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
Downtown Wichita Falls
Watch out the elves are taking it to the streets of downtown! In conjunction with the City Lights Parade, we are holding a 5K that kicks off in front of our office at 709 Indiana Ave at 10am. $20 registration, includes full calf-length red and white striped socks with 5K logo. Runners are HIGHLY encouraged to dress in their elfish wares.
REVERSE PARADE • KICK OFF AT 6 PM What?!? What is that? A reverse parade gives attendees the choice to participate however they feel most comfortable. The floats will be STATIONARY and lined down the road. Attendees have the option of driving by the parade floats or getting out and walking through the parade on the sidewalk side of the street.
