In today’s email:

• Guide: Christmas Tree Lightings around Wichita

• Community: A give back event for The Treehouse

• Event Rundown: What’s ahead this weekend

• Music: This week’s concert rundown

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GUIDE
Christmas Tree Lightings around Wichita

Is there a more exciting pre-Christmas tradition than the Christmas tree lighting once you have the tree up? Turning on the lights for the first time still gives me goosebumps and puts me in the best spirit ever.

If you’re like me and want to experience that over and over, then you’ll enjoy this list of Christmas Tree Lighting events and ceremonies taking place in the Wichita area.

COMMUNITY
Greatness Vodka Days

The locally owned vodka company, Greatness Vodka, reached out to collab on an give back to the community event called Greatness Vodka Day.

My only ask was to include a charity directed towards helping mothers and their children who need assistance. Thus we landed on The Treehouse, a local charity who offers mothers and babies a brighter future by receiving education, guidance and parenting support.

On Saturday, November 22 and December 20, Greatness Vodka has partnered with many local bars, restaurants and liquor stores.

Here’s how it works:

• At the bars: Every Greatness Vodka cocktail you order gives back, a portion of every pour goes to support local a charity!

• At the liquor stores: Take home Greatness and enjoy up to 20% off your bottle purchase!

Here are the bars, restaurants and liquor stores involved:

GUIDES
Holiday Popups!

New ones are getting added regularly to our Holiday Pop-Up Bar list! Catch some holiday spirit at one of these festive options!

Pop-up bars, much like pop-up shops, are limited time experiences. People have a small window of time to enjoy the themed events and honestly, I would say the best one are the holiday pop-up bars.

EVENTS
This Week’s Events

Wild Lights | Now through December 21
Details: Sedgwick County Zoo | 6pm - 9pm
Enjoy one-of-a-kind Asian lantern sculptures that light up the Zoo during the WILDEST nights in town.

Vintage Shopping Weekend | November 20-23
Details: Hunt & Gather Vintage Market
Discover one-of-a-kind vintage treasures, artisan goods, and fresh monthly finds as 5,000 sq. ft. of curated shopping comes alive during this once-a-month “Third Thursday” weekend market in Wichita.

Merry & Bright | November 20
Details: Historic Union Station | 5:30pm
Merry & Bright brings the community together for a free, family-friendly night of holiday magic featuring the Union Station lighting, Santa photos, festive treats, live performances, and a toy drive benefiting the Wichita Children’s Home.

Sip & Build | November 20
Details: Exploration Place | 6pm
Sip, snack, and get creative as you build a themed LEGO kit in a fun, relaxed, 21+ atmosphere filled with laughs, connection, and a playful dose of nostalgia.

11th Annual Fez-tival of Trees | November 21
Details: Midian Shrine Center | 10am
Step into the magical “Tree Room” at the 11th Annual Fez-tival of Trees, where dozens of dazzling decorated trees, $1 raffle tickets, gift baskets, and festive surprises make for an enchanting holiday experience.

DSSW Bingo & Brew | November 21
Details: Down Syndrome Society of Wichita | 6:30pm
Kick off your weekend with a lively night of bingo, brews, food truck eats, live music, prizes, and community fun — all while supporting a great cause.

Give Fest 2025 | November 21
Details: Wichita Union Stockyards | 7pm
Give Fest 2025, put on by a group of WSU students, will benefit St. Anthony Shelter. 3 Bands will be performing on Saturday. J K & the Rain, Back 40 Revival and Matthew Ebberwein. They are asking for a $20 donation.

Y2K Prom Night | November 21
Details: Odd Fellow Hall | 8pm

Adult Skate Night | November 21
Details: Carousel Skate Center | 9:30pm
Adult Night is your ultimate Friday escape—featuring a live DJ, full bar, and nonstop hits from the '90s to today for a high-energy night of nostalgia and fun with friends.

St. Mary Fall Craft Fair | November 22
Details: St. Mary Catholic School | 9am

Shop Under the Influence | November 22
Details: The Rusty Nail | 9am
black friday presale at The rusty Nail with 15 local artist and venders during brunch. Holiday cocktail specials!

Bricks & Minifigs 1st Anniversary | November 22
Details: Old Town Farm & Art Market | 10am
Celebrate this shop’s one-year anniversary with door prizes, big sales, early opening, and special giveaways for the first shoppers — including coupons, LEGO® goodies, and major discounts on sets, figs, and more.

Old Town Farm & Art Market | November 22
Details: Old Town Farm & Art Market | 10am
Experience Wichita’s favorite Saturday tradition at the Old Town Farm & Art Market, where locals and visitors gather for fresh food, local art, live music, and lively street entertainment.

Air Capital Combat | November 22
Details: The Cotillion | 7pm

Sweet Potato Festival | November 23
Details: Firefly Farm | 10am

Ceremony of Lights | November 23
Details: Friends University | 6pm

Holiday Sip & Shop | November 23
Details: Towne East Square | 7pm
Holiday Sip & Shop turns Towne East Square into an exclusive after-hours shopping party with drinks, deals, local vendors, music, freebies, and festive experiences — all benefiting the Wichita Children’s Home.

This is just a glimpse of what’s taking place!

EVENTS
Live Music Sponsored by Mort’s Martini Bar

COMING SOON
Holiday Sip & Shop at Towne East Square

Sip, Shop & Celebrate this Season at Wichita’s Most Festive Holiday Experience!

The Holiday Sip & Shop is an exclusive shopping extravaganza where you can drink and shop exclusive deals inside Towne East Square.

This one-of-a-kind shopping event is taking place on Sunday, November 23rd from 7pm to 10pm, after the mall closes. Avoid the crazy holiday crowds and have the mall to yourself and other eventgoers.

Guests can expect:

• Exclusive Shopping Deals from 35+ mall retailers
• A curated selection of local pop-up vendors
• 2 Bars featuring Festive Cocktails
• DIY Tea Bar – craft your own blend and take it home
• Complimentary Nachos while supplies last
• Gift Wrapping Station
• Book a complimentary stylist session with YBG or 2beatz Boutique
• Beauty Experiences (Pricing will vary)
• DJ 4 the Win setting the perfect vibe
• Fun photo opp stations

Tickets are available now with Early Bird pricing starting as low as $60 for a group of 5, $25 for a bundle and $15 for a single ticket. Grab your girls, your mom, your daughter — or make it a date night — and enjoy an evening of holiday cheer, great drinks, and amazing finds.

A percentage of proceeds will be donated to the Wichita Children’s Home.

“There’s nothing else like this in Wichita — it’s the only day of the year you can drink and shop inside the mall, and our plan is to make it an experience people look forward to every holiday season.”

Tickets & Info: www.festiveict.com 
Sunday November 23rd from 7pm-10pm
Towne East Square Mall

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