Day by day guide to 2017 holiday and Christmas events around Wichita

November and December are filled with holiday events in Wichita, including Christmas concerts, holiday shopping bazaars, visits with Santa, and even horse-drawn carriage rides. Many of these events make for an affordable day out with the family, a date-night with your spouse, or an evening with friends.

This is a growing list of 2017 holiday events in the Wichita area. This page will be updated continually throughout the holidays as new information comes in.

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Wichita Christmas and Holiday Events

Ongoing

• Botanica Illuminations 701 Amidon St., Wichita. Spectacular family-friendly light display November 24 to December 31, excluding December 24 and December 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Live music, hot cocoa and cider. Entry fee is $10 for teenagers and adults; $7 for ages 3-12;  $7 for members. Group  discounts offered.  Early purchase tickets available at area Quik Trips, at Botanica and on the Botanica website.  Extra parking with free shuttles is across the street from the Wichata Art Museum on Museum Boulevard. Shuttles run 5:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
• Let it Snow at the Dome at Exploration Place, November 25 to December 31. This fun family show will put you in the seasonal mood with holiday images and scenes set to favorite songs. No museum admission needed to do the Dome.  Dome-only fees are $3 for kids ages 3 to 11, $5 for adults and $4 for seniors 65 and older, 300 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita  67203, website, 316-660-0600
• Horse-drawn carriage rides
• Kansas in Miniature Holiday Show exhibit at Exploration Place, November 25 to December 31. Elaborate animated display of 1950s Kansas. Included with regular entry fee.

Day by Day

December 1

• Victorian Christmas at Old Cowtown Museum
• Bringing in the Greens at Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E. 29th St. N., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. December 1, fun for all ages with games, crafts and music, plus a visit from Santa! 316-683-5499, free
• Wichita Nativity Exhibit 6-8 p.m. Features hundreds of nativity scenes, live music, and child-friendly activities. Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 7834 W. 29th Street N., Wichita, KS 67205
• Winter Prelude Wichita Community Children’s Choir, 7 p.m. December 1, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
• Wichita Children’s Theater The Gingerbread Man $7-$8.50 November 29 and 30, December 1, 2, 15, 16.
• Candlelight Concert Gloria in Excelsis,  Wiedemann Concert Hall, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount St., Wichita, 7:30 p.m. December 1, 7:30 p.m. December 2 and 4 p.m. December 3, with four WSU choirs ring in the holidays with a seasonal holiday concert. Event & ticket information is online. Prices are $12 for adults, $6 for students and free for WSU students with identification. 316-978-3233
• Candlelight Christmas Concert at Friends University, Sebits Auditorium, 2100 W. University Ave. in Wichita, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-2 and 2 p.m. on Dec. 3. Featuring the Friends University Singing Quakers, Concert Choir, Jazz Vocal Ensemble, and the 150-voice Choral Union. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors (60+). For more information, call (316) 295-5677 or email finearts@friends.edu

December 2

• Victorian Christmas at Old Cowtown Museum
• Make a Door Charm with Fresh Greenery at at Johnson’s Garden Centers, $30, 10 a.m. December 2. Registration recommended online or by phone 316-942-1443
• No Room at the Inn, display of hundreds of nativities, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. December 2, St. Mary School, 2300 E Meadowlark Blvd., Derby. Free with donations accepted for St. Anthony Family Shelter, 316-788-3151
• Holidays in Old Town Noon – 5 p.m. Visits with Santa, holiday activities, music, and family-friendly fun. Old Town Square in Wichita, KS.
• Holiday Open House at McPherson Museum 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. December 2. Refreshments, live entertainment & Santa. Decorate gingerbread houses 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Santa is 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free
• Wichita Nativity Exhibit 1-7 p.m. Features hundreds of nativity scenes, live music, and child-friendly activities. Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 7834 W. 29th Street N., Wichita, KS 67205
• Make a Fresh Evergreen Wreath at Johnson’s Garden Centers, offered at East location, 6225 E. Shadybrook, $30, 2 p.m. December 2.  Registration recommended online or by phone 316-942-1443
• Village Christmas Celebration in Haysville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. December 2 at WW Hays Village Historic Park, 200 S. Main St., Haysville. Activities for the whole family at the library and in the historic park area. Free entry. Most activities are free.
• El Dorado Old Fashioned Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, parade is at 5:30 p.m. December 2 on Main Street in El Dorado. Tree lighting at 6 p.m. at the county courthouse, 205 W. Central. Carriage rides for a fee. Follow Candy Cane Lane to the Oil Museum, 383 E. Central, for photo ops with Santa.
• Old Fashioned Christmas at the Kansas Oil Museum in El Dorado, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. December 2, 383 E. Central Ave., El Dorado, 316-321-9333, includes Santa and art activities for kids, free
• Tuba Christmas in Old Town Square from noon to 1 p.m. Listen to tuba carols while enjoying the other Old Town holiday events.
• “Snowcus Pocus” McPherson Opera House. 7:30 p.m. December 2. Student tickets $10. Other tickets $25-$35. 620-241-1952,  219 S. Main St., McPherson
• Candlelight Concert Gloria in Excelsis,  Wiedemann Concert Hall, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount St., Wichita, 7:30 p.m. December 1, 7:30 p.m. December 2 and 4 p.m. December 3, with four WSU choirs ring in the holidays with a seasonal holiday concert. Event & ticket information is online. Prices are $12 for adults, $6 for students and free for WSU students with identification. 316-978-3233
• Candlelight Christmas Concert at Friends University, Sebits Auditorium, 2100 W. University Ave. in Wichita, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-2 and 2 p.m. on Dec. 3. Featuring the Friends University Singing Quakers, Concert Choir, Jazz Vocal Ensemble, and the 150-voice Choral Union. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors (60+). For more information, call (316) 295-5677 or email finearts@friends.edu
• Museum of World Treasures Yule Ball 8 p.m. on December 2 at the museum. Potter-themed, 18+ only, cash bar, photo booth, and DJ.  Tickets are $20.

December 3

• No Room at the Inn, display of hundreds of nativities, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. December 3, St. Mary School, 2300 E Meadowlark Blvd., Derby. Free with donations accepted for St. Anthony Family Shelter, 316-788-3151
• Make a Tree Topper Bow at Johnson’s Garden Centers, $15, 1 p.m. December 3. Registration recommended online or by phone, 316-942-1443
• Candlelight Christmas Concert at Friends University, Sebits Auditorium, 2100 W. University Ave. in Wichita, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-2 and 2 p.m. on Dec. 3. Featuring the Friends University Singing Quakers, Concert Choir, Jazz Vocal Ensemble, and the 150-voice Choral Union. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors (60+). For more information, call (316) 295-5677 or email finearts@friends.edu
• Friends of the Wichita Art Museum Holiday Open House 1400 W. Museum Blvd. 2-4 p.m. Warm up with holiday refreshments, entertainment including Goddard High School Madrigals and Young World Dance Studios, storytime with Glitter Elf and a visit with Santa Claus. For young and old. Free.
• Make a Porch Pot at Johnson’s Garden Centers, $35, 2 p.m. November 25, Registration recommended online or by phone 316-942-1443
• Winter Prelude Wichita Community Children’s Choir, 3 p.m. December 3, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
• Candlelight Concert Gloria in Excelsis,  Wiedemann Concert Hall, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount St., Wichita, 4 p.m. December 3, with four WSU choirs ring in the holidays with a seasonal holiday concert. Event & ticket information is online. Prices are $12 for adults, $6 for students and free for WSU students with identification. 316-978-3233
• Lights on the River, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. December 3. Family-friendly event with floating lights, wagon rides, vendors food trucks,  fireworks, entertainment. Perhaps a special appearance by Santa. Wichita Boathouse. Free.
• City of Wichita Tree Lighting 6 p.m. December 3  at Old Town Square, 353 N. Mead, with the mayor and other city officials. Entertainment by Newman Troubadours. Santa expected. Free trolleys to Lights On The River. Free.

December 5

• The Spirit of the Season Family Holiday Concert Wichita Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. December 5, Century II Convention Hall, 225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita. Free tickets. Donations accepted for the Wichita Symphony’s education program. Food donations for the Kansas Food Bank accepted.

December 6

• Holiday Sing-Along with Riverside Music Together, 11  a.m. December 6 at Jazzercise Wichita, 2260 N. Ridge Road, Wichita. Registration required.  $10 per family, with proceeds to support local refugee families.

December 7

• Newton Lions Club Parade of Lights 6:30 p.m. December 7, in downtown Newton. Includes photo ops with Santa and donation drive for food & eyeglasses
• A Night With Santa 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. December 7 at Century II. Tailored for kids 12 and younger and families. Carnival games. Inflatables. Crafts. Live reindeer. DIY photos with Santa. Professional photos with Santa for $5. Free entry.
• Holiday Film, interactive screening of “Elf” for ages 21 and older at Wichita Museum of Art, 7 p.m. December 7. Festivities include cash bar. Tickets are $15 for WAM members and $20 for the public. Tickets are sold online at wichitaartmuseum.org/events  316-268-4921
• Story Time on the Trolley boards at library in McPherson, 7 p.m. December 7, $3. Tickets need to be purchased before the event. Buy at McPherson Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1111 E. Kansas Ave.
• Mark O’Connor Appachalian Christmas, December 7 8 p.m. $25 to $45, Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway Ave., Wichita, 316-263-0884 

December 8

• Victorian Christmas at Old Cowtown Museum
• Holiday Film, interactive screening of “Elf” for ages 21 and older at Wichita Museum of Art, 7 p.m. December 8. Festivities include cash bar. Tickets are $15 for WAM members and $20 for the public. Tickets are sold online at wichitaartmuseum.org/events  316-268-4921
• Music Theatre for Young People presents “Bethlehem, Kansas” 7:30 p.m. December 8, 7:30 p.m. December 9 and 2:30 p.m.December 10. $10 for students and groups, $12 for adults if purchased before the event, $15 at the door. Century II,  225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, 316-264-9121
• The Nutcracker Ballet at Friends University December 8 at 7:30 p.m. $20 to $25.
• Tommy Emmanuel Classics & Christmas Tour December 8 8 p.m. $39.50 to $49.50. Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway Ave., Wichita, 316-263-0884 
• Holiday Sweater Social at the ICT Urban Pop-Up Park. December 8. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wear your favorite festive sweater with pride and enjoy free hot chocolate and carolers. Prizes will be awarded to those with the brightest, jolliest cardigans. Food will be available for purchase from local food trucks.

December 9

• Victorian Christmas at Old Cowtown Museum
• Breakfast with Santa at the  EAA 88 building at 3612 N. Webb Rd. from 7-11 a.m. Santa arrives at 9 a.m. Adults $6, Kids 12 & under $4. FREE Young Eagle Flights 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Ages 8-17. First timers preferred. Come early to reserve your spot.
• Story Time on the Trolley boards at library in McPherson, 9 a.m. December 9, $3. Tickets need to be purchased before the event. Buy at McPherson Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1111 E. Kansas Ave.
• Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas at the historical Augusta Theater, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. Admission is FREE and each child can take home a treat bag filled with goodies. 523 State Street, Augusta, KS
• Holiday Sing-Along with Riverside Music Together, 11  a.m. December 9 at Jazzercise Wichita, 2260 N. Ridge Road, Wichita. Registration required.  $10 per family, with proceeds to support local refugee families.
• Meet Santa at Exploration Place, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. December 9 and December 16, 300 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita 316-660-0600, free
• Christmas Tea, McPherson Opera House. Recommended for youngsters to age 9 and adults. $25 for adults, $12 for youngsters. 219 S. Main St, McPherson, 620-241-1952
• Holidays in Old Town Noon – 5 p.m. Visits with Santa, holiday activities, music, and family-friendly fun. Old Town Square in Wichita, KS.
• Castle Inn Riverside Holiday Open House 2-7 p.m. $10
• National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation film screening and ugly sweater party at the Wichita Orpheum Theater. $8 The party starts at 5:30 p.m. with food trucks, games, props, and prizes. Movie screening starts at 7 p.m. Costumes and ugly sweaters encouraged!
• Christmas choral and orchestra performance at Country Acres Baptist Church, 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10:45 a.m. Dec. 10. 8810 W. 10th Street (10th and Tyler). Free admission.
• Music Theatre for Young People presents “Bethlehem, Kansas” 7:30 p.m.December 8, 7:30 p.m. December 9 and 2:30 p.m.December 10. $10 for students and groups, $12 for adults if purchased before the event, $15 at the door. Century II,  225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, 316-264-9121
• The Nutcracker Ballet at Friends University December 9 at 7:30 p.m. $20 to $25.
• Cool Yule, McPherson Opera House. $20. 219 S. Main St, McPherson, 620-241-1952
• Sing We Now of Christmas, Maize High School Vocal Music Concert, 7:30 p.m. December 9
• Rose Hill Hometown Christmas,  8 a.m. to about 8 p.m. December 9, includes fun run, craft fair, $5 Christmas breakfast with live entertainment. Parade of Lights is at 6:30 p.m., route  includes School Street and Rose Hill Road. Most activities are free, but money is a good idea for shopping, food and some activities, 316-776-2712

December 10

• Christmas choral and orchestra performance at Country Acres Baptist Church, 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10:45 a.m. Dec. 10. 8810 W. 10th Street (10th and Tyler). Free admission.
• The Nutcracker Ballet at Friends University December 10 at 2 p.m. $20 to $25.
• Music Theatre for Young People presents “Bethlehem, Kansas” 2:30 p.m.December 10. $10 for students and groups, $12 for adults if purchased before the event, $15 at the door. Century II,  225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, 316-264-9121
• Delano Wind Ensemble Christmas Concert at West Side Baptist Church, 304 S. Seneca, 3 p.m. $10 donations encouraged.
• Supper With Santa at Botanica, 5:30 p.m. December 10, 11, 12 and 13. Reservations required. Fees for members are $14 for adults and $12 for kids. Fees for non-members are $16 for adults and $14 for ages 3 to 12. Reservations may be made on the Botanica website or 316-264-0448, 701 Amidon St., Wichita
• College Hill Holiday Light Tours 5:30-9 p.m. Several heated trolley tours of College Hill neighborhood Christmas lights. $8 per person.
• Celebrate with Family at Ark Church, 6 p.m. December 10. Enjoy family time with Christmas classics featuring members from the Wichita Symphony, Generation’s Kids Choir, Oneighty’s Weathervane, a comedy act, and the Christmas story read in a musical drama. Refreshments will be served; this event is free for the entire family.

December 11

• Supper With Santa at Botanica, 5:30 p.m. December 10, 11, 12 and 13. Reservations required. Fees for members are $14 for adults and $12 for kids. Fees for non-members are $16 for adults and $14 for ages 3 to 12. Reservations may be made on the Botanica website or 316-264-0448, 701 Amidon St., Wichita

December 12

• Supper With Santa at Botanica, 5:30 p.m. December 10, 11, 12 and 13. Reservations required. Fees for members are $14 for adults and $12 for kids. Fees for non-members are $16 for adults and $14 for ages 3 to 12. Reservations may be made on the Botanica website or 316-264-0448, 701 Amidon St., Wichita

December 13

• Supper With Santa at Botanica, 5:30 p.m. December 10, 11, 12 and 13. Reservations required. Fees for members are $14 for adults and $12 for kids. Fees for non-members are $16 for adults and $14 for ages 3 to 12. Reservations may be made on the Botanica website or 316-264-0448, 701 Amidon St., Wichita

December 14

• Hometown Christmas in Andover, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. December 14, Andover Central Park, Santa arrives on fire truck to light the tree, then pose for pictures in City Hall. Participants are asked to drop off a non-perishable food item. 316-733-1303
• A Prairie Blue Grass Christmas 7 p.m. December 14 at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. An evening of holiday music featuring Richard and Karen Crowson and friends. Favorite holiday standards with a bluegrass kick played on fiddle, mandolin, and banjo! Admission is free with goodwill offering (No one will be turned away for lack of funds.) Media sponsor KMUW.
• McPherson Holiday Light Trolley Tours, 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. December 14  Tickets need to be purchased before the tour. Tickets are $5. Book reservations and buy tickets at McPherson Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1111 E. Kansas Ave., McPherson, 620-241-3340
• Journey to Bethlehem 6:30 p.m. December 14. An outdoor guided journey through an interactive re-creation of Bethlehem as it appeared over 2,000 years ago. Free.

December 15

• McPherson Holiday Light Trolley Tours, 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. December 15  Tickets need to be purchased before the tour. Tickets are $5. Book reservations and buy tickets at McPherson Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1111 E. Kansas Ave., McPherson, 620-241-3340
• Drive-Through Christmas, Countryside Christian Church, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. December 15, 16 and 17, live scenes linked to narrated recording, 1919 S. Rock Road, Wichita, free, donations of non-perishable food items requested, 316- 686-7206
• Nutcracker Ballet by Ballet Wichita at 7 p.m. December 15, Century II, 225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, $25 to $55, 316-303-8100
• The Star Christmas play at New Life Tabernacle 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, December 15 and 16. Journey back in time to see the story of the birth of Jesus from many viewpoints. Live animals included. 1200 Henry St., Augusta, KS 67010. Admission is free. Click for reservations or call (316) 712-8274.
• The Nutcracker Ballet at Friends University December 15 at 7:30 p.m. $20 to $25. Sebits Auditorium
• Journey to Bethlehem 6:30 p.m. December 14. An outdoor guided journey through an interactive re-creation of Bethlehem as it appeared over 2,000 years ago. Free.

December 16

• Breakfast with Santa at Towne West Square, December 16  10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Towne West Square invites all of Santa’s little helpers to join him for a special breakfast. Kids will enjoy a free meal and festive holiday activities to help add to the season’s cheer. 4600 W. Kellogg Drive, Wichita 67209, 316-945-1236
• Meet Santa at Exploration Place, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. December 9 and December 16, 300 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita 316-660-0600, free
• The Nutcracker Ballet at Friends University Two performances on December 16: at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. $20 to $25.
• Holidays in Old Town Noon – 5 p.m. Visits with Santa, holiday activities, music, and family-friendly fun. Old Town Square in Wichita, KS.
• McPherson Holiday Light Trolley Tours, 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. December 16  Tickets need to be purchased before the tour. Tickets are $5. Book reservations and buy tickets at McPherson Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1111 E. Kansas Ave., McPherson, 620-241-3340
• Drive-Through Christmas, Countryside Christian Church, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. December 15, 16 and 17, live scenes linked to narrated recording, 1919 S. Rock Road, Wichita, free, donations of non-perishable food items requested, 316- 686-7206
• Nutcracker Ballet by Ballet Wichita at 7 p.m. December 16, Century II, 225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, $25 to $55, 316-303-8100
• The Star Christmas play at New Life Tabernacle 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, December 15 and 16. Journey back in time to see the story of the birth of Jesus from many viewpoints. Live animals included. 1200 Henry St., Augusta, KS 67010. Admission is free. Click for reservations or call (316) 712-8274.
• Journey to Bethlehem 6:30 p.m. December 14. An outdoor guided journey through an interactive re-creation of Bethlehem as it appeared over 2,000 years ago. Free.

December 17

• Nutcracker Ballet by Ballet Wichita 2 p.m. December 17, Century II, 225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, $25 to $55, 316-303-8100
• McPherson Holiday Light Trolley Tours, 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. December 17 Tickets need to be purchased before the tour. Tickets are $5. Book reservations and buy tickets at McPherson Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1111 E. Kansas Ave., McPherson, 620-241-3340
• Drive-Through Christmas, Countryside Christian Church, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. December 15, 16 and 17, live scenes linked to narrated recording, 1919 S. Rock Road, Wichita, free, donations of non-perishable food items requested, 316- 686-7206

December 21

• Miracle on 34th Street screening at the Wichita Orpheum Theater, 200 N. Broadway, Wichita. $5
• McPherson Holiday Light Trolley Tours, 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. December 21 Tickets need to be purchased before the tour. Tickets are $5. Book reservations and buy tickets at McPherson Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1111 E. Kansas Ave., McPherson, 620-241-3340

December 22

• Christmas Carillon 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. December 22. Spectators  listen outdoors to a live performance from the bell tower at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum,  204 S. Main St., 316-265-9314
• McPherson Holiday Light Trolley Tours, 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. December 14  Tickets need to be purchased before the tour. Tickets are $5. Book reservations and buy tickets at McPherson Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1111 E. Kansas Ave., McPherson, 620-241-3340

December 23

• Hyde Park Luminaria Thousands of Christmas luminaries will be lining the streets in Hutchinson’s Hyde Park neighborhood. There may be carolers and other festivities happening (and possibly a surprise visit from Santa). Hyde Park neighborhood is from Main to Monroe; 18th to 23rd. Thanks, Amber!

December 26

• Winter Art Mania at Wichita Art Museum, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. December 26. Family- friendly activities. 1400 W. Museum Blvd., Wichita. Free.

December 27

• Winter Art Mania at Wichita Art Museum, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. December 27. Family- friendly activities. 1400 W. Museum Blvd., Wichita. Free.

December 28

• Winter Art Mania at Wichita Art Museum, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. December 28. Family- friendly activities. 1400 W. Museum Blvd., Wichita. Free.

Looking for even more things to do?

• See our list of Holiday Craft Fairs in Wichita
• Also see the shortlist of Where to see Christmas lights in Wichita (coming soon!)
• Find out Where to See Santa in Wichita!
• Check out our events list for more!

Past events:

November 16

• Holiday Wreath Festival and Luncheon at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum 204 S. Main, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wreath Festival features wreaths for sale, gifts of all kinds, delicious baked goods, festive music and special exhibits. A luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. is $15; walk-ins are welcome and reservations may be made for groups of 6 or more by calling the museum at 316-265-9314
• City of Derby Tree Lighting  in Madison Avenue Central Park, 512 E. Madison, Derby, 316-788-1519, 6-8 p.m., November 16. The Derby mayor will light the city tree, kids can have their pictures taken with Santa, holiday music will be playing on the lawn, food trucks will be on site, and they’ll have arts & crafts, kettle corn, cookies. Bring your donations for Operation Holiday. Free.

November 17

• Holiday Wreath Festival and Luncheon at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum 204 S. Main, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wreath Festival features wreaths for sale, delicious baked goods, festive music and holiday gifts in the museum store. A luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. is $15; walk-ins welcome and reservations may be made for groups of 6 or more by calling the museum at 316-265-9314

November 18

• Make a Tree Topper Bow at Johnson’s Garden Centers, $15, 10 a.m. November 18 and 1 p.m. December 3. Registration recommended online or by phone, 316-942-1443
• Santa arrival parade at Towne West Square Mall November 18 11 a.m., 4600 W. Kellogg Drive, Wichita 67209, 316-945-1236, free
• Bradley Fair Tree Lighting  2000 N. Rock Road, Wichita,  5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Annual lighting of the 35-ft. tree, photos with Santa, and  horse-drawn carriage rides,  free.

November 19

• Make a Mesh Holiday Wreath at Johnson’s Garden Centers, $25, 2 p.m. November 19 and 2 p.m. November 26. Registration recommended online or by phone 316-942-1443

November 20

• The Moscow Ballet “Great Russian Nutcracker,” November 20 7 p.m., $28 to $175, Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway Ave., Wichita, 316-263-0884 

November 21

• Carillon concert 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. November 21., Spectators  listen outdoors to a live performance from the bell tower at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum,  204 S. Main St., 316-265-9314

November 24

• Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm opens for the season
• Winter Art Mania at Wichita Art Museum, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 24. Family- friendly activities. 1400 W. Museum Blvd., Wichita. Free.
• Make a Fresh Evergreen Wreath at Johnson’s Garden Centers, $30, 2 p.m. November 24 at both locations. Registration recommended online or by phone 316-942-1443

November 25

• Winter Art Mania at Wichita Art Museum, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 24. Family-friendly activities. 1400 W. Museum Blvd., Wichita. Free.
• Make a Fresh Evergreen Wreath at Johnson’s Garden Centers, $30, 10 a.m.  November 25 at both locations. Registration recommended online or by phone 316-942-1443
• Make a Porch Pot at Johnson’s Garden Centers, $35, 2 p.m. November 25, Registration recommended online or by phone 316-942-1443
• Castle Inn Riverside Holiday Open House 2-7 p.m. $10

November 26

• Make a Mesh Holiday Wreath at Johnson’s Garden Centers, $25, 2 p.m. November 19 and 2 p.m. November 26. Registration recommended online or by phone 316-942-1443

November 29

• Wichita Children’s Theater The Gingerbread Man $7-$8.50 November 29 and 30, December 1, 2, 15, 16.

November 30

• Wichita Nativity Exhibit 6-8 p.m. Features hundreds of nativity scenes, live music, and child-friendly activities. Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 7834 W. 29th Street N., Wichita, KS 67205