Pride of the Plains 2018: Arts & Entertainment

“It’s definitely a show piece, and the people of Enid and the surrounding are should be proud of what we’ve built.” — Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center Director Robbin Davis

From amusement park rides to fishing, Meadowlake Park offers a number of attractions for local and area residents.

As Enid Symphony Orchestra carries on a history that stretches back to 1906, Douglas Newell, ESO music and executive director, said ESO continues to bring value to Enid.

Leonardo’s Children's Musem hopes its mission can flourish by reaching more families across the nation and throughout the Enid community, thanks to renovations that have made the museum a superior tourist attraction.

The great outdoors and museums of Northwest Oklahoma can provide a fun afternoon away for the whole family. 

Collecting memorabilia is one of Watermelon Campbell’s obvious strengths, and it translates well to his role as founder and director of the Railroad Museum of Oklahoma. 

From casting parts and creating opportunities for volunteers to Kids’ Drama Camp and Gaslight Teens, Catina Sundvall, Gaslight board member and past president, said the theater creates an atmosphere welcoming to every member of the family.

Creative Arts Enid (CAE), at 222 E. Maple, is meant to be a creative outlet, said Lisa Magyar, who took over as executive director in 2015. It doesn’t matter if you’re an accomplished artist or never sat down to create before, she said.

In 2010, a band of health care professionals, counselors, stay-at-home moms and blue-collar day-shift workers formed the Enid Roller Girls (ERG) with the support of Skatetown.

With more than 70 casinos scattered throughout the state, those who enjoy a little gaming action can find it just a short drive away.

Crystal Beach Park has become the central gathering place for members of the Woodward community.

Several hundred people shop, dine and are entertained in downtown Enid on the first Friday of seven months of the year.

Though Enid may not exactly look the part, this Northwest Oklahoma city plays host to a vibrant music scene where artists support one another and their respective crafts.