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We hope everyone had an amazing Fourth of July Celebration for America's 250th Anniversary! Since this is such a special year in American history, the Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø 250 commission is keeping the celebration going by encouraging everyone to participate in year-round events for 2026.

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When the temperature in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø turns frosty, the Heart of the Country does not hibernate. Wichita – the state’s largest city – shines bright all winter long. From live entertainment to modern indoor attractions, the city offers a blend of warmth and wonder. January visitors also have the chance to

Christmas will be on a Thursday in 2025, meaning the days immediately after will fall on a weekend. Let yourself end this year by completing everything you might have on that travel bucket list! Planning on staying in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø for a few extra days after Christmas, or even the whole week leading up to

You'll love the holiday season in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø! Communities around the state come together and put on incredible light displays and events to celebrate festive holidays. This year's itinerary has everything you'll need to fulfill those holiday traveling goals! Don't forget to also check out our Holiday

Get ready to explore some of the most beautiful light displays this season in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø! You'll be able to find numerous light shows and displays that run through late November and all of December, with some even going into the middle of January. Whether you enjoy a good tree lighting ceremony, light

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Middle of Everywhere Music Festival - Humboldt

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Take your family on a road trip to experience the beautiful and magical, FREE light displays throughout . Some of these, likely in communities you've never heard of, are going to surprise you.

Includes more than 20 displays featuring nearly 500,000 lights. There is a synched radio