Feel the magic of the season and make memories during Christmas in Wichita. We have a sleigh full of holiday events, from live performances for a friend’s night out to hands-on family-friendly activities and opportunities to see St. Nick.
We have compiled this list of some of our favorite holiday events in Wichita this year. Be sure to check with each venue for visiting guidelines and last-minute changes. You will also want to check out our guide to Illuminations at Botanica Wichita and our blog post on the best places to see Christmas lights in Wichita.
Holiday Experiences
- Arctic Adventure at Exploration Place – Nov. 4-Jan. 8
- Santa's Workshop at Cabela's - Nov. 5-Dec. 24
- Holiday Wright Style at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Allen House Museum and Study Center – Nov. 12
- 39th Annual Wreath Festival at Wichita-Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum – Nov. 17-29
- Midian Shrine Feztival of Trees at Midian Shrine Center – Nov. 18-27
- Illuminations 2022 at Botanica Wichita at Botanica Wichita – Nov. 18-Dec. 31
- Bradley Fair Christmas Tree Lighting – Nov. 20
- Santa Photo Experience at Towne East Mall - Nov. 23-Dec. 24
- A Country Christmas at Fulton Valley Farms – Nov. 25-Dec. 24
- Holly Jolly Jurassic Holiday at Field Station: Dinosaurs – Nov. 25-Dec. 31
- Safari of Lights at Tanganyika Wildlife Park – Nov. 25-Jan. 1
- Ice Pond at the Plazzio at Chicken N Pickle - Nov. 25- Mid-Feb.
- Christmas Booths at the Selfie Spot - Dec. 2-Dec. 31
- Victorian Christmas at Old Cowtown Museum – Dec. 2-3 & 9-10
- Watson's Christmas Express at O.J. Watson Park - Dec. 2-18
- Santa’s Pancake Party at Exploration Place – Dec. 3
- Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo – ongoing through Dec. 4
- Friends of the Wichita Art Museum Holiday Open House at Wichita Art Museum – Dec. 4
- Winter Wonderland at Naftgzer Park - Dec. 10
- Breakfast with Santa at Old Cowtown Museum - Dec. 10
- Winter Wonderland at Evergy Pavilion at Naftzger Park – Dec. 10
- Photos with Santa at Old Cowtown Museum - Dec. 11
- Brunch with the Grinch at Chicken N Pickle - Dec. 10 & 17
Live Music & Entertainment
- Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland at Orpheum Theatre – Nov. 10
- Scrooge You! A Bad Christmas Carol at Mosley Street Melodrama – Nov. 11-Dec. 23
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve at INTRUST Bank Arena – Nov. 17
- A Crown Holiday Spectacular at Crown Uptown – Nov. 18–Dec. 18
- Demise at the Department Store at Prairie Pines Playhouse– Nov. 18-Dec. 23
- A Cabaret Christmas at Roxy’s Downtown – on Thurs. and Fri. Nov. 25-Dec. 23
- Michael Martin Murphey Cowboy Christmas at Orpheum Theatre – Nov. 26
- Metropolitan Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center – Nov. 26-27
- Elf, The Musical at The Forum Theatre Company – Dec. 1-18
- Wichita Wurlitzer at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center – Dec. 3
- Wichita Symphony Orchestra presents Christmas Fantasies at Century II – Dec.4
- The Gingerbread Man at Crown Uptown – Dec. 8, 9, 10
- Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center – Dec. 8-9
- Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis at Hartman Arena – Dec. 9
- 2022 Holiday Special at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center - Dec. 9
- Music Theatre Wichita Holiday Special at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center – Dec. 9-11
- Jim Brickman A Very Merry Christmas at Orpheum Theatre – Dec. 10
- Switchfoot: This is Our Christmas Tour at The Cotillion - Dec. 10
- Christmas with C. S. Lewis at Century II Performing Art & Convention Center – Dec. 10-11
- “Miracle on 34th Street” film screening at Orpheum Theatre – Dec. 15
- Ballet Wichita’s The Nutcracker at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center – Dec. 16-18
- A Drag Queen Christmas at Orpheum Theatre – Dec. 18
Activities for Adults Only
- Holiday Wines for Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners at Mark Arts – Nov. 15
- Snowbound: A Merry Ski Lodge for ages 21+ at Chicken N Pickle - Nov. 18-Dec. 31
- Interactive screening of “Elf” for ages 21+ at Wichita Art Museum – Nov. 25
- 12 Drinks of Christmas at Exploration Place – Dec. 2
- December Wineucation at Jenny Dawn Cellars – Dec. 20
DIY Holidays
- Blow Your Own Ornament at Karg Art Glass - Nov. 5-Dec. 31
- Gingerbread Village at Exploration place – Nov. 12-13
- Art Together: Community Holiday Celebration at Mark Arts- Dec. 10
- Stain & Stem Wooden Sign Making Class at Grace Hill Winery - Dec. 11
Holiday Shopping Events
- First Friday Gallery Crawl in Downtown Wichita – Nov. 4
- Old Town Farm and Art Market - Holiday Season at Farm & Art Plaza – Nov. 5, 12, 29 & Dec. 3, 10, 17
- Holiday Tables 2022 at Mark Arts – Nov. 10-13
- Paramount's Christmas Holiday Open House at Paramount Antique Mall, Paramount East Antique Mall & Paramount Marketplace - Antiques, Vintage and New – Nov. 11-13
- 2nd Saturday in Douglas Design District, Delano, Downtown & Old Town – Nov. 12 & Dec. 10
- SHOP & GRUB Holiday Season Special Edition at Exploration Place Festival Plaza – Nov. 20
- Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll featuring free horse-drawn carriage rides, kids' activities and more – Nov. 20-Dec. 18 (Sundays)
- 7th Annual Holiday Market at Envision Arts Gallery and Engagement – Nov. 26-Dec. 10
There is no shortage of things to do during the holidays. Visit our webpage devoted to helping you find ways to spend your holidays in Wichita, from wonderful places to shop and pick up treats to additional blog posts that give you more ways to enjoy the season.
