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Ride the Q with Santa!

Santa rides the Q-line Trolley with Mrs. Claus, Wichita, KS

Wichita’s Q-line Trolley is always free and Santa, being the frugal type, heard about it and made plans to ride this weekend. Wichita Transit announced that it has received word that Santa and other special guests from the North Pole will be riding on Friday and Saturday, December 20 and 21!  He’s expected to board […]

Free: Cookies with Santa at the South Y

FREE cookies with Santa event at the Wichita South YMCA

Join others at Wichita’s South YMCA for this FREE community event. Bring the kiddos to the South Y on December 23 to meet Santa in the main lobby. Related: Where to See Santa in Wichita Winter Break Fun in Wichita Plus, the whole family will enjoy: Crafts Hot cocoa Photo opp Cookies and other sweet […]

Christmas at BrightWater Bay

Get ready for a fun-filled holiday evening celebration at BrightWater Bay. The event will include lots of fun activities to get you in the Christmas spirit. There will be horse and carriage rides, a gingerbread house decorating contest, photos with Santa, face painting, Christmas carolers, treats, and more! Espresso Self will be in attendance serving […]

Free Photos with Santa at Kansas Secured Title Sedgwick County

Now is the time to get your wish list in to Santa and get free photos and prints at Kansas Secured Title Sedgwick County! Toya Martinez, Realtor at Keller Williams, is hosting this free event.  The event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome! Come and enjoy free hot chocolate and […]

2021 Rose Hill Hometown Christmas

FREE Photos with Santa at Rose Hill Hometown Christmas 2017

Hometown Christmas in Rose Hill, KS is held the 2nd Saturday of each December, so that makes it December 11 this year.  Experience old-fashioned family fun at this holiday event with activities for all ages all around town! All activities are FREE except for meals or unless otherwise noted. There is going to be so […]

Free Pet Photos with Santa at Oakcrest Pet Hospital

Get your family photos taken with your pet and Santa for free at Oakcrest Pet Hospital! Bring your family, friends and pets this Friday, December 13 from 5-8 p.m. to get free photos with Santa compliments of JJs Imagery. While you are there, enjoy delicious complimentary holiday snacks and beverages. Everyone is welcome. You do […]

Pet photos with Santa for $9.95 donation at Petco

petco pet family pictures with santa

This December, make a contribution to animal welfare in our city by getting a photo of you and your pet with Santa. The Petco Foundation will be offering pet photos with Santa at its Wichita stores for a $9.95 donation, which will benefit local animal organizations. This will be a great opportunity to include your […]

Breakfast with Santa at both Chick-fil-A West Locations

Santa is coming! Join Chick-fil-A for their 8th annual Breakfast with Santa event at both West Wichita Chick-fil-A locations: Maple & Ridge and 21st & Maize. Bring your kiddos to get traditional pictures with Santa.  You can even get in the picture too instead of taking it, because there will be a professional photographer on […]

The Bethlehem Experience

the bethlehem experience - wichita ks

Experience the sights and sounds of Bethlehem, and enjoy some fun, hands-on activities with your family as you walk through our live, reenactment of the town marketplace. Then warm up indoors with cookies, hot chocolate and family photos before you enjoy an exciting, twenty minute stage production, highlighting the events leading up to the birth […]

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 […]

Derby Christmas Parade

Derby Christmas Parade 2019

The annual Derby Christmas Parade will be held on December 7 this year at 6 p.m. The theme for 2019 is A Gingerbread Christmas. The parade route begins at Panther Stadium, goes west on Madison, south on Georgie, east on Market and ends up back at the Stadium. This evening parade is sure to be […]

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 […]

Free make-and-take and holiday shopping event at CityArts

Holiday shop at City Arts Wichita

On Sunday, December 1, CityArts will hold a fun and free make-n-take event, along with a Gifts in the Gallery popup shop, and book signings. That’s also the same day as the big City Tree Lighting in Wichita, so plan for a full day of fun in Old Town Square. CityArts will be open for […]

Get bonus $5 Starbucks gift card on Cyber Monday

Starbucks holiday beverages 2019

Starbucks gift cards have become synonymous with the holidays — simply because it seems to be the perfect (and easy) gift for just about everyone, from friends, neighbors and coworkers to postal workers, teachers and doctors. Gift givers can choose a perfectly designed eGift card loaded with $5 to $500 On Cyber Monday, Starbucks will give […]

Holidays in Delano

Delano Wichita clock tower roundabout

Get a jump on your holiday shopping at the annual Holidays In Delano event on November 23. You’ll be able to score some discounts by donating to help folks in need and have great holiday fun all at the same time. Bring the the kids or spend some quality time with your shopping buddies! Here’s […]

Prairie Rose Chuckwagon: Christmas on the Prairie

Prairie Rose Chuckwagon is wrapping up their final season with a special Christmas on the Prairie event.  For their final season of wholesome family entertainment, you can enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides (weather permitting), classic Christmas movies, hot chocolate, and popcorn from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. At 6:15 p.m., an all you can eat barbeque […]

Wichita Children’s Theatre Once Upon a Time Series: The Gingerbread Man

  Get in the holiday spirit with pizza and a show! The Wichita Children’s Theatre and Dance Center is continuing the Once Upon a Time Series with the beloved and ever popular Gingerbread Man by KMR Scripts.  After the Saturday shows, Santa will appear and greet the children following the performance! There will also be […]

$5 Breakfast with Santa at Maize Rec (Register by Nov. 25)

Breakfast with Santa at Maize Rec.

Register by November 25 for Breakfast with Santa at Maize Recreation Center on Saturday, December 7, 2019. All ages are welcome. They’ll be serving biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage links, coffee, water, & juice. The event is from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Breakfast with Santa price is only $5 per person, or $3 […]

FREE: Teen Harry Potter Yule Ball Escape Room

Harry Potter Yule Ball Facebook post

This will be a very cool winter break event for teens in Wichita! The Wichita Public Library is hosting a Harry Potter Yule Ball Escape Room for teens in December. And it’s FREE! The event will be held on December 20, 2019 at the Advanced Learning Library location.  The Harry Potter themed escape room will […]

Groupon for Holly Jolly Jurassic Holiday at Field Station: Dinosaurs

Field Station: Dinosaurs Christmas family event

Have yourself a merry little prehistoric holiday this season at Field Station: Dinosaurs’ Holly Jolly Jurassic Holiday events! There’s even a Groupon deal right now that makes admission as low as $5-something per person when there’s a promo code. The dinosaur theme park will open its doors for a special winter season event from November […]

Winter Luminary Walk at Dyck Arboretum

Winter luminaries lighting up Dyck Arboretum in Hesston KS

This will be a fun holiday event in Hesston, KS. Dyck Arboretum will host its annual Winter Luminary Walk on four dates during the holiday season this year: November 29 & 30, 2019 (Thanksgiving weekend)  December 6 & 7, 2019 Enjoy the natural beauty of the gardens in the winter as you walk through thousands […]

College Hill Christmas Lights Tour

college hill christmas lights trolley tour

Snuggle up! On December 7 or 8 (two dates this year!), take a 30-minute trolley tour of College Hill Christmas lights while enjoying classic holiday goodies and entertainment.  This family-friendly affair will include live music, carolers, treats, prizes, live nativity, and a beautiful tour of the College Hill neighborhood lights! The trolley will depart from […]

Neat gifts from local stores

Sometimes it’s hard to find the perfect Christmas gift. We are lucky to have a lot of unique and creative places to buy gifts from right here in Wichita. If you are looking for something creative, unique or made right here in Wichita we have some great, affordable ideas for you! We have compiled a […]

A Night with Santa (FREE)

Letters to Santa

Enjoy a fun and free evening out with the family for the annual A Night with Santa in downtown Wichita. Wichita Park & Recreation will host the annual Night with Santa event on Thursday, December 5, 2019, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Century II. This free holiday event is for children 12 and under […]

FREE “Glorious Glass Show” at Karg Art Glass

Rollin Karg Shell - Glass blowing in Wichita Ks

Karg Art Glass will have a new show on display this winter with a special FREE opening night reception you won’t want to miss. The Glorious Glass Show will be on display at Karg Art Glass from November 8, 2019 through January 3, 2020 during normal store hours.   The FREE opening night festivities will […]