Posted in Kansas
December 03, 2015
Here Are The Top 12 Christmas Towns In Kansas. They’re Magical.
If you know me, you know that I love, Love, LOVE Christmas! Several people roll their eyes at me and comment on how commercialized the Christmas season has become, and while I have to agree, I have to admit that the lights, carols, and kitschiness are part of the fun! If you’re like me and enjoy a festive Christmas celebration, you will want to check out these 12 Kansas towns.
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With its 35-foot tall tree, four blocks worth of decorations, and festivities galore, it's no wonder the "Christmas City of the High Plains" is #1 on our list!
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit WaKeeney, KS Travel & Tourism's website.)
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit WaKeeney, KS Travel & Tourism's website.)
Välkommen in the holiday season with traditional Swedish celebrations including Lucia Day (featuring the crowning of the Lucia and refreshments), Julotta (an early Christmas morning church service), and old-fashioned prairie Christmas celebration.
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau's website.)
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau's website.)
The annual Christmas parade has already passed, but the Pittsburg Christmas festivities are far from over! Mark your calendars for the Holiday Craft Fair & Santa's Workshop this Saturday, December 5th!
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit City of Pittsburg's website.)
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit City of Pittsburg's website.)
What should we do first in Hutch? Take in a live production of "It's a Wonderful Life"? Partake in a carriage ride downtown? Or maybe drive around and admire all of the decorated homes? Decisions, decisions...
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau's website.)
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau's website.)
Nothing says Christmas quite like thousands of beautiful lights all aglow in city park! After you've finished admiring the display, make plans to meet Santa in Prairie Village.
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit Wamego Convention and Visitors Bureau's website.)
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit Wamego Convention and Visitors Bureau's website.)
Downtown Hays is home to the annual FrostFest, where you not only get to see a spectacular parade, but meet Old St. Nick as well!
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit Downtown Hays Development Corporation's website.)
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit Downtown Hays Development Corporation's website.)
With Christmas festivities spread throughout the entire month (including a parade, gift market, and Vespers service), you will never run out of festive things to do in Newton!
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit Newton Convention and Visitors Bureau's website.)
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit Newton Convention and Visitors Bureau's website.)
The Little Apple invites you to their big Christmas celebration, full of festive foods, amazing trees, and a synchronized light show complete with traditional holiday songs!
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit Downtown Manhattan's website.)
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit Downtown Manhattan's website.)
Where else but Shawnee can you tour a 1920's Christmas farm house, meet both Mr. & Mrs. Clause, AND pet a real reindeer?!
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit City of Shawnee's website.)
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit City of Shawnee's website.)
There is always plenty to do in Wichita, so it makes sense that the city offers dazzling seasonal events from "Helicopter Holiday" light tours to breakfast with the Clauses!
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit Wichita Convention & Visitors Bureau's website.)
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit Wichita Convention & Visitors Bureau's website.)
Nothing says Christmas quite like the "Great Russian Nutcracker", so make plans to see it at the Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts.
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit Salina Area Chamber of Commerce's website.)
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit Salina Area Chamber of Commerce's website.)
"Get the heck into Dodge" for Christmas in Old Dodge City, an old fashioned Christmas favorite!
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau's website.)
(For a complete listing of times and events, visit Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau's website.)
Which Christmas town is your favorite?
