The Wichita Park & Recreation Department has a fun, festive and FREE event planned for this December. Winter Wonderland will bring holiday cheer to Naftzger Park along with the Mayor’s tree lighting on Saturday evening, December 11, 2021.
(In years past, the Mayor’s tree lighting was held at Old Town Square. Naftzger Park is a new location for it!)

Photo: Carolyn Erickson
Arrive early to watch the lighting of the Mayor’s Tree at 5:20 p.m. Then take in the lights and decorations while listening to music and entertainment at the Evergy Pavilion from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Also, enjoy these fun holiday activities with the whole family:
- Roast s’mores by one of the fire pits
- Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and get your photo taken
- Watch out for the Grinch, he’ll be lurking about the park
- Drink hot cocoa and listen to holiday music
- Play corn hole with the family
- Stop by our festive photo booth for a selfie or have your picture taken by our team
- Write and send a letter to the North Pole
- Munch on candy canes walking around Naftzger Park
Date: Saturday, December 11, 2021
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Naftzger Park, 601 E. Douglas, Wichita KS 67202
Cost: FREE
For more information, visit the City of Wichita Winter Wonderland page here.
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