Visit Wichita: How To Spend Your Winter Break In Wichita

Press release from Visit Wichita:

2021-10-12

Wichita is a must-visit Midwest destination year-round, and wintertime is especially loaded with holiday activities and unique experiences. You’ll find plenty to do, whether you’re planning on indoor family fun or a romantic getaway.

There are Wichita hotels at every price point, and you’ll find affordable indoor attractions and diverse events for every interest. Read along to see how a vacation in the heart of the country can be a great destination for your winter break this November, December and January!

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Holiday Experiences

Wichita is where you’ll want to be for unlimited holiday fun, from holiday-themed pop-up bars to annual lighting events considered the best in the region. As we get closer to the holidays, we’ll have a plethora of blog posts guiding you on where to eat, drink and be merry this season.

You can count on annual traditions such as 2 million lights strung throughout 30+ themed gardens at Illuminations at Botanica Wichita, scheduled for Nov. 18 to Jan. 2; Victorian Christmas at Cowtown on Dec. 3; and the holiday tours at Frank Lloyd Wright's Allen House Museum and Study Center. There’s also Holly Jolly Jurassic Holiday at Field Station: Dinosaurs, The Arc’s Lights drive-thru light display and so many more unique holiday experiences.

Spectator Sports

Wichita is a sports city, and we’ve got just the ticket for you this winter:

Active Experiences

Ready to burn off some energy? Try these options:

Game Time

Head to an arcade or have a friendly competition at one of these attractions:

Amazing Exhibitions

Wichita is home to many exciting cultural and history attractions and museums that have amazing traveling exhibitions alongside their worthwhile permanent exhibits.

Shopping

Wichita is a year-round regional shopping destination, and we’ve also got special shopping experiences:

Live Entertainment

From music and comedic performances to holiday shows, the calendar is filling up this winter. The Wichita performing arts scene surprises many with its variety and quality, and welcomes an impressive collection of performing arts in the Midwest.

A sample of upcoming events and venues:

Upcoming Wichita Events

Wichita has something happening every night. When booking your winter getaway to Wichita, be sure to visit our event calendar for the latest options. 

Deals & Discounts

Take advantage of the deals and discounts offered by Visit Wichita through our Explore Card program. Wichita is an affordable destination, but you can stretch your vacation dollars even further by picking up an Explore Card at our offices or one of 14 participating partners. Explore our itineraries or customize your own experience with our Trip Planner.

This press release was produced by Visit Wichita. The views expressed here are the author’s own.