🌾What's happening in Wichita this weekend? (11/21 - 11/24)


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HOCKEY πŸ’

HOLIDAY FESTIVAL πŸŽ„

​41st Annual Wreath Festival - Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum from 11/21 to 11/23

Celebrate the season with beautifully crafted wreaths, live music, and a festive shopping experience in the historic setting of the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. Free Admission.

HOLIDAY THEATER πŸŽ…

​Die Hard Candy Christmas - Mosley Street Melodrama from 11/8 to 12/22

A comedic holiday show that adds a festive twist to your theater experience. Mosley Street Melodrama is perfect for your date night. Tickets start at $37, dinner / brunch available.

HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER πŸŽ„

​10th Annual Midian Shrine Feztival of Trees! - Midian Shrine from 11/22 to 11/26

Jump start your holiday season with raffles, Sweet Shoppe, Holiday vendors and more. $5 admission.

HOLIDAY MELODRAMA 🎭

​"Christmas Castaways" Melodrama - Cowtown from 11/22 to 11/24

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? Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for youth.

Thursday 11/21

HOLIDAY LIGHTING πŸŽ„

​3rd Annual Merry & Bright Union Station Lighting Event & Toy Drive - Union Station at 5:30pm

Kick off the holiday season with the lighting of Union Station and contribute to the toy drive. This is a free, family-friendly event open to all.

WHISKEY DINNER πŸ₯ƒ

​Whiskey Dinner @ ​with Keeper’s Heart - Larcher's Market at 5pm

Enjoy an evening of whiskey tasting, special edition cocktails, and a four-course autumnal harvest-inspired dinner set by Chef Kevin! Tickets are $120.

BINGO & MUSIC 🎢

​Sing-a-Long Bingo with Guest Host Carol Hughes - Picasso’s Pizzeria at 6pm

Enjoy a fun night of bingo combined with sing-along hits and great pizza. Tickets are $20 (includes Pizza).

'BURBS TREE LIGHTINGS πŸŽ„

CLASSIC FILM πŸ“½οΈ

​2024 Orpheum Film Series: Gaslight - Orpheum at 7pm

Watch the suspenseful 1944 classic film Gaslight in a historic setting. Tickets are $8.

TRIVIA NIGHT ❓

​Office Trivia - Hopping Gnome at 7:30pm

Test your knowledge of The Office in this fun trivia night. Pop quiz - what is the name of Michael Scott's action film? $1 per person to play.

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Friday 11/22

SWIFTIE PARTY πŸŽ‰

​Karma is a Party (Taylor Swift Party) - Exploration Place from 11/22 to 11/23

Celebrate all things Taylor Swift with music, dancing, and more at this themed party. Tickets start at $15 for members, $20 for others.

SPORTS πŸ€

Saturday 11/23

MARKET & COMMUNITY DAY 🌟

​Women Empowered Handmade Market & Community Day - Child Advocacy Center at 10am

Come out and join intentional holiday shopping with women-owned businesses and organizations working with women, and a day of learning in community about great missions and cultures. Free entry.

RUNNING EVENT πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

​49th Annual Honeysuckle White Wichita Turkey Trot - Cowtown at 8am

Join this annual Thanksgiving tradition featuring a fun run and 2-mile walk through the scenic streets of Wichita. Registration starts at $30.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 🌱

​Holiday Open House - GROW at 9am

Enjoy a festive morning with holiday shopping and seasonal drinks at GROW. Free entry.

COLLECTIBLES SHOW πŸš—

​Wichita Diecast Show - 4590 W Vanderhoff Circle at 10am

Explore an impressive collection of diecast models and collectibles. Free entry. Raffle tickets available.

CHARITY TOURNAMENT πŸ“

​Paddles-4-Profit - Chicken N Pickle at 10am

Support the Wichita Children's Home with this pickleball charity tournament. $40 entry.

SOCCER ⚽

​OKC at Wichita Wings - Park City Arena at 5:05pm

Catch the Wichita Wings in action as they play OKC in an exciting indoor soccer match. The season is finally here!

COMEDY 🎭

​Improv Show - Flying Pig Improv at 8pm

Laugh along with local improv comedians in this interactive performance. Tickets are $10.

Sunday 11/24

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY πŸŽ„

​Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony - Bradley Fair at 4pm

Celebrate the season with a beautiful tree lighting, live music, and festive activities at Bradley Fair. Free entry.

HOLIDAY THEATER πŸŽ„

​Christmas with CS Lewis - Century II at 2pm

Step into the world of CS Lewis as he shares heartfelt stories about faith, family, and Christmas in this one-man stage show. Tickets start at $64.

FOOTBALL WATCH PARTY 🏈

​Football in the Park Chiefs Watch Party - Naftzger Park at 2pm

Gather with fellow fans to watch the Kansas City Chiefs on a big screen in the park. Free entry.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS 🌟

​Ceremony of Lights - Friends University at 6pm

Enjoy a heartwarming evening of music, lights, and community to kick off the holiday season. Free entry.

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