- Sofia Rivera, reporter
How to Get into The Holiday Spirit in Wichita!
Here are five of the best destinations to view Christmas lights and soak up the holiday spirit! Some of these locations have the option of either drive-thru or walk-thru.
The Arc’s Lights (Nov. 26-Dec. 28)
Admission: $10 per carload from Friday through Sunday; open to accepting donations every night.
Destination: Begins near the Arc of Sedgwick County, Douglas & St. Paul Street, Wichita, KS 67202.
Time: 5:30-9 p.m. On Friday’s and Saturday’s, they are open until 10 p.m.; Dec. 21-23 is also extended to 10 p.m., and 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Illuminations at Botanica (Nov. 13-Jan. 30)
Admission: Drive Thru (per carload): $20 Sunday-Thursday; $25 Friday-Saturday
Walk Thru: $13 for adults; $9 for children and members; 2 and under are free
Destination: Botanica Wichita, 701 Amidon St, Wichita KS 67203
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Reindeer Road (Nov. 26-Dec. 31)
Admission: Free; Drive-thru
Destination: Start at 941 N Firefly St, Wichita, KS 67235
Time: Begins when it gets dark daily
Candy Cane Lane (Nov. 26-Dec. 31)
Admission: Free; Drive-thru
Destination: Start at 1004 N Azure Circle, Wichita, KS 67235
Time: Begins when it gets dark daily
Lights on Longview (Nov. 28-Dec. 31)
Admission: Free; Drive-thru
Destination: 3805 E Longview Lane, Wichita, KS 67218
Time: from 6 p.m. to midnight