🌾 Winter Wonderland & Kansas Global Holiday Market


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Good morning, Wichita!

The current giveaway of our 12 Days of Wichita Life Giveaways is a Brunch Lovers bundle worth over $500!

Just share this link: [RH_REFLINK GOES HERE] to be entered to win!

We also have giveaway days tomorrow and Sunday, but won't be sending an email so be sure to check out our Instagram! (referrals tomorrow and Sunday will be entered to win their respective prizes)

- Landon Huslig

NEWS

Winter Wonderland & Kansas Global Holiday Market

Naftzger Park is going to be busssyyyyyy this weekend.

First up, we got the Wichita Park & Recreation’s Winter Wonderland Tonight from 6- 8pm. A few things you can do include:

  • Roast s’mores by a glowing fire
  • Share your wishlist with Santa and Mrs. Claus
  • Stay on your toes in case the Grinch shows up

Top it all off with a cup of hot cocoa and the sounds of festive tunes filling the crisp winter air.

Did we mention it’s free?

Next up it’s the Kansas Global Holiday Market where you can take a world tour without leaving Wichita.

This event is tomorrow at 10am and is also free. This one-day extravaganza brings together unique gifts, international flavors, and handmade treasures from local and global artisans.

Whether you’re hunting for the perfect present or just soaking in the cheerful vibes, this holiday market is a must-see for every merry wanderer.

Wichita Life Job Board

Looking to hire top talent in Wichita this holiday season? The Wichita Life Job Board is here to help—and we’re offering an exclusive Christmas gift just for you! 🎅

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Reach thousands of engaged locals and find the perfect fit for your team, all while saving big. Don’t miss this chance to start the new year with the right hire.

⏳ Hurry—this offer ends December 31st!

BUSINESS

Opening

  • Bliss Drift Travel - Now Open
  • Bocote Showroom (Design + Build Center) - 10096 E 13th St N #112 - Now Open
  • Magnolia Soap & Bath Co (Plant-based Essentials for every family) - 2350 N Greenwich, Ste 1000 - Grand Opening today at 10am through Sunday
  • Victory Sports Bar (family-oriented, neighborhood bar and grill) - 418 N Andover Rd, Andover in former PT Plus space, next to Sherwin Williams - Opening in mid-January. From same owners of Rain Bistro & Lounge / former owners of Dudley’s Irish Pub

Anniversary

Closing

Tourism Grant

Mega Pines is a mini golf course coming to (east) Andover at 1802 SW Highway 54. The course itself is opening in May, but family fun is ready now.

They just received a $50k tourism grant from Kansas State Tourism.

Mark Arts was also awarded $50k grant from the same organization.

ChickNMax

It’s an inside joke how many chicken spots we have in Wichita. And car washes, but that is a separate story.

ChickNMax is looking to become the GO-TO chicken place in 50 locations across six states as they expand.

New Apartments

The luxury apartment market downtown has been heating up lately.

A new incentive package was just approved to bring more apartments to fulfill the future demand from the new Biomedical Campus that is currently under construction.

STARTUP

SCORE's 60th Anniversary

Congrats to SCORE on 60 years of helping Wichita businesses.

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TOGETHER WITH NOVA LEE BOUTIQUE

Don't panic.

There is still time for you to get your friends, loved ones, yourself that present they (or you) deserve.

Lucky for you, our friends at Nova Lee have a Merry Discount as well as a Holiday Collection.

Oh, did we mention they are local right here in Wichita?

CIVIL

Passenger Rail

What if I told you you could take a train from Newton to OKC that you could then take to Ft Worth, Texas?

The Kansas Dept of Transportation (DOT) is looking to expand the Amtrak “Heartland Flyer” route. This would also connect Wichitans from Chicago to LA.

Kansas would pay $175 of the expected $573 million for the project. It is awaiting state legislature approval

Chisholm Trail Parkway

Wednesday at 2pm, Wichita celebrated the dedication and ribbon-cutting for a new public parkway in Delano (located NW of Douglas and Seneca intersection) called Chisholm Trail Parkway.

The abandoned railway corridor is now a dog park, linear park, walking path, and bike path. Future plans include a special needs playground.

LOCAL

Cowtown Updates

Step back in time with a Victorian-style Christmas featuring caroling, crafts, and holiday traditions at Old Cowtown.

Cowtown is also saddened to announce the passing of Rosie the Cow.

Warm Hearts

Getting a new coat this Winter?

Don’t throw out your old one – instead, donate it to KAKE’s Warm Hearts Coat Drive!

Brunch with Santa (and the Grinch)

There are many ways to celebrate the holidays, but maybe you want to spend some time brunching it up (don't forget about our Brunch Giveaway. Here are a few chances to brunch with friends:

ICT EXTRA

SOLD: $1.8 Million Home

What does a $1.8 million home in Wichita (that just sold) look like?

Botanica’s Illuminations

Congrats to Botanica and Illuminations on once again being one of the best light shows in the country!

Creed

Legendary band Creed is coming to Wichita next year and tickets go on sale today. If you want a chance to win FREE tickets, head to our Instagram right now.

Pretty Woman

Do you have your tickets to Pretty Woman: The Musical yet for January? What about Chicago in a week or so?

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Weekend

Friday 12/13

Saturday 12/14

Sunday 12/15

LIVE MUSIC

Don't see your concert or show here?

Be sure to submit it on our website so we don't miss it!

SPORTS

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That's it for today!

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Thanks!

- Landon

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