Wichita is about to explode with Christmas cheer on Thanksgiving Day when neighborhoods are adorned with thousands of lights to officially kickoff the holiday season. From small displays to intricate shows set to music, there is a wide variety of entertainment for the whole family. Below is a list of some of the most popular neighborhood displays and Christmas lights in Wichita.

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See more lights on the College Hill Holiday Lights Trolley Tour. For the full festive experience, check out upcoming holiday shows and other family-friendly events in Wichita, like the Bradley Fair Christmas Tree Lighting in November or the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting and Lights on the River in December.

Illuminations at Botanica Wichita

Nov. 29-Jan. 4
Time: Sun-Thur 5:30-8:30p; Fri-Sat 5:30-9:30p
Admission: Adults $12; Youth/Military/Members $8 - (add'l $1 at door)
Location: Botanica Wichita, 701 Amidon St., Wichita, KS 67203

Come experience the region’s biggest light display at Illuminations at Botanica Wichita. Bundle up and take the family through more than 30 enchanted Christmas gardens as you enjoy more than 2-million dazzling lights. Stop and grab some hot chocolate, S’mores or a delicious holiday meal midway through your journey, or stop in to see Santa. Don’t miss the choreographed show with more than 50,000 Christmas lights set to music, and keep your eye out for the beautiful chandelier trees and magical Christmas train garden.

2019 The Arc’s Lights

Nov. 28-Dec. 28
Time: 5:30-9p Sun-Thur; 5:30-10p Fri & Sat
Admission: $10 per carload Fri-Sun; Donations accepted every night
Location: Near The Arc of Sedgwick County, Douglas & St. Paul Streets, Wichita, KS 67202

It’s a magical holiday wonderland you can experience without getting out of your car. Drive through this popular display and explore the Tunnel of Lights and more than 1-million sparkling Christmas lights. This signature Wichita tradition raises money for youth and adults with developmental disabilities. 2019 – The Arc’s Lights is open late on Christmas Eve, until 11:30p.

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Candy Cane Lane

Nov. 28-Dec. 31
Time: Begins at dark daily
Admission: Free
Location: 1021 N. Azure Circle, Wichita, KS 67235

Take a stroll down Candy Cane Lane! This west Wichita Christmas light display includes more than a dozen homes in one neighborhood getting in on the holiday spirit. Starting Thanksgiving night, you can experience the glow of at least 16 homes around 119^th Street and Central Avenue in the Deer Glen development. Don’t forget to bring your camera so you can share your photos on their Facebook page!

Christmas at the McKinneys’

Nov. 28-Dec. 31
Time: Starting at 5:30p daily
Admission: Free, donations accepted
Location: 1452 N. Coolidge, Wichita, KS 67203

Known as one of the most favorite Christmas light displays in Wichita, Christmas at the McKinneys’ is a privately owned home with a family that takes pride in holiday cheer. The show is open to the public and gets better each year. Donations are accepted and are split between two charities, the Kansas Human Society and Interfaith Ministries. In the past, the Christmas lights show has raised more than $3,500.

Lights on Texas

Nov. 28-Dec. 31
Time: Begins 5:30p daily
Admission: Free, donations accepted
Location: 11603 W. Texas St, Wichita, KS 67209

Formerly known as Lights on Lawrence, this 200,000-light holiday display moved to the west side a couple years ago to continue its glory. With a nice mix of traditional and colored lights, many of the items have a history in light shows in Wichita, as part of a large display at 17^th and Park Place (Wey Mansion) that celebrated the holidays for 25 years. Stop by Lights on Texas on your Christmas light tour.

Christmas on Crestline

Nov. 29-Jan. 1
Time: TBD
Admission: Free
Location: 914 N. Crestline, Wichita, KS 67212

This award-winning Christmas lights show features more than 80,000 computerized lights set to music on 100.7FM and new attractions each year. Last year, the display introduced an 8-foot mural photo prop. This year, you’ll have to drive to Christmas on Crestline to see what goodies are in store for the public! This animated light show has been a popular stop since 2012 and has won 1^st place in 101.3 KFDI’s Christmas Light Fight, 2015 Westlink Association’s Christmas Light Shows and has been featured on the front page of the Wichita Eagle’s Local and State section.

Christmas Lights at the North Pole Express Substation

Nov. 28-Dec. 23
Time: 6-9p daily
Admission: Free, donations accepted
Location: North Pole Express Substation, 1841 S. Glenn, Wichita, KS 67213

Wanna get close to Santa? Head to the North Pole Express Substation here in Wichita! C.L.A.U.S., Inc. brings the reason for the season to children of all ages. Visitors can see Christmas lights, meet Santa and visit with the magic of the North Pole.

Lights on Gold Street

Nov. 28-Dec. 31
Time: 6p daily
Admission: Free, donations accepted
Location: 5336 S. Gold St., Wichita, KS 67217

Hop in the car and tune your radio to 99.5FM to watch more than 13-thousand lights dance in routine to your favorite holiday music. This will be the 10^th year this private home light show has been running. Celebrate a decade of Christmas cheer at Lights on Gold Street on Thanksgiving through the New Year. The display stays lit until 10p Sunday through Thursday and until midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Lights on Brummett Street

Nov. 28-Dec. 31
Time: 5:30-9p daily
Admission: Free
Location: 3721 S Brummett St., Wichita, KS 67215

With both Halloween and Christmas displays, Brummett Street lights up with Lights on Brummett every year to celebrate the holidays. Stop by this southwest Wichita neighborhood and tune into 101.7FM for a musical light display that will delight the whole family.

The Marshall Family Christmas Lights

Nov. 28-Jan. 4
Time: Begins 5:30p daily
Admission: Free, donations accepted
Location: 620 N. Stratford Lane, Wichita, KS 67206

Join one local family as they bring the excitement of The Marshall Family Christmas Lights to east Wichita. With a holiday performance beginning daily at 5:30p, stop by after you get off work and tune in to 91.7FM to hear the holiday music that matches the lights. The display is free but all donations go to support the Lord’s Diner and St. Anthony Family Shelter in Wichita.

Lights on Longview Ln.

Nov. 28-Dec. 31
Time: 5:30p-midnight daily
Admission: Free
Location: 3805 E. Longview Lane, Wichita, KS 67218

If you’re out early or up late, stop by Lights on Longview Ln. in east Wichita for a musically charged Christmas light display. Tune in on your radio to 105.7FM and enjoy many Christmas tune remixes that match the dancing lights. Lights on Longview lasts until midnight every night of the week. With more than 50,000 lights, this is one of Wichita’s favorite Christmas lights displays.

Lights of Matthew 5:16

Nov. 28-Dec. 31
Time: TBD
Admission: Free
Location: 835 Longbranch Circle, Maize, KS 67101

Tune in on 96.7FM to Lights of Matthew 5:16 for a beautiful musically enriched display. “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Heaven.” – Matthew 5:16

Riverside Castle Christmas Lights

Dates TBD
Time: TBD
Admission: Free
Location: Riverside/Campbell Castle, 1155 N. River Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203

Don’t miss the beautiful Riverside Castle Christmas Lights every holiday season. The castle was built in 1888 by Colonel Burton Harvey Campbell, modeled after the “mother” castle in the foothill of Scotland. Also known as the Campbell Castle and the Crumm Castle, this historical landmark in Wichita has a rich history and was once used as a bed and breakfast, but is no longer open to the public except for special events.

Honn Family Christmas

Nov. 29-Jan. 4
Time: Sun-Thur 5:30-10p; Fri & Sat 5:30-11p
Admission: Free
Location: 5501 N. Porter Ave., Wichita, KS, 67204

Stop by this address on north Porter Avenue for a family tradition. Tune in to 87.9FM to hear the show as you watch this interactive light display. Honn Family Christmas is a great addition to your Christmas lights tour.

9^th Street Lights

Nov. 28-Dec. 31
Time: 6p daily
Admission: Free
Location: 3821 W. 9^th St., Wichita, KS 67203

With more than 35,000 dancing lights paired with music you can hear on 101.7FM, this computerized light show goes along with Christmas classics like, “Carol of the Bells,” “Little Drummer Boy,” and “Joy to the World.” Be sure to add 9^th Street Lights to your list of the best places to see Christmas lights in Wichita!

Lights on David

Nov. 28-Dec. 31
Time: Begins at dark
Admission: Free
Location: 409 N. David St., Wichita, KS 67212

After Halloween comes and goes, Lights on David lights up for the holiday season. This interactive light display can be heard on 106.9FM for free. With new props, songs and fun each year, you won’t want to miss the 2019 Christmas celebration!

Other Wichita Area Christmas Lights Displays

• 1812 S. Millwood – 100,000 lights; donations go to Camp Hope, a camp for kids who have or had had cancer
• 4620 S. Sycamore – Lights on Sycamore
• 143 E. 4^th St. - Goddard, KS
• 6226 W. 34^th Ct. N.
• 727 Golden Hills
• 6726 W. Ocieo – 32,000 lights set to music
• 100 block of N. Pershing
• Numerous houses along River Boulevard – between 11^th and 13^th Streets
• 9912 W. 18^th St. N. – Santa and a flying saucer
• 205 N. Roosevelt
• Several houses along Spaulding, off River Boulevard
• 2835 E. Fountain – snowman village
• Numerous houses throughout the Riverside neighborhood

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