Winter Break Activities at Kansas Aviation Museum
Don’t get bored and don’t go broke keeping the kids busy when school’s out for the holiday break! Wichita has a ton of fun and Free or Cheap Things to do During Winter Break, and the Kansas Aviation Museum is one of the local places bringing it for kid-friendly fun this December with a discount […]
Clock Tower Carillon Concert at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Wichita will have more opportunities to enjoy FREE concerts on the new carillon installed in the clock tower at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. All you need to do to hear the Carillon concert is be in the vicinity of the museum’s clock tower on the day of the performance between noon and 1 p.m. […]
Kansas Day Event at Great Plains Nature Center
Celebrate Kansas Day at the Great Plains Nature Center. They are hosting an event that is FREE to attend! My daughter and I attended a previous Kansas Day celebration and really enjoyed this indoor event. We still have the birdhouse they gave out for FREE. Great Plains Nature Center will host a fun day to […]
Christmas Shows and Holiday Concerts
We have so many holiday shows, Christmas pageants, concerts, and other holiday entertainment in Wichita, and it’s difficult to keep track of them all! Here’s where we’ll be posting new ones as we find them. In this list you’ll find productions from community theaters, concerts from local musical groups, student performances, Christmas movies on the […]
Andover Hometown Christmas 2025
Welcome, Santa! Enjoy fun activities for the whole family at the Andover Hometown Christmas celebration on December 11, 2025. The Andover Hometown Christmas holiday event will be held at Central. Bring the whole family to enjoy Christmas festivities at the park. Central Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with luminaries lining the sidewalks, […]
Fulton Valley Farms: A Country Christmas Holiday Event
Fulton Valley Farms in Butler County puts on A Country Christmas starting November 29 with over 1,200,000 lights, live reindeer, Santa, and so much more. They have also added some really fun special events for this Holiday Season that are reasonably priced. Fulton Valley Farms is located just 15 minutes east of Wichita, near Towanda, […]
Winter Wednesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo: $5 Admission
Winter Wednesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo are back, and admission is just $5 for everyone! Bundle up with coats and hats, or take advantage of the beautiful weather we sometimes have during the winter months and enjoy your Zoo Discount! The Sedgwick County Zoo is one of Wichita’s favorite Family Attractions, but regular admission […]
Senior Wednesdays in Wichita
Senior Wednesdays in Wichita are fun, informative, and low-cost, if not free, activities in collaboration with various local venues. These events include a nice variety of activities for people 55 and up. Senior Wednesdays are an important activity for older adults in Wichita because they provide social engagement, lifelong learning, and entertainment at an affordable […]
Wichita Art Museum Holiday Open House
The Wichita Art Museum has FREE admission and a FREE Holiday Event planned for its annual Open House on December 6, 2025. On that day, WAM will be a winter wonderland of artistic pursuits, festive performances, and fun all around the museum! Celebrate the season with the whole family for no cost. As a Wichita […]
Christmas Tree Lightings and Christmas Parades in Wichita 2025
Feeling nostalgic for some old-fashioned hometown holiday fun? We’ve rounded up a Santa-pack full of Christmas tree lightings in Wichita and in our neighboring communities. Wichita is surrounded by wonderful small communities that have their own traditions and events for the holiday season. These festive events will have you exploring beyond your immediate neighborhood and enjoying […]
Gingerbread Village Event at Exploration Place
The annual Gingerbread Village at Exploration Place is back! Gingerbread Village is one of Wichita’s favorite holiday traditions at Exploration Place on December 6 & 7, 2025 This event is one of the best DEALS for the Holiday Season. For the ticket price, you get so much! This event is perfect for families, offering activities for […]
Victorian Christmas at Old Cowtown Museum
Celebrate an old-fashioned holiday at Old Cowtown Museum’s Victorian Christmas event this season in Wichita. Stroll along lamp-lit, carol-filled streets, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa, and check out the Victorian dancers in the evenings on two weekends in December. Victorian Christmas has become a family tradition for many in the Wichita area. […]
Christmas Tree Farms near Wichita 2025
There are many places you can buy a live Christmas tree, but if you want the full traditional Christmas tree experience, you won’t want to pick it up at a store lot. Check out our list of the best Christmas Tree Farms in and around Wichita. Take a page out of Clark Griswold’s book and build […]
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. Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll on Sundays Next […]
Oh what fun – Clydesdale Carriage Rides at Winfield Isle of Lights
Winfield, KS, has a beautiful mile-long Christmas display that’s a must-see for your yearly family tradition! Isle of Lights was formed in 1993 as a not-for-profit organization with the vision to create a Christmas lighting display in Winfield’s beautiful Island Park. Every year since, new displays have been added to the park. Funds for new displays and expenses are […]
Botanica Illuminations 2025: Light Show & Santa
Botanica’s Illuminations is an annual tradition in Wichita, which fills the night sky with holiday lights (up to two million of them!) and Christmas music. In addition to the amazing displays, show, and carousel rides, Illuminations will have live carolers each night, hot cocoa and treats, and the opportunity to visit Santa. Illuminations Dates: November […]
Sedgwick County Zoo discounts
Sedgwick County Zoo is one of Wichita’s biggest attractions, home to over 3,000 animals from around the world. The immersive exhibits, from the Downing Gorilla Forest to the Elephants of the Zambezi River Valley, make it easy to spend a full day exploring. It’s a beautiful, spacious place for Wichita families to enjoy nature, learn, […]
Tot Tuesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo
Tot Tuesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo are back, and if you have little ones ages 3 to 5, this is one of the best free activities for families in Wichita. As a Wichita mom of two girls, I’m always looking for something hands-on, fun, and educational that doesn’t cost a fortune, and Tot Tuesdays […]
The Wichita Explore Card – Save $2 on admission to many Wichita area attractions
One of our favorite Wichita “coupons” is back again this year! Get a discount on admission to several great Wichita-area attractions with the FREE Wichita Explore Card. If you plan to visit any Wichita museums or attractions where you don’t have a membership, take advantage of the Visit Wichita (Wichita Convention and Visitors Bureau) Explore […]
Village Christmas: Tree lighting and holiday fun in Haysville KS
Haysville, KS will kick off the holiday season with Village Christmas – a festive event that includes a tree lighting, photos with Santa, warm food, fun activities, live music, a vendor market, and more. Village Christmas is scheduled for December 6, and the festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. with a soup & chili feed ($9) […]
Art Together at Mark Arts
Art Together is a free recurring event that happens every second Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Mary R. Koch Arts Center (MarkArts). Art Together provides opportunities for families to create and appreciate art through storytime, art projects, and performances. It’s all completely FREE to attend. Join Mark Arts and community partners for […]
City of Derby Christmas Tree Lighting
Within Wichita, we have the Bradley Fair tree lighting and the City of Wichita tree lighting. But our friends to the south will be lighting their city tree soon as well. The City of Derby tree lighting will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6 p.m. What fun! The mayor will kick off […]
Friends University Christmas Clock Tower Lighting 2025
Friends University illuminates the historic Davis clock tower on November 23, 2025, at 6 p.m. This time-honored tradition on the Friends University campus at Rose Window Plaza is a symbol of the start of the holiday season for the campus and the Wichita community. Whether you attend Friends University or just live in Wichita, you […]
Merry & Bright: Wichita Mayor’s Tree Lighting at Union Station
The Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting will be at Union Station 2025, and it’s called Merry & Bright. This is a completely FREE event in Wichita, and there will be lots of holiday activities to get you into the Holiday Spirit! Union Station’s Merry & Bright event and Christmas tree lighting has become one of my […]
Top Golf Wichita Deals & Discounts
Top Golf in Wichita is a great activity if you want to practice golf, have a Date Night, or for some fun Kids’ Activities. Topgolf is a game-changing entertainment venue that combines Golf, technology, and a social atmosphere. It’s not your traditional golf experience; it’s a blend of a high-tech driving range, a Sports Bar, […]