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 do. But best of all, of course, is the disproportionately high number of kids who are on the Nice list here in Wichita.
Here’s where you can bring the kids to see Santa Claus on one of his many stops in Wichita and the surrounding area. (Don’t forget your camera!) *Note that not all Santa visits accommodate ‘lap sitting’ and some still have separation between Santa and his visitors for health and safety precautions.
You can get pictures with Santa or have a talk with him about what you’d like to see under the Christmas tree this year. Keep scrolling to see a list of special events and places to visit with Santa Claus in Wichita and nearby!
Feztival of Trees at Midian Shrine
- Dates: November 22 through December 1
- Times vary (see link above)
Victorian Christmas at Cowtown
- Dates: December 6 & 7 and again December 13 & 14
- Times: 6-9 p.m.
Breakfast with Santa at Cowtown
- Saturday, December 7
- 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- $20 non-members, $15 members
- Enjoy breakfast in the Visitors Center with Santa. Photos with Santa and activities included.
Breakfast with Santa in Mulvane
- December 7
- 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- 632 E. Mulvane Street, Mulvane, KS 67110
- Mulvane Rec members can enjoy a delicious breakfast with Santa featuring pancakes and sausage. Kids will enjoy reindeer games and interact and take photos with Santa. Only $5.
- See the Mulvane Recreation Commission website here to register.
Pancakes with Santa will be extra jolly these mornings with the opportunity to have breakfast with Santa. Your ticket includes breakfast (All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, tea, milk, and juice), a meet-and-greet with Santa for photos and admission into the farm to meet live reindeer and enjoy activities like the kid’s hay maze. $15 for everyone ages 4 and up; 3 and under are free. December 7, 14, 21 and 24; choose and early-morning or late morning session at 5079 SW Fulton Rd, Towanda, KS 67144.
Colwich Christmas Festival visit with Santa on December 8 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Colwich Elementary School gym, 401 Marian St, Colwich, KS 67030.
Winter Wonderland at Naftzger Park
- 6pm to 8pm | Naftzger Park
- Saturday, December 13
Frequent Flyer Santa Sightings
Here’s a list of places in Wichita where you’re almost 100% guaranteed to run into Santa Claus this season. Keep your camera and autograph book with you!
Illuminations at Botanica Come and say hi to Santa every night at this wonderful Wichita seasonal event. Don’t forget to bring your letter to santa and stick it in his mailbox.
A Country Christmas Located at Fulton Valley Farms, Santa will be there every night to hear your Christmas wishes in their NEW SANTA STATION! Take as many pictures with Santa as you can – no additional charge – and come meet Santa’s reindeer. YES they have LIVE Reindeer! This is an all-time favorite for many local families. Visit their website for special event details such as Supper with Santa.
Cabela’s will have free pictures with Santa Santa is making his yearly visit to Wichita’s Cabelas; you can see him at Cabela’s Wichita at 2427 N. Greenwich Road!
Towne East Mall offers pictures for purchase with Santa on the lower level center court. These are not free and not always inexpensive. Photo packages usually start at or above $20 and go up from there. Visit their website to book a private session.
Polar Express at Watson Park takes you on a magical train ride to visit Santa at OJ Watson Park (3022 S. Mclean Blvd. ). This adventure is complete with a campfire and s’mores and hot coco for additional charge. The event is ongoing and typically starts in Novmeber every year.
Old Fashioned Christmas: Located at Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm, this special event offers the perfect backdrop for photos with Santa on his vintage sleigh. Check their facebook for details!
Bradley Fair’s Holiday Stroll: Take your selfie with Santa during Bradley Fair’s Holiday Stroll event. Check our article for further details on this event.
Santa’s Hotline If you can’t get to one of his personal visits, call Santa’s Hotline at (605) 313-0691. Kids can call and leave Santa a message with what they want and parents’ will receive a text so they can listen or share the message with the family.
Can’t get enough of the Holidays? Check out these Holly Jolly posts!
- Day by day guide to Wichita holiday and Christmas events
- Christmas Craft Shows, Bazaars, and Holiday Markets in Wichita
- Wichita Christmas Lights
Still updating the Santa visits below…
Victorian Christmas at Cowtown
- 6pm to 9pm | Old Cowtown Museum
- Dec. 1, 2 & 8, 9, 2023
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Holiday in Delano is on the 18th 🙂
Thank you! We’ll get that corrected right now.