Christmas Markets Near Wichita 2026
6 Christmas and holiday markets within 40 miles of downtown Wichita, closest first, 4 of them within 5 miles. 5 have 2026 dates, read on the organizer's own page.
Open this weekend: Sunflower Merry Mart (under a mile from downtown) and Wichita brewery holiday market (1 mile east).
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2026 Dates, Closest to Wichita First
| Market and Distance | Dates | Closed | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Wreath Festival Wichita, KS · under a mile from downtown | Nov 19 to 21, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Wichita holiday artisan market Wichita, KS · under a mile from downtown | Dec 6, 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Sunflower Merry Mart Wichita, KS · under a mile from downtown | Nov 6 to 7, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Wichita brewery holiday market Wichita, KS · 1 mile east | Nov 7 to 14, 2026 | Open Saturdays only | Free |
| Derby Christmas bazaar Derby, KS · 11 miles south | Dec 5, 2026 | One day only | Not published |
Distances are as the crow flies from downtown Wichita; the drive is longer.
Still to Announce 2026 Dates
- Elderslie Farm Christmas Market (Kechi, 12 miles north)
Christmas Light Shows Near Wichita
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botanica Christmas Lights Wichita, KS | 2026 dates not announced yet | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
| Wichita Zoo Lights Wichita, KS | 2026 dates not announced yet | Zoo lights | Ticket |
Zoo lights, garden trails and drive-through shows within 40 miles. Every light show we list.
Staying Over?
To see a few markets in one trip, a hotel downtown puts most of them within a drive. See Hotels in Wichita affiliate
Christmas Markets Near Wichita: Questions
What is the closest Christmas market to Wichita?
Wichita Wreath Festival, under a mile from downtown, is the closest with 2026 dates (Nov 19 to 21, 2026).
When do Christmas markets near Wichita open in 2026?
Sunflower Merry Mart opens first, on Friday, November 6, 2026. Wichita holiday artisan market is the last to close, on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Wichita charge admission?
Sunflower Merry Mart charges for entry. The rest are free to walk around; each page gives the price where the organizer has published it.
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