Take a hike on the first day of 2022 to start your new year off right! Numerous Kansas State Parks - and a Wichita city park - are offering First Day Hikes, which are guided hikes on New Year's Day, January 1. Bring the family - … [Read more...] about First Day Hikes on New Years Day in Kansas, Wichita
Winter
Be sure to also check out our list of Fun, free, and cheap things to do during Winter Break in Wichita
Free Christmas tree disposal, recycling in and around the Wichita area
Sedgwick County residents can recycle real Christmas trees for free! When you're ready to get rid of your Christmas tree, you can take it to one of more than 20 locations to have it turned into mulch. The program is run by Sedgwick … [Read more...] about Free Christmas tree disposal, recycling in and around the Wichita area
Botanica Illuminations 2021
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. The entire community is invited to Illuminations to tour the gardens, enjoy the … [Read more...] about Botanica Illuminations 2021
Winter Break fun in Wichita: free and cheap things to do with the kids
The holidays sure can put a dent in your wallet, but don't let that ruin your Christmas break fun! There are lots of free and cheap things to do during winter break in Wichita that will keep the kids from getting bored! These are a few … [Read more...] about Winter Break fun in Wichita: free and cheap things to do with the kids
Andover Hometown Christmas this Thursday
Welcome Santa and enjoy fun activities for the whole family at the Andover Hometown Christmas celebration this December. The event WILL be held in 2021! The Andover Hometown Christmas holiday event will be held at Central Park on … [Read more...] about Andover Hometown Christmas this Thursday
Wichita tree lighting & Winter Wonderland event
The Wichita Park & Recreation Department has a fun, festive and FREE event planned for this December. Winter Wonderland will bring holiday cheer to Naftzger Park along with the Mayor's tree lighting on Saturday evening, December 11, … [Read more...] about Wichita tree lighting & Winter Wonderland event
Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm
Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm opens for the season on the day after Thanksgiving in November with holiday fun for families until mid-December. If you want the traditional family experience of going out and finding your tree, they … [Read more...] about Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm
Where to see Santa
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 … [Read more...] about Where to see Santa
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 2021 Feztival of Trees will … [Read more...] about Midian Shrine Feztival of Trees
Newton Parade of Lights
The Newton Lions Club will again hold its annual Christmas parade in Newton, Kansas. The Parade of Lights will be happening on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is FREE. Every float in the parade will be … [Read more...] about Newton Parade of Lights
Christmas tree lightings Wichita
Feeling nostalgic for some old-fashioned hometown holiday fun? We've rounded up a Santa-pack full of free Christmas tree lightings in Wichita as well as in our neighboring communities. Wichita is surrounded by wonderful small communities … [Read more...] about Christmas tree lightings Wichita
Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll
The Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll happens weekly on Sundays this year, and includes live entertainment on the Plaza throughout the day, complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides, opportunities to snag a photo with Santa or with your crew in … [Read more...] about Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll
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 … [Read more...] about Victorian Christmas at Old Cowtown Museum
Craft Shows and Holiday Markets
Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and handmade items at these upcoming fall bazaars, Christmas craft fairs, open houses, artisan markets and other holiday shopping events in and around Wichita. Local artists and crafters have been hard at … [Read more...] about Craft Shows and Holiday Markets
Christmas events in Wichita 2021
Looking for things to do in Wichita, KS for Christmas? November and December are normally filled with holiday events in Wichita, including Christmas concerts and shows, festive bazaars and markets, visits with Santa, Christmas light tours, … [Read more...] about Christmas events in Wichita 2021
Drive Thru Christmas and Scavenger Hunt
Although some of our normal traditions might not happen this year, there are so many ways to have fun and stay safe! Sunday, December 20, 2020 Gracepoint Church on West Central will be hosting a Drive Thru Christmas and Scavenger … [Read more...] about Drive Thru Christmas and Scavenger Hunt
Free Tickets to Botanica’s Illuminations
This December, you can get FREE tickets to Botanica's spectacular holiday light show, Illuminations. Reddi Industries, the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County (CACSC), and Botanica have partnered up to make this holiday season … [Read more...] about Free Tickets to Botanica’s Illuminations
A Country Christmas Holiday at Fulton Valley Farms
Readers have told me about a wonderful spot for Christmas fun in Wichita and I thought I should share it with you! Fulton Valley Farms in Butler County puts on A Country Christmas every Friday and Saturday night through the holiday … [Read more...] about A Country Christmas Holiday at Fulton Valley Farms
2021 Rose Hill Hometown Christmas
Hometown Christmas in Rose Hill, KS is held the 2nd Saturday of each December, so that makes it December 11 this year. Experience old-fashioned family fun at this holiday event with activities for all ages all around town! All … [Read more...] about 2021 Rose Hill Hometown Christmas
City of Valley Center Tree Lighting
Join in the magic of the season! The Valley Center Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Christmas in the Valley event on December 6 and 7, 2019 at McLaughlin Park in Valley Center. This year, the focus of the event is Hometown … [Read more...] about City of Valley Center Tree Lighting
How to make the holidays special when you can’t afford expensive presents
It doesn't take money to make the holidays special. It helps, but there are just some years when gifts aren't in the budget. Other times, you just may be so exhausted by the rush and pressure to buy things that you decide to opt out. (I can … [Read more...] about How to make the holidays special when you can’t afford expensive presents
Holiday Classic Movies at Regal Cinemas
This was originally published Nov. 21, 2017. I'm resharing it today because there's still one more holiday classic movie left for this weekend! Beginning November 25, 2017, Regal Cinemas will be showing holiday classic movies for $5 at … [Read more...] about Holiday Classic Movies at Regal Cinemas
Riverside Castle Christmas events
Here are some fun and festive holiday events at the Crumm Castle in Riverside that will help kick off the Christmas season. The castle, known as Campbell Castle, Crumm Castle, or the Castle Inn Riverside, is located at 1155 N. River … [Read more...] about Riverside Castle Christmas events
Seriously great local gifts for under $20
Have you ever found yourself standing in front of the "gifts" aisle at the big box store wondering how many cocoa mug sets or neck pillows your child's teacher might get this year? Yeah, me neither. *wink wink* But when your list looks … [Read more...] about Seriously great local gifts for under $20