Nov. 21

10 a.m. to noon — Fiber arts meet and greet, Salt Light Confections, 1011 Washington Rd. Enjoy Fiber Arts or interested in learning? Come join. Any skill level or interest.

4 to 7 p.m. — Habitat for Humanity Pork Chop Dinner, Faith Mennonite Church, 2100 N Anderson Ave.

6 to 8 p.m. — Trivia Night, Acapulco Mexican Restaurant, 217 W. Broadway.

6 to 8 p.m. — Third Thursday, Carriage Factory Gallery, 128 E. Sixth. Meet and greet member artists, live music by Danny and Lauren Barrera, and voting for “People’s Choice” favorite in the Small Works: It’s Hip to be Squared Holiday showcase.

Nov. 23

6 to 8 p.m. — Exhibit opening reception. Carriage Factory Art Gallery,128 E. 6th Street Art Exhibit featuring Susan Bartel, Mary Lee-McDonald, and Barb Mizik. Artist talk at 7 p.m. On display and for sale through Jan. 17, 2025.

Nov. 24

3 to 4 p.m. — “Diversity and Complexity in Indian Kansas,” Kauffman Museum, 27th and North Main streets, North Newton

Nov. 26

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Thanksgiving Online Dessert Auction by the Newton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Nov. 27

10 a..m. to 7 p.m. — Model Train Day with Bob Neill, Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th St.

Nov. 28

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — The 29th Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Grace Community Church, 1600 S Anderson Rd. A free Thanksgiving meal served.

Nov. 29 -Dec. 2

Prairie Lights, Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 W. Hickory Street, Hesston. Tickets: https://dyckarboretum.square.site/upcoming-events

Dec. 1

3 p.m. — Treble Clef Vespers, First Presbyterian Church in Newton, 900 Columbus Ave. Treble Clef Chorus, Prairie Bronze Handbell Ensemble, The Schrag Siblings, Connie Rickard on saxophone. No admission fee.

6 p.m. and 7:15 — Prairie Bronze Handbell Ensemble, Dyck Arboretum, Hesston

Dec. 2

6 to 9 p.m. — Christmas Light Tours by Newton Recreation Commission, 415 N. Poplar St. Join the NRC Express for a special Christmas Light Tour. The bus will be decked out in Christmas lights and the music will be festive. The tour will visit several places in Wichita including Reindeer Road, Candy Cane Lane, The Arc’s Lights, Lights on Texas, Faulkner Street and more. Fee: 4 yrs and Under free; 5 yrs and Up: $12 per person; Family of 4: $35 (each additional person $6). All Ages; all youth must be with an adult.

Participants MUST pre-register. Tour is approximately 3 hours, including drive time. If a restroom break is needed this may add 30 minutes to our tour. There are NO restrooms on the bus. Registration Deadline: Mondays, Nov. 25 and Dec. 2.

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6 to 8:30 p.m. — Boots, Bling, & BBQ So Shine Holiday Gala, Wild Prairie Event Center, 1610 SE 3rd St. Tickets are $40 per person and are available online only. https://fundraiser.support/bootsblingbbq

Dec. 5

6:30 p.m. — Parade of Lights, downtown Newton. Christmas parade hosted by Newton Lions Club featuring dozens of lighted floats, vehicles and groups. The evening will also include hot chocolate, cookies, and photos with Santa after the parade. Come early or stay late to shop downtown.

Dec. 6-8

Prairie Lights, Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 W. Hickory Street, Hesston. Tickets: https://dyckarboretum.square.site/upcoming-events

Dec. 6

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Holiday Market, Kidron Bethel Village, 3001 Ivy Drive, North Newton.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Santa at the Y, Newton YMCA, 701 Wheatridge Dr. Free.

Dec. 7

7 to 8 a.m. — First Saturday Bird Walk, Kauffman Museum, 27th and North Main. Depart from the kiosk in the museum parking lot for a mile-and-a-half hike through Chisholm Park and along Sand Creek Trail. Be prepared for some unpaved/steep terrain and early fall weather. Binoculars and a bird book are recommended but not required. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome but should be able to remain quiet so they don’t scare away the birds.

Dec. 9

7:30 to 8:30 p.m. — NHS Jazz Band and Railaires Concert, Newton High School, 900 W 12th St, Newton.

Dec. 10

7 p.m. — Strange new worlds book club, Newton Public Library, 223 E. 7th St. The Strange New Worlds Book Club reads a variety of science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction books.

Dec. 11

6 to 9 p.m. — Christmas Light Tours by Newton Recreation Commission, 415 N. Poplar St. Join the NRC Express for a special Christmas Light Tour. The bus will be decked out in Christmas lights and the music will be festive. The tour will visit several places in Wichita including Reindeer Road, Candy Cane Lane, The Arc’s Lights, Lights on Texas, Faulkner Street and more. Fee: 4 yrs and Under free; 5 yrs and Up: $12 per person; Family of 4: $35 (each additional person $6). All Ages; all youth must be with an adult.

Participants MUST pre-register. Tour is approximately 3 hours, including drive time. If a restroom break is needed this may add 30 minutes to our tour. There are NO restrooms on the bus. Registration Deadline: Mondays, Nov. 25 and Dec. 2.

Dec. 12

6 to 7:30 p.m. — Christmas Sing-A-Long, Norm’s Coffee Bar, 613 N Main St

Dec. 14

10 a.m. to noon — Second Saturday at the Gallery, Carriage Factory Gallery, 128 E. Sixth. Themed make and take creations will be provided every second Saturday through the year for ages 4-10. This event is free and open to the public.

Dec. 15

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Christmas Small Business Pop-Up, Sand Creek Event Center, 1600 S Anderson Ave.

2 to 4 p.m. — NHS Band and Orchestra Concert, Newton High School, 900 W 12th St. Band Concert starts at 2 p.m. with the Orchestra Concert starting at 3:30 p.m.

3 p.m. — Central Kansas Master Chorale concert, Hesston Mennonite Church. “Christmas with the Chorale.” Includes Prairie Bronze Handbell Ensemble.

4 to 6:30 p.m. — Prairie Window Concert Series: Rachel Baiman . Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 W. Hickory Street, Hesston. Tickets: https://dyckarboretum.square.site/upcoming-events

Jan. 4

7 to 8 a.m. — First Saturday Bird Walk, Kauffman Museum, 27th and North Main. Depart from the kiosk in the museum parking lot for a mile-and-a-half hike through Chisholm Park and along Sand Creek Trail. Be prepared for some unpaved/steep terrain and early fall weather. Binoculars and a bird book are recommended but not required. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome but should be able to remain quiet so they don’t scare away the birds.

Jan. 14

10 a.m. to noon — Second Saturday at the Gallery, Carriage Factory Gallery, 128 E. Sixth. Themed make and take creations will be provided every second Saturday through the year for ages 4-10. This event is free and open to the public.

Feb. 2

4 to 6:30 p.m. — Prairie Window Concert Series: Moors & McCumber. Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 W. Hickory Street, Hesston. Tickets: https://dyckarboretum.square.site/upcoming-events

Feb. 23

4 to 6:30 p.m. — Prairie Window Concert Series: Alisa Amador . Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 W. Hickory Street, Hesston. Tickets: https://dyckarboretum.square.site/upcoming-events

March 16

4 to 6:30 p.m. — Prairie Window Concert Series: Darrell Scott. Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 W. Hickory Street, Hesston. Tickets: https://dyckarboretum.square.site/upcoming-events

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