Wichita, Kansas is filled with the Christmas spirit! With everything from drive-thru winter wonderlands to zoo lights to gorgeous neighborhoods. Adding all these Christmas Lights in Wichita to your holiday schedule is a must-do.
Wichita Christmas Lights
Below is the ultimate list of the best Christmas light displays in Wichita, KS. No matter if you are enjoying a drive-thru experience with the family or a walk-through exhibit with friends, there is plenty to choose from this holiday season.
The Best Christmas Lights in Wichita
9th Street Lights
Where: 3821 W 9th St, Wichita, KS 67203
Cost: Free
When: Nov. 25-Dec. 31
Details: Start the holiday season by enjoying a beautifully decorated home that Clark Griswold would be proud of! Enjoy over 35,00 dancing lights that are synched to music from 101.7 FM.
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Candy Cane Lane
Where: 1004 N Azure Circle, Wichita, KS 67235
Cost: Free
When: Nov. 25-Dec. 31
Details: Visitors can choose to the 30-minute drive through Candy Cane Lane, or park the car and go for a stroll. There are 28 homes that participate in the neighborhood. If you choose to walk, it will take more than 30 minutes and give yourself time to stop and get photos.
Carols on the Court
Where: 1358 N Aksarben Ct, Wichita, KS 67235
Cost: Free
When: Nov 27 – Dec 31
Details: This was Wichita’s first full RGB interactive computer-animated light show that had 8,000 lights that can be individually changed. Guests can listen to synchronized music on 89.5 FM.
Christmas at the McKinneys
Where: 1452 N Coolidge, Wichita, KS 67203
Cost: Free; donations excepted
When: Nov. 25-Jan. 1
Details: Located in a private residence, the McKinneys decorate their festive home to show off their Christmas light displays. The display consists of over 150,000 lights and spans two neighbors’ properties.
The show changes each year and visitors can tune to 89.7 FM to enjoy synchronized music on the display. Any donations received are given to a local charity.
Christmas on Crestline
Where: 914 N Crestline, Wichita, KS 67212
Cost: Free
When: Nov. 25-Jan. 1
Details: Visitors can tune into 100.7 FM as they watch 80,000 computerized lights dance to the music.
This animated light show has been a local favorite since 2012. The displays change yearly and have featured everything from a Chiefs display, and giant lighted balls to peacocks on the roof.
Illuminations at Botanica Wichita
Where: 701 Amidon St, Wichita, KS 67203
Cost: $13 for adults; $9 for those under 12
When: Nov. 18-Jan. 1
Details: Held in the main gardens at Botanica Wichita, guests will stroll along a mile-long concrete path that features more than 2 million lights.
Along the path, you’ll enjoy choreographed music while walking through a 240-foot tunnel of lights, candy cane lane in the Butterfly House, a funky tree that takes 80 hours to adorn with light sculptures, an underwater scene in the Shakespeare Garden, Santa’s Village, and more.
Lights at Ability Point (The Arc’s Lights)
Where: 2919 West 2nd St N, Wichita, KS 67203
Cost: $10 per car
When: Nov. 25 – Jan. 1
Details: Visitors will be mesmerized by the unique theme and dazzling lights. Enjoy this Christmas wonderland from your car.
Drive through the popular display Tunnel of Lights which features more than 1 million sparkling Christmas lights, and enjoy the numerous light displays like the toy factory, penguin scene, trains, and new displays added each year.
Proceeds go towards raising money for youth with developmental disabilities.
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Lights on Brummett Street
Where: Nov. 25-Dec. 31
Cost: Free
When: 3721 S Brummett St, Wichita, KS 67215
Details: This house gets decorated for both Halloween and Christmas. Tune into 104.1 FM for Christmas music.
Lights on David
Where: Nov. 25-Dec. 31
Cost: Free
When: 409 N David St, Wichita, KS 67212
Details: This Christmas-decorated home has displays that change yearly. Music can be enjoyed when tuned to 106.9 FM.
Lights on Longview
Where: 3805 E Longview Lane, Wichita, KS 67218
Cost: Free
When: Nov. 25-Dec. 31
Details: Tune to 106.9 FM to enjoy the music playing to the lights. The display features more the 50,000 lights and is always a popular Christmas display.
Magic of Christmas
Where: 143 E 4th St, Goddard, KS 67052
Cost: Free
When: Nov. 25-Dec. 31
Details: This display has an animated trail, drumming soldiers, children with bells, a 3-piece band, a 25-foot tree, snowmen, leaping arches, and more. The light display is synchronized to music on 98.5 FM.
Marshall Family Christmas Lights
Where: 620 N Stratford Lane, Wichita, KS 67206
Cost: Free
When: Nov. 25-Jan. 5
Details: The lighted display begins at 5:30 pm each evening and music is synched on 91.7 FM. The display features over 100,000 lights and always has fun decorations.
Reindeer Road
Where: 941 N Firefly St, Wichita, KS 67235
Cost: Free
When: Nov. 25-Dec. 31
Details: This road is conveniently located next to Candy Cane Lane and the neighbors are always decorating in the holiday spirit. Each yard has beautiful displays as well as a reindeer ranging from 9-15 feet tall.
Safari Lights
Where: 1000 S Hawkins Ln, Goddard KS 67052
Cost: $20 per car
When: Dec. 4-Jan. 2
Details: Located at the Tanganyika Wildlife Park, guests of all ages will enjoy this drive-thru light show. Visitors can stay warm in their car as they enjoy the longest and most extravagant light show in Wichita. Hot chocolate and popcorn are available for purchase inside the park.
