Photo of Design, Build, Fly - Courtesy of Exploration Place
It's the first weekend of December. The final month of 2017. This year has gone so fast! Here's some cool things you can check out this weekend in Wichita. You can also check out the Visit Wichita website for more things to do in Doo-Dah this weekend.
CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAYS
THROUGH DEC. 31, 2017
Time: Times vary Admission: Free
Location: : Locations vary
The holiday season is upon us! Stop by any of the community Christmas light displays beginning on Thanksgiving Day and lasting through the end of the year. Check out The Marshall Family Christmas Lights, Lights on Longview, 9th Street Lights, Lights on the River, Lights on Gold Street, Lights on Texas and many, many more for free as you drive through Wichita. For a birds eye view of the Christmas cheer, opt for a DWTA Helicopters Holiday Lights Tour starting at $250.
ILLUMINATIONS
THROUGH DEC. 31, 2017
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Admission: $7 Members; $10 Non-Members
Location: Botanica Wichita, 701 N. Amidon, Wichita, KS 67203
Enter a true winter wonderland with more than 1 million dazzling lights strung about trees and plant life in more than 30 gardens at Botanica Wichita. This family tradition will leave you mesmerized as you discover giant bugs, fish and flowers adorned with a rainbow of color, or find yourself walking down Candy Cane Lane. Don’t miss the choreographed show with more than 50,000 lights set to Christmas music. Kids can also meet Santa.
THE ARC'S LIGHTS
THROUGH DEC. 28, 2017
Time: Times vary Admission: $10 per carload on Fridays & Saturdays (Donations accepted every night)
Location: : Douglas at St. Paul
Experience more than a million lights at The Arc's Lights. This wonderful display of lights and decorations takes from place from Thanksgiving night through December 28th. It's a benefit for the Arc of Sedgwick County.
KENNY ROGERS "THE GAMBLER'S LAST DEAL"
DEC. 1, 2017
Time: 7:30 p.m. Admission: $42-$86
Location: Hartman Arena, L.L.C., 8151 N. Hartman Arena Drive, Park City, KS 67147
Kenny Rogers’ annual holiday tradition of performing Christmas & Hits shows in the U.S. will return by popular demand this December as part of the Grammy Award Winner’s ‘The Gambler’s Last Deal’ Final World Tour.
HOLIDAYS IN OLD TOWN
DEC. 2, 2017
Time: Noon Admission: Free
Location: Old Town, Wichita
Join in on the Christmas cheer in Old Town on Saturdays Dec. 2-16. With decorations, live music, Santa and more, Old Town will be a family-friendly holiday destination this season.
CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR!
DEC. 2-3, 2017
Time: Saturday 8 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m. Admission: $25-$70
Location: Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, 225 W. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67202
Prepare to be amazed as this new production combines the magic of Cirque du Soleil with the whimsical sounds of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. Don’t miss out on acrobats, aerial flyers, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers and some of the strongest men and women you’ll ever see in this holiday spectacular.
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS PRESENTS: DESIGN BUILD FLY
OPENS DEC. 2, 2017
Time: Mondays-Saturdays 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays Noon-5 p.m. Admission: Members $9.50-$12.50
Location: Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203
Experience this one-of-a-kind exhibit at Exploration Place offering a 5,100 square-foot aviation gallery with dozens of hands-on activities. Design your own airplane seat, test landing gear and learn from local industry greats about how planes are made right here in the Air Capital. Design Build Fly is a unique exhibit only available in Wichita.
WICHITA THUNDER VS. KALAMAZOO WINGS
DEC. 2, 2017
Time: 7:05 p.m. Admission: $13-$35
Location: INTRUST Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman, Wichita, KS 67202
Come and see the 1st Place Wichita Thunder against Kalamazoo in East Coast Hockey League action. It's also Teddy Bear Toss Night. CLICK HERE FOR MORE!
SESAME STREET LIVE!
DEC. 3, 2017
Time: 2 & 6 p.m. Admission: $15-$60
Location: INTRUST Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman, Wichita, KS 67202
The inaugural production under Feld Entertainment’s new partnership with the non-profit educational organization, Sesame Workshop features favorite Sesame Street pals Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and more in a brand-new sensory adventure live on stage. From the moment the curtain rises, parents and children alike will be on their feet dancing along to a pop-infused soundtrack with new Sesame Street friends and live emcees Casey and Caleb.