Holiday Events in Downtown Wichita

December 1 - December 7

 


Downtown Highlights  

Watch for Willie and win the Wildcat 4-Pack Ticket Giveaway for the KSU vs. WV Game!!!!
 
Wichita Wildcat Classic Logo

Keep a watchful eye out for Willie the Wildcat. He will be popping up all over downtown this week as he Paints Wichita Purple in anticipation of K-State vs. West Virginia. 

 

Willie is a clever cat, so you'll never know where he will turn up next. We'll give you a fighting chance and post clues on Downtown Wichita Facebook page whenever Willie is on the move. Once you find Willie, simply snap a shot and upload it to our FB page tagging 3 of your favorite wildcat friends. PRESTO! - you'll be entered to win 4 tickets to the K-State vs. West Virginia Wildcat Classic on Thursday, December 8. Winner will be announced at noon on Thursday.

 

We guarantee that Willie will be visible from the street and you won't have to enter any building in order to get the coveted photo op.   Now if you've got a lazy eye and can't spot Willie, don't despair, you can "like" us and we'll select 5 random "likes" each day that will be entered into the Wildcat 4-Pack Ticket Giveaway!

 

Holiday Open House at Old Town Square
 
Treat your family to holiday fun while you shop local at Old Town Square,
2nd & Mead.
Join us every Saturday Nov. 19-Dec. 17.
* Free horse & carriage rides from noon to 4 pm.
* Five weekly drawings for $500 in Old Town Square bucks, a night at Courtyard by Mariott - Wichita at Old Town, and a gift certificate for Jacque, Inc. Photography
* Free classic holiday movies starting Thanksgiving weekend:
Nov. 26: "It's a Wonderful Life"
Dec. 3: "A Christmas Carol"
Dec. 10: "Elf"
Dec. 17: "Miracle on 34th Street"
All movies start at 10 am at the Warren Old Town.

First Friday
Dec 2   6:30pm
 
First Friday

As the name implies First Friday happens the first Friday of each month. First Friday is a monthly music crawl featuring local Kansas, and regional artists, performing at venues in and around downtown. This monthly event is held in an effort to draw locals and visitors into the heart of the Wichita metropolitan area in an experience that exposes local talent, and increased the awareness of the arts culture. More info

Happening this Weekend  

For a full listing of Downtown Holiday Events, visit our website

 SHOWS  

 

Goodnight Gracie! Did You Loose Your Garland?

 

Location: Mosley Street Melodrama - 234 N. Mosley. 

Contact Phone: 263-0222

 

Thanksgiving through Christmas - 7 Nights a Week and Saturday Matinees. Nov. 26 & Dec. 23 there will be a Saturday matinee. Buffet 6:15pm. No shows on Nov. 24, and Dec. 24-25.

 

Christmas theme melodrama and dinner. $26 dinner and show, $22 seniors 60 and up, $20 children under 12. Show only $16 all ages. Followed by our "Cool Yule" musical comedy revue. More info

Amazing Christmas

Nov 30 - Dec 22

 

Location: Cabaret Oldtown - 412 1/2 E

Douglas Contact Phone - 316-265-4400

 

Wednesday - Saturday

Doors open at 6:00pm. Dinner served 6:15pm - 7:30pm

Show begins 8:00pm

 

Sundays

Doors open at 5:00pm. Dinner served 5:15pm - 6:30pm

Show begins 7:00pm

 

Musical comedy. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets $21 show only, $36 dinner and show. More info

The Air Capital Chorus Christmas Radio Hour

Dec 3   7:00pm - 8:30pm

 

Location: Orpheum Theater - 200 N. Broadway

Contact Phone - 316-263-0884

 

Comedy show, Christmas performance by Air Capital Chorus live - on KNSS Radio. Benefits Kansas Food Bank. Free admission with a nonperishable food item. One food item per attendee is required. The Air Capital Chorus Christmas Radio Hour will be LIVE at the Wichita Orpheum and on KNSS Radio! Featuring Steve and Ted- from the morning show. The Air Capital Chorus (Barbershop) will sing Christmas favorites and a cast of actors will do old-time radio comedy. Be part of a live radio audience! 

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Arise! Thy Light has Come

Dec 3   7:00pm

 

Location: Century II - Mary Jane Teall Theatre - 225 W. Douglas

Contact Phone: 316-685-0452

 

Tickets: Adults - $20.00 / Children ages 5-12 - $12.00

Doors open at 6:30 pm. Program at 7:00 pm. Reception will follow the concert

African Americans Renewing Interest in Spirituals Ensemble, Inc. (ARISE) exists to encourage and engage all cultures in Spirituals, the original American art form. Overseeing a multicultural, multigenerational choral and storytelling ensemble, the ARISE board is a 501C3 educational agency. Through regular workshops and performances in concert halls, cultural centers and schools, ARISE provides educational and cultural enrichment experiences which increases much needed understanding and unity. More info 

99th Annual Kansas Livestock Association Convention & Trade Show

Dec 1 - Dec 2

 

Location: Century II and Hyatt Regency Wichita

Contact Phone: 785-273-5115

 SPORTS  

 

Thunder vs. Evansville

Dec 2   7:05pm

 

Location: INTRUST Bank Arena - 500 E. Waterman

 

Doors: 6:05 p.m.

Individual Game Tickets: Adults - $29, $25, $20, $17, $12 Senior/Military - $28, $24, $19, $16, $11 Children (3-12) - $27, $23, $18, $15, $10 (Additional fees may apply)

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Thunder vs. Tulsa

Dec 4   5:05pm

 

Location: INTRUST Bank Arena - 500 E. Waterman

 

Doors: 4:05 p.m.

Individual Game Tickets: Adults - $29, $25, $20, $17, $12 Senior/Military - $28, $24, $19, $16, $11 Children (3-12) - $27, $23, $18, $15, $10 (Additional fees may apply)

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 CONCERTS  

Feel Never Real

Dec 2   8:00pm

 

Location: America's Pub - 116 N. Mead 

Carla Ayala

Dec 2   9:00pm

 

Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island

Dubai Mamba Music

Dec 2   10:00pm

 

Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island

Feel Never Real

Dec 3   8:00pm

 

Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island

Mark Brownlee - Against the Grain - Kris Layton

Dec 3   8:00pm

 

Location: Loft 150 - 150 N. Mosley St

 

Wheeler Brothers

Dec 6   8:00pm

 

Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island


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OTHER EVENTS  

 

Festival of Trees

Dec 1   10:00am - 3:00pm

Dec 3   10:00am - 5:00pm

Dec 4   1:00pm - 4:00pm

 

Location: Century II - 225 W. Douglas

Contact Phone: 316-744-9291

 

SNEAK PEEK DAY 

Thursday, December 1st. Discounted admission, just $2 Live entertainment & refreshments!

 

PUBLIC VIEWING 

Saturday, December 3rd & Sunday, December 4th. $5 per person Walk among the decorated trees and enjoy live entertainment, holiday demonstrations, sweet shop & the Reindeer Romp Children's Area (open all day). Activities for kids include Santa, face painting, crafts, cookie decorating, carnival games, letters to Santa and much more! More info

Festival of Trees Starlight Gala

Dec 2   7:00pm - 11:00pm

 

Location: Century II - 225 W. Douglas

Contact Phone: 316-744-9291

 

Exciting live tree auction & fabulous silent auction. Pose for pictures with your favorite partiers. There will be an elegant buffet with wine & beer. $75 per person or $750 for a reserved table of 8 (reserved tables are limited) Party Attire. For reservations, please call Tina @ 744-9291. The deadline to RSVP is Friday, November 25th. More info

ITT Technical Institute Graduation

Dec 1   7:00pm 

 

Location: Century II - Mary Jane Teall Theatre - 225 W. Douglas

Contact Phone: 316-681-8400

Let's Make Merry: A Victorian Christmas

Dec 2 - Dec 3   6:00pm - 9:00pm

 

Location: Old Cowtown Museum - 1865 W. Museum Blvd Contact Phone: 350-3315 

 

Old-fashioned Christmas celebration. Photos with Santa, crafts, re-enactment of "Night Before Christmas," dancing, food. Dinner available Dec. 9 and 10 for a cost. Admission $7.75 adults, $6.50 seniors, $6 children 12-17, $5.50 children 4-11, under 4 free. More info

Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis

Dec 3   8:30am

 

Location: Exploration Place - 300 N. McLean Blvd 

Contact Phone: 316-263-0116 

 

One- and 4-mile races, prizes, giveaways and costume contest. Adults $25, youth (6-17) $15, 5 and under $10. More info

Breakfast with Santa

Dec 3   9:00am

 

Location: Old Cowtown Museum - 1865 W. Museum Blvd Contact Phone: 316-219-1871 

 

Breakfast, crafts and letters to Santa. $12.95 adults, $7.95 children. More info

Letters to Santa

Dec 5   8:00am

 

Location: CityArts - 334 N. Mead 

Contact Name: Angela Cato

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone: 316-303-8639

 

With Christmas in less than 60 days, the City of Wichita is doing its part once again to make sure children's holiday wishes get to the North Pole in time!

 

Letter drop-off boxes will be located at CityArts, Old Cowtown Museum and the Mid-America All-Indian Center Nov. 28-Dec. 14. Every letter dropped off in person by the deadline will receive a response from Santa himself. Letter writers will also be included in a drawing for a variety of gifts, including the grand prize of a ride on a Wichita fire truck.

KPTS Reception for Jim Lehrer

Dec 6   4:00pm

 

Location: Drury Plaza Broadview Hotel - 400 W. Douglas

Contact Name: Chris Freshour

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone: 316-838-3090

 

Reception: 4pm

Program: 5pm - 5:30pm

Tickets: $50 (limited qualities)

Be sure to purchase tickets prior to December 2

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Wichita Eagle Holiday Open House

Dec 6   5:00pm - 7:30pm

 

Location: The Wichita Eagle - 825 E. Douglas 

 

Tour building, see press, refreshments, prizes. Free.

Night with Santa

Dec 6   6:30pm 

 

Location: Century II - Kennedy Plaza - 225 W. Douglas

 

The Mayor's tree lighting ceremony on Kennedy Plaza at 6 pm. Indoor activities include carnival games, cake walk, face painting, prizes & more. Photos with Santa may be purchased. Sign up to win a fully decorated Live Christmas Tree or a bicycle! Drawings held at 8:30 pm; must be present to win. This event is FREE and geared for kids 12 & under.

CreativeRush Featuring Wade Hampton & GOODING!

Dec 6   7:00pm - 9:00pm

 

Location: NakedCity Gallery - 121 N. Mead, Ste. 104 

 

CreativeRush is a monthly collective of creative types. Each event includes a panelist conversation on topic, followed by a Q&A group discussion giving you an opportunity to meet and network with other people. CreativeRush events are FREE of charge! Please RSVP. Doors open at 6:45p. More info

 

Tower of Toys

Nov 19 - Dec 11

Tue - Sun 12:00pm - 5:00pm

 

Location: Exploration Place - 300 N McLean Blvd 

Contact Phone: 316-660-0600 

 

Help a child have a happy holiday this season. Take an angel from the Salvation Army Angel Tree, buy the requested item listed on the angel from Exploration Place's Explore Store, and place it in our new Tower of Toys. What's more, you'll get 10% off your store purchase!


For a full listing of upcoming events, visit our website.