WHAT'S UP FIVEEIGHTY FRIENDS!

The clouds are back out and rain seems to be what we have to continue to look forward to this weekend. Although this weather is a bit of a bummer, remember that before too long we’ll be praying for rain as the temperatures rise and the ground starts to dry up.

Let’s take a look at what we have going on this weekend, trying to add some focus to indoor events and activities!

LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:

Leonardo’s Children Museum has been a staple in the Enid community since it’s opening in 1995. If ever you need a fun, safe place to take your kids, Leonardo’s is one of the best places Enid has to offer!

Leonardo’s has so much to offer including a two story play tower, a critter clubhouse, painting area, woodworking, toddler play area, traveling exhibits, a giant outdoor play area(Adventure Quest), and so much more!

If you want a place where the whole family can have fun together and your kids can learn about science and art at the same time, Leonardo’s won’t disappoint.

Hours: Closed Sunday & Monday, Tuesday-Saturday 10AM - 6PM
Location: 200 E Maple Ave Enid, OK 73701

Interested in having your business featured in our spotlight? Contact us at [email protected]

THIS WEEKEND IN ENID

Highlighted Events in Enid, this weekend!

🏀 Enid Outlaws vs. Western Oklahoma Skykings
Friday, April 25 | 7PM
Stride Bank Center | Tickets starting at $10
Get your tickets, your Outlaws t-shirts, some popcorn, and support our local basketball team as they face the Western Oklahoma Skykings!

🏠️ Enid Home Expo
April 25 - 27. Friday 12PM - 7PM, Saturday 9AM - 7PM, and Sunday 11AM - 5PM
Chisolm Trail Expo Center | $5 for Adults, 12 and under are free
Looking for home services for the summer? Somewhere fun to take the kids? Want to find new local vendors or crafters? Come on out to the Enid Home Expo and check out the vendors for Home & Garden or Gifts & Crafts, the Kid Zone, Pony Rides, Food trucks, Beer Garden, and giveaways!

🎡 WEEE Carnival at Oakwood Mall
April 25-27. Friday 6PM-10 or 11PM, Saturday 12PM-10 or 11PM, and Sunday 1PM - 10 or 11PM
Oakwood Mall Parking Lot | Wristbands are $33 or you can buy tickets.
The Carnival will be opening to celebrate the Tri-State Music Festival which will start on April 28th! Wristbands will give you access to unlimited rides for the “session” it is purchased in. You can also purchase single tickets for $4 each, 10 tickets for $35, or 30 tickets for $100.

🌼Leonardo’s Once Upon a Spring
Saturday April 26 | 10AM - 6PM
Leonardo’s Children’s Museum | $9 or $5 for Members
Jump in for a whimsical celebration of storytelling, springtime, and family fun at Leonardo’s Children’s Museum and Adventure Quest! Enjoy snacks, drinks, scavenger hunts, story telling, face painting, and more!

🎨 Kites Over Enid Festival
Saturday and Sunday April 26-27 | 10AM-4PM
Richard Dermer Memorial Flying Field(Behind Autry) | Free
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own kites, while experienced kiters will be on site with massive show kites and showing off some awesome kite stunts! Don’t have a kite? No problem! There will be a booth on site with kites for sale.

🛩️ Absolute Altitude Aerial Plane Rides
Saturday and Sunday April 26-27 | Starting at 7:30AM
Woodring Regional Airport | $75 per adult, $50 per child(6-15), and $35 per small child(0-5)
Want to get a bird’s eye view of Enid? Here is your chance! Absolute Altitude Aerial Tours is offering plane flights over Enid! They are also offering military, first responder, and teacher discounts. You must book your flight ahead of time on their website Here!

🎵 Karaoke
Saturday April 26 | 9:30PM
Enid Axe | Free to sing
Grab your friends and come show off your singing skills with a night full of karaoke. And if you don’t have the gift of singing on key, then show off your guts by proudly singing off key! From 9:30 till close, the mic will be open.

SPONSORED BY: PAINTED.
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PAINTING

 Proud, Local Enid Business

Springtime is here, and before you know it, the heat will be too much to handle! Get your exterior painting booked before Fall is back!

Fill out a contact form at www.okpainted.com for a free estimate!

LOOKING AHEAD

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events

🪅 May First Friday Fiesta + Firefighter Games
Friday, May 2 | 6PM - 10PM
Downtown Enid
If you don’t already know about our town’s First Friday events, they are always poppin! May First Fridays are are probably the best, but that’s just a matter of opinion. Be sure to head downtown to join the fiesta! Support local small businesses, grab some grub from your choice of food trucks(too many to name), get a margarita to chill down, and enjoy many different forms of entertainment.

🎭 Musical Auditions for The Drowsy Chaperone
Saturday, May 3 | 3PM - 6PM & Sunday, May 4 | 2PM to 5PM
Gaslight Theatre
Performance Dates: July 18-20 & 25-26, 2025 Must be 18 years or older to audition. Auditions must be scheduled Here.

🎶 93rd Annual Tri-State Music Festival
April 28 - May 2
Enid High School
Join us for the 93rd annual music festival featuring musician students from Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas including different talents like solos, ensembles, vocal, and band performances! To see the schedule, you can view Here!

🎖️ Unsung Heroes: Military Spouse Appreciation Brunch
Saturday, May 3 | 10AM - 1PM
Stride Bank Center | Free Admission(must register)
Military spouses, this event is in honor of you! Enjoy a complimentary meal, connect with helpful resources for military families, and perhaps partake in the mimosa cash bar.

💐 Mother’s Day Flower Bar
Saturday, May 10 | 10AM - 2PM
Red Bird Farm | At least one ticket per group required to attend event($40 per ticket)
The barn will be filled with thousands of flowers to choose from to create a custom bouquet for you or for a gift! One ticket gets you a flower jar, flower food, selection of flowers, and light refreshments while you create! You only need a ticket if you want a bouquet, but at least one person in your group needs a ticket to attend. Play Land will be open for the kiddos as well($5 per child ages 2-18)! Purchase your tickets in advance Here!

Housing Market

Things are looking good if you are trying to buy a house in Enid right now. It is a buyers market in Enid, with houses going up on the market by the hand full. I’m not sure what it is that is causing so many people to sell, likely just the end of the school year and the interest rates coming back down a bit. But what do I know, I have been out of the mortgage industry for a few years now..

With that being said, the house of the week is.. My house! That’s right, my house is on the market as well, so someone buy it! Click on the image below for more details!

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

A quick reference guide to upcoming events

APRIL 25-27

• Enid Home Expo | Chisolm Trail Expo Center | Friday April 25 @ 12P-7PM, Saturday April 26 @ 9AM-7PM, Sunday April 27 @ 11AM-5PM

• Enid Outlaws Basketball vs. Western Oklahoma Skykings | Stride Bank Center | Friday, April 25 @ 7PM-9PM

• Enid Arts Council Gala: Dueling Guitars | Oakwood Country Club | Friday, April 25 @ 6:30PM

• Eggstravaganza | Leonardo’s Children’s Museum | Saturday, April 26 @ 10AM-6PM

• Spring Fling | Johnston Seed Company | Saturday, April 26 @ 9AM - 3PM

• Kites Over Enid | Autry Tech | Saturday, April 26 @ 4PM

• Enid Geeks After Dark Game Night | Enid Axe | Saturday April 26 @ 6PM - 12AM

• Karaoke | Enid Axe | Saturday, April 26 @ 9:30PM

APRIL 28 - May 1

• 93rd Annual Tri-State Music Festival | Various locations | April 28 - May 2

• Trivia | Enid Axe | Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:30

• Trivia | Settlers Brewing Co. | Wednesday, April 30 @ 7:30

• Veterans Coffee Social | OK Military History Exhibit(Oakwood Mall) | Thursday, May 1 @ 11AM - 12PM

• Trivia | Enid Brewing Company | Thursday, May 1 @ 6PM

• Singo | Settlers Brewing Co. | Thursday, May 1 @ 7:30

• Enid Geeks Game Night | Springhill Suites | May 1 @ 5PM

• Enid Outlaws Basketball Vs. San Antonio Clutch | Stride Bank Center | Thursday, May 1 @ 7PM

May 2-8

• First Friday Fiesta | Downtown Enid | Friday, May 2 @ 6PM - 10PM

• Unsung Heroes: Military Spouse Appreciation | Stride Bank Center | Saturday, May 3 @ 10AM

• Earth Day celebration | Crosslin Park | Saturday, May 3 @ 9AM - 1PM

• Picnic in the Village | Cherokee Strip REgional Heritage Center | Sunday, May 4 @ 12:30PM - 2:30PM

• May the 4th be with you Karaoke | The Locker Room | Sunday, May 4 @ 9PM

• Enid Geeks Game Night | SpringHill Suites | Thursday, May 8 @ 5PM

Weather

If this weather turns out inaccurate, don’t come at me, this is curated content and it’s also Oklahoma.. so take it with a grain of salt!

Sunrise: 6:45AM
Sunset: 8:15PM

Friday

56 🌡️ 73 | 🌥️ | NNE 12 mph | 💧 85% Humidity

Saturday

58 🌡️ 64 | ⛈️ | E 13mph | 💧 98% Humidity

Sunday

67 🌡️ 83 | ⛈️🌦️ | SSE 18 mph | 💧 83% Humidity

WEEKLY LIVE MUSIC

There may not be much going on in the music scene this weekend, but on the bright side, it makes it much easier not to miss out on anything! If you’re looking for some music to enjoy while eating some delicious food, Friday night is an easy pick(not just because it is the only option)!

Friday, April 25

• Skeleton Station | Chicaro’s | 5PM

Saturday, April 26

• Jimmy Lee Jordan Band | Elks Lodge | 5:30PM

• Cash Carrico Band | Locker Room | 9PM

• Sean Gallagher | Enid Brewing Co. | 6PM - 9PM

LOCAL FAVORITE: FLAMINGO LOUNGE

Looking for the best burger in town? Visit an Enid local favorite, Flamingo Lounge, where friends meet since 1958. This hidden gem boasts a old school vibe that feels like home, if your home is Enid, OK! Get a burger and fries, shoot some pool, and listen to some tunes down at the Flamingo Lounge!

520 S Van Buren St, Enid, OK 73703

Open Monday - Saturday 11AM - 9PM

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Stay plugged into the community with local events. Don’t let this weather be your excuse not to get out of the house! Round up your family or friends and find something to do this weekend. Monday isn’t too far away, the easiest way to keep it at bay is to fill your weekend with things to do!

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