We hope everyone had an amazing Fourth of July Celebration for America's 250th Anniversary! Since this is such a special year in American history, the Kansas 250 commission is keeping the celebration going by encouraging everyone to participate in year-round events for 2026. Check out our blog post…
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St Patrick's Day 2026 We hope everyone had fun celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Kansas. Check back here next February to see when 2027 events will be announced. History of Irish Immigration to Kansas Kansas' history is full of Irish roots, with many communities across the state having significant…
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Planning a Valentine’s Day getaway or a couples-only weekend in Kansas? Take a look at these six itineraries designed to inspire your next romantic escape. Whether your travel style is cozying up by a crackling fire at a remote cabin or wrapping yourself in luxury at a hotel in one of our large…
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Bring your special someone to Wichita for a tiptoe through the tulips of Bartlett Arboretum, a cozy field-to-fork dinner at Elderslie Farm, and an enchanting tree house overnight at The Barns at Timber Creek. Welcome to your new favorite romantic getaway. Have a date-night dinner in the upscale…
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We hope everyone had fun celebrating the 165th birthday of the State of Kansas! We will be back next year with yet another list of events for 2027…
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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…
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You'll love the holiday season in Kansas! Communities around the state come together and put on incredible light displays and events to celebrate festive holidays. This year's itinerary has everything you'll need to fulfill those holiday traveling goals! Don't forget to also check out our Holiday…
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Get ready to explore some of the most beautiful light displays this season in Kansas! You'll be able to find numerous light shows and displays that run through late November and all of December, with some even going into the middle of January. Whether you enjoy a good tree lighting ceremony, light…
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Take your family on a road trip to experience the beautiful and magical, FREE light displays throughout Southeast Kansas. Some of these, likely in communities you've never heard of, are going to surprise you. Includes more than 20 displays featuring nearly 500,000 lights. There is a synched radio…
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As the Christmas season approaches, these charming towns transform into winter wonderlands, offering unique shopping experiences that go beyond the typical mall expedition. This Christmas, consider exploring local businesses for gifts that are as special as the season itself. Thorne House of Cards -…
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