The Thanksgiving holiday is fast approaching, and Wichita, Kansas, is ready to celebrate. Are you? Here's a guide to how to enjoy the 2018 holiday season in Wichita this year. The Arc of Sedgwick County As we enter the month of November, various places in town are gearing up for the holiday and are helping locals do the same. The Arc of Sedgwick County is a community center specifically focused on helping families and people with developmental and intellectual disabilities and hosts two awesome Thanksgiving dinners. more The Thankful Feast and Dance is hosted by Cross Road Church. All of the classic Thanksgiving dishes are provided, and guests are welcomed and served by volunteers. This dinner is free to attendees, but donations are encouraged to support the other dances The Arc hosts every Tuesday night throughout the year. Invitees include anyone with intellectual or developmental disabilities, their families, and staff members. The second Thanksgiving event hosted by The Arc is the "Friendsgiving" meal for the Young Adult Club. On November 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., guests can enjoy good food and a great time. This event is also free of charge, but attendees are asked to bring something yummy to share. RSVPs are appreciated by November 12. Final Friday Gallery Crawl Once you've had your turkey and stuffing, the holidays are just getting started. The Final Friday Gallery Crawl is one of Wichita's most popular cultural events. The day after Thanksgiving, various art galleries in Wichita will be open. Both regional and local artists have their work on display, and many will be for sale. You may even find a beautiful and unique gift for someone you love. Get started in the Commerce Street Art District on Commerce Street, south of Waterman Street, and head to the Old Town Square. Check out the entertainment section of the Wichita Eagle to see more information about which places are open. Don't just shop this Black Friday; take in some beautiful artwork. Kyle and Monte Christmas Musical The Kyle and Monte Christmas Musical is a fun and hilarious way to bring in the holiday season. This musical comedy has shows on November 16-18, 23-25, and 28-30 and throughout the month of December. Each night, the doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Enjoy dinner and drinks from the cafe in the Roxy's theater. This show is rated PG-13, so it's best enjoyed with friends or co-workers. Tickets start at $20 for economy seats, $27 for standard seats, and $30 for premium seats. Get there early for happy hour from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. You must be at least 18 years old for entry without an adult and 21 to grab a drink. Whether you're looking to enjoy an extra Thanksgiving meal or ready to jump into the holiday season with Christmas fun, Wichita has plenty of events to help you get the most out of Thanksgiving. Enjoy your holiday season! Wishing you a Happy Holiday season from all of us at Davis-Moore Mazda! Photo by fuchsia.berry | Licensed under cc BY-ND 2.0
