Christmas in the Park – Derby, KS
Derby Recreation Commission, Derby Public Library, and Julie Olmsted Insurance are hosting Christmas in the Park in Derby, Kansas. It looks like it will be a fun time, with lots of activities for family and friends. The fun day will include photos with Santa, kids’ craft-making, carousel rides, horse-drawn carriage rides, music, Santa’s Village, Breakfast […]
12 Days of Popeyes Deals
If Popeyes is on your wish list for the holidays, you’re in for lots of tasty deals at the popular fast-food restaurant. From Dec. 6 to 17, fans can unwrap a new daily deal with the chicken chain’s 12 Days of Popeyes. (Hey! Just an fyi… we also have a big roundup of holiday restaurant gift card […]
Krispy Kreme Day of the Dozens: Get BOGO $1 Dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts
Unwrap the nicest deal of the season on the “Day of the Dozens” at Krispy Kreme. As if there weren’t enough sweets during the holidays, the popular doughnut shop is sweetening the season with its popular Original Glazed Doughnuts. Thanks to the deal, bargain hunters can get an extra dozen on the cheap to share with […]
Christmas Vacation at the Dome
I honestly don’t know how you can get any more festive than this. Exploration Place will be showing the ultimate holiday classic movie. Christmas Vacation will be shown in the Dome at Exploration Place December 16, 17, and 18, 2021. General admission tickets start at $15 and some are still available. Then after the movie, […]
Stan Kenton Christmas concert at West Heights UMC
This December, the Stan Kenton Christmas Brass band will once again ring in the holiday season at West Heights United Methodist Church. The concert is free and open to the public! This concert is another fun Wichita holiday tradition. It will be held this year on December 12, 2021. That morning, the festivities will kick […]
Santa is coming to town for family pet photos as a fundraiser for Kansas Humane Society
Santa will be in town for Family Pet Photos thanks to the Kansas Humane Society and Downtown Wichita. Bring your furry friends to Naftzger Park this December for holiday photos with the man in red. While this is not a free event, all proceeds will benefit the KHS. Packages are available for $25 or $55, […]
Free pet photos with Santa at PetSmart
You have photos with Santa for the kids, but what about our furbabies? PetSmart is giving away FREE pet photos with Santa this month. Santa photos are available by reservation in all PetSmart stores in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico from 12 – 3 p.m. (local time) Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and […]
A Night with Santa in Haysville
Join in the fun at the first-ever Night with Santa event in Haysville on Friday, December 11, 2021. Haysville Recreation has invited Santa to visit and enjoy a festive holiday evening with kids and families from 6-8 p.m. in the historic district. You’ll get to take a picture with Santa, ride on a horse-drawn carriage, […]
FREE guitar re-stringing with canned food donation
Damm Music Center in Wichita will hold its annual Restring for Food food drive on Saturday, November 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. When you bring in a can of food, you will get your guitar re-stringed for FREE. All food received during the drive will be donated to Our Daily Bread Food Pantry, […]
Starbucks: Get free red collectible holiday cup Nov. 18
For many, it’s just not the holidays without seeing those ubiquitous Starbucks holiday cups everywhere. And, then, there are the popular café’s seasonal drinks everyone has come to enjoy every November and December — perfect on a cold, wintery day or for taking a break from holiday shopping. Even more festive, Starbucks is already in […]
Santa’s arrival at the mall
Well this is an annual tradition that stretches way back to your parents’ childhoods: Santa is arriving at the mall! And wow is it going to be a big to-do. This is going to be at Towne East Square Mall at Douglas and Rock Road in Wichita. On Friday, December 3 at 6 p.m., meet at […]
Free Admission and Activities After Christmas at the Wichita Art Museum
Want to find something educational and fun to do during winter break? The Wichita Art Museum has you covered with a day of Winter Art Mania, including FREE admission and activities for the whole family. Winter Art Mania: Gnome Place like Home for the Holidays! From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. December 26, 2021 drop […]
Friends University Christmas Concert
Friends University choirs will perform their Christmas Candlelight Concert in person this year. The annual performance was held online last year. Prior to that, generations of students, faculty and audiences participated in the candlelight tradition on the Friends University’s campus. In 2021, however, the production will be moved to the more spacious Central Community Church […]
Story Time with Santa
Snuggle up and get ready for Christmas with Story Time with Santa. Santa will be reading a story on December 22, 2020 for anyone to watch online! The story will begin at 6 p.m. and last about 30 minutes. Santa will be reading ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. Comment on the Facebook event for a […]
$5 admission to the Kansas Aviation Museum for 5 days
The Kansas Aviation Museum will be a fun place to visit over the winter break– and with discounted admission it’s definitely an “on the cheap” activity! From January 6-10, admission to the Kansas Aviation Museum will be just $5 for everyone ages 3 and up. No other coupons or discounts can be applied to the […]
December Events at Crown Uptown Theatre
The Crown Uptown Theatre is a beautiful feature of Wichita. This theatre has been providing our community with entertainment since 1928, and it’s not stopping any time soon. The Crown Uptown has several affordable and fun events coming up that you can enjoy. To keep the entertainment available and to keep you safe, The Crown […]
Skate with Buddy the Elf and the Grinch at the Wichita Ice Center
Buddy the Elf? I know him! I know him!! The Wichita Ice Center is going to be hosting a fun day this December for Wichita kids to skate with Buddy the Elf and the Grinch. Also see: Where to See Santa Claus in Wichita In addition to being able to skate with these characters, you’ll […]
Santa Drive Thru
Go see Santa on December 20th from 11:30-3pm! This is an opportunity to snag your pic with the big guy & share your list from a safe distance. $5 minimum donation per car with all proceeds going to local Ronald McDonald House Chapter. Your professional pictures will be sent to you by December 22. […]
Ugly Sweater Skate Night at Chicken N Pickle
Head on over to Chicken N Pickle for an opportunity to ice skate and show off your ugliest Holiday sweater! Friday, December 18, 2020 join Chicken N Pickle, DJ Bearfoot, and other ugly sweater enthusiasts for a night of skating and prizes. All skaters who wear holiday sweaters will receive a spin on Chicken N […]
Nights Before Christmas Hutchinson Light Display
December 12-19 go for a drive and experience Christmas lights in Hutchinson! This year you can experience the Nights Before Christmas light display from the warmth and comfort of your car. Drive along the outside of the Hutchinson Zoo and see the light displays put on by several non-profit groups and the light displays from […]
Happy Hoofidays at Tanganyika
The Holidays are all about spending time with friends, family, and… animals!! Happy Hoofidays with Tanganyika is sure to be an fun and safe way to celebrate the holidays. Tanganyika has fun activities planned: Animals Up-Close Petting Zoo Games Holiday Crafts Cookie Decorating Family Photos with Santa and The Grinch Meet & Greet with Tanganyika […]
Pictures with Santa and Ugly Sweater Contest
Saturday, December 12 head over to Indian Motorcycles of Wichita for an opportunity to take pictures with Santa and participate in an ugly sweater contest. Starting at 10:00 am they will host an adult ugly Christmas sweater contest. Entries will be taken until 5:00 pm and the winner will be announced via Facebook on Monday, […]
Drive Thru Christmas and Scavenger Hunt
Although some of our normal traditions might not happen this year, there are so many ways to have fun and stay safe! Sunday, December 20, 2020 Gracepoint Church on West Central will be hosting a Drive Thru Christmas and Scavenger Hunt. Drive through the Church’s parking lot from 3-5pm to see Santa, real reindeer, grab […]
Chick fil A Derby Week of Giving
You’re not going to want to miss these deals at the Derby Chick fil A. December 7- 12 the Chick fil A in Derby Marketplace is starting the Holiday season off with a week full of deals. Week of giving at Chick fil A: Monday, December 7– Show your school staff ID and receive a […]
Free Tickets to Botanica’s Illuminations
This December, you can get FREE tickets to Botanica’s spectacular holiday light show, Illuminations. Reddi Industries, the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County (CACSC), and Botanica have partnered up to make this holiday season extra special. They are collecting toys and snacks for the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County. The CAC cares for children […]