Community Calendar

Join us for pre-literacy play designed just for babies and toddlers. Children will explore their senses with a variety of textures, sounds, and stimulating environments. For Ages 2 and under.

Join us for a creative session where you'll design and craft your very own mini book ornament. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Learn basic sewing skills while making your own gift card holder. No prior sewing experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. Registration is requested. Call (316) 337-9456 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

In the lobby of the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, from the Wreath Festival through the New Year, visitors will find the Moore Family Santa Dolls on display. As a yearly tradition that's continued for the last 17 years, the Museum has exhibited a small selection of the Moores' collection -- which is about 150 in total -- for the public to admire. These antique Santas come in various sizes, colors, and expressions. It's hard to pick a favorite!

Santa Claus has long served as a Christmas icon. By the 20th century, Santa Claus had become so popular that many diverse toy manufacturers interpreted his likeness for a variety of uses. Most of the plush toy Santa figures featured in this exhibit date from the 1950s and 60s. Some figures are made of molded plastic, cast metal, rubber, or papier-mache and date earlier in the 20th century.

This exhibit is part of the Museum’s “Windows on Collections,” – A frequently changing exhibit of artifacts from the Museum’s growing collection. Depending upon any given theme, this exhibit ranges from the topical to the bizarre.

November - December 2025

Tues-Friday 11am-4pm, Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum - 204 N Main

Starting with the Wreath Festival and lasting through to the New Year, the Museum maintains its holiday decorating tradition with garlands and ornaments strewn over the stairs and through the second floor. There, in the West Gallery, visitors will find an exhibit of miniature Christmas trees, created by Wichita artist Sylvia Jackson. With incredible detail and creativity, these trees may serve as inspiration for any Christmas enthusiast.

This private collection of hand-decorated trees has been loaned to the Museum for the holiday season by the artist herself, Sylvia Jackson. Beginning in the 1970s, with the creation of two Victorian-style trees for her sons, the collection has grown as new trees have been designed and displayed during the annual Trees of Christmas event at the First Church of the Nazarene. May the many joys of the season be yours as you share the charm of this very personal collection.

November 2025 – December 2025

Tues-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat & Sun 1-5pm

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum – 204 S Main

Learn basic sewing skills while making your own gift card holder. No prior sewing experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. Registration is requested. Call (316) 337-9456 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

On December 6, WAM will be a winter wonderland of creativity! Meet Santa, enjoy performances, festive storytimes, and make art to take home.
Enjoy wintry activities in the Beren Conference Room, play games, and see a charming miniature train display. In the Farha Great Hall, listen to storytimes and lively tunes by DJ Carbon. Create your own winter-inspired artwork from WAM’s collection, and warm up with a cup of hot cocoa—topped just the way you like it.
11 am – 3 pm:
◆ Wintry fun in the Beren Conference Room, including games, crafts, and a delightful miniature train display
◆ Pictures with Santa & The Grinch
◆ Storytime with Elsa (12–2 PM)
◆ Festive performances in the Farha Great Hall, including storytimes and tunes by DJ Carbon
◆ Seasonal artmaking inspired by depictions of winter in WAM’s collection
◆ Cocoa Bar with all your favorite toppings
◆ End the afternoon with a few happies—WAM and the Friends of the Wichita Art Museum’s way of saying thank you for spending your Saturday with us!

Learn basic sewing skills while making your own gift card holder. No prior sewing experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. Registration is requested. Call (316) 337-9456 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Learn basic sewing skills while making your own gift card holder. No prior sewing experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. Registration is requested. Call (316) 337-9456 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Come and join us for a chance to spend time with neighbors and friends, all while enjoying a bit of healthy board game competition! This is a come-and-go event.

Monthly meeting for Teen Advisory Board members to enjoy snacks together while discussing upcoming programming, volunteer opportunities, and collection suggestions. For ages 12-17.

Calling all teens! Come join our monthly book club where we'll chat about our current reads, explore different genres and participate in lively discussions. Registration is required; visit the Teen Pavilion at the ALL to register and get the latest book club pick. For ages 12-17.

North America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Wichita, KS! Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.

Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.