Where and How to Recycle or Dispose of Christmas Trees in Wichita 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 … [Read more...] about Free Christmas tree disposal, recycling in and around the Wichita area
Winter
Be sure to also check out our list of Fun, free, and cheap things to do during Winter Break in Wichita
First Day Hikes on New Years Day in Kansas, Wichita
Take a hike on the first day of 2020 to start your new year off right. Numerous Kansas State Parks - and one 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 Break fun in Wichita: free and cheap things to do with the kids
Be sure to scroll down to see a day-by-day listing of Winter Break events. 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 … [Read more...] about Winter Break fun in Wichita: free and cheap things to do with the kids
Holiday and Christmas events around Wichita KS 2019
Looking for things to do in Wichita, KS for Christmas? November and December are filled with holiday events in Wichita, including Christmas concerts, holiday movies, festive bazaars and markets, visits with Santa, Christmas light tours, and … [Read more...] about Holiday and Christmas events around Wichita KS 2019
2019 Rose Hill Hometown Christmas
Hometown Christmas in Rose Hill, KS is held the 2nd Saturday of each December. This year the date is set for December 14, 2019. Experience old-fashioned family fun at this holiday event with activities for all ages all around town! All … [Read more...] about 2019 Rose Hill Hometown Christmas
The Best Christmas Light Displays in Wichita for 2019
Over the years, readers have asked where they can see Christmas light displays in Wichita, and that's a great idea for a post because driving around looking at the lights is not only a fun family tradition, it's also … [Read more...] about The Best Christmas Light Displays in Wichita for 2019
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
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
Fall Bazaars, Christmas Craft Shows, and Holiday Markets
Our list of fall and holiday craft fairs and markets is sponsored by the Wichita Flea Market! Find them at Kansas Star Arena and shop or rent a booth to sell your wares.
Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and handmade items at these upcoming 2020 fall and holiday markets, Christmas craft fairs, bazaars, local store open houses, and artisan markets in and around Wichita. Local artists and crafters have been … [Read more...] about Fall Bazaars, Christmas Craft Shows, and Holiday Markets
Community 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 Community tree lightings Wichita
Bradley Fair Tree Lighting
Bradley Fair's annual Christmas tree lighting is Sunday, November 24, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. This popular annual event includes the lighting of Bradley Fair's beautiful 30-foot tree in the plaza fountain area, and it also kicks off … [Read more...] about Bradley Fair Tree Lighting
Botanica Illuminations
Botanica's Illuminations is an annual tradition in Wichita, which fills the night sky with holiday lights (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
Newton Parade of Lights
The Newton Lions Club will again hold its annual Christmas parade in Newton, Kansas. The annual Newton Parade of Lights will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Every float in the parade will be … [Read more...] about Newton Parade of Lights
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
How to make the holidays special when you can’t afford 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 presents
