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December Events

Here’s what’s happening around Wichita this December 👇

🎄 Wild Lights
SCZ | Now – 12/21
A glowing walk-through wildlife-themed lantern festival at the zoo.

🎄 Holidaze of Our Lives
Now – 12/21
A quirky holiday pop-culture parody show filled with laughs and nostalgia.

🎄 Illuminations
Botanica | Now – 1/3
Wichita’s biggest annual light display with millions of lights across the gardens.

🚁 Helicopter Holiday Light Tours
Downtown | Now – 12/28
See Wichita’s holiday lights from above on a scenic helicopter flight.

🚂 Watson’s Christmas Express
OJ Watson Park | Now – 12/21 (Sun/Fri/Sat)
A festive mini-train ride through a decorated winter wonderland.

🎶 Jingle Jam
Riverside Family Music | 12/1 – 12/21
Holiday music classes and fun activities for little ones and families.

🎭 Almost, Maine
Wichita Community Theatre | 12/4 – 12/14
A charming collection of small-town love stories set on a magical winter night.

🖼️ Van Gogh Immersive Experience
3535 N Rock Rd | Now – 12/28
Step inside Van Gogh’s paintings with a massive projection and sound experience.

❄️ Somewhere in Winter
250 N Saint Francis | Now – 1/4/2026
A holiday festival with an outdoor ice rink, lights, art, music, and pop-ups.

🎁 Downtown Window Wonderland
Downtown | Now – 1/1/2026
Holiday-themed window displays throughout downtown storefronts.

🎄 Old Fashioned Christmas
Prairie Pines | Now – 12/23
A nostalgic Christmas village with carolers, shops, treats, and cozy vibes.

🛍️ Holiday Strolls
Bradley Fair | Sundays 12/7 – 12/21
Live music and holiday magic during Sunday strolls around the plaza.

🎩 Victorian Christmas
Old Cowtown | 12/5, 12/6, 12/12, 12/13
Step into 1880s holiday traditions with lanterns, carols, and historic charm.

🛒 Old Town Farm & Art Holiday Market
Old Town | Saturdays until 12/20
Local makers, gifts, and treats at Wichita’s holiday artisan market.

🎤 Jonas Brothers – JONAS20
INTRUST | 12/3
A special hometown-themed anniversary tour stop from the Jonas Brothers.

📀 Vinyl Night
Pennant Coffee & Good Company | Thursdays
Spin your favorite records or listen in during this weekly vinyl hangout.

✨ Candlelight: Queen vs Abba
Kansas Aviation Museum | 12/4
A candlelit string performance featuring hits from Queen and ABBA.

🍸 Mistletoe & Martinis Pop-Up
Marriott | 12/4
A festive cocktail pop-up with holiday drinks and photo-worthy décor.

🎹 Jackie Myers Returns
Walker’s | 12/4
A night of smooth jazz and piano from a Wichita-raised artist.

🎙️ Christmas with the Rat Pack
Century II | 12/4
A high-energy tribute show filled with classic holiday hits.

🎤 Darci Lynne Christmas Tour
Crown Uptown | 12/5
Holiday ventriloquism and comedy from America’s Got Talent winner.

🎨 Salon Spectacular
Harvester Arts | 12/5
A fundraiser party celebrating Wichita’s Artist INC creatives.

🎶 MTWichita Holiday Extravaganza
Century II | 12/5
A musical showcase featuring classic holiday tunes and Broadway flair.

🕯️ WSU Candlelight Concert
WSU | 12/5
A beautiful annual candlelit performance from WSU ensembles.

🎄 Christmas on Main Street
Goddard | 12/6
A small-town Christmas celebration with lights, treats, and activities.

🍳 Breakfast with Santa
Cowtown | 12/6
A breakfast event with Santa inside Wichita’s historic village.

🩰 Metropolitan Ballet – The Nutcracker
Century II | 12/6 – 12/7
A classic Wichita holiday tradition with beautiful choreography.

🎨 Family ArtVenture
WAM | 12/6
A hands-on holiday art day for families at the museum.

🍪 Gingerbread Village
Exploration Place | 12/6 – 12/7
Build candy creations in a giant gingerbread-themed weekend event.

🎄 Christmas Market
Elderslie Farm | 12/6 – 12/7
Shop handmade gifts and enjoy holiday treats at Elderslie’s farm.

🍽️ Taste of Palestine
Egg Cetera | 12/6 at 6pm
A special dinner featuring Palestinian dishes, culture, and storytelling.

🎉 Bingo
White Crow | 12/7
A high-energy holiday-themed bingo night.

🎅 Santa & The Grinch Meet & Greet
NewMarket Square | 12/7
A fun photo op where kids can meet both Santa and the Grinch.

🎅 Manda’s Merry Mayhem
White Crow | 12/7
A sassy holiday bingo show with big laughs.

🏓 Serve the Season Pickleball Toy Drive
Tap N Paddles | 12/6
A festive pickleball tournament collecting toys for kids.

😂 Nate Bargatze
INTRUST | 12/10
Clean, clever stand-up comedy from one of today’s top comics.

🍰 Elevated Festive Baking
Envision Bistro | 12/11
A hands-on holiday baking class for elevated seasonal treats.

🎬 Carol Screening
Tallgrass Film Association | 12/11
A holiday film screening of the acclaimed movie Carol.

🍹 12 Drinks of Christmas
Exploration Place | 12/12
A boozy holiday tasting tour through 12 festive cocktails.

🎼 All Is Calm
Wichita Grand Opera | 12/12
A moving musical telling a WWI Christmas truce story.

🎥 Christmas Vacation
Century II | 12/12
A screening of the holiday comedy classic on the big stage.

🛼 Adult Skate Night
Carousel | 12/12
A themed adults-only roller-skating night.

🍭 Candy Cane Course
Sedgwick County Park | 12/13
A festive holiday fun run complete with candy canes and cheer.

🎅 SantaCon 2025
Emerson Biggins | 12/13
Wichita’s annual “dress like Santa and bar crawl” tradition.

🔎 Dinner Detective
Marriott | 12/13
A comedy murder-mystery dinner where the killer might be sitting next to you.

🥞 Santa Brunch
Chicken N Pickle | 12/14
A brunch event with Santa, photo ops, and family fun.

🎄 Cowtown Christmas Soiree
Old Cowtown | 12/18
A festive holiday party inside Wichita’s historic Old West village.

⛸️ Winter Figure Skating Recital
Ice Center | 12/19
Local skaters perform a winter showcase on ice.

🤣 Live Improv
Flying Pig Improv | 12/19
A night of unscripted comedy with audience participation.

🎉 SoCe Holiday Party
CAC | 12/20
A festive holiday gathering with the SoCe community.

🔮 Winter Solstice Spirit Fair
Cotillion | 12/20
A metaphysical fair with vendors, readings, crystals, and more.

🍻 Official Christmas Bar Crawl
The Dive – Beach Bar | 12/20
A Christmas-themed bar crawl with costumes and drink specials.

🩰 Ballet Wichita’s 51st Nutcracker
Century II | 12/19 – 12/21
The city’s signature Nutcracker production with live symphony.

🎄 Merry Grinchmas
Kansas Aviation Museum | 12/22
Meet the Grinch and enjoy holiday activities inside the museum.

💘 Speed Dating
West Wichita | 12/27
A holiday-season speed-dating night for singles ready to mingle.

🎼 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Park City Arena | 12/26
A classic big-production Christmas music spectacular.

🏀 SPORTS

🏒 Wichita Thunder | INTRUST Bank Arena

• 12/6 vs Oilers - Oz Night

• 12/12 vs Idaho - QT Night

• 12/13 vs Idaho - Teddy Bear Toss

• 12/14 vs Idaho

• 12/26 vs Allen - Puck Cancer Night

• 12/27 vs Tulsa - Meet Bluey & Bingo

• 12/31 vs Utah - New Year’s Eve w/ the Thunder

🏀 Wichita State Men’s Basketball | Koch Arena

• 12/13 vs DePaul

• 12/17 vs Wofford

• 12/21 vs Eastern Kentucky

🏀 Wichita State Women’s Basketball | Koch Arena

• 12/5 vs Maryland Eastern Shore

• 12/13 vs Loyola Marymount

• 12/16 vs Oral Roberts

• 12/20 vs Middle Tennessee

⚽ Wichita Wings | Park City Arena

• 12/28 vs Minnesota

This list is not comprehensive, but should give you a good start to think ahead a bit!