It’s The Weekend BuzzHeads!

Hey BuzzHeads!

Spring has brought showers mixed with a roller coaster of temperatures. Local events this weekend are being moved and watched. More info below!

Crystal digging at the Great Salt Plains is permitted April 1 through October 15, sunrise to sunset at the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge. No special permit is required. Learn more at enidbuzz.com/great-salt-plains/.

In the year 2025 Enid Buzz is celebrating 20 years in business! Stay tuned for fun celebrations happening throughout the year.

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

— Curtis D. Tucker, Owner

First Friday Watching The Weather

It looks like the rain is building for Friday afternoon, but Main Street Enid hopes to still have April First Friday 2025 - Firefighter Games! Event details at https://www.enidbuzz.com/first-friday/. They are closely monitoring the weather, and they will make a final decision around 3:00pm on whether they can move forward, or if it'll be a washout and they'll have to cancel. Stores will be open for shopping and there will be indoor live music around the square.

The Enid Home Expo is 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.

Superhero Saturday Moved To April 12

Due to expected wet and cooler weather this weekend, the Early Childhood Coalition and Northern Oklahoma College have decided to move the free Family Fun Event to Saturday, April 12, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending with a free lunch from 11 a.m. – noon. The event is held at North Meadowlake Park in Enid. Details on Enid Buzz.

Tulips for Tatas Date Change

Important Event Update: Tulips for Tatas. Due to inclement rainy weather, they are moving the Tulips for Tatas event to Sunday, April 6th! They apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Gates Open: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Here’s the updated schedule:

5K Run: Check-In: 1:00 PM, Race Begins: 2:00 PM

Flag Football Tournament: Check-In: 1:00 PM, Games Begin: 2:00 PM

Cornhole Tournament: Check-In: 1:00 PM, Bags Fly: 2:00 PM

U-Pick Tulips will be available for picking as long as blooms remain!

Tea and Country Estate is making a difference in the lives of others and putting good into the world. They are located at 406 E. Robertson Rd Enid, OK 73701.

5K - Walk Run Fun

Sign up for the FinFit Life 5K by April 4 to be guaranteed a t-shirt for this run 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. You can register until April 25th. Registration link:

Business Bits

New Power Washing Business - If you need power washing on concrete, decks, vent hoods or more hire NK Wash It, a new professional power washing business. Call Nathan Kittel at 580-402-2196 or email [email protected]. Free Estimate. Residential & Commercial. Insured. Locally Owned & Operated.

Restaurant Open - the new Boom-A-Rang on Grand and Willow is now open.

Opening Soon - Cocina de Miriam, located at 920 W Oklahoma Ave. will be opening soon. Owner, Miriam Day is opening a small casual eatery inspired by Hispanic, Italian, French and American breads. They will also have pastries, treats, sandwiches and more!

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.

Easter - I'm putting an Easter Calendar Page together on Enid Buzz. See events at https://www.enidbuzz.com/event/easter-egg-hunt/. Send your Easter events to [email protected].

Corvette Show - The largest indoor Corvette show in Oklahoma returns to the Chisholm Trail Expo Center when 33rd Annual Corvette Expo happens April 5, 2025. Mark your calendars! Another event listed on EnidBuzz.com. Would your business like to be a sponsor? Contact [email protected].

Leo’s After Hours - Why should kids have all the fun?! Leo's Adult Nights gives grown-ups the chance to explore, create, and play—all while supporting a great cause! 21+ only. Join them on Friday, April 4th, from 7 PM to 10 PM for a one-of-a-kind underwater-inspired evening featuring:
Meet the Artist – Seed Reef artist Malcolm Zachariah
Themed Cocktail – Sip on ocean-inspired drinks
Light Snacks – Enjoy small bites that bring a taste of the sea
Ocean-Themed Activities – Make and take sea-inspired crafts
Full Museum Access – Experience Leonardo’s with no kids
Ticket info - www.leonardos.org/store/p31/afterhours_spring2025.html

Museum Liquid History Join the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center on Friday, April 11, from 6-9 p.m. for “Liquid History: Flash & Fizz.” Historical interpreters will take you through the history of sodas at this event, which is part of the “Museum After Dark” programming. For more information and to view ticket prices, please visit csrhc.org or call 580-237-1907.

The annual Rabies Shot Clinic will be held April 13th from 12pm-5pm at the Stride Bank Event Center. It will be held on the west side of the building near the "Boomer" statue. If your animal needs both the vaccination and city tag the total will be $15. If your animal already has the rabies vaccination you can bring their certificate and get the city tag at a discounted price of $2. Please make sure all animals are properly contained.

Van Buren Cruise - Mark your calendars for Stayin Alive in 2025 on Father’s Day weekend! Friday & Saturday June 13-14, 2025 7:00pm-11:30pm. The Car Show will be Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 4-7pm at the Chisholm Trail Professional Bldg, 102 S Van Buren St.

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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