The Polar Express at the Cosmosphere
Mon, Dec 15 from 3:00pm to 5:00pmA young boy takes a magical train ride to the North Pole on Christmas Eve and discovers the enchanting wonders of friendship and the holiday spirit on ‘The Polar Express’ at the Cosmosphere.
December’s Shady Lane Lecture Series
Tue, Dec 16 from 6:00pm to 7:30pmDon't miss our final Shady Lane Lecture of the year — Sights & Sounds of Cheyenne Bottoms!
Registration Deadline: Dec. 14. Cost: $15.
Santa (& the Grinch) Coming to the Cosmosphere!
Wed, Dec 17 from 5:30pm to 7:30pmThe holidays are here, and Santa is coming to town…specifically to the Cosmosphere! Beginning December 12, 2025, bring your family to meet Santa at the Cosmosphere!
“Menotti: Amahl and the Night Visitors” at The McPherson Opera House
Wed, Dec 17 from 7:00pm to 9:00pmBroadcast on NBC every year at Christmas time for more than a decade, “Amahl and the Night Visitors” remains one of the most frequently performed operas in the United States today.
Free admission, but a ticket is required.
“Miracle on 34th Street” at The McPherson Opera House
Thu, Dec 18 from 2:00pm to 5:00pmIn this Christmas classic, an old man going by the name of Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) fills in for an intoxicated Santa in Macy’s annual Thanksgiving Day parade. Kringle proves to be such a hit that he is soon appearing regularly at the chain’s main store in midtown Manhattan
Cookies with Santa at Advanced Physical Therapy
Thu, Dec 18 from 5:00pm to 6:30pmCookies with Santa – 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at Advanced Physical Therapy – 400 W. 4th St. an excellent opportunity to visit with
Santa and capture memorable pictures.
Photos with Santa at Clayworks at Disability Supports
Thu, Dec 18 from 5:00pm to 8:00pmEveryone, young and old likes to have their Picture with Santa. Clayworks will have Santa at their place so bring the family out and tell him what is on your Christmas wish list
December Third Thursday
Thu, Dec 18 from 6:00pm to 8:00pmWrap yourself in the magic of the season during December’s Third Thursday, December 18th, from 6 to 8 in Downtown Hutchinson.
“Miracle on 34th Street” at The McPherson Opera House
Thu, Dec 18 from 7:00pm to 9:00pmIn this Christmas classic, an old man going by the name of Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) fills in for an intoxicated Santa in Macy’s annual Thanksgiving Day parade. Kringle proves to be such a hit that he is soon appearing regularly at the chain’s main store in midtown Manhattan
Reno County Museum is throwing a Christmas Party!
Fri, Dec 19 from 5:00pm to 7:00pmThe Reno County Museum is throwing a Christmas party! Head to the museum on Friday, December 19th, from 5 to 7.
This cozy evening will feature holiday crafts, fresh cookies, and a hot cocoa bar.
Santa (& the Grinch) Coming to the Cosmosphere!
Fri, Dec 19 from 5:30pm to 7:30pmThe holidays are here, and Santa is coming to town…specifically to the Cosmosphere! Beginning December 12, 2025, bring your family to meet Santa at the Cosmosphere!
Nights Before Christmas
Fri, Dec 19 from 6:00pm to 9:00pmStep into a winter wonderland of twinkling lights and holiday cheer at Hometown Hutchinson Zoo's 10th Annual Holiday Light Show, Nights Before Christmas 2025.























































