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Whether you host, attend as a guest, or spend Thanksgiving with your immediate family this year - not everyone spends their days in the kitchen leading up to Thanksgiving. *Of course we admire those who do! But we are...

This article is sponsored by Botanica, The Wichita Gardens. Botanica announced an exciting addition to Illuminations this year: an all-new, drive-thru version of the popular holiday event. Without leaving their cars, visitors enjoy a parking lot parade of lights and...

Thank you to Bradley Fair and the other local businesses below for sponsoring this guide. Who better to receive gift ideas and recommendations from than other moms? We have compiled a mom-approved curated gift guide to help simplify your busy...

Christmas and Holiday Events in Wichita 2020 Wichita is the place to be this holiday season! Whether you're looking for a Christmas tree farm, a performance of the Nutcracker, where to volunteer, or the best Christmas lights in town, we've got you...

Build your own village or have a family gingerbread house contest! Here's where to buy gingerbread kits in Wichita - both in-store and online.  Aldi Amazon Bed, Bath & Beyond Dillon's Party City Target Trader Joe's Walgreen's WalMart Williams Sonoma World Market Make sure you never miss out on things to...

When our son was two, we got a really cute wooden advent house to use at Christmastime.  It's been a joy these last few years to fill it with little toys, snacks, and notes with fun activities for us...

Now that the cold Kansas weather has arrived, are you dreading the frightful feeling of cabin fever and the complaints of stir-crazy children? Here is a list of over 30 winter activities for those days when you need some...

Coming up with fun date night ideas is hard enough during "precedented times" - let alone in winter during a global pandemic! Check out these ideas below for indoor, outdoor & at-home date night fun. Many locations have COVID-19 precautions...

Get a jump on your holiday shopping by visiting one (or more) of these local shopping spots over the next couple of months with our 2020 Guide to Wichita Holiday Markets and Craft Fairs: Vintage Inspired Prospectors - Fall Market Friday,...

A chill is (finally) in the air, jingle bells are ringing, and elves are on shelves, so where can your kids grab a photo with Santa in Wichita? There are several options for you to take your little ones...

Feel like getting all dolled up and heading to the theater? Whether you’re wanting a date night or a family outing with the littles, there are performances for every age. You can’t go wrong with these wonderful ballet performances,...

Where to See the Best Christmas Lights in Wichita   Where are the best Christmas Lights in and around Wichita? Right here! ‘Tis the season to keep the kids up past their bedtime, pile in the car (preferably in pajamas,...

When you need a small break from all the family time that inevitably happens around the holiday, check out these suggestions for things to do with your friends or your spouse! These events are geared toward teens and adults. Many...

“O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree, your leaves are so unchanging.” Ah hunting for the perfect Christmas tree. I remember my family piling in the minivan, driving for what seemed like hours out to the Christmas tree farm and...