From holiday cheer to winter events that will warm your bones, Wichita is home to a ton of big, exciting activities during the month of December. Here’s an all-inclusive list of things to do in Wichita this month:
Arts & Culture
- Once Upon a Time Series: The Runaway Snowman presented by Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center at Century II – Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Dec. 15
- 56thAnnual Candlelight Concert at Wichita State University – Nov. 30-Dec. 2
- Christmas Candlelight Concert at Friends University – Nov. 30-Dec. 2
- Chris Mann: Home for Christmas, Part 2 at Century II – Dec. 1
- The Nutcracker 2018 presented by Metropolitan Ballet at the Scottish Rite Center – Dec. 1-2
- Pinot & Piano: Happy Xmas (War is Over) at Seckman Music Studio – Dec. 6-7
- The Nutcracker at Friends University – Dec. 7-9, Dec. 14-15
- Music Theatre for Young People presents “A Little Princess” at Century II – Dec. 7-9
- Build Your Own Wine Day at Grace Hill Winery – Dec. 8
- 2ndAnnual Yule Ball at Museum of World Treasures – Dec. 8
- Wichita Symphony Orchestra presents Film With Orchestra, “The Wizard of Oz” at Century II – Dec. 8
- Love Actually Outdoor Screening & Winter Celebration at WAVE – Dec. 8
- Short & Suite Nutcracker at Wichita Center for Performing Arts – Dec. 8-9
- Main Stage Series: Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Century II – Dec. 14-16
- Ballet Wichita’s “The Nutcracker” at Century II – Dec. 14-16
- American Theatre Guild presents “Finding Neverland” at Century II – Dec. 18-20
- Rock the Dome at Exploration Place – Dec. 29
Comedy
- Mike Merryfield at The Loony Bin – Nov. 29-Dec. 1
- Matt Sadler at The Loony Bin – Dec. 6-8
- Lewis Black: The Joke’s On Us Tour at Orpheum Theatre – Dec. 7
- Kevin Bozeman at The Loony Bin – Dec. 13-15
- Secret Santa Open Mic at The Loony Bin – Dec. 19
- Marc Rubben at The Loony Bin – Dec. 21-22
- Kristin Key at The Loony Bin – Dec. 27-29
- The Kyle & Monte Christmas Musical 3 at Roxy’s Downtown – Through Dec. 30
- NYE 2019 with Kristin Key at The Loony Bin – Dec. 31
Family-Friendly Events
- Holly Jolly Jurassic Holiday at Field Station: Dinosaurs – Nov. 16-Dec. 31
- Create Your Own Ornament at Karg Art Glass – Nov. 23-Dec. 31
- Let It Snow! at Exploration Place – Nov. 24-Dec. 31
- Kansas in Miniature at Exploration Place – Nov. 24-Dec. 31
- 2018 Derby Christmas Parade at VFW Post 7253 – Dec. 1
- Christmas in Bel Aire at Bel Aire Recreation Center – Dec. 1
- Children’s Christmas Party at Mid-America All-Indian Center – Dec. 1
- Sesame Street Live!: Make Your Magic at INTRUST Bank Arena – Dec. 2
- A Night with Santa at Century II – Dec. 6
- Bringing in the Greens at Great Plains Nature Center – Dec. 7
- Old Cowtown Victorian Christmas at Old Cowtown Museum – Dec. 7-8, Dec. 14-15
- Supper with Santa at Botanica Wichita – Dec. 10-13
- Hometown Christmas at Andover Central Park – Dec. 14
- Meet Santa at Exploration Place – Dec. 15
- Breakfast with Santa at Old Cowtown Museum – Dec. 15
- Breakfast with Santa and Dasher at Stearman Field Bar & Grill – Dec. 15
- North Pole at Museum of World Treasures – Dec. 15-16
- Family Paint an Ornament Night at The Donut Whole – Dec. 21
Ongoing Holiday Events & Christmas Lights
- A Country Christmas Holiday Lights & More at Fulton Valley Farms – Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Dec. 7-8, Dec. 14-15
- Bradley Fair Holiday Carriage Rides – Nov. 17-Dec. 22
- 2018 The ARCs Lights at Douglas & St. Paul Streets – Nov. 22-Dec. 28
- Old Fashioned Christmas at Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm – Nov. 23-Dec. 16
- Christmas at the Prairie Rose at Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper – Nov. 23-Dec. 22
- DWTA Holiday Light Tours – Nov. 23-Dec. 30
- Illuminations at Botanica Wichita – Nov. 23-Dec. 31
- Brew Wagon Tours Christmas Light Tours – Nov. 23-Dec. 31
- Spot’s Party Bus Holiday Lights Tours – Nov. 23-Dec. 31
- Holidays in Old Town – Saturdays in December (Dec. 1-22)
- Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting in Old Town Square – Dec. 2
- Lights on the River at the Wichita Boathouse – Dec. 2
- Carriage Rides in Old Town Square – Dec. 15, Dec. 22
Holiday Shopping & Open Houses
- Holiday Sip & Shop Til You Drop at Century II – Dec. 1
- Ho! Ho! Ho! Holiday Shopping Expo at Risen Savior Lutheran Church – Dec. 1
- Friends of Wichita Art Museum Holiday Open House at Wichita Art Museum – Dec. 2
- Holiday Shopping Extravaganza at the K-State Research & Extension Office – Dec. 15
- Infinity Art Glass Holiday Open House at Infinity Art Glass – Dec. 15-16
Live Music/Entertainment
- Sherlock Holmes & the Adventure of the Missing Holly at Prairie Pines Playhouse – Through Dec. 23
- Will Santa Drink Canada Dry? or Go Tell it to the Mountie at Mosley Street Melodrama – Through Dec. 30
- Randy Rogers Band at The Cotillion – Dec. 1
- Halestorm + In This Moment at Hartman Arena – Dec. 2
- Menopause: The Musical at Orpheum Theatre – Dec. 2
- A Drag Queen Christmas at Orpheum Theatre – Dec. 6
- Forum Theatre Wichita presents “The Winter Wonderettes” – Dec. 6-8, Dec. 13-15
- Jim Brickman: A Joyful Christmas at Orpheum Theatre – Dec. 8
- Champions of Magic at Orpheum Theatre – Dec. 11-12
- Merry Riffmas Fest at WAVE – Dec. 13
- Puddle of Mudd + Tantric at The Cotillion – Dec. 14
- Read Southall at WAVE – Dec. 14
- Sullivan King at WAVE – Dec. 15
- Cherish the Ladies: A Celtic Christmas at Orpheum Theatre – Dec. 16
- Jackson Taylor & The Sinners at The Cotillion – Dec. 15
- Home Free: A Country Christmas at Orpheum Theatre – Dec. 19
- 80s Rock Night: Paramount plus Monterey Jack at The Cotillion – Dec. 22
- Abandon Kansas’ End of the Year Bash at WAVE – Dec. 28
- Jason Boland & The Stragglers at The Cotillion – Dec. 28
- NYE 2019 w/ Logan Mize & Jill Martin at The Cotillion – Dec. 31
Sports
- Wichita State vs. Baylor at Charles Koch Arena – Dec. 1
- Wichita State vs. Jacksonville State at Charles Koch Arena – Dec. 12
- Wichita State vs. Southern Miss. at INTRUST Bank Arena – Dec. 15
- Wichita State vs. Oral Roberts at Charles Koch Arena – Dec. 19
- World Class Revolution Wrestling at The Cotillion – Dec. 21
If you’re looking for more family-friendly events, make sure to check out our family fun page. Find other things to do in Wichita by exploring our website, VisitWichita.com. For a list of events happening during your stay, search our complete calendar of events.
