# Christmas lights in Wichita for little kids, 2026

> Two Christmas light displays in and around Wichita have 2026 dates: both walk-throughs. One is free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 7:30 p.m. at Merry & Bright: Union Station Lighting. Each card has stroller notes where the venue gives them, the 2026 price and a link to tickets.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 2 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo** at Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 W. Zoo Blvd., Wichita, KS. When: Wed–Sun nights through Dec 20, 2026. Time: 6–9pm. Price: $19 online, $21 gate (Thu–Sun); $16 Wednesdays; 2 and under free. Asian lantern sculptures all over the zoo. Held rain or shine unless there’s lightning. Official page: https://scz.org/event/wild-lights
- **Merry & Bright: Union Station Lighting** at Union Station Plaza, 701 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS. When: Thu, Dec 3, 2026. Time: 5:30–7:30pm. Price: Free. The lighting of Union Station and the Great Plains Transportation Museum train, with fireworks. Official page: https://ictunionstation.com/merry-bright-2025/

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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in Wichita?
Yes. Merry & Bright: Union Station Lighting is free in 2026.

### What’s the cheapest Christmas light show in Wichita?
Going by the lowest posted 2026 price: Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo ($19 online, $21 gate (Thu–Sun); $16 Wednesdays; 2 and under free). Check whether a price is per car or per person before you compare.

### Drive-thru or walk-through: which is better with little kids?
We didn’t find a drive-thru with 2026 dates yet. Walk-throughs (two here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in Wichita? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: Merry & Bright: Union Station Lighting at 7:30 p.m. and Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo at 9 p.m. The first hour after opening is the easiest with an early bedtime.

### Which light shows are best for kids under 3?
Little ones get in free at Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo (2 and under free). With a baby, a drive-thru keeps everyone warm in the car.

### How do you check these Christmas lights listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 19, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).