Holiday Events This Week in Northwest Kansas

December 15 through December 25, 2025

The final stretch to Christmas is here, and Northwest Kansas is full of festive fun. From Santa visits and Christmas crafts to caroling, art walks, and holiday traditions, here’s a quick, easy-to-read guide to all the holiday-themed events happening now through Christmas Day in the NWKS Radio listening area.

Monday, December 15

• Santa City, 4 pm, Fike Park, Colby

Tuesday, December 16

• Santa City, 4 pm, Fike Park, Colby

Wednesday, December 17

• Brown Bags & Bibles Advent Lunch, 12 pm, Ascension Episcopal Church, Colby

• Santa City, 4 pm, Fike Park, Colby

• Business After Five Holiday Edition, 5 pm, Adams Bank & Trust, Colby

• Atwood Elf Caroling Parade, 6 pm, meet at Santa’s Corner, Atwood

Thursday, December 18

• Santa City, 4 pm, Fike Park, Colby

• Holiday Glow Art Walk, 5 pm, Downtown Colby

• Santa on the Radio, 5:30 pm, live on 100.3 The Ride & FlyOver Country 97.9

Friday, December 19

• Open House & Holiday Bake Sale, 8 am to noon, Brewster Senior Center

• Christmas Crafts for All Ages, 2:30 to 4:30 pm MT, Goodland Public Library

• Santa City, 4 pm, Fike Park, Colby

• Winter Wonderlights & Christmas Tree Stroll, 5 to 9 pm MT, Old Town Museum, Burlington

Saturday, December 20

• Pancakes with the Grinch, 9 am, The Gilded Wing Banquet Room, Goodland

• Santa City, 4 pm, Fike Park, Colby

• Santa at Oakley Christmas Village, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, Annie Oakley Park, Oakley

• Winter Wonderlights & Christmas Tree Stroll, 5 to 9 pm mst, Old Town Museum, Burlington

• Christmas at the Ranch Living Nativity, 6 to 8 pm mst, Lazy R Ranch, Goodland

Sunday, December 21

• Santa City, 4 pm, Fike Park, Colby

• Winter Wonderlights & Christmas Tree Stroll, 5 to 9 pm mst, Old Town Museum, Burlington

Monday, December 22

• Santa City, 4 pm, Fike Park, Colby

• Winter Wonderlights & Christmas Tree Stroll, 5 to 9 pm mst, Old Town Museum, Burlington

Tuesday, December 23

• Merry Craftsmas for Kids, 1 pm, Prairie Museum, Colby

• Santa City, 4 pm, Fike Park, Colby

• Winter Wonderlights & Christmas Tree Stroll, 5 to 9 pm mst, Old Town Museum, Burlington

Wednesday, December 24

• Santa City, 2 pm, Fike Park, Colby

• Atwood Christmas Eve Community Dinner, 3 pm, Atwood Baptist Church

Thursday, December 25

• Christmas Day – no scheduled holiday events listed

Whether you’re finishing up your shopping, visiting Santa, enjoying Christmas lights, or gathering with neighbors, there’s no shortage of holiday cheer across Northwest Kansas. Merry Christmas from all of us at NWKS Radio, and enjoy the season with family and friends.