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Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll

Join in the fun at the festive events at Bradley Fair this holiday season in Wichita. Bradley Fair’s annual Christmas tree lighting looks like it will be a fun family event packed with activities, followed by four Sundays in December of the popular Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll.

Next up, Bradley Fair will host its famous Holiday Stroll, a weekly event taking place the first four Sundays of December. Hop on the electric train for a delightful ride, indulge in hot cocoa, meet fun characters, and capture a photo with Santa. Explore Bradley Fair, indulge in holiday shopping, and add fun to your stroll with these engaging activities. 

See our pictures below and keep reading to get all the Holiday Stroll details!

Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll Details

  • Take a ride on the Bradley Fair Express – an electric train that will take your entire family on a journey through Bradley Fair. $5/person ages 5+. Children under 5 ride free. A percentage of ticket proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Tickets can also be purchased on-site the day-of, but note no cash will be accepted. Digital card payment only.

2025 Dates for the Holiday Stoll:

  • Sunday, December 7
  • Sudnay, December 14
  • Sunday, December 21

Times:

  • 2- 4 pm

Bradley Fair Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Bradley Fair

First up, the annual Bradley Fair Tree Lighting is always a much-anticipated event! In 2025, it will be on Sunday, November 22, with fun activities happening as early as 4 p.m. leading up to the main event: the lighting of the famous 30-foot Bradley Fair Tree at 6 p.m.

The Bradley Fair Tree Lighting will include:

  • Rides on the Bradley Fair Express electric train
  • Pictures with Santa (I know him!)
  • Meet & greet with Minnie and Mickey Mouse
  • Live entertainment on the plaza
  • An appearance by the Metropolitan Ballet
  • Food and Beverage samples from Trader Joe’s
  • Tasty treats from Bakesale Treat Parlor 
  • Tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m.

For more information: 2025 Bradley Fair Tree Lighting

Here is more Holiday Fun: 

Christmas Lights Displays 

Christmas Craft Shows & Holiday Markets 

Watson Park Polar Express Train Ride 

A Country Christmas with Live Reindeer at Fulton Valley Farms

Christmas Shows and Concerts 

Illuminations at Botanica 

Holiday Stroll at Bradley Fair

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    Bradley Fair’s annual Christmas tree lighting is Saturday, November 24, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

    But it’s Sunday, November 24

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