It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we love to kick things off at Bradley Fair as they know how to get us in the spirit of the holidays first up with one of our favorite holiday traditions – the Bradley Fair Tree Lighting!
Bradley Fair Holiday Tree Lighting on November 22 | 4-7pm
Bradley Fair will be hosting festive events, family fun, and community spirit all evening as they lead up to the lighting of the famous Bradley Fair Tree at 6 PM.
Meet on the Plaza for festivities including:
- Take a ride on the Bradley Fair Express – an electric train that will take your entire family on a journey through Bradley Fair from 4- 7 PM. $5/person ages 5+. Children under 5 ride free. A portion of ticket proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Tickets can also be purchased on-site the day-of, but note no cash will be accepted. Digital card payment only.
- Photos with Santa
- Meet and greet with surprise holiday characters
- Live entertainment on the Plaza by the Studio Singers starting at 5 PM
- An appearance from the Metropolitan Ballet
- The tree will be lit at 6 PM
- Food and beverage samples
- Hot cocoa
Get all holiday tree lighting details here.
Holidays at Bradley Fair are a local favorite with Holiday Stroll and the Bradley Fair Express
Make the season magic and kick off the holidays at Bradley Fair’s Holiday Stroll, a cheerful weekly event the whole family will love. Each Sunday, enjoy property-wide activities from 12/7-12/21 from 2-4pm! There will be a few special surprises you won’t want to miss! And don’t forget to take a picture in the big red sleigh!
Take a ride on the Bradley Fair Express – an electric train that will take your entire family on a journey through Bradley Fair. $5/person ages 5+. Children under 5 ride free. A percentage of ticket proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Tickets can also be purchased on-site the day-of, but note no cash will be accepted. Digital card payment only.
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Night of Light | December 14
The annual Menorah lighting ceremony in partnership with Chabad Wichita will be at 5pm in the Bradley Fair Plaza from 5-6 pm.
Join us on for:
- A Menorah lighting ceremony
- An interactive activity where you can be a part of bringing the Menorah to life
- Traditional food samplings
- Gelt Drop from a fire truck
Admission is free, but tickets are required. Get yours here!
This post is sponsored by our longtime friends at Bradley Fair.
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For more holiday fun, be sure to visit our Holiday Events Guide and for holiday shopping ideas, visit our Wichita Gift Guide!















Are vendors allowed at the Bradley Fair Tree Lighting on November 22nd. My name is Tim Hall and I am a Lead Engagement Specialist with DCCCA and would greatly appreciate the opportunity talk talk with some families at this event about the need for foster homes in our community. Thank you!