Get (Christmas) Lit!

Wichita is a city that loves the holiday season, which is made obvious by the amazing selection of events and light displays. Creating this moment with your family is the perfect way to find calm in the chaos and create new memories. Peruse one of the many options below to find that special moment.

Botanica Illuminations is a well known and popular holiday attraction, and the perfect place to create a tradition with your family. From November 29 to January 4, you can take the whole family to see this spectacular display. This two-million-light display was recently voted into USA Today’s “Top 10 Best Light Shows” in the country, and features a mega-sized dancing Christmas tree, a land of miniatures, and even a carousel. Visit the website for ticket info, special ticketing options and other FAQs. botanica.org

Luckily for Wichita, Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo opened in October, and runs all the way through December 22. This family favorite lights up the zoo with one-of-a-kind Asian lantern sculptures. As if you didn’t need more motivation to check out this fun tradition, each of the zoo concession locations is serving up special menus for Wild Lights hours, including paninis, s’mores, bubble waffles, cocktails and beer, and lots of other fun treats! Visit the website for ticketing information and other FAQs. scz.org

Fulton Valley Farms in Towanda, KS, is once again hosting A Country Christmas, and is a marvelous spot to create wholesome memories with your family. Visitors to this idyllic farm can view the live nativity scene, visit Santa and his reindeer, or walk through a wooded path lit with 1,200,000 music-coordinated lights. This amazing and immersive experience is a long-standing top family holiday destination; with events and lots of cozy lights, every visitor will be excited to visit. Visit the link to view special holiday events, admission information and directions. This is a must-visit holiday location. fultonvalleyfarms.com

Wichita boasts many amazing displays of Christmas and holiday lights, both in activity-driven locations such as Botanica Illuminations, and in displays that are put together by people for the pure purpose of sharing Christmas joy with their friends and neighbors. One such place is Candy Cane Lane in West Wichita. The whole cul-de-sac in this neighborhood participates in this spectacular showing, and the result is a delightful and exciting display. Ready to take the tour? Visit this helpful article published by Visit Wichita last year, which lists homes and neighborhoods known for sharing their light displays for all the world. Be sure to check the links before visiting, as some displays update their dates and hours according to weather. Go to visitwichita.com and search “Best Places to See Christmas Lights in Wichita.”

You truly cannot go wrong with any of these attractions. Whether you are looking to take a drive around with the family piled into the car, or want to visit a Christmas wonderland, you have plenty of options right here in Wichita!