EXPLORING OKLAHOMA WITH CHILDREN
with an astonishing array of elaborate decorations that transform Dewey Avenue into a festive wonderland. The Chute was a huge hit in its first year, drawing thousands of visitors from all over, said Cindy Lawrence, the executive director of Sapulpa Main Street. “The smile on people’s faces, all of the joy and excitement, seeing people having the best time in downtown Sapulpa was wonderful,” shared Lawrence. A team of business owners and community volunteers are determined to make this year bigger and better. In addition to even more over-the-top décor, there will be special events and activities every weekend including live music and other performances, arts and crafts for kids, snowball fights, a live nativity, caroling and
gingerbread house building. Local stores and pop-up shops stay open late. “We’ll have igloos available to rent so families can grab something to eat from one of the food trucks or a local restaurant and have a cozy place to hang out,” said Lawrence. The Chute opens Nov. 16 and reservations for the Okie Igloo Village can be made at okiekidzinflatables.com .
Enid
As one of the oldest towns in the Sooner state, Enid offers plenty of family fun and history, but the holiday season ushers in even more. Main Street Enid is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their annual celebration, Enid Lights up the Plains, on the Friday after Thanksgiving. To kick things off with a bang, opening night will feature a variety of activities including live music, a nighttime parade, carriage rides, photos with Santa, a fireworks show and a few surprises.
ORGANIZERS HAVE SPECIAL ACTIVITIES PLANNED INCLUDING LIVE MUSIC, VISITS FROM SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS AND CARRIAGE RIDES.
SAPULPA FUN FACTS • The Chute is comprised of approximately 21,000 square feet of decorations, 35,400 lights and 10 different themes, all of which you can walk under! • Volunteers spend two weeks (more than 10,000 hours) constructing and decorating the Chute.
MAIN STREET ENID'S 8-MINUTE FIREWORKS SHOW, WRAPS UP AN EVENING FULL OF HOLIDAY CHEER ON NOV. 24. PHOTO BY HIGHER IMAGE LLC.
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