Dec 18, 2023
The kids are on pines and needles waiting for Santa’s gifts to arrive under the tree.
Today we are discussing The One in Enid, Oklahoma.
The One is a memorable Christmas experience that features a faux Christmas tree standing at 122 feet tall in downtown Enid. This amazing tree will be the centerpiece of this days-long celebration featuring concerts, plays and events to bring in the season. Named the “Christ Tree,” it is decorated with 10,000 ornaments and lit by more than 25,000 lights. A stage will be placed just north of the tree and play host to numerous events throughout the season. A full schedule of movie showings, bake sales, live entertainment and more can be found on the website.
This year, The One will be decorated with hundreds of lights synchronized to music. Visitors to the tree can see it light up to the tune of holiday music each evening.
Stake your claim on fun in Enid, a city with a fascinating history, vibrant shopping, unique dining and a bustling music scene. You'll find plenty of interesting things to do in Enid, Oklahoma. The historic town of Enid was a well-known watering hole and overnight stop along the Chisholm Trail before it opened for settlement as part of the Cherokee Strip land run. This heritage has left a lingering Old West flavor that mingles with modern amenities, from culinary delights to cultural richness.
Family fun flourishes in Enid, Oklahoma. Kids love spending a day at Leonardo's Children's Museum & Adventure Quest, a three-story play castle and hands-on museum. The whole family will enjoy the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, which highlights the Land Run and history of the area, from cowboys to oil barons. All ages are also invited to marvel at the incredible model train exhibits at the Railroad Museum of Oklahoma.
Feed your appetite for the arts at The Enid Symphony Center, home of the oldest symphony orchestra in the state, and the Gaslight Theatre, where acclaimed productions are staged year-round. Guests visit Enid's Chautauqua in the Park, one of the oldest Chautauqua events in Oklahoma, and an abundance of live music venues provide a vibrant nightlife and music scene. A host of festivals and events create even more compelling reasons to visit Enid and enjoy all it has to offer.
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