13 fun things to do in the Wichita area this weekend (Nov. 14-15)
Santa Claus starts to make the Wichita rounds this weekend as holiday events start in earnest. This weekend has several craft fairs and shopping events ahead of Christmas. Here are some of the holiday-related events along with some of the other things to do in the Wichita area on Saturday and Sunday:
Down Syndrome Society of Wichita Holiday Shopping Event, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Extension Education Center, 7001 W. 21st St.; free admission.
Santa’s arrival at Towne West Square, parade including the Peabody/Burns High School marching band through the mall starting in the center court, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, photos with Santa for a fee starting at 10 a.m., 4600 W. Kellogg; see www<code_dp>.simon.com/<code_dp>mall/<code_dp>towne-west-square for a list of Santa’s appearances through Dec. 24; 316-945-1236.
Wichita Alternative Gift Market, charitable gifts, fair-trade products, craft items and more sponsored by dozens of organizations, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, East Heights United Methodist Church, 4407 E. Douglas; alternative<code_dp>giftmarket<code_dp>wichita<code_dp>.wordpress.com, 316-269-0635.
Gingerbread Village, decorate a gingerbread house, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd.; $9.50 ages 12-64, $8 seniors, $6 ages 3-11, $5 for Assistance League and Exploration Place members, ages 2 and under free, includes admission to Exploration Place; www<code_dp>.exploration<code_dp>.org, 316-660-0600.
Air Capital Comic Con, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Century II Convention Hall, 225 W. Douglas; $5 for one-day pass, $8 for two-day pass, ages 12 and under free; 6 p.m. after-party Saturday $10 with convention ticket, $15 without; www.wichitatix.com; aircapcomiccon.com.
Child Start’s Breakfast for Dinner Hats and Mittens Drive, including breakfast food, music, auction, games, and the Toy Train Museum’s Polar Express Train, 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Century II Exhibition Hall; $25 adults, $10 ages 6 to 12, free ages 5 and under;
Deck the Halls, silent auction of designer items including holiday decor to benefit Heart of America Men’s Chorus, plus appetizers, desserts, beer and wine, 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, St. James Episcopal Church, 3750 E. Douglas; $25.
Wichita Thunder vs. Missouri Mavericks hockey, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Intrust Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman; $9 to $34; 316-755-7328, www.selectaseat.com; intrustbankarena.com.
Cowboy Christmas – the Diamond W Wranglers dinner show, 7:30 p.m. (dinner at 5:30) Saturday, 3 p.m. (lunch at 1) Sunday, Crown Uptown Theatre, 3207 E. Douglas; $40, ages 15 and under $28, show only $28; 316-612-7696, crownuptown.com.
Friends University Percussion Ensemble, 5 p.m. Saturday, Riney Fine Arts Center, 2100 W. University; free.
Singing Quakers Alumni Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1958 N. Webb Road; $12, $10 seniors and students.
Beethoven’s 7th, along with Sibelius’ 7th and Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 1, presented by the Wichita Symphony Orchestra with pianist Adam Neiman, 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Century II Concert Hall, 225 W. Douglas; $19-$57; wichitasymphony.org, 316-267-7658.
Devin the Dude, 21-and-over show, 8 p.m. Sunday, Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas; $15; www.barleycornswichita.com.
This story was originally published November 14, 2015 at 7:04 AM with the headline "13 fun things to do in the Wichita area this weekend (Nov. 14-15)."