In today’s email:

• Openings: What is there to do on Christmas Day?

• Christmas: Restaurants Open on the Big Day

• Event Rundown: What’s ahead this weekend

• Music: This week’s concert rundown

• Community: Maddox Strong

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CHRISTMAS DAY OPENINGS
What’s Open Other Than Restaurants?

MOVIE THEATRES OPEN ON CHRISTMAS

• AMC Northrock 14 | 3151 N Penstemon St.

• Boulevard Theatres at Old Town | 353 N Mead St

• Boulevard Theatres at Towne West | 4600 W. Kellogg Dr.

• Derby Plaza Theaters | 1300 N Nelson Dr., Derby

• Regal Warren East | 11611 E 13th St N

• Regal Warren West | 9150 W 21st St.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS OPEN ON CHRISTMAS

• Bowlero Northridge | 749 N. Ridge Road
  2 p.m. to Midnight

• Bowlero Northrock | 3232 N. Rock Road
  2 p.m. to Midnight

• Let’s Roll Seneca | 3232 N. Rock Road
  3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Lucky Strike Wichita | 11413 E 13th St N
  2 p.m. to Midnight

• ROUND1 | 7700 E Kellogg Drive
  10 a.m. to 2 a.m.

• Sedgwick County Zoo | 5555 W Zoo Blvd
  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ALL CASINOS OPEN ON CHRISTMAS

• Crosswinds | 777 Jackpot Dr, Park City

• Gilley’s | 1500 E 77th St N, Park City

• Kansas Star Casino | 777 Kansas Star Drive.

OTHER BUSINESSES OPEN ON CHRISTMAS

• QuikTrip | All locations
  24 hours

• Walgreens | Most locations
  9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

NEXT WEEK
Restaurants open on Christmas Day

As usual, the biggest question this time of year isn’t, “What do you want for Christmas?” It is “Can you tell me the Wichita restaurants open on Christmas Day?”

You’ve come to the right place! Here’s this year’s list!

This will be a working blog, so save this link and check back often to see what updates are made. As the big day looms closer, I know many more restaurants will officially confirm they will be open.

FEATURE EVENT
Bingo at the Enchanted Mermaid

Did you know there’s bingo every Tuesday at the Enchanted Mermaid?

Located at 222 N. Washington Avenue, you join everyone for bingo. It’s $10 a card. Prizes for everyone. $25 Blackout Bingo for a $400 Birthday Party Package

GUIDES
Holiday Popups!

New ones are getting added regularly to our Holiday Pop-Up Bar list! This week’s addition is a new one at the Wichita Marriott that started this week! 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

Christmas Eve Charity Bash | December 24
Details: Wichita Wagyu | 11am
Who wants a free meal on Christmas Eve? Wichita Wagyu at 8641 W. 13th St. will be firing up the smokers and giving a free community lunch open to everyone, no questions asked. It’s Wednesday, Dec. 24, from 11am to 2pm.

Illuminations | Now through January 3
Details: Botanica | 5:30pm

Somewhere in Winter | Now through January 4
Details: 250 N. St. Francis

Adult Skate Night | December 26
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.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas | December 26
Details: Park City Arena | 7pm

Old Town Farm & Art Market | December 27
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.

Kansas Largest Gun Show | December 27-28
Details: Century II

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

EVENTS
Live Music Sponsored by Mort’s Martini Bar

COMMUNITY
Maddox Strong

Dear Friends, Family, and Community,
We are asking our community to come together to honor an incredible 11-year-old warrior who has been bravely fighting a rare and aggressive cancer known as ATRT (Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor).

This young man is incredibly smart, full of personality, and deeply loved. Doctors have shared that there are no further treatment options available at this time, and his medical team is exploring possible clinical trials. Time is precious, and our hope is to surround him and his family with love, encouragement, and support during this difficult journey.
We invite you to participate in a Car Parade of Honor to show him just how much his community cares.

• His favorite color is RED — please wear red if you can!

• He loves the Kansas City Chiefs

• He loves music, especially Tech N9ne

• He enjoys South Park

• He loves Nerf guns

• He enjoys small LEGO sets

• Clothing size: 10/12

• Decorate your cars with red, positive messages, lights, signs, or anything that shows encouragement and love. Let’s make this a powerful and joyful moment for him and his family.

Event Details:
Location: Meet at 2435 e Mt Vernon to line up.
Date: 12/26/25
Time: line up by 3:00 pull out 4pm
The family has shared that they will be accepting donations at the event for those who feel led to give. All donations will go directly to supporting the child and his family during this incredibly challenging time.

If you are unable to attend, please consider sharing this invitation, wearing red in his honor, or keeping this brave young man and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Let’s come together to honor his strength, his spirit, and his life.
Thank you for standing with them during this time.

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