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Oh what fun – Clydesdale Carriage Rides at Winfield Isle of Lights

Winfield, KS, has a beautiful mile-long Christmas display that’s a must-see for your yearly family tradition! Isle of Lights was formed in 1993 as a not-for-profit organization with the vision to create a Christmas lighting display in Winfield’s beautiful Island Park.  Every year since, new displays have been added to the park. Money for new displays and expenses comes from […]

Andover Hometown Christmas

Welcome Santa and enjoy fun activities for the whole family at the Andover Hometown Christmas celebration this December 2024. The Andover Hometown Christmas holiday event will be held at Central Park on Thursday, December 12 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Central Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with luminaries lining the sidewalks, illuminated trees, […]

Winter Wonderland Event at Naftzger Park: Free Event

Winter Wonderland at Naftzger Park

Winter Wonderland at Naftzger Park is a FREE event courtesy of Wichita Park & Recreation. It is the best FREE event with s’mores, Santa, hot cocoa, holiday lights, and more. This event is crafted to spread holiday joy throughout the community. Wander through the park while enjoying the brilliant lights and whimsical decorations. Immerse yourself […]

Village Christmas: Tree lighting and holiday fun in Haysville KS

Haysville, KS will kick off the holiday season with Village Christmas – a festive event that includes a tree lighting, photos with Santa, warm food, fun activities, live music, a vendor market, and more. Village Christmas is scheduled for December 7, and the festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. with a soup & chili feed ($9) […]

El Dorado Tree Lighting & Old Fashioned Christmas Parade

Get in the Christmas spirit with El Dorado’s Old Fashioned Christmas parade, tree lighting and festivities! Celebrate the holidays the old fashioned way on Saturday, December 5-7, 2024 in El Dorado, KS. There will be a full slate of Christmas activities including a vendor fair, Christmas tree lighting, parade, a chance to visit with Santa, […]

Friends University Christmas Clock Tower Lighting

Friends University illuminates the historic Davis clock tower on Nov. 24, 2024 at 6 p.m. This time-honored tradition on the Friends University campus at Rose Window Plaza is a symbol of the start of the holiday season for the campus and the Wichita community. Whether you attend Friends University or just live in Wichita, you […]

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 7, 2024. This year, the focus of the event is Hometown Christmas. December 7  Valley Center Tree Lighting Celebration The events will take place in the 100 block of West Main. […]

City of Goddard Christmas Tree Lighting

The annual Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting and festivities in Goddard will be held this Saturday! In conjunction with the Christmas Tree Lighting, the city of Goddard will be unveiling their new public library renovations. These events will take place on Saturday, December 7 from 5-8 p.m. There will be a a variety of activities including […]

Wichita Lights on the River

Christmas family outside in the snow

The Lights on the River website shows it will be happening again in 2021 but I don’t see a date specified yet. This year, the Wichita tree lighting is a separate event. Check it out!  Admission to both events is FREE and they are open to the public. Everyone in the community is invited to […]