Holiday Happenings

Jingle those bells! In search of some fun activities for the holidays? We’ve got you covered! Here are 10 local holiday celebrations and activities to be enjoyed by you and your family this season. 

Illuminations at Botanica 

701 Amidon St. 

Every day through Jan. 1

One of Wichita’s premier light displays with over 2 million lights on display every year. Tickets must be purchased through their website botanica.org. 

Holiday Stroll 

Bradley Fair

2000 N. Rock Rd.

Sundays only, Dec. 4, 11, 18

Visit Bradley Fair this holiday season for entertainment for the whole family. Check out bradleyfair.com for a detailed list of activities. 

Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm

4055 N. Tyler, Maize

Daily through Dec. 21

The farm offers free tractor and horse-drawn hayrides, taking families to pick out the perfect Christmas tree! Check out their website at prairiepines.com for a list of upcoming events. 

Safari of Lights 

Tanganyika Wildlife Park 

1000 S. Hawkins Lane, Goddard 

Daily through Jan. 2

Load up the car and visit Tanganyika for a drive-through holiday light show. Visit their website at twpark.com to view rates! 

Arctic Adventure

Exploration Place

300 N. McLean Blvd, Wichita

Daily through Jan. 8

This season Exploration Place is hosting a variety of virtual holiday-themed games and hands-on fun for the whole family within their new exhibit, the Arctic Adventure. For more information visit their website at exploration.org.

A Country Christmas 

Fulton Valley Farms 

5079 S.W. Fulton Rd, Towanda

Thurs.–Sun. through Dec. 19

Stroll through the woods and enjoy over 800,000 holiday lights, a live nativity scene, and maybe even a special visit from Santa and his reindeer. For pricing and more information, visit fultonvalleyfarms.com. 

Holly Jolly Jurassic Holiday

Field Station: Dinosaurs

2999 N Rock Rd, Derby

Daily through Dec. 31

A one-of-a-kind experience where you can enjoy holiday-themed dinosaur attractions as well as many other family friendly games and activities. For more information, visit kansasdinos.com.

Lights at AbilityPoint (The Arc) 

2919 W. 2nd St. N. 

(entrance from Douglas and St. Paul Street) 

Daily through Dec. 28

Enjoy a holiday light tour of over a million lights including a tunnel of lights — a 20-year tradition! For rates and more information visit abilitypoint.org.

Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center

225 W. Douglas Ave, Wichita 

The holiday season is the perfect time to catch a show. Lucky for you, there are a ton of performances to celebrate the season including The Nutcracker, Christmas Fantasies by the Wichita Symphony Orchestra and many, many more. For a full list of events, visit century2.org.

Old Town Farm and Art Market

835 E. 1st St. 

Farm & Art Plaza, Wichita 

Every Saturday through Dec. 17 

The Old Town Farm and Art Market is a 30-year tradition here in Wichita, serving food, arts, entertainment, shopping and much more. For more details, visit oldtownfarmandartmarket.com.