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Ice Skating at Chicken N Pickle

Chicken n Pickle has brought outdoor ice skating back to Wichita. Grab your skates (or rent them there) and take a few turns around the pond. Don't forget to bundle up with a warm coat, thick socks, and gloves! The ICE POND is CLOSED for … [Read more...] about Ice Skating at Chicken N Pickle

Botanica Illuminations 2022

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 … [Read more...] about Botanica Illuminations 2022

See Santa at Cabela’s and get a Free Printed Photo

Santa is making an early visit to Wichita this year; you can see him from November 6 to December 24, 2022 at Cabela's Wichita at 2427 N. Greenwich Road! We're putting together a huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Wichita area, … [Read more...] about See Santa at Cabela’s and get a Free Printed Photo

Victorian Christmas at Old Cowtown Museum

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Celebrate an old-fashioned holiday at Old Cowtown Museum's Victorian Christmas event this season in Wichita. Stroll along lamp-lit, carol-filled streets, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa, and check out the Victorian dancers in the evenings … [Read more...] about Victorian Christmas at Old Cowtown Museum

Fulton Valley Farms: A Country Christmas Holiday Event

Fulton Valley Farms in Butler County puts on A Country Christmas starting November 25 - December 16, 2022 with over 800,000 lights, live reindeer, Santa and so much more. They have also added some really fun special events for this Holiday … [Read more...] about Fulton Valley Farms: A Country Christmas Holiday Event

Where to see Santa in Wichita 2022

He’s a busy guy, but Santa still always makes time to visit Wichita every year. See the full schedule of his stops below! He loves our city because the people are great, there isn’t a lot of traffic, and we have so many affordable things to … [Read more...] about Where to see Santa in Wichita 2022

Watson Park Christmas Polar Express Polar Activity

All aboard for a fun trip to visit Santa! This year Wichita Park and Recreation is offering two ways to enjoy the "Polar Express" experience they call Watson Christmas Express.  Watson Christmas Express will be running at O.J. … [Read more...] about Watson Park Christmas Polar Express Polar Activity

Wichita Mayor’s Tree Lighting at Union Station Wichita

This year they are changing thigs up! The Mayors Christmas Tree Lighting will be at Union Station 2022 unlike it has been in the past. This is a completely FREE event to go to in Wichita and they will have lots of holiday activities to get … [Read more...] about Wichita Mayor’s Tree Lighting at Union Station Wichita

Andover Hometown Christmas this Thursday

Welcome Santa and enjoy fun activities for the whole family at the Andover Hometown Christmas celebration this December. The event WILL be held in 2021! The Andover Hometown Christmas holiday event will be held at Central Park on … [Read more...] about Andover Hometown Christmas this Thursday

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 … [Read more...] about Santa is coming to town for family pet photos as a fundraiser for Kansas Humane Society

Breakfast with Santa at Cowtown

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Join Santa for breakfast at Old Cowtown Museum on Saturday, December 4th or the 11th, 2021! This is a perfect holiday tradition for Wichita kids. Tickets go fast for this event, so get them asap if you want to go at … [Read more...] about Breakfast with Santa at Cowtown

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 … [Read more...] about Village Christmas: Tree lighting and holiday fun in Haysville KS

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 2021 Feztival of Trees will … [Read more...] about Midian Shrine Feztival of Trees

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 … [Read more...] about Skate with Buddy the Elf and the Grinch at the Wichita Ice Center

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 … [Read more...] about Santa Drive Thru

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 … [Read more...] about Drive Thru Christmas and Scavenger Hunt

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