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■ Wild Lights | November 22-24
Where: Sedgwick County Zoo
Immerse yourself in an enchanting world of lights! This fall, Wild Lights features an exciting display of familiar and mythical plants, animals, and other creatures. Journey through the magical forest during an unforgettable night of wonder and beauty at the Zoo. Check out our feature at what to expect here.
BEST THINGS TO DO
■ 41st Annual Wreath Festival at the Historical Museum | November 22-23
Where: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Join us for the 41st Annual Wreath Festival! Admission to the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is free to the public during this 3-day celebration!
Enjoy holiday cheer, music, and a wonderful destination for holiday gift buying. The Museum’s Store is transported to the 2nd floor DeVore Auditorium, where holiday shoppers are sure to be dazzled by an array of artful handmade wreaths, décor items, baked goods, cards, books, and unique gift items. The festival takes place from 11am to 4pm Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
A carryout lunch will be available. (Keep an eye on our website for details to be posted closer to the date.) The museum will have limited seating inside with additional seating in Heritage Square, weather permitting. Place your lunch order by calling (316-265-9314) or emailing (wschm@wichitahistory.org) the museum.
■ “Christmas Castaways” (Melodrama at Cowtown) | November 22-24
Where: Old Cowtown Museum
When a shipwreck strands a group of tourists on a tropical island, everyone is looking for treasure and a way home! Will the billionaires Douglas Fir and Virginia Pine, the botanist Kris Mystery, and boat captain Isaac Cool survive the schemes of the boastful Gene Ghoul-Bell and their perilous plight in this comic Christmas clash?
■ Adult Skate Night | November 22
Where: Carousel Skate Center
Join us for Adult Night every Friday! Must be 21 with a Valid ID. $10 Cover (skates included). Beer & mixed drinks available. Check out our feature at what to expect here.
■ Keith Sweat Live | November 22
Where: Century II
Grammy nominated Keith Sweat is bringing The Make It Last Forever Tour to Wichita. Sweat is a songwriter, record producer, vocalist, actor and radio personality with a career that spans 24 years of record-breaking and trail-blazing contributions to the pop R&B genre, including 13 albums and 12 Top 10 hits. He is coined the genius behind the New Jack Swing phenomenon of the late ‘80s and has dominated the pop and R&B worlds with an indefinable presence. Enjoy a night of hit songs like “I Want Her,” “Nobody” and “Make It Last Forever.
■ Wichita Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall Concerts | November 23-24
Where: Century II
Join us as our Wichita Symphony Youth Orchestra’s ensembles take the stage! One ticket admits you to both Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon.
■ 49th Annual Honeysuckle White Wichita Turkey Trot | November 23
Where: Century II
Wichita’s favorite running tradition returns Saturday, November 23, 2024 for the 49th Annual Honeysuckle White Wichita Turkey Trot! As in previous years, we will offer a 10 mile, a 2 mile, and a Tiny Turkey Trot presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas for children 6 and under. The 10 mile begins at 7:45 am with the 2 mile following at 8:10 am and finally the Tiny Turkey Trot starting at 10:00 am. All participants will receive a long-sleeve shirt, bib number and medal, with the first 2,000 to register receiving a Honeysuckle White Turkey coupon worth up to $35.00!
■ Holiday Open House at GROW | November 23
Where: GROW
Kick off the holiday season with us at GROW! Enjoy festive DIYs, exclusive seasonal deals, and a cozy celebration of community: Holiday Wonderland Terrarium Bar (Nov 21-24): Create your own holiday-themed terrarium with seasonal decor, available Thursday through Sunday!
■ Wichita Diecast Show | November 23
Where: American Legion Post #256
First Wichita Diecast Show to be hosted at the American Legion Post, #256, on Saturday, November 23rd from 10am-4pm.
There will be over 30 tables of different vendors selling a variety of diecast like: Hot Wheels, M2, Greenlight, Matchbox, Johnny Lightning, AutoWorld, & more! There will also be vendors with Model Cars, custom cars, dioramas, and Original Hot Wheels Redlines from the 60’s. Free admission to the public! We will have also have raffle tickets available for purchase* for a variety of items! Raffle Tickets will be $1.00 each, or 6 for $5.00 (cash only – ATM on premises).
■ Old Town Farm & Art Market | November 23
Where: Old Town Wichita
A weekly destination for thousands of area residents and a must-see for visitors to the city. Old Town Farm & Art Market is a charming community gathering place situated in the heart of Kansas, where locals and visitors alike come together to celebrate a rich tapestry of art, agriculture, and culture.
■ Sandbox Goddard Grand Opening Day | November 23
Where: 139 N. Goddard Road, Goddard, KS
Sandbox Goddard’s Grand Opening Day from 9 am to 2 pm on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
■ Women Empowered Handmade Holiday Market & Community Day | November 23
Where: Child Advocacy Center
Come join us for intentional holiday shopping with women-owned businesses and organizations working with women, and a day of learning in community about great missions and cultures.
■ Bricks & Minifigs Wichita Grand Opening | November 23
Where: 3801 N. Ridge Road
The first 100 customers through the door for the Grand Opening celebration on November 23rd will receive a free customized “Bricks & Minifigs Wichita” minifig (limit two per family). There will be drawings for prizes including a LEGO light saber. Tim Hutchings, a LEGO Master contestant from season 4, will be a part of the Grand Opening.
■ Improv Show at Flying Pig Improv | November 23
Where: Flying Pig Improv New Location at (2320 E. Douglas)
LIVE IMPROV! Totally unscripted theater! We take your suggestions and create amazing scenes you have never seen and will never see again.
■ Cody Jinks Live | November 23
Where: Intrust Bank Arena
Multi-platinum country singer-songwriter Cody Jinks will perform at INTRUST Bank Arena on Saturday, November 23. The performance celebrates the recent announce of his new project, Backside of 30, a re-release of Jinks’ classic 2012 album, 30, which will be out September 27 via Late August Records (pre-order/pre-save here). The release represents a reflection of his life and career over the past twelve years. Remastered by Adam Grover and remixed by Nick Choate the project was originally recorded at Rosewood Studios in Tyler, TX and Blue Smoke Studios in Ft. Worth, TX, and encapsulates his Texas roots and highlights his signature southern sound. On the album are the ten original tracks as well as new song, “When The New Wears Off.” The song, produced by Ryan Hewitt and Joshua Thompson, is a heartfelt anthem about everlasting and unconditional love that bridges together the prolific eras of his songwriting.
■ Christmas with C.S. Lewis | November 24
Where: Intrust Bank Arena
In the early years of his young adult life C S Lewis believed the story of Christ’s birth was nothing more than feel-good myth. That all changed after a particular encounter with his great friend and fellow author, J R R Tolkien. Although both men loved mythology in general, Tolkien was convinced that the Jesus myth was the one true myth. That was the start of Lewis’ journey from Atheism to Christianity. From that point on, Christmas, for Lewis, took on an entirely different meaning.
■ Friends University Ceremony of Lights | November 24
Where: Friends University
Join us on Nov. 24, 2024 at 6 p.m. as Friends University illuminates the historic Davis clock tower! This time-honored tradition, now in its 26th year, on the Friends University campus at Rose Window Plaza, in front of the Davis clock tower building, is a symbol of the start of the holiday season for the campus and the Wichita community. Enjoy an evening of carols and festive music from the Friends University Singing Quakers and the Friends University Band, Christmas trees, cookies and cocoa, and much more as we celebrate the Ceremony of Lights. Santa will also be making a special appearance and available for photos!
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Holiday Pop-Up Bars
Holiday Getaway at Chicken N Pickle
1240 N. Greenwich Road
November 22 – December 31
The Jingle Holiday Pop Up at Public
129 N. Rock Island
November 20 – January 5
Miracle on Mosley Street at River City Brewery
150 N. Mosley
November 18 – December 31
Sippin’ Santa at Dockum
104 S. Broadway
November 18 – December 31
Wichita’s Winter Holiday Themed Bar at The Shadows
6339 W. Kellogg Dr.
November 15 – December 31
THANKSGIVING DAY OPENINGS
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■ 21st & Ridge Indoor Farmer’s Market | November 23
Where: 7001 W. 21st. St.
Thanksgiving is coming and Winter is close! Come shop Kansas Grown Indoor Farmers Market!! You’ll find your favorite vendors indoors, ready to help you stock up until next months market! In addition to your Market necessities, you’ll find some vendors with holiday gifts, and pre-orders for your holiday meals.
Looking for unique gifts to purchase for your loved ones this holiday season?
Consider an experience gift to make memories. Here’s a big list of Unique Experience Gifts in Wichita!
Sports
Wichita State Men’s Basketball (Home Games)
■ December 4 | vs. Alcorn St. – 6:30 p.m.
■ December 7 | vs. East Tennessee St. – 6 p.m.
■ December 17 | vs. Kansas City – 6:30 p.m.
■ December 21 | vs. Kansas State – 6 p.m.
■ December 21 | vs. Friends – 5 p.m.
Wichita State Women’s Basketball (Home Games)
■ December 2 | vs. Prairie View A&M – 6 p.m.
■ December 8 | vs. Western Kentucky – 1 p.m.
■ December 29 | vs. North Texas – 1 p.m.
■ January 8 | vs. South Florida – 6 p.m.
Wichita State Volleyball (Home Games)
■ November 17 | vs. UTSA – 1 p.m.
Wichita Thunder (Home Games)
■ November 22 | vs. Utah Grizzlies – 7:05 p.m.
■ November 27 | vs. Worcester Railers – 6:05 p.m.
■ November 29 | vs. Worcester Railers – 7:05 p.m.
■ November 30 | vs. Worcester Railers – 6:05 p.m.
Wichita Wings (Home Games)
■ November 23 | vs. Oklahoma City – 5:05 p.m.
■ December 14 | vs. New Mexico – 7:30 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC
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PERFORMING ARTS
Century II Performing Arts Center
■ November 22 | Keith Sweat
Crown Uptown Theatre
■ December 14 | Not So Silent Night
■ December 28 | Bingo Loco
Mosley Street Melodrama
■ November 8 – December 22: Die Hard Candy Christmas
Prairie Pines Playhouse
■ November 15 – December 23 | Catch That Falling Star
Roxy’s Downtown
■ November 1 – December 29 | The Golden Girls
Wichita Orpheum Theatre
■ December 4 | Dog Man: The Musical
■ December 5 | Jim Brickman
■ December 6 | Girl Named Tom
■ December 10 | Nutcracker
■ December 13 | Michael W. Smith
■ December 14 | Close To You: A Carpenters Christmas
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENTS IN WICHITA
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