets. Single tickets are $4 each, 10 tickets for $35 or 30 tickets for $100. All rides are 1 ticket per person except the Freak Out. It is 2 tickets.

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

Kites Over Enid

The 2025 Kites over Enid Festival will be held April 26-27 at the Richard Dermer Memorial Flying Field behind Autry Technology Center. April is National Kite Month, and the goal of Kites Over Enid is to introduce – or reintroduce – the joy of flying a kite to children and adults alike.

Business Networking Event

Are you a business owner or business professional looking for good quality referrals? Do you need a group of fellow professionals willing to go to bat for your company?

The Northwest Networking Professionals are Enid’s chapter of BNI: Business Networking International. They meet weekly with the sole intent to pass business. They are looking to grow their group with other professionals that want to see their business grow.

Join them on Wednesday, May 7th from 5:00-6:30pm at El Patio in Enid to learn more about how BNI can help your business. You’ll network with members of their group and make connections that can help skyrocket your sales. They’ll have a short presentation at 5:30pm so that you can learn about BNI and exactly what they can do to grow your business. Appetizers will be provided.

Dual Open House Event

You are invited to the Dual Open House for The Suites and The Suites Salon! Stop by on Saturday, April 26 from 11am to 2pm at 2232 & 2210 W. Willow Rd. in Heritage Hills. Learn more at www.thesuitesofenid.com. Enjoy In House Specials, Special Package Pricing, Complimentary Consultations, Hair Tinsel plus food and drinks. There will also be Gift Basket drawings and much more.

Splash Pads

City of Enid Parks and Recreation officials announce the opening of the Hoover and Champion splash pads for the 2025 season, beginning Friday, May 2nd. The splash pad hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. The Hoover Splash Pad is located at 3000 West Oklahoma, and the Champion Splash Pad is located at 700 North 10th Street.

Business Bits

Enid Auto Body - Do you have auto body damage due to the winter weather? Trust your repairs to Enid Auto Body! Call (580)234-5492 to get those vehicle repairs or estimates scheduled right away! Their phone system is available 24/7 and can schedule an appointment anytime, even after business hours. You can also get a virtual repair estimate online at Autobodyteam dot com.

Retirement - Carmen Ball is retiring after serving 19 years as executive director of the Hedges Regional Speech & Hearing Center. Stop by the celebration on Wednesday, April 30 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm at 2615 E. Randolph.

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.

Book Sale - The Hospice Circle of Love Book Sale is this weekend! Friday, April 25th from 9 AM to 7 PM and Saturday, April 26th from 9 AM to 5 PM. Located in the storage building at 314 S. 3rd. Thousands of titles are available in a variety of genres. All Hardbacks are $2.00 and paperbacks are just $1.00. The majority of books are in good to great condition. Proceeds help them care for their patients at no charge.

5K FinFit Life - Sign up now for this 5K event on April 26th from 9am to 11am. Everyone is invited to attend the run, walk, crawl with proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The event is at Crosslin Park - Pavilion #1, 1520 Oxford. Registration link: https://runsignup.com/.../FinFitLife5KFitnessChallengeEnidOK

Military Spouses - You are invited to the "Unsung Heroes: Military Spouse Appreciation Brunch" on Saturday, May 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Stride Bank Center (Grand Ballroom). To register, visit UnsungHeroesEnid.com. This free event promises a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a complimentary brunch, exciting prize drawings, and a curated selection of resources tailored for military families. Whether you’re currently supporting a service member or have done so in the past, this is your day to be honored and appreciated. Event Highlights:
• Free Brunch for Military Spouses
• Address from Col Charles D. Throckmorton IV
• Giveaways and Prize Drawings
• Community Resources and Information Booths
• Networking with Fellow Military Families

Barnstormers Fly-In - Join pilots from surrounding airports as they fly-in and have breakfast on Saturday, April 26. The public is invited to watch them come in and land, have breakfast and watch them take-off. They also have spot landing contests from time to time. Stop by and check out the airport terminal and Barnstormers restaurant! Fly-ins and all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet takes place from 7:30am to 10:00am. $10.99 for breakfast ($5.99 for kids 12 and under).

Adopt A Pet - Join the fun and come by the adoption event this weekend. Show your love and share your feed with Enid SPCA. You can take a few photos and give their pups some love. Saturday, April 26 from 11am to 3pm. 1116 Overland Trail.

Enid Street Outreach Services is celebrating one year in their building with open arms and grateful hearts! Join them as they honor the impact they've made together and look ahead to even more hope, support, and connection in our community. April 26 from 11am to 1pm at 112 S. Jackson. Enid SOS aids an average of 750 Enid citizens throughout each month with transfer passes, bikes, shoes, clothing, food, pet food, hydration laundry, showers and hygiene supplies. The numbers continue to rise because of the cost-of-living increase without a comparable increase in wages and the ongoing affordable housing crisis.

Enid Palooza is going to be a great day of LIVE LOCAL music on Saturday, May 17. Get tickets at StrideBankCenter.com. Hear all 4 live concerts in the new Starr Lumber Pavilion! There will be access to food trucks, vendors, and other activities!

Hannah Dasher & Tennessee Jet - join forces for an unforgettable night of Country & Rock 'n' Roll on August 28! Two of the most electrifying voices in country and rock-infused Americana, Hannah Dasher and Tennessee Jet, are teaming up for a must-see performance that brings the heart of Nashville to the Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom on Thursday, August 28. Get tickets at www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=stride%20bank%20center.

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
Chicaro’s Happy’s Place

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

Last But Not Least!

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

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