Community Calendar

Join a classic high fantasy Dungeons & Dragons campaign! New participants are welcome, but this campaign is designed for experienced players. For ages 13-18. Call (316) 350-3261 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Join us for a magical holiday experience your family will treasure. Ticketed Santa Event at Watermark Books & Café$30 per child (includes up to 2 adults) Each ticket includes: Story Time with Santa – Gather in the cozy Starry Night Room as Santa reads a festive holiday story. Photo with Santa – Enjoy a professional photo session with Bri Secrest Photography in the Author’s Gallery. All photos from your session will be mailed directly to you after the event. Cookie Decorating – Get creative and decorate your own holiday cookie to take home or enjoy on the spot. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early for a joyful day of stories, cookies, and Christmas cheer.

North America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Wichita, KS! Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.

Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.

Step into the enchantment of the holiday season at Wichita Park & Recreation’s Winter Wonderland — a magical evening of festive fun, sparkling lights, and unforgettable memories!

What to Expect

Celebrate the magic of the season at our annual Holiday Tree Lighting event! The evening begins at 6 PM as two children from the Miracle League of Wichita illuminate the park with the flip of a switch, bringing the dazzling holiday tree to life. From there, enjoy a night full of festive fun — cozy up by the fire pits to roast marshmallows and make s’mores, sip on rich hot cocoa while holiday music fills the air, and delight in sweet treats like cookies and candy canes. Capture the moment at our sparkling photo stations or spot the mischievous Grinch sneaking around for a playful photo op.

Make special memories with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, where you can take photos and share your wish list in person. Don’t forget to write your own letter to Santa and drop it in our magical mailbox — you might just receive a reply before Christmas! With laughter, lights, and the warmth of community, this festive celebration is the perfect way to welcome the holiday season in Wichita.

Live Entertainment

We're lighting up the stage with live entertainment throughout the evening! Our lineup includes:

• Northwest High School Female Barbershop Quartet
• Singer Nita Lujan
• GRIT Dance Company

1 HR 30 MIN
Rated G
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.

December 5 - 8:00 PM

Join us for pre-literacy play designed just for babies and toddlers. Children will explore their senses with a variety of textures, sounds, and stimulating environments. For Ages 2 and under.

Join us for a creative session where you'll design and craft your very own mini book ornament. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Learn basic sewing skills while making your own gift card holder. No prior sewing experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. Registration is requested. Call (316) 337-9456 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Learn basic sewing skills while making your own gift card holder. No prior sewing experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. Registration is requested. Call (316) 337-9456 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

In the lobby of the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, from the Wreath Festival through the New Year, visitors will find the Moore Family Santa Dolls on display. As a yearly tradition that's continued for the last 17 years, the Museum has exhibited a small selection of the Moores' collection -- which is about 150 in total -- for the public to admire. These antique Santas come in various sizes, colors, and expressions. It's hard to pick a favorite!

Santa Claus has long served as a Christmas icon. By the 20th century, Santa Claus had become so popular that many diverse toy manufacturers interpreted his likeness for a variety of uses. Most of the plush toy Santa figures featured in this exhibit date from the 1950s and 60s. Some figures are made of molded plastic, cast metal, rubber, or papier-mache and date earlier in the 20th century.

This exhibit is part of the Museum’s “Windows on Collections,” – A frequently changing exhibit of artifacts from the Museum’s growing collection. Depending upon any given theme, this exhibit ranges from the topical to the bizarre.

November - December 2025

Tues-Friday 11am-4pm, Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum - 204 N Main

Starting with the Wreath Festival and lasting through to the New Year, the Museum maintains its holiday decorating tradition with garlands and ornaments strewn over the stairs and through the second floor. There, in the West Gallery, visitors will find an exhibit of miniature Christmas trees, created by Wichita artist Sylvia Jackson. With incredible detail and creativity, these trees may serve as inspiration for any Christmas enthusiast.

This private collection of hand-decorated trees has been loaned to the Museum for the holiday season by the artist herself, Sylvia Jackson. Beginning in the 1970s, with the creation of two Victorian-style trees for her sons, the collection has grown as new trees have been designed and displayed during the annual Trees of Christmas event at the First Church of the Nazarene. May the many joys of the season be yours as you share the charm of this very personal collection.

November 2025 – December 2025

Tues-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat & Sun 1-5pm

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum – 204 S Main

Learn basic sewing skills while making your own gift card holder. No prior sewing experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. Registration is requested. Call (316) 337-9456 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Learn basic sewing skills while making your own gift card holder. No prior sewing experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. Registration is requested. Call (316) 337-9456 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.