Christmas will be on a Thursday in 2025, meaning the days immediately after will fall on a weekend. Let yourself end this year by completing everything you might have on that travel bucket list! Planning on staying in Kansas for a few extra days after Christmas, or even the whole week leading up to New Year's Day? We sure hope so, because you'll be able to enjoy numerous events and activities. Not only will many Holiday Light shows continue through the days after Christmas, but that's also when many shops, restaurants, and even museums reopen for business.

Bradley Fair - Wichita
Discover New Attractions
Back to Top of ListTopeka
- Kansas Museum of History
- Reopening Nov. 2025
Kansas City, KS
- Atlas 9
- Opened in Sept. 2025
Manhattan
- Museum of Art + Light
- Opened in 2024
Humboldt
- Whitetails & Wildlife Museum
- Opened in 2024
Atchison
- Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum
- Opened in 2023
Salina
- The Garage
- Opened in 2022
Hill City
- Graham County Auto + Art Museum
- Opened in 2021
Newest Attractions
in Kansas
Atlas 9
The Midwest's Premiere Narrative-Driven Immersive Art Experience. Enter the Reel World at ATLAS9. Once a nostalgic '90s movie house, Atlas9…
Kansas Museum of History
It's finally here! The Kansas Museum of History is open again after a three-year-long renovation. New exhibits, new artifacts, same…
Museum of Art + Light
The Museum of Art + Light is the first museum in the world, from inception, to blend physical fine art with digital art displays and…
Whitetails & Wildlife Museum
Whitetails & Wildlife Museum is an interactive, educational display of Max Rickerson's taxidermy collection, featuring animals he's hunted…
Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum
Home of Muriel , the last remaining Lockheed Electra 10-E! Muriel is identical to the airplane Amelia Earhart went missing in on her famed…
The Garage
40,000 sq feet of rotating automobiles from all over the United States. Take a look at complete Kustom creations from the brightest…
Graham County Auto and Art Museum
Graham County Auto & Art Museum is located at the intersection of Hwy 283 and Hwy 24 in Hill City, Kansas. We have cars from the 20's, 30's…
Where to Shop Locally
Back to Top of ListWines & Chocolate
Art & Antiques
- Karg Art Glass
- Lawrence Antique Mall
- Moon Marble Company
- Mill Creek Antiques
- More than Lemons
- Kaw River Rustics
Boutiques & Clothing

Bijou Confectionery - Humboldt
Top 10 Kansas items to put on your shopping list
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Are you not quite finished with holiday shopping? Kansas has some serious shops to celebrate. Explore unique Kansas gifts and charming stories – in person or online. Give someone you love something special from Kansas. The Wheat State Wine Company began in 2008 when they…
Shop Local
in Kansas
Bijou Confectionary
Over 125 varieties of bulk candies await you in this paradise of everything sweet! Homemade macarons of every flavor, a dozen varieties of…
The Sweet Granada
The Sweet Granada is a specialty sweets shop featuring handmade gourmet chocolates as well as other confections and gifts. They take pride…
White Tail Run Winery LLC
White Tail Run Winery & Vineyard was started in 2003 by Dan Fuller with the help of his wife Nancy, son Dusty, daughter-in-law Jennifer…
Shiloh Vineyard & Winery
Shiloh Vineyard is a small family-owned winery founded in 2008 by Kirk & Treva Johnston in a quest to bring wine-making to the plains of…
Karg Art Glass
Watch hand-blown art glass in a picturesque cedar and stone building in the heart of Kechi. Browse through the gift gallery and find unique…
Lawrence Antique Mall
Showcasing over 75 quality dealers covering 15,000 sq. ft. Merchandise ranges from primitives to 60's collectibles including glass, coins…
Moon Marble Company
Unique store features handmade art glass marbles, marbles for play and collecting, and specialty toys and games. Marble-making…
Mill Creek Antiques
For over 40 years Mill Creek Antiques has been buying, selling, and trading unique and rare antiques of the highest quality. Steve Hund Jr…
More than Lemons
More than Lemons offers many one-of-a-kind items that are for sale in our store. Many that are not listed online. We offer Blow your own…
Kaw River Rustics
Decor, Collectibles, Fabrications & Restorations + a great variety of vendors & artists from Topeka
Turquoise Ranch Boutique
Western boutique offering women's clothing, western home decor, fashion accessories and more.
Blushe Boutique
A women's fashion boutique specializing in trendy clothing, shoes, accessories and home decor! Shop online or in store!
Barnwood and Bling
A locally owned ranch-style boutique offering plenty of bling! Items for sale include purses and bags, jewelry, clothing, home decor, and…
The Nest
The Nest brick and mortar store is located in Hesston, KS, just a short drive north of Wichita! We carry a wide variety of gifts, candles…
Woodland & Willow
Woodland and Willow is a boutique in downtown Bonner Springs featuring women's apparel, gifts, and specialty items.
Enjoy Musicals and Live Concerts
Back to Top of ListSee the Nutcracker
Century II in Wichita
- Metropolitan Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker" - (Dec. 6-7)
- Ballet Wichita Presents the 51st Annual Nutcracker Ballet - (Dec. 20-21)
Lawrence Arts Center
-
The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet 2025 - (Dec. 12-14)
Hutchinson
- Prairie Nutcracker - (Dec. 12-14)
Topeka Performing Arts Center
Brown Theatre - Concordia
- The Nutcracker featuring Ballet Midwest - (Dec. 20)
More Live Concerts
Topeka Civic Theater and Academy
- Anastasia The Musical - (Nov. 28 - Dec. 21; Thursday - Sunday Only)
Lindsborg
- Saint Lucia Festival - (Dec. 13)
- Freeze Your Brass Off! - (Dec. 20)

Saint Lucia Festival - Lindsborg
Concerts + Live Music
You can hear a symphony under the stars, catch a jazz trio at a local wine bar, or see music’s biggest stars in the bright lights of a…
Music Festivals
Kansas is the home to the world’s most famous musical festivals; Country Stampede and Walnut Valley Music Festival (Winfield if…
Holiday Events
We look forward to holidays year round! There is travel taking place all around the U.S., but if Kansas is one of your stops, check out…
Arts + Entertainment
Self-expression is a way of life in Kansas. Our arts and entertainment adventures give you a chance to dance and sing along or enjoy the…
Eat Delicious Food
Back to Top of ListWant to know where you can find some of the best-tasting food? Kansas has so many choices for you to savor the flavors this Holiday Season.
International Cuisine
American Classics
- 12 Kansas Breweries with food as good as the drinks
- Why Burgers in Kansas Taste so Dang Good!
- 12 Kansas BBQ Restaurants to Try on Your Next Road Trip
Other Dining Experiences
Great Places to Eat
Find Some of the Best Tasting Mexican Food in Kansas
I've always been very pleased with the availability and quality of the Mexican culinary scene in Kansas. Visitors from around the…
These Kansas Restaurants Use Locally Sourced Ingredients
These days, so many of us are curious to know where our food is really coming from. If you are one of these people, then make your way into…
For the Love of Barbeque: 12 Kansas BBQ Restaurants to Try on Your Next Road Trip
This open love letter is not of my usual nature and is my sauciest writing to date. Folks, I am in love with sweet, smoky, and unbelievably…
Visiting Kansas? Here are the Asian Restaurants you have to try
Kansas is full of places to eat with food from all over the world. Over the past half-century, Kansas has welcomed a lot of various cultures…
Taste the Cuisines of the Caribbean and Latin America in Kansas
Visitors to Kansas should know that the state offers a diverse range of dining options, including various Caribbean and Latin American…
12 Kansas Breweries with food as good as the drinks
So many of the breweries in Kansas are also among the best places to eat. And who said you had to like the taste of beer in order to enjoy…
Kansas Beef: Why Burgers in Kansas Taste so Dang Good!
In a state known for its wheatfields and sunflowers, the beef that comes out of Kansas often goes unnoticed. According to the Kansas…
Best Pasta and Italian Food in Kansas
Pasta dishes and Italian cuisine have always been my favorite type of food, hands down! Nothing comes close to the blend of sauces, herbs…
Fancy Restaurants and Fine Dining in Kansas?
Many individuals often wonder what sets Kansas apart from other states. While each state is unique, Kansas displays its own accolades in…
Warm Up with Coffee + Donuts
Back to Top of ListStay warm during the colder moments with freshly brewed coffee. We've put together numerous itineraries and travel ideas with coffee in mind! Follow our Caffeinated Road Trip, explore the various Cat Cafes, or follow our Cozy Kansas Constellation, all of which contain some of the best spots to grab coffee in the entire state!
Not a coffee drinker? No worries! We have something just for the donut lovers out there!
Coffee + Donuts
Kansas Coffee Shops | A Caffeinated Road Trip
With the holiday season upon us, comes cooler temperatures, travels across the state to see family and friends and…. the need for…
Cozy Kansas Road Trip - Kansas Constellations
There’s something magical about discovering a place that feels like home—especially when you’re on the road. A charming…
Exploring the Cat Cafes of Kansas
Calling all cat lovers to Kansas for the ultimate feline-friendly road trip! Over the past few years, cat cafes have been opening up across…
Kansas Earlybirds get the best... Donuts?
Rise and Shine! Wake up early and get out before the sunrise to grab some fresh, handmade donuts in Kansas! And before stating the obvious…
Stroll Through More Lights!
Back to Top of ListYou'll find many communities with light displays that run through Christmas, with some even going into early to mid-January.
Overland Park
- Luminary Walk
(Nov. 28-29; Dec. 5-6, 12-13, and 19-20) - Luminary Walk - Electric Glow
(Nov. 26; Dec. 10, 17, 22-23, 26-27, 29-30) - Luminary Walk - Adults Only Candlelight Stroll
(Dec. 4, 11, and 18 only)
Wichita
- Illuminations - Botanica (Nov. 22 - Jan. 3, 2026)
Hays
- Christmas at Creek Side: Hays Holiday Light Tour
(Nov 21 - Dec 27, 2025; only on Thur, Fri, and Sat)
Lenexa
- Sar-Ko Aglow (Dec. 5 - Jan. 19, 2026)
Beloit
-
2025 Chautauqua Isle of Lights (Nov. 27 - Dec. 31)
Chanute
- Chanute’s Christmas in the Park (Nov. 27 - Dec. 31)
Winfield
- Winfield Isle of Lights (Nov. 16 - Dec. 30)
Luminary Walk
Kick off your holiday season with a festive walk through the lights at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Wander through…
Illuminations - Botanica Wichita
From November 22 to January 3, step into a world of wonder every night as we transform Botanica into the brightest spot in Kansas. Recently…
Christmas at Creek Side: Hays Holiday Light Tour
1/2 Mile walking trail with over 150,000 lights! 30 ft. inflatable slide, snow machines, hot cocoa, fire pit warming stations, holiday…
Sar-Ko Aglow
Visit one of the region’s favorite holiday light displays. Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park will sparkle with thousands of lights when we flip the…
2025 Chautauqua Isle of Lights
Chautauqua Isle of Lights on Highway #14 at the South edge of Beloit, Kansas is a tradition you will not want to miss. With 10,000 visitors…
Chanute’s Christmas in the Park
Christmas in the Park has been a tradition in Chanute, Kansas for several years. The nonprofit organization is now an arm of Main Street…
Winfield Isle of Lights
Welcome to the Winfield Isle of Lights, an extraordinary mile-long Christmas light display throughout Island Park. New displays are added…
Being in the "middle of it all," winter season in Kansas will feel different depending on where you are visiting from. Are you coming from the north or one of the mountainous states? Well, then Kansas might be a pleasant place to enjoy a milder winter. Activities like hiking and…