Wichita Flea Market a Monthly Sale with Local & Regional Vendors 2026
The Wichita Flea Market is hosting a “Tour of Wichita.” Each show will be at a different location. This is a monthly Flea Market in and around Wichita, featuring over 200 local and regional vendors. Perfect for “one-stop” shopping. Shop locally through booths that include antiques, crafts, vintage items, collectibles, primitives, reclaimed items, comics, artwork, […]
Wichita Craft Shows, Fall Bazaars, and Holiday Markets 2026
Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and handmade items at these upcoming holiday bazaars, Christmas craft shows, artisan markets and other holiday shopping events in and around Wichita. Local artists and crafters have been hard at work throughout the year making awesome, unique items for the craft fairs. Enjoy their handiwork and support your local artists at […]
Chicken N Pickle: Buy One Give One Pot Pies
’Tis the season for giving, and Chicken N Pickle is making it easier than ever for Wichita families to spread a little joy. If you haven’t been, Chicken N Pickle is one of Wichita’s favorite gathering spots, a family-friendly restaurant, entertainment venue, and indoor/outdoor pickleball complex all in one. It’s where my girls burn off […]
Krispy Kreme Ugly Sweater Deal
Krispy Kreme is offering a great Holiday deal this year, where you can get a free doughnut. I called the Wichita store to make sure they were participating, and they are! Ugly holiday sweaters might be questionable fashion, but they pay off in the best way possible for this deal. Krispy Kreme is celebrating National […]
Top Golf Holiday Deals
Holiday Deals at Topgolf Wichita: Free Donut Holes, Big Savings, Bonuses, and Family Fun When Thanksgiving week hits, I’m always trying to find something fun to do with my two girls that doesn’t involve cooking or cleaning. Topgolf Wichita makes that easy this year with several holiday deals that stretch your budget and give families […]
Winter Break Activites in Wichita
The holidays sure can put a dent in your wallet, but don’t let that ruin your Christmas break fun! There are lots of free and cheap things to do during winter break in Wichita that will keep you and the kids from getting bored! These are a few of our favorites, but feel free to […]
Winter Break Programs at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum will be holding FREE programs during Winter Break. These fun and educational programs are open to kids and their families. Each of December’s Winter Programs will include a tour of a different area of the museum and a take-home craft. Saturday, December 20: Scrapbooking Workshop RSVPs are encouraged because space is […]
Breakfast with Santa at Stearman Field Bar & Grill
During the holiday season, this popular Benton spot combines great food, festive cheer, and one-of-a-kind views for a Christmas experience you won’t find anywhere else in the Wichita area. Families are invited to stop by for Photos with Santa while enjoying Stearman’s hearty breakfast buffet. The spread includes all the classics like bacon, sausage, biscuits […]
College Hill Christmas Lights Tour
Snuggle up! On December 17 or 18 (two dates this year!), take a FREE trolley ride between Watermark Books & Cafe, The Belmont, and Larcher’s Market. This scenic trolley tour will go through College Hill, where you can see Christmas lights and decorations while shopping for classic holiday goodies. This family-friendly trolley ride will run […]
Wichita Restaurants & Bars Open Christmas Day
Looking to see what bars and restaurants are open on Christmas Day 2025? We have a list of places you can eat out on December 25, and we’ll tell you a couple big-name restaurants that will be closed. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday. After your Christmas day meal, drive around to […]
Somewhere in Winter Fest: Downtown Wichita
If your family loves holiday magic but you don’t love holiday prices, Somewhere Winter in downtown Wichita is one of those rare seasonal pop-ups that feels big, immersive, and special without draining your wallet. This Somewhere in Winter fest mixes art, cozy photo ops, and that nostalgic “downtown Christmas” energy. My daughters always gravitate toward […]
Where to See Christmas Lights in Wichita 2025
Find Christmas lights in Wichita, KS. This is a current list of Christmas light displays we love. Driving around looking at Wichita Christmas lights is not only a fun family tradition, it’s also really inexpensive (even after you factor in the price of gas)!
Horse-Drawn Carriage & Train Rides in Wichita
Dashing through the snow and oh what fun it is! Every year, we have only a few places in Wichita that usually offer horse-drawn carriage rides in Wichita. There is something incredibly magical about the experience of an old-fashioned carriage ride that will put even the must ‘humbug’ of people into the Christmas spirit! Look […]
Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll
Join in the fun at the festive events at Bradley Fair this holiday season in Wichita. Bradley Fair’s annual Christmas tree lighting looks like it will be a fun family event packed with activities, followed by four Sundays in December of the popular Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll. Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll on Sundays Next […]
Winter Break Activities at Kansas Aviation Museum
Don’t get bored and don’t go broke keeping the kids busy when school’s out for the holiday break! Wichita has a ton of fun and Free or Cheap Things to do During Winter Break, and the Kansas Aviation Museum is one of the local places bringing it for kid-friendly fun this December with a discount […]
Clock Tower Carillon Concert at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Wichita will have more opportunities to enjoy FREE concerts on the new carillon installed in the clock tower at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. All you need to do to hear the Carillon concert is be in the vicinity of the museum’s clock tower on the day of the performance between noon and 1 p.m. […]
Botanica Illuminations 2025: Light Show & Santa
Botanica’s Illuminations is an annual tradition in Wichita, which fills the night sky with holiday lights (up to two million of them!) and Christmas music. In addition to the amazing displays, show, and carousel rides, Illuminations will have live carolers each night, hot cocoa and treats, and the opportunity to visit Santa. Illuminations Dates: November […]
Cookie Decorating Party at Exploration Place
Exploration Place cookie decorating party is a DEAL this holiday. For a flat rate, you can bring your whole family to decorate cookies and take them home for Santa, and enjoy other Holiday activities. It’s a festive experience for everyone! The best part is that you can enjoy decorating cookies for Santa without the hassle […]
Holiday Market at Old Town Farm & Art Market
It’s Holiday Market Season time at Old Town Farm and Art Market. It’s a time when people are actively shopping for gifts, decorations, and festive food items. Shop local vendors and enjoy downtown Wichita. The best part is it’s FREE to attend. This is a Holiday Activity that’s uniquely Wichita! About Holiday Market at Old […]
Christmas Shows and Holiday Concerts
We have so many holiday shows, Christmas pageants, concerts, and other holiday entertainment in Wichita, and it’s difficult to keep track of them all! Here’s where we’ll be posting new ones as we find them. In this list you’ll find productions from community theaters, concerts from local musical groups, student performances, Christmas movies on the […]
Andover Hometown Christmas 2025
Welcome, Santa! Enjoy fun activities for the whole family at the Andover Hometown Christmas celebration on December 11, 2025. The Andover Hometown Christmas holiday event will be held at Central. Bring the whole family to enjoy Christmas festivities at the park. Central Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with luminaries lining the sidewalks, […]
Holiday Movies and Christmas Classics Films in Wichita 2025
‘Tis the season for Holiday Movies, timeless Christmas classics, and fantastic deals on movie ticket prices! If you’re in search of films to infuse that holiday spirit, look no further. We’ve curated a list of the finest movies playing in Wichita this festive season. Various theaters in Wichita are gearing up to showcase a mix […]
Fulton Valley Farms: A Country Christmas Holiday Event
Fulton Valley Farms in Butler County puts on A Country Christmas starting November 29 with over 1,200,000 lights, live reindeer, Santa, and so much more. They have also added some really fun special events for this Holiday Season that are reasonably priced. Fulton Valley Farms is located just 15 minutes east of Wichita, near Towanda, […]
Free Photos with Santa at Cabela’s in Wichita
Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s/Bass Pro Shops is a wonderful FREE event returning this holiday season. There are many great opportunities to see Santa in Wichita, but this is one of my favorites because it’s free and you get a free printed photo.We just went with our daughter and it was great! No strings attached! They […]
Wichita Art Museum Holiday Open House
The Wichita Art Museum has FREE admission and a FREE Holiday Event planned for its annual Open House on December 6, 2025. On that day, WAM will be a winter wonderland of artistic pursuits, festive performances, and fun all around the museum! Celebrate the season with the whole family for no cost. As a Wichita […]