The Enid News and Eagle, Enid, OK

What's 2 Do

July 12, 2012

What's 2 Do in Enid, area this weekend

ENID — Enid Farmers Market

8-11 a.m. Saturday

Corner of Garriott and Grand

Check out Enid Farmers Market this weekend to find an assortment of veggies and homegrown products made by farmers right here in northwest Oklahoma.

The farmers market is located at Garriott and Grand, in the parking lot of the old railroad depot. The market is open 8-11 a.m. every Saturday morning until October.

New vendors are always welcome to come participate. For more information on being part of the farmers market, or on the market in general, call Corey Groendyke at 977-4420.

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Santa’s Showcase Craft Show

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday

Hoover Building, Garfield County Fairgrounds

Christmas in July comes to Enid this Saturday at the Hoover Building on Garfield County Fairgrounds.

Get your Christmas gift and craft shopping done early as you explore a variety of vendors indoors and out of the hot sun.

Admission is free, and Blue Star Mothers will be there to serve lunch.

For more information, email santashowcase@yahoo.com, or call 548-7894.

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Running of the Rats

10 a.m. Saturday

Frisco Bar, 608 N. Independence

The annual motorcycle poker run in memory of Kyle “RatBoy” Traynor is Saturday starting from the Frisco Bar.

Cards will be drawn beginning at 10 a.m. until tentatively 1 p.m. The run will conclude at Enid Moose Lodge with bike games, beverages, entertainment and food.

Online registration is closed, but anyone interested can register tonight at Q-Spot, 221 W. Cherokee, during the pre-run party, or Saturday at the Frisco.

For more information on the weekend’s activities, go to ratbik.com, or email NOPCKL@aol .com.

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Railroad Museum of Oklahoma

Open daily

702 N. Washington

Beat the summer heat this week and visit Railroad Museum of Oklahoma, open 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 2-5 p.m. Sunday at 702 N. Washington.

The railroad museum has collections of memorabilia, such as f fine dining china from railroad cars and thousands of postcards from depots around the world.

Admission to the museum is a suggested donation of $3 per person.

For more information, call 233-3051.

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July 13-19

ACTIVITY [WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY]

Northern Oklahoma College Enid Observatory, dusk, corner of Randolph and Michael Hedges. Come see stars, planets, nebulae and other astronomical objects through the college’s large telescope. Those who wish to schedule a large group should call (580) 548-2399.

ACTIVITY [DAILY]

Champlin Pool, 1-6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, 400 W. Cherokee. Cost is $2.50 for ages 6 and up and free for ages 5 and under. For more information, call (580) 237-7530.

EVENT [THURSDAY]

Enid Main Street Third Thursday, 8 p.m., Turpin Room at Gaslight Theatre, 221 N. Independence. It will be open mic night, and any musician will be allowed to bring their guitar and perform. Admission is free. For more information, call (580) 234-2307.

ACTIVITY [DAILY]

Kiwanitrain, 6-9 p.m. weekdays, 3:30-9 p.m. weekends, Meadowlake Park. Cost is $1. For more information, go to enidkiwanis.com.

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July 20-26

THEATER [FRIDAY-SATURDAY, WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY]

‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ 8 p.m., Gaslight Theatre, 221 N. Independence. The play is about a dairyman who tries to instill in his daughters the traditions of their Jewish community. Tickets are $7, $11 or $14 and can be purchased at gaslighttheatre.org. For more information, call (580) 234-2307.

EVENT [SATURDAY]

Enid Farmers Market, 8-11 a.m., Garriott and Grand. A variety of vendors will have fresh produce and other items. For more information, call (580) 977-4420.

EVENT [SATURDAY]

Chisholm Trail Coalition Downtown Walking Tour, 10 a.m.., Cherokee Strip Conference Center, 123 W. Maine. Cactus Jack takes tourists on stops downtown to visit colorful characters from Enid’s past. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children. For more information or reservations, call (580) 242-2233.

ACTIVITY [DAILY]

Splash Pad, 9 a.m. until dusk daily, 10th and Chestnut. For more information, go to enid.org.

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July 27-Aug. 2

THEATER [FRIDAY-SUNDAY]

‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Gaslight Theatre, 221 N. Independence. A dairyman tries to instill in his daughters the traditions of their Jewish community. Tickets are $7, $11 or $14 and can be purchased at gaslighttheatre.org. For more information, call (580) 234-2307.

EVENT [SATURDAY]

Enid Farmers Market, 8-11 a.m., Garriott and Grand. A variety of vendors will have fresh produce and other items. For more information, call (580) 977-4420.

EVENT [THURSDAY]

Northern Oklahoma College Enid Mackie Planetarium, 7 p.m., corner of Randolph and Michael Hedges. There is no admission, but a donation of a canned good to Horn of Plenty is appreciated. Shows explore a variety of topics about the solar system and the universe. For more information, call (580) 548-2399.

ACTIVITY [DAILY]

Hoover Splash Pad, open 9 a.m. until dusk daily, 1 block east of Hoover on Oklahoma. Go to enid.org for more information.

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