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This Weekend in Wichita: 12/3/25
What's going on this weekend? Get a roundup every Wednesday of the best events in Wichita, including concerts, parties, and festivals.
Wichita By E.B.
December 03, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes
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In today’s email:
This Week: Holiday Shopping Craft Fair
Celebrate: La Rosa 3K Run
Event Rundown: What’s ahead this weekend
Music: This week’s concert rundown
Arts: All Is Calm
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THIS WEEK
Holiday Shopping Craft Fair
Every year, my fellow cohost on the Wichita Dinner Table, Annette Lawless hosts a Holiday Craft Fair at Risen Savior Lutheran Church.
This year marks the eighth annual event at 6770 E. 34th St. N. takes place on Saturday, December 6 from 9am to 3pm.
Over 45+ vendors to help finish your holiday shopping.
CELEBRATE
La Rosa 3K Run
The La Rosa Run is a community 3K held in honor of Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe, celebrating faith, culture, and unity. This event brings together families, runners, and devotees to honor La Virgen Morena through movement and tradition. Participants of all ages are invited to run or walk as a symbol of gratitude and devotion, leading up to the annual Guadalupe festivities.
HOLIDAYS
Santa and Grinch Meet & Greet at NewMarket
Santa’s coming to NewMarket Square.
Join us on Sunday, December 7 from 11AM–2PM for a festive Santa Meet & Greet the whole family will love!
Meet Santa, take photos with the Grinch and Cindy Lou, and even meet Santa’s real reindeer!
Enjoy free hot chocolate from Cocoa Dolce, enter to win a Family Membership to the Sedgwick County Zoo, and pick up a free one-week pass from Orangetheory Fitness!
We’ve also partnered with Catholic Charities this year to support local families in need. During the event, we’ll be collecting optional donations such as gifts for babies through teens, as well as household goods and small kitchen appliances. Anyone who drops off a donation at the Santa Meet & Greet will be entered to win one of two $250 Visa gift cards!
Find Santa and friends at the NewMarket Square Fountain Plaza across from Barnes & Noble. Please check our social media pages for updates in the event of inclement weather.
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
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.
Illuminations | Now through January 3
Details: Botanica | 5:30pm
MTWichita Holiday Extravaganza | December 5-7
Details: Century II
Make this your new Wichita holiday tradition. A live celebration featuring festive songs, crafted right here at home, building the kind of memories your family talks about every holiday season.
Victorian Christmas | December 5-6
Details: Old Cowtown Museum | 6pm
When the weather outside is frightful, Cowtown’s lamp-lit, carol-filled streets will warm you up! There’s something magical about bundling up, stepping into the cold, and enjoying a warm cup of hot chocolate with family and friends. See what’s cooking at the farm and enjoy a Victorian town ready for Christmas.
First Friday at the Dive Beach Bar | December 5
Details: The Dive Beach Bar | 8pm
Adult Skate Night | December 5
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.
Metropolitan Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker” | December 6-7
Details: Century II
Elderslie Christmas Market | December 6-7
Details: Elderslie Farm
Experience a full weekend of festive fun at Elderslie Farm’s Holiday Market, featuring local vendors, food, live music, kids’ crafts, Santa visits, workshops, and more — with free admission for all. Packed with hands-on activities from wreath making to charcuterie boards, plus horseback rides and family-friendly art sessions, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season in Kechi.
Old Town Farm & Art Market | December 6
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.
Home for the Holidays | December 6
Details: Commerce Club | Noon
Learn everything you need to confidently buy your first home in a warm, holiday-themed masterclass packed with practical guidance, insider tips, and plenty of festive treats.
Festive ICT presents Hangover Brunch Soul Food Edition | December 7
Details: Sweet Spot | 11am
Close out the year at the Soul Food Edition of Hangover Brunch, a high-energy Sunday party filled with incredible eats, great music, and festive vibes powered by Greatness Vodka — the perfect end-of-year celebration for everyone. Grab your tickets now at FestiveICT.com
Krampus Karnival: A Dark Karnival of Curiosities | December 7
Details: Drury Plaza Hotel | 11am
Step into the Krampus Karnival, a darkly whimsical marketplace of oddities, art, food, and eerie holiday fun, where lovers of the strange and magical gather for a one-of-a-kind festive experience.
Experience a Taste of Palestine: A Cultural Immersion Event | December 7
Details: Egg Cetera | 6pm
Experience the vibrant flavors, music, and traditions of Palestine at this cultural immersion dinner featuring a seven-course menu by Bayti’s Jinan Deena, with all proceeds supporting the Gaza Soup Kitchen.
This is just a glimpse of what’s taking place!
ARTS
Small Business Saturday
Mark your calendar for December 12 and/or December 14 and head over to Newman University for All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914.
All Is Calm tells the true story of the Christmas Truce of 1914. On a cold Christmas Eve, soldiers from opposite sides of World War I laid down their weapons, stepped into No Man’s Land, and shared songs of peace. It began with one voice singing “Stille Nacht” (Silent Night), and soon the battlefield was filled with harmony instead of conflict. Performed entirely by men’s a cappella voices, All Is Calm weaves together letters from soldiers, poetry and songs from the era to create a moving portrait of hope, forgiveness and humanity. It is a story that reminds us of the unity we share during the holidays and the enduring power of music to unite us all.
Free Student Tickets: Students 18 and younger can attend free using code: WGOStudent at checkout with a student ticket in your cart
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