Union Station lighting event and toy drive happening Thursday

16 November 2023

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Are you ready for some holiday cheer?

Occidental Management‘s 2nd Annual Merry & Bright Union Station Lighting Event and Toy Drive will be held at Union Station Plaza on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The toy drive will benefit the Wichita Children’s Home. Those wishing to donate are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy. Drop boxes will be on site.


Celebrate the holidays with a gift box filled with Kansas-made items

This year, along with the lighting of the Union Station building, those attending the event will be able to enjoy some additional festivities:

Photo opportunities with Santa

Live performance by Ballet Wichita

Lighting of the Douglas bridge train

Carriage rides with Brower Carriages

Live holiday music and DJ by TJ Tunes

The Wichita Police Department Mounted Unit

Interactive Kids’ Station (sponsored by Envision Arts Gallery)

Hot cocoa and cookies (sponsored by Cushman & Wakefield and Insomnia Cookies)

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Thank you.