December 2024: What's happening in Wichita this month

Posted: Nov. 20, 2024

Santa Claus is coming to Wichita along with other big events throughout December, including Justin Timberlake's “The Forget Tomorrow World Tour” and lots of family-friendly activities and Christmas experiences. Here’s a list of things to do in December in the Heart of the Country.

the lounge inside GROW is decked out in holiday decor and lights

Holiday Pop-Up Bars

Dec. 1 – HoliDAZE 2024! Annual Pop-Up Market at Brick & Mortar
Through Dec. 31 – Holiday Hideaway at Chicken N Pickle
Through Dec. 31 – Miracle on Mosley Street at River City Brewing Co.
Through Jan. 1 – Jingle & Mingle at GROW Plant Bar
Through Jan. 1 – Zigloos at Ziggy’s Pizza
Through Jan. 5 – The Jingle Holiday Pop-Up at Public

A train is decorated for Christmas with children on board at O.J. Watson Park

Holiday Events

Through Feb. 6 – Ice Pond at Chicken N Pickle
Through Dec. 22 – Watson's Christmas Express at O. J. Watson Park
Through Dec. 22 – Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo
Through Dec. 22 – Old-fashioned Christmas at Prairie Pines
Through Dec. 22 – Die Hard Candy Christmas at Mosley Street Melodrama
Through Dec. 23 – A Country Christmas at Fulton Valley Farms
Through Dec. 31 – Holly Jolly Jurassic Holiday – Elf Invasion! at Field Station: Dinosaurs
Through Dec. 31 – Victorian Cottage Christmas at Wichita-Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
Through Jan. 4 – Illuminations at Botanica Wichita
Through Jan. 5 – Miniature Christmas Trees Exhibit at Wichita-Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
Through Jan. 5 – Moore Family Toy Santa Collection at Wichita-Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
Through Jan. 12 – Toytopia at Exploration Place
Dec. 1 – 10th Annual Feztival of Trees at Midian Shrine
Dec. 1 – Metropolitan Ballet presents "The Nutcracker" at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center
Dec. 1, 7 & 8 – Fresh Evergreen Porch Pot Workshop at Johnson's Garden Centers (east & west)
Dec. 1, 8, 15 & 22 – Holiday Stroll at Bradley Fair
Dec. 2, 4 & 5 – Merry & Bright Plant and Sip at GROW Plant Bar
Dec. 5 – Ceramic Light Up Trees Paint & Sip at Eberly Farm
Dec. 5 – Ladies Night Out - Christmas Open House at Generations of Wichita
Dec. 5-7 – "The Runaway Snowman" at Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance Center
Dec. 5-22 – Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at The Forum Theatre
Dec. 6 – 12 Drinks of Christmas at Exploration Place
Dec. 6 – A Country Christmas - Supper with Santa at Fulton Valley Farms
Dec. 6 – Holiday Market at Catholic Care Center
Dec. 6, 7, 13 & 14 – Victorian Christmas at Old Cowtown Museum
Dec. 7-8 – Wichita Holiday Fair at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center
Dec. 7 & 14 – Breakfast with Santa on the Farm at Eberly Farm
Dec. 7, 14, 21 & 24 – A Country Christmas - Pancakes with Santa at Fulton Valley Farms
Dec. 10 – Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Orpheum Theatre
Dec. 10 – Spirit of the Season Free Family Holiday Concert by Wichita Symphony Orchestra at Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center
Dec. 11-13 – 41st Annual: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Newman University
Dec. 14 – Close to You: A Carpenters Christmas at Orpheum Theatre
Through Dec. 14 – 9th Annual Holiday Market at Envision Arts Gallery
Dec. 14 – 40th Year Jingle Bell Run at Botanica Wichita
Dec. 14 – Kansas Global Holiday Market at Naftzger Park
Dec. 19 – Old Cowtown Christmas Soirée at Old Cowtown Museum
Dec. 19-20 – Under the Mistletoe-Date Night Experience at GROW Plant Bar
Dec. 21 – Breakfast with Santa at Stearman Field Bar and Grill
Dec. 21 – Ugly Sweater Party at GROW Plant Bar
Dec. 31 – New Year's Eve at Blast Off Bay

Sports

Dec. 1 – Wichita Thunder vs. Kansas City Mavericks at INTRUST Bank Arena
Dec. 2-9 – 66th Annual NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship at SCHEELS Stryker Sports Complex
Dec. 5 – Wichita Thunder vs. Allen Americans at INTRUST Bank Arena
Dec. 9 – WWE Monday Night RAW at INTRUST Bank Arena
Dec. 13-14 – PBR: Unleash the Beast at INTRUST Bank Arena
Dec. 21 – Wichita Thunder vs. Allen Americans at INTRUST Bank Arena
Dec. 27 – Wichita Thunder vs. Idaho Steelheads at INTRUST Bank Arena
Dec. 28 – Wichita Thunder vs. Idaho Steelheads (Peppa Pig Night) at INTRUST Bank Arena

Concerts and Live Music

Dec. 1 – Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas at Century II Mary Jane Teall Theater
Dec. 2 – Lindsey Stirling: The Snow Waltz Tour at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center
Dec. 4 – Dog Man: The Musical at Orpheum Theatre
Dec. 4 – W.A.S.P. at The Cotillion
Dec. 4 – Theo Lawrence at Barleycorn's
Dec. 5 – Jim Brickman at Orpheum Theatre
Dec. 5 – Bone Thugs-N-Harmony at The Cotillion
Dec. 6 – Girl Named Tom at Orpheum Theatre
Dec. 7 – Marc Baker & Untamed Country at the Wichita Union Stockyards
Dec. 8 – Justin Timberlake “The Forget Tomorrow World Tour” at INTRUST Bank Arena
Dec. 12 – Mason Ramsey at WAVE
Dec. 13 – Michael W. Smith at Orpheum Theatre
Dec. 13 – Jackson Taylor & The Sinners at The Cotillion
Dec. 14 – Sam Shilts & Petty Cash at the Wichita Union Stockyards
Dec. 31 – Paramount 80s Rock Night at The Cotillion

Film Screenings and More

Dec. 6-8 – TsunamiCon 2024 at Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview
Dec. 7 – Film Screening of “National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation” at Orpheum Theatre
Dec. 8 – GROW Together Family Holiday Weekend at GROW Plant Bar
Dec. 12 – Opera Soirée at Grace Hill Winery
Dec. 14 – Dragged Through The Holidays with Delilah Pipes at GROW Plant Bar
Dec. 14-21 – The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show at Wichita Marriott Hotel
Dec. 19 – Cookie Decorating Party at Exploration Place
Dec. 19 – Film Screening of “White Christmas” at Orpheum Theatre
Dec. 26 – Jan. 3 – School's Out Edventures at Exploration Place

Wrap up the year with the latest list of events and experiences, on Visit Wichita’s calendar of events.

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