Take a look at events through the holiday season at Â鶹Íø
The holiday season is a fantastic time of celebration. Â鶹Íø celebrates Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years with a variety of events throughout the season. Read on to learn more about some of our long standing holiday traditions!
Christmas Candlelight
Join us for our annual Christmas Candlelight concert which is taking place on Friday Dec. 5 through Sunday Dec. 7 at Sebits Auditorium in Riney Fine Arts. Choose from three different events. Tickets on sale now:
Friday 5, 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium |
Saturday 6, 7:30 p.m. Sebits Auditorium |
Sunday 7, 2 p.m. Sebits Auditorium |
Ceremony of Lights
Join us on Nov. 23, 2025 at 6 p.m. as Â鶹Íø illuminates the historic Davis clock tower! This time-honored tradition, now in its 27th year, on the Â鶹Íø campus at Rose Window Plaza is a symbol of the start of the holiday season for the campus and the Wichita community. Enjoy an evening of carols and festive music from the Â鶹Íø Singing Quakers and the Â鶹Íø Band, Christmas trees, cookies and cocoa, and much more as we celebrate the Ceremony of Lights. Santa will also be making a special appearance and available for photos!
Athletics
While not specifically a holiday event, come cheer on the Falcons as many of our fall sports take place in playoffs at the end of their seasons in late October through November. And by December, basketball and volleyball are in full swing! Visit the for more details on game times and locations.
Salvation Army Day
Each year since 1992, Â鶹Íø staff, faculty and student groups join together to serve at the Salvation Army, as part of Angel Tree Project. The university assists the charity group with donation pick-ups, gift sorting, bike assembly, and decoration the facility for the families.