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November HOLIDAY ART MARKET November 26 | Pittsburg Works by local artists are featured in Pittsburg Art Walk’s first holidaythemed event. pittsburgartwalk.com ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY November 26 | WaKeeney Since 1950, the Wakeeney Tree Lighting Ceremony has been a treasured tradition. Enjoy a soup supper, musical entertainment, carriage rides and more. travelks.com HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS November 26 | Great Bend Downtown Great Bend treats visitors to holiday goodies, horsedrawn rides, an illuminated parade and festive tree lighting. exploregreatbend.com SNOWGLOBE ILLUMINATED CHRISTMAS TRAIN November 26–December 18 Baldwin City Enjoy a 12-mile train ride on an old-fashioned train decked in holiday lights. snowglobeexpress.com
December LAWRENCE CHRISTMAS PARADE December 3 | Lawrence One of the nation’s largest horse and horse-drawn wagon parades goes through Lawrence’s historic downtown. lawrencechristmasparade.org
CHRISTMAS CABARET December 7–8 & 14–15 | Dodge City The Depot Theater hosts an evening of favorite holiday songs and performances. depottheater.com OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS ON THE PRAIRIE December 10, 17 Maxwell Wildlife Refuge Visitors will enjoy a 45-minute tram ride with a visit into the Maxwell bison and elk herd. Then warm up next to the Christmas tree with hot cocoa and cookies. Email maxwellwildliferefuge@gmail.com to reserve your spot on the tram. maxwellwildliferefuge.com
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January FIRST DAY HIKES January 1 | Various locations State parks across Kansas present guided hiking tours and events as part of the national First Day Hike program. ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/ Special-Events/First-Day-Hikes TOPEKA FARM SHOW January 10–12 | Topeka The 2023 Topeka Farm Show will take place at the Stormont Vail Event Center with over 700 booths dedicated to agriculture and free horsemanship clinics. tradexpos.com/topeka-farm-show ELLIS ISLAND: THE DREAM OF AMERICA January 29 | Salina The Salina Symphony takes to the historic Stiefel Theatre to present a musical tribute to the journey of immigrants who arrived to America and contributed to its culture. stiefeltheatre.org
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