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.

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Newest Attractions

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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

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Talia Ramsey - Bijou Confectionary Macaron

Bijou Confectionery - Humboldt

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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

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

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See the Nutcracker

Century II in Wichita
Lawrence Arts Center
Hutchinson
Topeka Performing Arts Center
Brown Theatre - Concordia

More Live Concerts

Topeka Civic Theater and Academy
Lindsborg

Girls playing music at the Saint Lucia Festival in Lindsborg

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

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Want 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
Other Dining Experiences

Great Places to Eat

Food + Drink

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…

Warm Up with Coffee + Donuts

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Stay 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

Family Friendly

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…

Stroll Through More Lights!

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You'll find many communities with light displays that run through Christmas, with some even going into early to mid-January. 
 

Overland Park
Wichita
Hays
Lenexa
Beloit
Chanute
Winfield
Luminary Walk
Dec 12

Luminary Walk

Kick off your holiday season with a festive walk through the lights at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Wander through…

Sar-Ko Aglow
Dec 08

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…

Winfield Isle of Lights
Dec 07

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…