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Throughout the months of November and December Wamego embraces this season of hope, giving and community harmony by celebrating with visits from Santa Claus, seasonal entertainment at the Columbian Theatre and more! Join us for the many activities that make this a wonderful time for family and also a season to comfort one another.
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” ― Charles Dickens
2017 Season of Lights / December 10
Carriage Rides
Santa & Mrs. Claus at School House (Prairie Village)
Iron Clad (Downtown)
OZ Museum (Downtown)
Wamego’s Historical Museum (Prairie Village in Wamego’s City Park)
Historic Columbian Theatre (Downtown)
Additional Holiday Fun
Get a free character drawing at AUDITY ALLY during Wamego’s Season of Lights this Sunday from 4-7pm. Located at 422 Lincoln, you’ll find everything for your Christmas gift giving needs.
Cartoonist, Michele Johnson, will be sharing her talents by creating fun cartoons of you and your loved ones.
Shop local this holiday season!
Wamego's 2017 Holiday Happenings Calendar
Throughout the months of November and December Wamego embraces this season of hope, giving and community harmony by celebrating with visits from Santa Claus, seasonal entertainment at the Columbian Theatre and more! Join us for the many activities that make this a wonderful time for family and also a season to comfort one another.
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” ― Charles Dickens
November 4
November 7 & Thursday, November 9
November 11-18
November 12
November 16
November 18
November 18
November 20
November 22
November 23
November 25
November 26
November 30
· Gingerbread House Fun Family Night – Bring your family and enjoy decorating gingerbread houses! All supplies provided. Location is at the Wamego Public Library Storytime Room. The houses will be displayed at the library for the Season of Lights. Registration required. Stop in, call, or email childrens@wamegopubliclibrary.com / 785-456-9181
December 1-3
December 4
December 4-10
December 7
Join us at the Wamego City Park Train Depot for a magical night of lighted carriage rides and sitting with Santa. Build your custom hot chocolate at our hot chocolate station! Open to the public from 6 - 8 pm. Admission is $3 or 5 cans of food per person. All proceeds go to the Wamego Christmas Bureau. (*Weather dependent. Cancellations will be posted to the Bank & Visit Wamego Facebook pages.)
December 8-10, 15-17
December 10
December 25
Trees with a Mission / November 11- 18
COMMUNITY HEALTH MINISTRY IS KICKING OFF CHRISTMAS WITH A WEEK OF FESTIVE ACTIVITIES!!!
SATURDAY NOV.11 (10am – 2pm)
SUNDAY NOV.12 (12pm – 3pm)
NOVEMBER 13-16 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY TOURS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 (12pm – 3pm)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (5PM—8PM) AN EVENING ON LINCOLN
More information, wamegochm.org
Christmas Lights in Wamego
There are many wonderful Christmas lights throughout Wamego from Thanksgiving Day and then throughout the Christmas season. Load up friends and family, grab a nice cup of coffee or hot chocolate at Paramour Coffee Shop, Short Stop or Last Stop and cruise around Wamego and enjoy all that twinkles this season.
Discover our festive light displays:
Wamego City Park – One Block East of Downtown
Railroad Park – 4th & Lincoln
West Hwy 24 - 3/4 Mile West
East Hwy 24 - Intersection at Balderson Blvd. by Sports Complex
Downtown Wamego
Riverfront Park – South Lincoln Avenue