Skip to main content

Wichita on the Cheap

Live the Good Life for Less & Never Miss a Deal

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

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.

If you’re searching for budget-friendly entertainment with accessible and affordable options, you are in the right spot! Don’t forget to sign up for our FREE email newsletter. 

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

Full Article: Illuminations

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

Can’t get enough of the Holidays? Check out these Holly Jolly posts!

Latest Articles from Wichita on the Cheap:

Applejack Christmas Tree Farm 2026: Santa & Ice Skating

Applejack Christmas Tree Farm 2026: Santa & Ice Skating

Applejack Pumpkin Patch in Augusta is turning into a Christmas wonderland for the holiday season! Just east of Wichita, Applejack Christmas Tree Farm offers FREE

Free Wichita Art Museum Holiday Open House for Families

Free Wichita Art Museum Holiday Open House for Families

Looking for free holiday activities in Wichita? The Wichita Art Museum is hosting its annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 5, 2026. Families can

Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm 2026: Free Santa Visits

Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm 2026: Free Santa Visits

Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm is one of Wichita's favorite places for an old-fashioned Christmas experience! Located on Tyler Road just north of 37th Street,

Christmas Tree Lightings and Christmas Parades in Wichita 2026

Christmas Tree Lightings and Christmas Parades in Wichita 2026

Feeling nostalgic for some old-fashioned hometown holiday fun? We've rounded up a Santa-pack full of Christmas tree lightings in Wichita and in our neighboring communities. Wichita

Veterans Day Events and Deals in Wichita, KS

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

Christmas Tree Farms near Wichita 2026: Cut Your Own Tree

Christmas Tree Farms near Wichita 2026: Cut Your Own Tree

Looking for a Christmas tree farm near Wichita, Kansas? Several family-owned farms around Wichita offer fresh Christmas trees, including places where you can choose and

Scroll to the top