5 Ways to Make the Holidays Magical at Bradley Fair This Season

5 Ways to Make the Holidays Magical at Bradley Fair This Season

#1 – Enjoy Festive Family Fun at Holiday Stroll

Make the season magic at Bradley Fair’s Holiday Stroll, a cheerful weekly event the whole family will love. Each Sunday, enjoy property-wide activities including:

  • Complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides from 2 – 7 PM
  • Photos with Santa from 5 – 7 PM
  • Meet & greets with holiday characters from 3 – 5 PM
  • Lusero Forever permanent jewelry pop-up at Apricot Lane from 2 – 4PM
  • Holiday bath salt making at Grate Fill 
  • Holiday crafts at Love of Character from 12 – 3 PM
  • Holiday performance from the Studio Singers at 5 PM
  • Holiday performance from Music Theater Wichita at 6 PM
  • Hot cocoa and cider stations, festive photo ops + more

Holiday Stroll occurs from 2-7 PM every Sunday from November 20-December 18.

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#2 – Attend the Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 20th

Join us for our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities during our first Holiday Stroll of the year on November 20th.

We’ll be hosting festive events all day as we lead up to the lighting of the famous Bradley Fair Tree. Join us for:

  • Complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides from 2 – 10 PM
  • Photos with Santa from 5 – 7 PM
  • Live entertainment on the Plaza by the Studio Singers starting at 5 PM
  • A performance by Music Theater Wichita following the Tree Lighting at 6 PM
  • Face-painting
  • Glow stick fun
  • Hot cocoa
  • + more!

Please register in advance for this free event so we know to expect you! Registration is not required but is appreciated.

#3 – Attend the Night of Light Hanukkah Celebration

Bradley Fair will also host a Hanukkah event called Night of Light with Chabad of Wichita on Sunday, December 18, starting at 4:30 p.m.

The event centerpiece will be the lighting of a menorah. Guests can also expect traditional Jewish treats, crafts, games for kids, and a chocolate gelt drop!

#4 – Gather With Family and Friends at one of Wichita’s Beloved Eateries

Bradley Fair restaurants have something for everyone to savor, and there’s no better time of year to gather with loved ones than the holidays. Enjoy brunch at HomeGrown or YaYa’s before heading out for a day of shopping, or top off your day with lunch or dinner at favorites like Redrock Canyon Grill, Il Vicino and Newport Grill. Don’t forget to fuel up with a warm cup of cheer from Cocoa Dolce or satisfy your sweet tooth at Marble Slab.

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#5 – Browse the Eclectic Mix of Beloved Local and Popular Retailers

The search for that perfect-little-something for everyone on your list can get overwhelming. Luckily, Bradley Fair has something for everyone with the best holiday shopping in Wichita. From locals like Grate Fill, Love of Character and Healing Waters to favorites like lululemon, Sephora, Pottery Barn and more. The options are endless. 

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