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 Free & Cheap Events 2023: 

We’ve curated 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 of fun!

Friday, Dec 1:

• Victorian Chrismas at Cowtown. Price: $10 

Saturday, Dec 2:

• FREE Event – Wichita Art Museum Holiday Open House

Sunday, Dec 3:

• FREE –  Holiday Stroll at Bradly Fair Every Sunday. $3 Train Rides & More. 

Monday, Dec 4:

• FREE –  Printed Photo with Santa at Cabela’s now – Dec 24 

Tuesday, Dec 5:

• FREE Event but Donations Appreciated – Windfield Isle of Lights Now – Dec 30

Wednesday, Dec 6:

• $3 Winter Wednesday at the ZOO. Every Wednesday

Thursday, Dec 7:

• See Lights at Ability Point. $10 per carload. Now – Dec 28

Friday, Dec 8:

• FREE Event – D. The Majesty of Christmas Concert

Saturday, Dec 9:

• FREE – Winter Wonderland Event at Naftzger Park 

Sunday, Dec 10:

• Christmas Movie at the Regal East and West. Price: $5.38

Monday, Dec 11:

• Illuminations at Botanica until Dec. 30th. Price: $16 & below (Not Cheap but Worth It)

Tuesday, Dec 12:

• FREE – Spirit of the Season Concert by the Wichita Symphony Orchestra

Wednesday, Dec 13:

• The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Wichita Children’s Theatre. Price: $9. School Price $6 

Thursday, Dec 14:

• Christmas with the Chosen: Holy Night showing at The Historic Augusta Theatre. Price: $6.50. 

Friday, Dec 15:

• OJ Watson Park Train Ride to the North Pole. Price: $12

Saturday, Dec 16:

• Wichita Flea Market at the Kansas Star Casin. Price: $3

Sunday, Dec 17:

• FREE – Bingo at Chicken N Pickle 

Monday, Dec 18:

• Fulton Valley Farm Light Show, Reindeer, Santa and More. Price: $10 

Tuesday, Dec 19:

• Arctic Adventure at Exploration Place. FREE with General Admission 

Wednesday, Dec 20:

• FREE – Take a Drive to see Christmas Lights around the Town 

Thursday, Dec 21:

• Cookie Decorating Party at Exploration Place. Price is $30, but you can bring the whole family. 

Friday, Dec 22:

• Ice Skating at Chicken N Pickle. Price: $11

Saturday, Dec 23:

• FREE – Take the Family to See the Wichita Art Museum Permanent Collection

Sunday, Dec 24:

• FREE – Sign up for Wichita on the Cheap Email Newsletter so you Never Miss a Deal.

Sunday, Dec 25:

• Restaurants Open on Christmas Day. Have a Very Merry Christmas!

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