Holiday Events in Downtown Wichita

December 15- December 21

 


Downtown Highlights  

12 Days of Entertainment at INTRUST Bank Arena  

 
12 days of Entertainment_INTRUST Bank Arena

The 12 Days of Entertainment Sweepstakes is now LIVE and OPEN for entries. INTRUST Bank Arena is offering the 12 Days of Entertainment through their facebook page. You can enter one time between now and December 23. When entering, check each prize that you want to be entered into the drawing for. 

  

The Grand Prize is a Golden Ticket good for two tickets to EVERY event in 2012! Other prizes include front row tickets to Brad Paisley; a suite for 16 people and a VIP parking pass to a Wichita Thunder game; front row tickets to George Strait with Martina McBride; VIP tickets and a meet and greet to Disney Live!; and one lucky person will also win four VIP tickets for the Harlem Globetrotters, a player meet and greet and the opportunity for their child to be the official ball kid during the game. For a complete list of prizes visit www.intrustbankarena.com.

 

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.

Happening this Weekend  

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

 SHOWS  

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Dec 15   7:30pm

 

Location: INTRUST Bank Arena - 500 E. Waterman

 

Doors: 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $61.00, $51.00, $41.00,$31.00 (Facility fee included in price. Additional fees may apply)

 

As one of the top-selling acts in the world, Trans-Siberian Orchestra has established itself as an annual Holiday tradition not to be missed. Trans-Siberian Orchestra mesmerizes their audience with a show that is as visually exciting as their music. More info and buy tickets

White Christmas

Dec 15   7:00pm

 

Location: Orpheum Theater - 200 N. Broadway

Contact Phone - 316-755-7328

 

Tickets for this 1954 film classic are just $5 at the Door, $4 for Seniors, Military & Students Tickets Available at Plant Employee Clubs. More info

Wichita Christmas Classic

Dec 17   8:00pm

 

Location: Orpheum Theater - 200 N. Broadway

Contact Phone - 316-755-7328

 

Featuring Bryan White, Bob Carlisle, & Kimberley Locke Doors open at 7pm. Charities for this event include the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Kansas Food Bank, and the Wichita Children's Home.

 

Tickets available at Select-A-Seat by calling (316) 755-7328, online by going to www.selectaseat.com, or at any Dillons Superstores, and Plant Employee Clubs. More info

The Nutcracker 2011

Dec 17   8:00pm

Dec 18   2:00pm 

 

Location: Century II - Concert Hall - 225 W. Douglas

Contact Phone: 316-219-4TIX

 

Presented by Ballet Wichita With a cast of over 100 Ballet Wichita company dancers and The Ballet Wichita Symphony Orchestra under the brilliant direction of Dr. Jay Decker performing Tchaikovsky's timeless symphony.

Ballet Wichita is delighted to include dancers from the world- renowned American Ballet Theatre in this year's Nutcracker productions. More info

Say What?! Improv

Dec 17   8:00pm 

 

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

Contact Phone: 316-219-4TIX

 

Tickets can be purchased through WichitaTIX at the above number or here.

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

 

Starring Kyle Vespestad, Christi Moore, Megan Parsley, Monte Wheeler, and the Cabaret Oldtown Band. 


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

OTHER EVENTS  

Bike/Walk Alliance Monthly Meeting

Dec 15   6:30pm

 

Location: CityArts - 334 N. Mead - 2nd Floor Board Room

Contact Name: Barry Carroll

Contact Phone: 316-249-2804 

 

Want to find out what is happening on the alternative transportation front? Be sure to attend these meetings and you'll be fully informed of how Wichita is becoming a ped-friendly community. More info

Victorian Christmas Tour in the Wichita Cottage

Dec 17   2:00pm - 3:00pm

 

Location: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum - 204 S. Main 

Contact Phone - 316-265-9314 

 

Tour Victorian cottage decorated for Christmas. Includes Miniature Trees and Moore Family Vintage Santa Collection. Admission $4 adults, $2 children, 6 and under and members free. More info

Family Artventure: Holiday Greetings

Dec 17   11:00am - 3:00pm

 

Location: Wichita Art Museum - 1400 W. Museum Blvd.

Contact Phone: 316-268-4921

 

Explore art, make holiday cards. Free. More info

 SPORTS  

Thunder vs. Rio Grande Valley

Dec 16   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. Rio Grande Valley

Dec 17   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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 CONCERTS  

Dave Owens

Dec 16   8:00pm

 

Location: Mead's Corner - 430 E. Douglas 

Air Traffic

Dec 17   7:00pm

 

Location: Mead's Corner - 430 E. Douglas 


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