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There’s something magical about the holidays in Enid — where twinkling lights, laughter, and the scent of cocoa fill the air. Strolling downtown feels like stepping into your favorite Christmas movie, where every street corner glows and every smile feels like home. From the first sparkle of the season to the final skate beneath the stars, Enid captures the heart of the holidays like nowhere else in Oklahoma.

It all begins the night after Thanksgiving with Enid Lights Up the Plains, a tradition when families gather downtown for fireworks, music, the lighting of the OG&E Tree of Lights and a Christmas Lights Parade. The joy continues all season long with Holidays on Ice, our real-ice, open-air rink surrounded by the glow of downtown lights. And at the heart of it all stands The One: Bright Lights — the 102-foot Christ Tree crowned with a 20-foot Bethlehem star, its 35,000 lights dancing to music each evening on the hour.

But the magic doesn’t stop there. From carriage rides and concerts to local shops dressed in holiday charm, Enid is alive with the warmth and wonder of the season. Families find new traditions, friends make memories, and visitors discover what makes our city so special.

Come see why they say Enid feels like a Christmas movie come to life. Experience the lights, the laughter, and the love of the season — experience the Holidays in Enid.

November 22-December 14 – Christmas at the Farm

Come enjoy a true farm holiday experience at Red Bird Farm, Enid’s agritourism attraction. Cut down your own Christmas tree or choose a pre-cut tree. The barn is stocked with fun Christmas gifts and finds, and the kids will enjoy the petting zoo and Play Land.

November 22 – Holiday Market

A day of farmers market-style shopping fun at Rowdy Stickhorse with unique local vendors, coffee bar, free gift wrapping and drawings.

November 22-23 – Fall Home Show: Home for the Holidays

The Chisholm Trail Expo Center will spotlight hundreds of exhibitors with merch, product demonstrations and sample interior and exterior displays, with a mixture of new products and expert advice from the pros.

November 23-January 4 – Holidays on Ice in Downtown Enid

Enid’s holiday forecast is icy thanks to its real ice, outdoor ice rink just south of the Stride Bank Center. Open Wednesday-Sunday through December 21, then daily through January 4 (weather permitting). Season passes, group and party packages are available.

November 28 – Enid Lights Up the Plains

A 32-year holiday tradition that brings the Enid community together to celebrate the festive season. Enjoy the Christmas Lights Parade, PAT the Snowman, horse-drawn wagon rides, the Tree of Lights, and fireworks at the end of the evening.

November 29-January 4 – The BAT Express & Mini BAT

When you’re downtown enjoying the ice rink and The One, take a ride around the square on The BAT Express. It’s very cool to ride in an five-ton military truck decorated with 3,500 lights! Open each night at 6 pm. The Mini BAT is an 80-foot long barrel train covered in 1,200 lights. No age limit. If you can fit, you can sit.

November 28-29 – The Market Christmas Craft Show

Over 100 vendors will set up inside the Stride Bank Center with all kinds of new ideas for decorating your home for the holidays!

November 29-January 9 – The One: Bright Lights

The Christ Tree is a 102 foot artificial tree with a 20 foot tall bright Bethlehem star. The tree will be adorned with nearly 35,000 RBG lights, providing a spectacular light show choreographed to perfectly chosen Christmas music at the top of each hour. The tree will remain lit through January 9.

November 30 – Breakfast with Santa

Indulge in a delicious breakfast, get your photo with the man in red, and dive into the magic of the holiday season!

November 30 – Enid Symphony Orchestra presents Bon Voyage! Messiah

Celebrate the magic of the season with Handel’s timeless oratorio “Messiah.” Experience the joy, majesty and festive spirit of this beloved masterpiece, brought to life by the full powere of the orchestra and chorus. (SOLD OUT!)

December 5 – Christmas in the Village

Come experience a Victorian-style Christmas in the Humphrey Heritage Village at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center. See some of the unique Christmas traditions that early Cherokee Outlet settlers may have brought with them. A cottage market will be set up, and guests can purchase local handmade gifts.

December 5-7 & 12-14 – Gaslight Theatre presents Annie

Packed with unforgettable songs like “Tomorrow” and “It’s a Hard-Knock Life,” this heartwarming, family-friendly musical is a fun-filled classic that proves brighter days are always just around the corner.

December 5, 12, 19 – Leonardo’s Night of Lights

Adventure Quest will be open 5-7 pm for children to play under the stars. Meet and take a picture with Santa, play with Santa’s elves, make a holiday craft, decorate a Christmas cookie, and enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows.

December 5-6 – Waukomis Welcomes Christmas

A fun festival in downtown Waukomis featuring vendors, food, fun and games and more.

December 6 – The One: Christmas Cruise

All makes and models of cars will circle The One campus around Christ Tree and the downtown square before making their way to park along Independence Ave. for visitors to view and enjoy.​​

December 9 – Candy Cane Cash Drawing

Enid’s premier hometown shopping promotion comes to its conclusion at the Stride Bank Center. The grand prize winner receives $7,500!

December 13 – Goodies Galore

Crafts, cookies, candies and more. Homemade Chicken Noodle Dinner 11 am-1:30 pm.

December 13 – The One: Christmas Critters

A family-friendly event featuring various Christmas Critters and fun events for everyone of all ages! Rose & Grace, the reindeer, critters from Leonardo’s Children’s Museum, Clarice the camel from A to Z Petting Zoo, Crafts, Face painting, food trucks, music.

December 13 – Christmas in the Park

Cruise through Christmas at Meadowlake Park. There will be lights and characters throughout the park for holiday enjoyment.

December 13 – Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas Ball

Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas Ball is being called, “An evening of Christmas entertainment, cowboy style.” Murphey, along with the Rio Grande Band featuring Enid native Kyle Dillingham, comes to the Chisholm Trail Expo Center. Murphey is best known for his chart-topping hits “Wildfire,” Carolina In The Pines,” “What’s Forever For,” “Long Line of Love,” “Geronimo’s Cadillac” and “Cowboy Logic.”

December 14 – Hospice Circle of Love Tree of Life

Memorial ornaments will be displayed on a trio of Christmas trees at the event, which also includes a brief spiritual message, Christmas music and a cookie reception.

December 19-21 – Living Drive-Through Nativity

Guests will drive through a pathway of lights and witness first-hand the story of the first Christmas as portrayed in ten different scenes. The story comes alive through reenactment characters, beautiful music, Scripture and live animals.

December 20 – Bennie’s Barn presents Sleigh Rides with Santa

More information TBA

December 20 – The One: Storybook Night

An evening of storytelling and characters coming to life. Characters read some of our favorite childhood stories, including, “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,” and “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.”