Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm

Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm is a popular place to get a Christmas Tree in Wichita. This Christmas Tree Farm is more than just a place to find a tree; they have other activities. You can visit Santa, the dinner theater, and tractor-drawn hay-rack rides. Prairie Pine Farm opens for the season on the day […]
Horse-Drawn Carriage 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 incredible magical about the experience of an old fashioned carriage ride that will put even the must ‘humbug’ of people into the Christmas spirit! […]
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 7, 2024. Embrace the spirit of the season with enjoyable and festive activities happening all around the museum! Encounter Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their reindeer revel in holiday performances, listen to captivating storytelling, and unleash […]
Christmas Tree Farms near Wichita 2024
There are many places you can buy a live Christmas tree, but if you want the full traditional Christmas tree experience, you won’t want to pick it up at a store lot. Check out our list of the best Christmas Tree Farms in and around Wichita. Take a page out of Clark Griswold’s book and build […]
Newton Parade of Lights
The Newton Lions Club will again hold its annual Christmas parade in Newton, Kansas. The Parade of Lights will be happening on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is FREE. Every float in the parade will be illuminated. It should be an awesome sight! The route will follow Main Street in the historic […]
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) […]
Ballet of Wichita Presents The Nutcracker at Century II
This December, Ballet Wichita will host another production of the Nutcracker. Embark on a captivating journey into a spellbinding realm inhabited by animated dancing dolls, playful mice engaging in daring tangos, and snowflakes that sparkle like a million stars. Brace yourself for the holiday season’s most eagerly anticipated event – the Nutcracker Ballet! Guided by […]
Holiday Activites & Traditions that are Free & Cheap in Wichita
We have compiled a list of holiday activities you can do for free or cheap in Wichita. If you are looking for things to do in Wichita this holiday we got you covered. These Christmas activities are doable on a budget and can potentially become a holiday tradition for you and your family. Christmas time […]
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 […]
Christmas Craft Shows and Holiday Markets 2024
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 […]
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, […]
Free photos with Santa at Cabela’s
Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s is a wonderful FREE event returning this holiday season. There will be lots of safe activities available including free photo opps with Santa! We just went with our daughter and it was great! No strings attached! They have a great display with a photographer and we walked out with a printed […]
Christmas and Holiday Events in Wichita for Adults and Kids 2024
Looking for Christmas events in Wichita, KS? We have the ultimate list of holiday events, Christmas activities, and what is happening in Wichita this Holiday. We want to take some stress off you this holiday season and make it easy for you to see what’s happening in & around Wichita. Jump Directly To: November Holiday […]
Free Entrance to Kansas State Parks on Black Friday
This year, Kansas State Parks are offering a Black Friday deal everyone can enjoy, and you won’t have to wait in line. (I guess you could camp out the night before though!) Black Friday, is a free entrance day to all Kansas State Parks! Kansas State Park daily vehicle permits, normally about $5, are not […]
Free carriage rides in Old Town again!
Yippee! Bring the family to Old Town this season for a little local shopping and dining, plus FREE horse-drawn carriage rides from now until Christmas. That’s right! They are back. Woo-hoo. Carriage rides will be available every Friday evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. You’ll catch the carriage in Old Town Square or Old […]
Black Friday Deals at Local Salon Brands 2024
Salon Brands is making it easier than ever to shop locally while saving big. Whether in-store or online, these Black Friday deals are the perfect way to check off your holiday shopping list. Black Friday is here, and the local store is offering its biggest savings of the season now through Cyber Monday, December 2. […]
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 […]
The Grand Christmas Tree Lighting at Botanica
Botanica will host the Grand Tree Lighting event to kick off Illuminations on November 26, 2024. The Grand Tree is programmed with festive images and set to holiday music. It is one of the largest branched tree displays in the Midwest region. Get ready to step into a world of wonder with all-new immersive light […]
City of Derby Christmas Tree Lighting
Within Wichita, we have the Bradley Fair tree lighting and the City of Wichita tree lighting. But our friends to the south will be lighting their city tree soon as well. The City of Derby tree lighting will take place on Thursday, November 21 at 6 p.m. What fun! The mayor will kick off the […]
Midian Shrine Feztival of Trees
Midian Shrine’s annual Fezitval of Trees event will provide a fun walk through dozens of fully decorated Christmas trees on display, along with festive activities and swag packages to be raffled off. The 2024 Feztival of Trees will be held several dates throughout late November. See below for the whole schedule. Admission is $5 and […]
Wichita Mayor’s Tree Lighting at Union Station Wichita
The Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting will be at Union Station 2024, and it’s called Merry & Bright. This is a completely FREE event in Wichita, and there will be lots of holiday activities to get you into the Holiday Spirit! Union Stations Merry & Bright event and Christmas tree lighting has become one of my […]
Spirit of the Season FREE Family Concert from Wichita Symphony – Tickets Available Oct. 28
The annual Spirit of the Season concert is a gift from the Wichita Symphony Orchestra to the community. Each year, the Symphony invites the community to attend the free concert and enjoy the sounds of the season with Christmas carols and holiday hits. It’s a super-popular annual Christmas event in Wichita! Tickets will be available […]
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 a short 15-minute drive east of Wichita just south […]
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. […]
Chicken N Pickle: Buy One Give One Pot Pies
‘Tis the season for giving! This year, Chicken N Pickle makes it super easy for you to give back. On Wednesday, November 29, Chicken N Pickle hosts ‘Pie it Forward.’ For every $8 rotisserie chicken pot pie purchased, Chicken N Pickle will donate a pot pie to the Ronald McDonald House in Wichita. So head […]