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The Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting will be at Union Station 2024, and it’s called Merry & Bright. This is a completely FREE event in Wichita, and there will be lots of holiday activities to get you into the Holiday Spirit! 

Union Stations Merry & Bright event and Christmas tree lighting has become one of my favorite FREE Holiday Events in Wichita

Wichita’s mayor, Lily Wu, will flip the switch to light up Union Station. Enjoy holiday favorites like photos with Santa, Carriage rides, hot cocoa and cookies, and live musical performances. Dont miss this magical night filled with joy and giving.

Join in on the Holiday Fun at the 3rd annual Merry & Bright celebration at Union Station on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The holiday season kicks off with a Tree Lighting and Toy Drive benefiting the Wichita Children’s Home. This FREE, family-friendly event is open to everyone.

Merry & Bright Christmas Tree Lighting at Union Station 2024

  • Toy drive to benefit the Wichita Children’s Home. This event is FREE, but guests are encouraged to donate a new, unwrapped toy. 
  • Interactive Kids’ Station (sponsored by Envision Arts Gallery) 
  • Live performance by Ballet Wichita 
  • Live musical performances by Evermore ICT and the Northwest High School Choir 
  • Fireworks with Victory Pyrotechnics 
  • Lighting of the Historic Union Station building
  • Lighting of the Great Plains Transportation Museum train on the Douglas bridge.
  • KWCH Channel 12 will cover the event live with co-sponsor KFDI-FM 101.3 radio station
  • Photo opportunities with Santa
  • Carriage rides 
  • Cocoa and cookies
  • Musical performers 
  • The Wichita Police Department Mounted Unit 

“It’s the perfect time of year to bring the community together for a family-friendly event, spread some holiday cheer, and support a wonderful cause for the Wichita Children’s Home,” said Chad Stafford, President of Occidental Management. 

Everyone is encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Wichita Children’s Home. For full event details, visit The Union Station Website

Union Station Tree Lighting: Merry & Bright Info:   

Date: Thursday, November 21s, 2024
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. 
Location: Union Station 701 E Douglas 
Cost: FREE

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