The Enid area has 8 Christmas events for kids we could confirm for the 2026 season, from Holidays on Ice in Enid on November 21 to Leonardo's Night of Lights in Enid, which runs through December 18. 2 of them are free, and every listing links straight to the host. It is one stop on our guide to Christmas events for kids in Oklahoma, part of our guide for every state.
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- 8 kids’ Christmas events confirmed in Enid for 2026, in Enid and Waukomis
- First: Holidays on Ice, Enid, November 21. Runs latest: Holidays on Ice, Enid, through January 3
- Free: Enid Lights Up the Plains and Christmas in the Park
- Checked on each host’s own page; each listing links straight to it
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Christmas events for kids in Enid
7 confirmed events for kids in Enid, soonest first.
Holiday event
Holidays on Ice
- When: Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 (seasonal, check hours)
- Where: Holidays on Ice rink, Enid
- Cost: Check website
- Ages: All ages
Details, tips and host
Holidays on Ice is an outdoor real-ice rink south of the Stride Bank Center. It runs from November 21 to January 3, which makes it a good winter break outing.
Season passes and group and party packages are available. Hours and prices are listed on the rink's website rather than the Visit Enid page, so check there before you go.
Parent tip: Check hours and prices online before you go.
- Host
- Visit Enid (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Holidays on Ice rink, 301 S 4th St, Enid, OK 73701
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Holiday paradeFree
Enid Lights Up the Plains
- When: Friday, November 27, 2026
- Where: Downtown Enid Square, Enid
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
Details, tips and host
Enid Lights Up the Plains is a downtown tradition that Visit Enid calls a 32-year event. The evening features the Christmas Lights Parade, a visit with PAT the Snowman, horse-drawn wagon rides and the OG&E Tree of Lights.
There is music throughout, and fireworks close the night. The listing does not give exact times or a price, so check the Visit Enid page before you go. It is a good first taste of the season for families, with plenty to look at for little ones who enjoy lights, animals and a parade.
Parent tip: Dress warmly and arrive early for a good view of the parade.
- Host
- Visit Enid (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Enid Square, Enid, OK 73701
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa
- When: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 8 to 11 am
- Where: Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom, Enid
- Cost: $10 per person, kids 3 and under free
- Ages: All ages
Details, tips and host
Breakfast with Santa is in its fourth year at the Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom. Families sit down to a morning meal, get photos with Santa and bring home a craft.
Admission is $10, and children 3 and under are free with a paying adult. Bring a nonperishable food donation and you take $2 off per person, limited to one discount per donation per person. The event runs from 8 to 11 am the Saturday after Thanksgiving, so it is easy to pair with a morning of holiday shopping.
Parent tip: Bring a nonperishable donation for the $2 discount.
- Host
- Stride Bank Center (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom, 301 S 4th St, Enid, OK 73701
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Holiday crafts
Christmas in the Village
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026
- Where: Humphrey Heritage Village, Enid
- Cost: Not stated
- Ages: All ages
Details, tips and host
Christmas in the Village takes families through the Humphrey Heritage Village at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center. The program shows holiday traditions that early settlers of the Cherokee Outlet may have brought with them.
A cottage market offers local handmade gifts. The listing gives only the date, so check the heritage center for hours and any admission before going. It suits school-age children who like history.
Parent tip: Confirm hours with the heritage center.
- Host
- Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Humphrey Heritage Village, 507 S 4th St, Enid, OK 73701
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Santa visit
Leonardo's Night of Lights
- When: Fri December 4, Fri December 11 and Fri December 18, 2026, 5 to 7 pm
- Where: Leonardo's Children's Museum, Enid
- Cost: Not stated
- Ages: Kids
Details, tips and host
Leonardo's Night of Lights brings holiday cheer to the children's museum on three Friday evenings in December. Adventure Quest is open for kids from 5 to 7 pm.
The listing mentions photos with Santa, a chance to meet the elves, a holiday craft, cookie decorating and hot cocoa. A price is not given on the Visit Enid page, so check the museum before you go. It is a cozy indoor option for younger children when the weather turns cold.
Parent tip: Check the museum for ticket price before you go.
- Host
- Leonardo's Children's Museum (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Leonardo's Children's Museum, 200 E Maple Ave, Enid, OK 73701
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Santa and Mrs. ClausFree
Christmas in the Park
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 5 to 8 pm
- Where: Meadowlake Park, Enid
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
Details, tips and host
Christmas in the Park is the City of Enid's winter holiday event at Meadowlake Park. Kids can make reindeer food, decorate cookies, build toys and craft ornaments, then try games like bowling, can toss, ring hook and bean bag toss.
There are photo stops with Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch and Rudolph, and the page says it is for kids from 1 to 92. Three donation drives run alongside: new unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots, a diaper drive and a senior toiletries drive. Admission is free, and the event runs for three hours in the early evening, so plan for dusk and cooler weather.
Parent tip: Bring a donation item if you can, and dress warmly for the evening outdoors.
- Host
- City of Enid (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Meadowlake Park, 1200 W Rupe, Enid, OK 73701
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Santa visit
The One: Country Christmas
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 4 to 6 pm
- Where: The One Campus, Enid
- Cost: Not stated
- Ages: All ages
Details, tips and host
Country Christmas at The One Campus is a family afternoon with a cowboy twist. Kids can see live reindeer, pet animals at the petting zoo and take photos in Santa's sleigh.
There is also bull riding, line dancing, stick horse races, a cowboy hat contest, horseshoes, cowchip frisbee, a craft table and a chance to meet Woody from Toy Story. Cornbread and ham and beans are served. The page does not give a price, so check before you go.
Parent tip: Wear boots and layers, since much of the fun is outdoors.
- Host
- The One Campus (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- The One Campus, 150 W Park Ave, Enid, OK 73701
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
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Christmas events for kids in Waukomis
1 confirmed event for kids in Waukomis, soonest first.
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Waukomis Welcomes Christmas
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026
- Where: Waukomis, Waukomis
- Cost: Not stated
- Ages: All ages
Details, tips and host
Waukomis Welcomes Christmas is a community evening in the town just outside Enid. The program includes a parade, a drone show, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Kids get inflatables to play on, and there is a Christmas dinner at Mo's Place, a coffee truck and food trucks. Visit Enid says about 6,000 people attended last year, so expect a crowd and plan parking and layers. Start time and price are not listed on the page, so check with the town before heading out.
Parent tip: Expect crowds and check the start time before you go.
- Host
- Town of Waukomis (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Waukomis, Waukomis, OK 73773 (near Enid)
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Every event above was confirmed on the host’s own page, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (sign-ups, ages, what is included). Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Oklahoma Christmas train rides page.
Enid Christmas events for kids at a glance
- Kids’ Christmas events
- 8 confirmed for 2026
- Cities
- Enid and Waukomis
- Season
- November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027
- Free events
- 2
- Kinds of events
- Santa visit, Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday event and holiday parade
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Plan your December
When each Enid Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Holidays on Ice in Enid on November 21; the last runs to December 18. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Holidays on IceEnid · Nov 21 to Jan 3
- Enid Lights Up the PlainsEnid · Nov 27
- Breakfast with SantaEnid · Nov 28
- Christmas in the VillageEnid · Dec 4
- Waukomis Welcomes ChristmasWaukomis · Dec 4
- Leonardo's Night of LightsEnid · Dec 4 to Dec 18
- Christmas in the ParkEnid · Dec 12
- The One: Country ChristmasEnid · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Oklahoma Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Lawton. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Enid
In Enid, Christmas lights up the plains, literally. A downtown tradition Visit Enid calls 32 years old brings a lights parade, wagon rides and fireworks every Thanksgiving weekend.
How Enid celebrates
Enid's season opens with Enid Lights Up the Plains, a downtown tradition Visit Enid calls 32 years old, featuring a Christmas Lights Parade, PAT the Snowman, horse-drawn wagon rides, the OG&E Tree of Lights and fireworks. The City of Enid hosts Christmas in the Park at Meadowlake Park, which has run since at least 2018 and is called the premier winter holiday event in town. The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center adds Christmas in the Village, a Victorian-style evening that nods to the traditions early Cherokee Outlet settlers may have brought.
Christmas last year in Enid
Enid Public Library hosted its annual Santa visit on December 22, 2025, from 10 to 11 a.m., with Santa and Mrs. Claus joined by Jack Frost and the Grinch. Kids enjoyed storytime and photos, and Santa's Workshop ran from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for children 12 and under to make crafts to take home. Both library events were free.
Fun facts about Christmas in Enid
Enid has a 102-foot artificial Christ Tree with a 20-foot Bethlehem star and about 35,000 lights synced to music at the top of each hour. A real-ice outdoor rink opens south of the Stride Bank Center for the holidays. Rides around the downtown square include a five-ton military truck dressed with 3,500 lights and a mini barrel train with 1,200 lights. Nearby Waukomis drew about 6,000 people to its Christmas night last year, and Breakfast with Santa is now in its fourth year.
Traditions today
- Enid Lights Up the Plains: A 32-year downtown kickoff with a lights parade, wagon rides, the Tree of Lights and fireworks.
- Christmas in the Park: A free evening at Meadowlake Park with crafts, games and photos with Santa and friends.
- Santa at Enid Public Library: An annual visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, storytime and a free craft workshop.
- Breakfast with Santa: A fourth annual breakfast with photos and a take-home craft at the Stride Bank Center.
- Holidays on Ice: A real-ice outdoor rink open from late November into January.
- Christmas in the Village: A Victorian-style evening at the Humphrey Heritage Village.
A fact for kids
Enid has a Christmas tree that is 102 feet tall. It has a 20-foot star on top and about 35,000 lights that dance to music every hour.
Questions about Christmas in Enid
How does Enid, Oklahoma celebrate Christmas?
Enid celebrates with Enid Lights Up the Plains downtown, Christmas in the Park at Meadowlake Park, Breakfast with Santa, a real-ice rink and a giant lit tree. Santa appears at many of them. Our Enid Christmas events guide on this page lists this year's confirmed dates.
What is Enid Lights Up the Plains?
It is a downtown Enid kickoff that Visit Enid calls a 32-year tradition. It has a Christmas Lights Parade, PAT the Snowman, horse-drawn wagon rides, the OG&E Tree of Lights, music and fireworks to close the evening. In 2026 it falls on November 27.
How long has Enid held Christmas in the Park?
The city page does not say when it started, but it links recap videos from 2018, 2019 and 2020, so it has run at least since 2018. The city calls it the premier event in Enid during the winter holiday season, held at Meadowlake Park.
What can kids do at Christmas in the Park?
Kids can make reindeer food, decorate cookies, make toys and ornaments, play games like bowling, can toss and bean bag toss, and take photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch and Rudolph. It is free, and the city invites donations for Toys for Tots.
Does Enid have a Breakfast with Santa?
Yes, and 2026 is the fourth annual one, at the Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom on November 28 from 8 to 11 a.m.. It includes breakfast, photos with Santa and a take-home craft. Admission is $10, and kids 3 and under are free with a paying adult.
Does the Enid library host Santa?
Yes. Enid Public Library held an annual Santa visit on December 22, 2025, with Santa, Mrs. Claus, Jack Frost and the Grinch, plus storytime, photos and a free Santa's Workshop craft table for kids 12 and under at 120 W Maine.
Is there an ice rink in Enid at Christmas?
Yes. Holidays on Ice is a real-ice outdoor rink south of the Stride Bank Center, open from November 21 to January 3 in the 2026 listing. Season passes and group packages are available, and hours are on the rink's website.
What is the giant Christmas tree in Enid?
The One: Bright Lights is a 102-foot artificial tree topped with a 20-foot Bethlehem star and about 35,000 lights synced to Christmas music at the top of each hour. Visit Enid lists it from November 28 into early January, so kids can watch the lights move with the music.
What is the Christmas Cruise in Enid?
The One: Christmas Cruise is a December 5 drive in which cars circle the campus around the Christ Tree and the downtown square, then park along Independence Avenue for viewing. It lets young children enjoy the lights from a warm car.
Can kids pet animals at Christmas in Enid?
Yes. Red Bird Farm has a petting zoo and Play Land with its Christmas at the Farm tree sales, and the Country Christmas afternoon on December 12 has live reindeer and a petting zoo. Always wash hands afterward, especially before snacks.
What is Christmas in the Village in Enid?
It is a Victorian-style holiday evening on December 4 at the Humphrey Heritage Village, part of the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center. It shows holiday traditions early Cherokee Outlet settlers may have brought, and has a cottage market of local handmade gifts.
How does Christmas in Enid connect to Cherokee Outlet settlers?
The heritage village program connects Christmas to the settlers of the Cherokee Outlet, who came to this part of Oklahoma. Visit Enid says the evening shows traditions those early settlers may have brought, which is a gentle way to talk with kids about pioneer life.
Is there a Christmas parade in Enid?
Yes. The Christmas Lights Parade is part of Enid Lights Up the Plains downtown on November 27 in the 2026 listing, and nearby Waukomis holds its own parade on December 4 with Santa and Mrs. Claus, inflatables and a drone show.
What is Waukomis Welcomes Christmas?
It is a small-town Christmas evening in Waukomis, just outside Enid, on December 4 with a parade, drone show, Santa and Mrs. Claus, inflatables for kids and food trucks. Visit Enid says about 6,000 people attended last year, so it is worth arriving early to find a good spot.
What is Leonardo's Night of Lights?
Leonardo's Night of Lights runs on December 4, 11 and 18 from 5 to 7 p.m., when Adventure Quest opens for kids with Santa photos, elves, a holiday craft, cookie decorating and hot cocoa. It is run by Leonardo's Children's Museum in Enid.
Does Enid have a sleigh ride with Santa?
Yes. Sleigh Rides with Santa take place at 81 Ranch in Bennie's Barn on December 5 from 4 to 7 p.m., per Visit Enid. Check the ranch for ticket details and directions, as the listing does not give a price.
How do I explain a lights parade to young kids?
Tell them neighbors gather downtown after dark to see floats covered in lights, and fireworks mark the start of the season. In Enid the evening also has wagon rides and a snowman character, so there is plenty for little ones to watch.
What should we wear to Enid's outdoor Christmas events?
Dress in warm layers, hats and gloves, because Oklahoma December evenings can be cold and windy and many events like the parade, Christmas in the Park and the ice rink are outdoors. Boots help if the ground is muddy, and a thermos of cocoa can help small kids stay warm while they wait.
Are Enid's Christmas events free?
Many are. Christmas in the Park and the Santa visit at the library are free, and the Market Shops Christmas Market has free entry. Breakfast with Santa costs $10, and some others like the ice rink and Country Christmas do not list prices on the Visit Enid page.
Is there a train museum near Enid?
We did not find a railroad museum or a Christmas train story for Enid, so we have no rail history to share for this city. If your family wants a train outing, our museum pages list heritage railroads in other parts of the country.
Sources
- Holidays in Enid, 2026, Visit Enid
- Christmas in the Park, City of Enid
- Enid Public Library Welcomes Santa for Annual Holiday Event, Enid Public Library
Enid Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Enid this year?
We confirmed 8 for the 2026 season, and 2 of them are free. Good places to start: Christmas in the Park (Dec 12), Enid Lights Up the Plains (Nov 27) and Breakfast with Santa (Nov 28). Every event on this page has the times, the cost and a link to the host.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Enid?
Yes, 2 of the 8. Some free events still need a reservation, so check the listing before you go.
Where can kids meet Santa in Enid?
6 events here include a visit with Santa. Popular picks are Waukomis Welcomes Christmas (Dec 4) and The One: Country Christmas (Dec 12). Breakfasts with Santa usually sell out first, so book those as soon as you pick a date.
Is anything on for kids in Enid on Christmas Eve or after Christmas?
Yes. Holidays on Ice runs through Jan 3.
Do we need tickets or reservations?
For 6 of the 8 events, yes: they sell tickets or ask you to sign up ahead. Meals with Santa and ticketed shows fill up first. Most library and park events are walk-in, and each listing says which is which.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Enid?
Yes, but they have their own guide. Santa trains and holiday train rides are listed in our Enid Christmas train rides guide, so this page sticks to story times, Santa visits and other events off the rails.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 4, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.