There’s a lot happening around the state. What events are you going to?
WICHITA
Thru Dec. 28
The Arc’s Lights 2018
Enter off of Douglas Ave & St Paul St.
Price: Donation.
5:30 – 9 p.m. Extended to 10:00 PM on Dec 19, 20 and 23 Christmas Eve: 5:30 – 11:30 PM
Drive through over 1 million lights & holiday displays.
Thru Dec. 31
Illuminations
Botanica – 701 N. Amidon
5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Price: $7 members 10 non-members
Stroll through Kansas’ most grand Christmas light display which features more than one million lights glittering throughout the garden. All outdoors.
Sat., Dec. 15
Christmas in the Park
McAdams Recreation Center
1329 E 16th
3:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Price: Free
There will be: A Christmas Tree Lighting, Pictures with Santa, Gifts for Kids, Gingerbread Man Decorations and more. The first 100 children that attend will leave with a wrapped gift. For ways to support contact RMRH at 316.973.0544 or email contact@realmenrealheroes.org
Wed., Dec. 26 – 28
Winter Art Mania
Wichita Art Museum – 1400 Museum Blvd.
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Free
Art exploration and activity. Watch a fun flick, make art, create a family masterpiece together and take a mini tour.
Dec. 7-15
Victorian Christmas at Cowtown.
1865 Museum Blvd.
6 p.m.
Price: $9 adults; $8 seniors; $7 (12-17); $6 (5-11)
There’s something magical about bundling up, stepping into the cold, and enjoying a warm cup of hot chocolate with family and friends. Take a wagon ride, see what’s cooking at the farm, and enjoy a Victorian town ready for Christmas.
Dec. 14-15 7 p.m. & Dec. 16 2 p.m.
45th Annual Nutcracker Ballet
Century II – 225 W. Douglas
Price: Tickets start at $25
Ballet Wichita will transport Wichita into a magical world of dancing dolls, mischievous mice and sparkling snowflakes with the time-honored classic. Performances feature the Ballet Wichita Symphony.
TOPEKA
Thru Dec. 31
Winter Wonderland
Shawnee Lake
5-10 p.m.
Price: $10
View dazzling holiday light displays, featuring one million lights, while winding through a 2-mile scenic drive.
JUNCTION CITY
Fri., Dec. 14 & Sat., Dec. 15
1st Infantry Division Band Holiday Concert
C L Hoover Opera House
135 W 7th
7:30 p.m.
Free
Make this spectacular event a part of your holiday tradition! The Annual Holiday Concert has delighted audiences for years.
KANSAS CITY, MO
Thru Dec. 31
Christmas Celebration
Union Station – 300 W Pershing Rd.
10 a.m. Kickoff Celebration begins
Price: $3
Union Station’s Grand Hall is decked out with trees, tinsel, lights and more during the holidays. Take the kids to see the Holiday Express Train as it rolls into the station, bringing loads of Christmas spirit, including Santa, his workshop, reindeer and elves for everyone to see.
Thru Dec. 31
Christmas in the Park
Frank White, Jr. Softball Complex
3901 SW Longview Park Dr.
Lee Summit, MO
5 p.m.
Price: Free
Sat., Nov. 24- Jan. 1
Winterfest
Worlds of Fun
4545 Worlds of Fun Ave.
12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Price: $38
Thousands of sparkling lights transform the park with an inviting glow that warms the heart and lifts the spirit. Witness festive live shows, meet iconic holiday characters, join holiday activities like ice skating and cooking decorating, ride select park attractions, and create lasting memories with family and friends.
Thru Dec. 23
The Nutcracker
Kaufman Center
1601 Broadway Blvd.
7:30 p.m.
Price: Start at $34
The classic, Victorian-era story by E.T.A. Hoffman featuring Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, Dr. Drosselmeier and the Sugar Plum Fairy is a magical theatrical experience wrapped with exquisite costumes.