Where can you see Christmas lights in Wichita? Your guide to 16 can’t-miss spots
December is here, and what better way to get into the holiday spirit than by looking at Christmas lights.
One of Wichita’s most popular holiday traditions, Illuminations at Botanica, is now open. The annual light display has nearly 2 million lights, as well as Santa Claus and food booths for guests to enjoy. You can visit the event at Botanica, which was recently named Kansas’ most beautiful garden, through Saturday, Jan. 3.
But Botanica isn’t the only spot offering up holiday spirit this year. Many homeowners across the city participate in their own traditions by decking their houses out in Christmas lights for people to enjoy through the season.
If you’re on the hunt for the best holiday light displays, we’ve put together a guide that we’ll update through the month. So put on your matching family Christmas pajamas, make some fresh hot chocolate and hop in your car.
If there’s a must-see light display we forgot to add, please email it to lsmith@wichitaeagle.com. You can also submit holiday displays through our online form.
Central Wichita
Christmas at the McKinney’s — At 1462 N. Coolidge, this popular light show in Central Wichita is back for its 28th year. The show runs from approximately 5:30 to 10 p.m. through New Year’s Day. While the display is free, the homeowners are accepting donations to Humankind Ministries and the Kansas Humane Society.
Lights on Longview Lane — At 3805 Longview Lane, this “EDM Animated Christmas Light Display” is running for its 12th year with its more than 75,000 LED lights. It’s on from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday through New Year’s Day.
East Wichita
The Marshall Family Christmas Lights — At 620 N. Stratford Lane, this light show is open school nights until 10:30 p.m. and weekends until 11 p.m. through Monday, Jan. 5.
Cap Griswold’s Christmas Vacation Lights — At 15702 E. Camden Chase St., this holiday light display near Andover is entering its third year. Lights are live nightly from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. through Wednesday, Jan 7.
South Wichita
Lights on Brummet Street — At 3721 Brummet, this display is open from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Christmas Lights on Gold Street — At 5336 S. Gold, check out this display open Sunday through Thursday from 5:30 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to midnight through Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Christmas on Westgate — At 3720 S. Westgate St., this synchronized show featuring more than 3,000 Christmas lights is open nightly from 5:30 to 11 p.m. through Thursday, Jan. 1. Viewers can be a part of the show by selecting a song at www.ChristmasOnWestgate.com.
Lights on 45th Street — At 1802 E. 45th St. South, this light show is up and running from 6 to 11 p.m. every night through New Year’s Day.
West Wichita
Lights on Taft — At 11508 W. Taft St. and a tradition for the homeowners since 2020, this light show is back for its fifth year every night starting at 5:30 p.m. through Dec. 31.
Ninth Street Lights — At 3821 W. Ninth St., this annual Wichita light show will be smaller this year but it will still feature 20,000 lights set to music on 101.7. The show is open from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday and Thursday and 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. It runs through Dec. 31.
Fantastic Flicks Light Show — At 14902 West Moscelyn, this display, coming back for its third year, features a 20-foot tree is open nightly from 5:30 to 10 p.m. through Sunday, Jan. 4. Visitors can tune into 104.1 for Christmas tunes.
Candy Cane Lane — At Azure Circle near Central and 119th, this cul-de-sac is arguably one of the biggest displays in Wichita, featuring more than a dozen homes in North Azure Circle covered in Holiday lights. In addition to being open nightly from 6 to 11 p.m. through Dec. 31, the neighborhood is also holding a fundraiser for the Wichita’s Children’s Home Dec. 13. Homeowners are asking people to stop by the light display and drop off new toys and donations to be given to the children’s home.
Reindeer Road — Beginning at 941 N. Firefly St., this street near Candy Cane Lane is open nightly beginning at dark and features 16-foot reindeer lining the street.
Near Wichita
Hanneman Family Lights — At 1620 Oxford Court in Andover, this holiday setup won best residential light display by from the city last year and has since doubled in size. It now features almost 30,000 lights, a 24-foot tree, an 8-foot snowflake and more. The display is all synched to music on 89.5 FM. It is open from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
The Griswold House of Rose Hill Kansas — At 1610 Tanglewood Road in Rose Hill, this display is in its 17th year, adding 20 new inflatables and 20 other new decorations. It runs through Dec. 31 and is open from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
Snoopy House of Derby — At 563 S. Derby Ave., this display in Derby has a Snoopy theme and asks visitors to tune into 89.5 to listen to classic Charlie Brown Christmas music. The display is lit 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
This story was originally published December 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM.
