Holiday Events and Drives around NE Kansas 2023
Published: Nov. 12, 2023 at 5:53 PM CST
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - With Thanksgiving in the rear-view and Christmas just around the corner many organizations around the Sunflower State have planned events and drives to bring communities together.
Events
| Date | Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Nov. 17 - Saturday, Dec. 30 | 5 to 9 p.m. | Zoo Lights | Topeka Zoo, 635 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka |
| Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 7 p.m. | Emporia’s 45th Annual Christmas Parade | 4th Ave. and Commercial St., Emporia |
| Thursday, Nov. 30 | 5:30 p.m. | Fort Riley’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony | Ware Parade Field, 500 Huebner Rd., Fort Riley |
| Friday, Dec. 1 | 6 to 9 p.m. | SLI Festival of Trees Soiree | Fairlawn Plaza, 2114 SW Chelsea Dr., Topeka |
| Friday, Dec. 1 | 7:30 to 9 p.m. | Washburn University Department of Music and Theatre Piano & Organ Society Holiday Recital | Carole Chapel on the Washburn University campus, 1840 SW Jewell Ave., Topeka |
| Friday, Dec. 1 - Wednesday, Dec. 20 | Business hours | Downtown Topeka Window Decorating Contest | Downtown Topeka Inc., 719 S. Kansas Ave., Ste. 100, Topeka |
| Saturday, Dec. 2 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Holiday Craft Show at Great Overland Station | Great Overland Station, 200 NW Railroad St., Topeka |
| Saturday, Dec. 2 | 12 to 8 p.m. | The Bells of St. Marys | Downtown St. Marys |
| Saturday, Dec. 2 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade | Downtown Topeka, Kansas Ave., Topeka |
| Sunday, Dec. 3 | 2 p.m. | Abilene Municipal Band Holiday Concert | Visitors Center Auditorium at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, 200 SE 4th St., Abilene |
| Sunday, Dec. 3 | 5:30 to 7 p.m. | First United Methodist Christmas Luminaries | Junction of Highway 73 and K-20, Horton |
| Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | A Christmas Carol at McCain Auditorium | McCain Auditorium, 1501 Goldstein Cir., Manhattan |
| Saturday, Dec. 9 | 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. | Red Stocking Breakfast | The Pennant, 915 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka |
| Saturday, Dec. 9 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Children’s Shopping Spree at Garfield Community Center | Garfield Community Center, 1600 N. Quincy St., Topeka |
| Saturday, Dec. 9 | 9:30 a.m. | McFarland Christmas Celebration | McFarland Senior Center and Main St. McFarland, 503 Main St., McFarland |
| Saturday, Dec. 9 | 6 p.m. | McCain Holiday Gala and Auction | 1501 Goldstein Cir., Manhattan |
| Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Jim Brickman’s ‘Joyful Christmas’ at McCain Auditorium | 1501 Goldstein Cir., Manhattan |
| Saturday, Dec. 16 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Old Prairie Town Christmas | Old Prairie Town, 124 NW Fillmore St., Topeka |
Drives
| Date | Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 16 - Nov. 28 | N/A | Mister Roger’s Neighborhood Sweater Drive | KTWU - Washburn University campus, 19th and Jewell St., Topeka Fire Station #5 - 720 SW 21st St., Topeka Fire Station #7 - 1215 SW Oakley Ave., Topeka Fire Station #8 - 2700 SW Fairlawn Rd. Topeka Fire Station #9 - 2447 SE 29th St., Topeka Fire Station #11 - 2000 NW Lower Silver Lake Rd., Topeka Fire Station #12 - 2101 SW Urish Rd., Topeka Soldier Township Fire Department - 600 NW 46th St., Soldier Bonkers - 5 515 SW 21st St, Topeka Kansas Children’s Discovery Center - 4400 SW 10th Ave., Topeka |
| Nov. 11 - Dec. 25 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Cops and Kids Christmas Drive | St. Marys City Hall, 200 S. 7th St., St. Marys |
| Nov. 15 - Dec. 6 | N/A | 2023 Care Catalog | To benefit Westmoreland, St. George, Onaga, and St. Marys during the holidays: https://www.ccfks.org/2023-care-catalog-funds/ |
| Nov. 21 - Dec. 2 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | SLI Festival of Trees | Fairlawn Plaza, 2114 SW Chelsea Dr., Topeka |
| Nov. 26 - Dec. 18 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Christmas Giving Tree | Eudora Police Department Lobby, 930 Main St., Eudora |
| Nov. 29 - Nov. 30 | Noon to 6 p.m. | Dillards Hero Appreciation Days: 20% discount with valid military, police or firefighter identification | Westridge Mall, 1791 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka |
| Dec. 1 | 11:30 a.m. | Annual PEO Topeka Chapter Domestic Violence Fundraiser | Topeka Country Club, 2700 SW Buchanan St., Topeka |
| Dec. 2 | 5 to 7 p.m. | Christmas Coat Giveaway | 12th St. Community Center, 1002 W. 12th St., Junction City |
| Dec. 2 | 5:30 p.m. | Christmas Tree and Wreath Fundraiser | Alamo Saloon in Old Abilene Town, 201 SE 5th St., Abilene |
| Dec. 2 - Dec. 3 | 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | CARES Coalition of Dickinson Co. Christmas Tree and Wreath Fundraiser | Old Abilene Town, 201 SE 5th St., Abilene |
| Dec. 9 | 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. | Red Stocking Breakfast Volunteers | The Pennant, 915 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka Sign up for a shift at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A8A62EA3FCC52-44648495-kcsl |
Pop-Up Bars
| Dates | Restaurant | Location | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 3 - Dec. 31 | 725 Mass | 725 Massachusetts St., Lawrence | info@715mass.com |
| Nov. 14 - Nov. 19 | Thanksgiving Dinner at Blackbird | 4025 SW 10th Ave. | Available for dine-in or take-out by reservation only at 785-271-8188 |
| Nov. 24 - Dec. 30 | Kingdom’s Greetings | Arrowhead Stadium, 1 Arrowhead Dr., Kansas City, Mo. | https://www.opentable.com/r/kingdoms-greetings-kansas-city |
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