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25 Days of Holiday Activities: Free & Cheap Events in Wichita

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We’ve compiled a list of Wichita’s favorite FREE or Cheap holiday activities and events in our ’25 Days of Holiday Fun’ list. There is so much happening around town; this is only a little taste of what’s happening. You can visit our community calendar for the complete list.

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25 days of holiday fun in Wichita

I have made a list of unique daily activities leading up to Christmas Day. These standout events and ideas are either particularly noteworthy or offer exceptional value. Feel free to share so that no one misses out on these fantastic deals.

Thursday, December 11 – Ice Skating at Chicken N Pickle
Friday, December 12 – Pop-Up Bars and Igloos
Saturday, December 13 – OJ Watson Park Train Rides
Sunday, December 14 – Holiday Stroll at Bradley Fair
Monday, December 15 – Illuminations at Botanica
Tuesday, December 16 – 1/2 Price at the Arcade
Wednesday, December 17 – Winter Wednesdays at the Zoo
Thursday, December 18 – Fulton Valley Farm
Friday, December 19 – Ballet of Wichita Nutcracker
Saturday, December 20 – Wichita Flea Market
Sunday, December 21 – Holiday Christmas Movies
Monday, December 22 – House Displays to Drive By
Tuesday, December 23 – $2 Public Skate
Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) – Sign up for Wichita on the Cheap Free Emails
Thursday, December 25 (Christmas) – Restaurants Open on Christmas

Santa visits Botanica Illuminations every year

Illuminations at Botanica

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Come and say hi to Santa every night at this fantastic Wichita seasonal event. Don’t forget to bring your letter to Santa and stick it in his mailbox. 

Dates: November 29 – December 23, 2025

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