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 […]
Spirit of the Season FREE Family Concert from Wichita Symphony
The annual Spirit of the Season concert is a gift from the Wichita Symphony Orchestra to the community. Each year, the Symphony invites the community to attend a free concert and enjoy the sounds of the season, featuring Christmas carols and holiday hits. It’s a super-popular annual Christmas event in Wichita! This is one of […]
Metropolitan Ballet Nutcracker performances in Wichita
The Metropolitan Ballet returns to Century II for in-person performances of The Nutcracker Ballet. Tickets start at just $18, and all ages are welcome! Metropolitan Ballet brings you the magic of Christmas in their annual production of “The Nutcracker.” This timeless classic will feature many local dancers and a few exquisite guest artists. Don’t miss […]
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. […]
Winter Wonderland Event at Naftzger Park: Free Event
Winter Wonderland at Naftzger Park is a FREE event courtesy of Wichita Park & Recreation. It is the best FREE event with s’mores, Santa, hot cocoa, holiday lights, and more. This event is crafted to spread holiday joy throughout the community. Wander through the park while enjoying the brilliant lights and whimsical decorations. Immerse yourself […]
Membership Deals to Local Attractions and Black Friday Specials
Wichita membership deals at local attractions for Black Friday and winter specials. Give a gift that can be used all year, like a membership to a local attraction or a gift card. We have so many wonderful attractions here in Wichita, so think about giving the gift of an experience. Here is a list of […]
Houses to Drive-by with Christmas Light Displays
There are so many Holiday light display at individual residences this Christmas season in and around Wichita. The best part is they are completely free to go see but all do appreciate donations. All you have to do is load up in your car and dive to one or more of these over-the-top houses that […]
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 […]
Ice Skating at Chicken N Pickle
Chicken N Pickle ice skating rink in Wichita is now open! Grab your skates (or rent them there) and take a few turns around the pond. Don’t forget to bundle up with a warm coat, thick socks, and gloves! The Igloos are back! Two cozy igloos near the ice rink provide the perfect spot to […]
Where to see Santa in Wichita 2025
He’s a busy guy, but Santa still always makes time to visit Wichita every year. See the full schedule of his stops below! He loves our city because the people are great, there isn’t a lot of traffic, and we have so many affordable things to do. But best of all, of course, is the […]
Christmas Pop-up Bars and Holiday Igloos in Wichita 2025
Have you checked out a pop-up bar or Igloo in Wichita this holiday season? There are many new options to help you get into a festive mood this Christmas. Pop-up bars and holiday igloos often offer unique, festive experiences, which contribute to their popularity. During holidays, these venues often feature festive decorations, lighting, and music […]
Free Thanksgiving Meals and Food Distribution this Holiday
Below are resources for receiving Thanksgiving Meals in Wichita. Some of these events will provide free food, turkey distribution, Thanksgiving food boxes through the Kansas Food Bank, and community outreach dinners. We are wishing everyone a safe and joyful Thanksgiving celebration! Thanksgiving Meals & Food Distribution: Turkey Distribution from Open Door New Life Church of […]
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, […]
Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Kids and Families
Fun, unforgettable gifts for kids that aren’t toys. We <3 them!
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) […]
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 […]
Ballet of Wichita Presents The Nutcracker at Century II
This December, Ballet Wichita will host another production of The Nutcracker. Embark on a captivating journey into a spellbinding realm inhabited by animated dancing dolls, playful mice engaging in daring tangos, and snowflakes that sparkle like a million stars. Brace yourself for the holiday season’s most eagerly anticipated event – the Nutcracker Ballet! Guided by […]
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. This is one of the many places where you can see Santa in Wichita. The Festival of Trees will be held on several […]
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 4, 2025, 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, activities […]
Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm
Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm is a popular place to get a Christmas Tree in Wichita. This Christmas Tree Farm is more than just a place to find a tree; they have other activities. You can visit Santa, the dinner theater, and tractor-drawn hay-rack rides. Prairie Pine Farm opens for the season on the day […]
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 […]
Local gift ideas for Wichita, KS
It’s the thought that counts, and for many Wichitans, shopping local is part of what makes a gift thoughtful and intentional. For several years now, Wichita on the Cheap has endeavored to help with that by showcasing local small businesses that have affordable gifts for everyone on your list. We’re back again with more local […]
Annual Veterans Day Program in Wichita
While the Wichita Veterans Day parade is on the weekend, the annual ceremony at Wichita Veterans Memorial Park to celebrate and honor U.S. military veterans veterans is happening on Veterans Day itself. Veterans Memorial Park of Wichita will conduct its annual Veterans Day Program at the Park this Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11 a.m. […]