Christmas Tree Farms near Wichita 2024
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 […]
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 7, and the festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. with a soup & chili feed ($9) […]
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 […]
El Dorado Tree Lighting & Old Fashioned Christmas Parade
Get in the Christmas spirit with El Dorado’s Old Fashioned Christmas parade, tree lighting and festivities! Celebrate the holidays the old fashioned way on Saturday, December 5-7, 2024 in El Dorado, KS. There will be a full slate of Christmas activities including a vendor fair, Christmas tree lighting, parade, a chance to visit with Santa, […]
Friends University Christmas Clock Tower Lighting
Friends University illuminates the historic Davis clock tower on Nov. 24, 2024 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 […]
The Grand Christmas Tree Lighting at Botanica
Botanica will host the Grand Tree Lighting event to kick off Illuminations on November 26, 2024. The Grand Tree is programmed with festive images and set to holiday music. It is one of the largest branched tree displays in the Midwest region. Get ready to step into a world of wonder with all-new immersive light […]
Mini Used Book Sale at the Wichita Art Museum
The Wichita Art Museum book sale is back and will occur each month. Admission is FREE, but bring some money to purchase books. This event is put on by The Friends of the Wichita Art Museum. The Used Book Sale at the Wichita Art Museum is always an exciting event, offering fantastic deals on a […]
Taylor Swift Laser Show at Exploration Place
Calling all Swifties! Exploration Place is hosting a Taylor Swift Laser show on its 60-foot dome screen with T Swift’s most iconic songs. The screen will project neon images of the iconic star while lasers surround the dome. Get ready to sing and dance along in this unforgettable Dome film experience. This Karma is a […]
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 21 at 6 p.m. What fun! The mayor will kick off the […]
Tanganyika Black Friday Deal
Imagine a world-class, all-inclusive wildlife resort where you don’t have to hop on a plane or drive across the country to give your family an unforgettable experience with animals from around the globe. In 2025, Tanganyika Wildlife Park will be reopening with an immersive, all-inclusive format that will change how you think about family adventures—right […]
Gingerbread Village Event at Exploration Place
The annual Gingerbread Village is BACK for 2024! Gingerbread Village is one of Wichita’s favorite holiday traditions at Exploration Place on Saturday, November 16, and Sunday, November 17, 2024. 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 […]
Midian Shrine Feztival of Trees
Midian Shrine’s annual Fezitval of Trees event will provide a fun walk through dozens of fully decorated Christmas trees on display, along with festive activities and swag packages to be raffled off. The 2024 Feztival of Trees will be held several dates throughout late November. See below for the whole schedule. Admission is $5 and […]
Wichita Mayor’s Tree Lighting at Union Station Wichita
The Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting will be at Union Station 2024, 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 Stations Merry & Bright event and Christmas tree lighting has become one of my […]
Veterans Day Deal at the Sedgwick County ZOO
The Sedgwick County Zoo will show its appreciation to Veterans for their service by offering FREE admission to all military personnel, both active duty and veterans, along with their immediate families, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, November 11, 2024. To receive free admission, show valid military or veteran ID (read this to see how you […]
2024 Veterans Day Events and Deals in Wichita, KS
Veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. military are worthy of our respect and gratitude every day (see Military Discounts in Wichita), but on Veterans Day we can do one better and take them out for a free meal, attend an event that honors them, visit one of the Wichita attractions that offer free admission […]
FREE All-Day Mission Pass to KS Cosmosphere for Veterans
The Kansas Cosmosphere will bring back its Veterans Day freebie for 2024. Veterans get a free All-Day Mission Pass to the Cosmosphere with any paid admission on Sunday, November 10, 2024. The All-Day Mission Pass includes the Hall of Space Museum, an IMAX show, a planetarium show and admission to Dr. Goddard’s Lab. The pass […]
$1 Mums at Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
“Mums” the word! If you are looking for an inexpensive way to fill in your fall flower beds, Botanica has you covered with its annual $1mum sale. This sale typically takes place in November, though the specific date varies each year. Be sure to check back regularly for updates, as the event schedule may shift […]
Haunted Houses in Wichita KS and Scary Halloween Attractions
If you’re a thrill seeker, here are some haunted houses and scary Halloween attractions around Wichita for the older or more scare-proof crowd – not for the little kiddos. (But if you’re looking for that, see the list of kid-friendly Halloween events here.) The Wichita area has lots of top-notch haunted houses, scary tree farms, […]
Wichita Trick or Treat and Fall Fun Events for Halloween 2024
Here it is! Our big list of Trick-or-Treats and Trunk-or-Treat near Wichita 2024 is in progress. As always, we have the ultimate list of Halloween events for kids in Wichita for your Halloween fun! Leave the tricks at home, you’re in for a treat! Below we have compiled great family-friendly Halloween and fall places to […]
Laser Halloween Show at Exploration Place
Join Exploration Place for a Laser Halloween Show that will electrify the night in their giant-screen dome theater. Get ready for iconic tunes, mesmerizing visuals, and beams of light that’ll have you howling with excitement! Watch as lasers pulse to the beats of Halloween favorites like Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters, Thriller, Monster Mash, and more. Don’t miss […]
Exploration Place in Wichita
Exploration Place in Wichita is a popular destination and, personally, one of our family’s favorites. It offers a dynamic and ever-changing range of activities, ensuring each visit is a unique experience. The facility features a rotation of exhibits, allowing visitors to explore new adventures regularly. It is situated along the scenic Arkansas River, providing a […]
Dinosaurs After Dark at Field Station: Dinosaurs in Derby
Field Station: Dinosaurs is back this year with some spooky Halloween fun for the family. Its Dinosaurs After Dark event is scheduled for four nights in October. Visitors are treated to a spooky-not-scary tour of 10 acres of dinosaurs with a spectral glow. Go at your own pace as you move among 40 true-to-size dinosaurs, […]
Art on the Trail at the Great Plains Nature Center
Great Plains Nature Center is having a FREE event for adults on October 19, 2024 called Art on the Trail. This annual event gives those with an appreciation for art and wine an opportunity to enjoy both in a beautiful outdoor setting. More than 25 Wichita artists will use the medium of their choice to […]
Hay, Hooves and Halloween at Old Cowtown
Bring the kids to Old Cowtown Museum on October 19 or 20, 2024 for Hay, Hooves and Halloween! They’ll get to enjoy a kid-friendly Halloween in a fun and safe environment, and you’ll get discounted admission of just $5 for all ages! Cowtown members and children 4 and younger will get in FREE. **Free Sunday […]
Exploration Place BOOfest
Don’t miss out on all the spooktacular Halloween fun at Exploration Place in Wichita! They are hosting BOOfest again this year, which is a family favorite of ours. Enjoy trick-or-treating through the exhibits, play exciting Halloween games, dive into hands-on science experiments, and more. This is a great Halloween Event for all ages and will […]