#DTWICHITA EVENTS NOV. 24-DEC. 3
DINING I SHOPPING I EVENTS I HOTELS

Wichita's hub for arts, entertainment & holiday fun is Downtown!


Holiday Lights at WaterWalk Nov. 28 - Dec. 25 Drive or walk through a free light tour presented by Heartspring and KWCH 12, the Lights at WaterWalk! Lights will be open daily from sundown - 10pm.	A Night with Santa Dec. 2 Join Mayor Carl Brewer, City Council and Santa for the official lighting of the City Christmas tree at Century II! The family fun continues inside after.	Carriage Rides in Old Town Square Nov. 29 - Dec. 20 Visit unique shops and restaurants then enjoy a free horse drawn carriage ride in Old Town Square from noon-4pm every Saturday!

Letters to Santa Wanted!

Through Dec. 12

The City of Wichita, Cambridge Market and Starkey Inc. are once again teaming up with the North Pole to collect Letters to Santa and give away early Christmas presents that include a guest appearance on a KAKE Channel 10 newscast and a ride on a Wichita fire truck! Letters may be dropped off now through December 12 in specified drop off locations. Every letter dropped off in person by the deadline will receive a response from Santa himself.


The Santaland Diaries Through Dec. 28 The Santaland Diaries is a hilarious one-man send-up of his brief, misguided career as a Macy's elf. Special vocal appearance by Cindy Summers.	A Bad Christmas Carol Through Dec. 30 A delightful spoof of the classic Christmas tale presented by Mosley Street Melodrama, Wichita's only audience participation dinner theatre.	Plaid Tidings Through Dec. 26 Based on the musical Forever Plaid, Plaid Tidings is a funny musical revue chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies.


Amahl & The Night Visitors Nov. 30 The quintessential Christmas opera presented by Opera Kansas. Amahl is the story of a crippled boy living in poverty that is visited by the three kings.	Christmas Express Concert Nov. 29 A Rockin' Holiday concert for the whole family! Favorites from blues blues and gospel to rock, jazz and classical plus a visit from Santa Claus!	Thanksgiving Carillon Concert Nov. 26 Enjoy a free Thanksgiving concert from Noon - 1pm outside of the Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum. This event is free and open to all.


Winter Art Mania Nov. 28 - Nov. 29 Free admission to the Wichita Art Museum from 11am - 3pm the two days after Thanksgiving for films, art making activities, and PopUpTours in addition to admittance into galleries!	Botanica's Illuminations Nov. 28 - Dec. 31 Walk through beautiful family-friendly light displays in Wichita's botanical gardens. Musical performances, Santa appearances & more!	Holiday Dome Show Nov. 29 - Dec. 28 Head to Exploration Place for a fun, family holiday dome show, "Let It Snow," with holiday images and scenes set to favorite Christmas songs!

Other Holiday Favorites

Save the Date

Dec. 5 - Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Christmas Attic at INTRUST Bank Arena

Dec. 6 - Christmas Parade at WaterWalk

Dec. 6 - Jingle Bell Run at Exploration Place

Dec. 9 - Wichita Symphony presents Spirit of the Season Free Family Holiday Concert

OTHER EVENTS


Final Friday Nov. 28 During Final Friday, art galleries, museums, restaurants and retail shops around Wichita stay open late and welcome visitors. All venues are free and open to the public.	The Color Purple Nov. 29 - 30 The Color Purple is an inspiring family saga that tells the unforgettable story of a woman who finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world.	Food Trucks at the Fountain Nov. 30 Join some of Wichita's favorite food trucks for an afternoon of delicious homemade specials and live music at the beautiful WaterWalk Pavilion.