Midwestern State University Burns Fantasy of Lights!
FREE • ALL AGES • PUBLIC WELCOME Children can mail their letters to Santa in the colorful mailbox located next to the flagpole at the MSU Burns Fantasy of Lights. Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your letter to Santa and he will personally answer you.
River Bend Nature Center
With the flip of a switch, more than 60,000 lights on more than 200 lighted displays will glitter and sparkle, bringing the sights and sounds of the season to adults and children. Our Nature Gift shop will be open for holiday shopping! We are excited to announce that due to the generosity of donors, admission to ElectriCritters will be made free to the public again this year! ElectriCritters is a fundraiser for River Bend Nature Center and directly supports River Bend’s hands-on natural science education and outreach programs for children and adults! River Bend is stroller and wheelchair accessible. River Bend is located at 2200 3rd St. near the main entrance to Lucy Park.
Sikes Senter Mall
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — Santa’s here! Make this holiday merry and come visit the Big Guy to capture unforgettable photo moments. Do members of your fur family want to join the fun? Bring them along to our pet photo nights! All dogs and cats are welcome to take magical pics with St. Nick! Plus, children of all spectrums of special needs and abilities are welcome to join us before the mall opens for Santa Cares Day! Pose for photos with Santa where extra care is taken to support sensory needs. Have a very merry holiday with exciting photo experiences you can enjoy with the whole family. Space is limited, so make your reservation today! *Times may vary, visit website for up-to-date information
Kay Yeager Coliseum
We are excited to announce that Casey Donahew will be performing LIVE at the Kay Yeager Coliseum on December 17, 2021, with special guest Triston Marez! Tickets go on sale Friday, November 12th. Over the last 18 years, Casey Donahew has risen from a favorite on the local Texas music scene, racking up 21 #1 singles, to a nationally hot touring act who consistently sells out venues all across the country.
Midwestern State University Akin Auditorium
Enjoy all the sights, lights, and sounds of the holidays! Come inside for a free orchestra concert of festive music and then stroll around outside in the Fantasy of Lights. This showcase concert features two orchestras and two small strings ensembles. This is music guaranteed to boost your holiday spirit. Concert sponsors are Advantage Real Estate, First National Bank, Rolling Meadows Retirement Home, Rotary Club of Wichita Falls North, and SLA Architects.
