Christmas in Dodge City

Christmas in Dodge City is always a special time. Things kick off with the Annual Parade of Lights and Chili Cook Off. Take a Holiday Lights Tour aboard the Historic Trolley and enjoy more holiday fun throughout the month of December.

3i SHOW

The annual 3i SHOW is a North American Agri-Business Tradition that draws vendors and visitors from all over the United States. Enjoy three days of demonstrations, events, and giveaways.

National Travel &
Tourism Week

This weeklong celebration in May is an annual tradition where travel and tourism industry professionals unite to celebrate the value travel holds for our economy, businesses...

National Train Day

Begun by Amtrak in 2008 to spread information to the public about the advantages of railway travel and the history of trains in the U.S. Learn more about the restoration of the Historic Santa Fe Depot and the history of the railroad in Dodge City.

Main Street Festival

This event is held annually on the first Saturday in June. This family-friendly event showcases the best of our Historic Downtown District, local businesses, and community. Enjoy a variety of vendors, games, and live entertainment.

Old Fashioned
4th of July

Enjoy a day of family fun at the Boot Hill Museum throughout the day and enjoy the Fireworks Extravaganza, the largest fireworks display in western Kansas.

National Day of the Cowboy

This day we pay homage to our Cowboy and Western heritage and to honor working Cowboys and Cowgirls, rodeo athletes, Western musicians, Cowboy poets, Western artists, ranchers, and all who contribute to the western culture in America.

Dodge City Days

A world-class community festival that celebrates our western heritage has been running for more than 75 years. The second-largest community festival in the state of Kansas draws approximately one-hundred thousand visitors to Dodge City every year.

Roundup Rodeo

Rodeo is a long-standing tradition in Dodge City and the annual PRCA award-winning rodeo draws nearly 800 of the best contestants in rodeo. Additionally, enjoy a night of Xtreme Bulls when 50 bull riders ride some of the orneriest bucking bulls around.

International Festival

Every September we celebrate the diversity and culture of our community. This festival features live music and performances showcasing and celebrating our distinct cultures.

Christmas in
Dodge City

Christmas in Dodge City is always a special time. Things kick off with the Annual Parade of Lights and Chili Cook Off. Take a Holiday Lights Tour aboard the Historic Trolley and...

3i SHOW

The annual 3i SHOW is a North American Agri-Business Tradition that draws vendors and visitors from all over the United States. Enjoy three days of demonstrations, events, and giveaways.

National Travel & Tourism Week

This weeklong celebration in May is an annual tradition where travel and tourism industry professionals unite to celebrate the value travel holds for our economy, businesses...

National Train Day

Begun by Amtrak in 2008 to spread information to the public about the advantages of railway travel and the history of trains in the U.S. Learn more about the restoration of the Historic Santa Fe Depot and the history of the railroad in Dodge City.

Main Street Festival

This event is held annually on the first Saturday in June. This family-friendly event showcases the best of our Historic Downtown District, local businesses, and community. Enjoy a variety of vendors, games, and live entertainment.

Old Fashioned
4th of July

Enjoy a day of family fun at the Boot Hill Museum throughout the day and enjoy the Fireworks Extravaganza, the largest fireworks display in western Kansas.

National Day of
the Cowboy

This day we pay homage to our Cowboy and Western heritage and to honor working Cowboys and Cowgirls, rodeo athletes, Western musicians, Cowboy poets, Western artists...

Dodge City Days

A world-class community festival that celebrates our western heritage has been running for more than 75 years. The second-largest community festival in the state of Kansas draws approximately one-hundred thousand visitors to Dodge City every year.

Roundup Rodeo

Rodeo is a long-standing tradition in Dodge City and the annual PRCA award-winning rodeo draws nearly 800 of the best contestants in rodeo. Additionally, enjoy a night of Xtreme Bulls when 50 bull riders ride some of the orneriest bucking bulls around.

International Festival

Every September Dodge City celebrates the diversity and culture of our community. This festival features live music and performances showcasing and celebrating our distinct cultures.

Public Ice Skating

United Wireless Arena

December 1 - 2

It's time for some family fun with one hour-long sessions of ice skating at United Wireless Arena. Costs are $8 per 1-hour skate session plus $2 skate rental fee. Rink capacity is limited to 150 people.

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Frosty Friday

Historic Downtown Dodge City

December 1 • 4 p.m.

Dodge City’s community art walk moves to the first Friday in December during the holidays and becomes Frosty Friday. Patrons can expect the same inspiring art, refreshments, and sales, but most will have a holiday twi...

Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)

Depot Theater

December 1 - 3

Marvel as three actors go all out, weaving every Christmas story, global tradition, seasonal icons, topical pop-culture & every carol ever sung into one festive frenzy during the Depot Theater's performance of Every Christmas S...

Red Beard Coffee's Winter Extravaganza

Red Beard Coffee

December 1

Join Red Beard Coffee for winter family fun all December long. Enjoy visits from Santa, refreshing hot beverages, contests, and more.

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Breakfast with Santa

Boot Hill Museum

December 2 • 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Enjoy breakfast, crafts, story time, games, and get your picture taken with Santa during the Boot Hill Museum's Breakfast with Santa.

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Public Ice Skating

United Wireless Arena

December 1 - 2

It's time for some family fun with one hour-long sessions of ice skating at United Wireless Arena. Costs are $8 per 1-hour skate session plus $2 skate rental fee. Rink capacity is limited to 150 people.

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Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)

Depot Theater

December 1 - 3

Marvel as three actors go all out, weaving every Christmas story, global tradition, seasonal icons, topical pop-culture & every carol ever sung into one festive frenzy during the Depot Theater's performance of Every Christmas Story Ever ...

Red Beard Coffee's 6th Annual Cinnamon Roll Contest

Red Beard Coffee

December 2 • 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Don't miss Red Beard Coffee's 6th Annual Cinnamon Roll Contest. Come show off your baking skills against Dodge City's best bakers.

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Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)

Depot Theater

December 1 - 3

Marvel as three actors go all out, weaving every Christmas story, global tradition, seasonal icons, topical pop-culture & every carol ever sung into one festive frenzy during the Depot Theater's performance of Every Christmas Story Ever ...

Holiday Posada

Boot Hill Museum

December 5 • 6 p.m.

The Dodge City Chamber of Commerce and Multi-Cultural Committee host this come-and-go event at the Boot Hill Museum. Enjoy food from various cultures, entertainment, and door prizes.

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Santa Gnome Paint & Sip

Depot Theater

December 7 • 6:30 p.m.

Join Liv's Creative Escapes for a night of fun, drinks, and creativity! Liv will take you through this adorable and achievable painting. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine (or soda) while we paint and sip the night...

Public Ice Skating

United Wireless Arena

December 8

It's time for some family fun with one hour-long sessions of ice skating at United Wireless Arena. Costs are $8 per 1-hour skate session plus $2 skate rental fee. Rink capacity is limited to 150 people.

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Holiday Jazz Concert

DC3 Little Theater

December 8 • 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Enjoy performances of holiday classics with a jazz twist during the Dodge City Community College's Holiday Jazz Concert on Friday, Dec. 8, in the DC3 Little Theater.

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Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)

Depot Theater

December 8 - 10

Marvel as three actors go all out, weaving every Christmas story, global tradition, seasonal icons, topical pop-culture & every carol ever sung into one festive frenzy during the Depot Theater's performance of Every Christmas S...

Let's Claus a Scene - Pop Up Shop!

Boot Hill Museum

December 9 • 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Get your free photos with Santa while you shop a variety of local vendors selling everything from sweets and treat and crochet goods to stickers and stocking stuffers at the Boot Hill Museum. Free to enter.

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Mock NFR Barrel Race

Western State Bank Expo

December 9 - 10 • 9:30 a.m.

The 7th Annual Mock NFR barrel races begin on Friday, Dec. 9, at the Western State Bank Expo Center.

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Paws with Claus - Pet Photos with Santa

Happy Trails Grooming

December 9 • 9 p.m. - 12 p.m.

Bring your pets (kids welcome too) and get pictures with Santa Claus at Happy Trails Grooming. Pictures are $10 and you will receive a digital copy and a printed copy in the mail.

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Holiday Hullabaloo

Dodge City Public Library

December 9 • 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Enjoy family fun at the Dodge City Public Library with holiday crafts, games, photo booth, and refreshments. New this year is a gingerbread building event for teens.

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A Christmas Tea

Home of Stone Museum

December 9 • 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Join the Ford County Historical Society on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Mueller-Schmidt House (Home of Stone) for A Christmas Tea. Enjoy period-appropriate refreshments and caroling accompanied by the pump organ.

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Christmas Tea at the Depot

Depot Theater

December 9 • 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Indulge your taste buds with warm, refreshing tea while you enjoy a reading of the Nutcracker during the Depot Theater’s Christmas Tea at the Depot.

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Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)

Depot Theater

December 8 - 10

Marvel as three actors go all out, weaving every Christmas story, global tradition, seasonal icons, topical pop-culture & every carol ever sung into one festive frenzy during the Depot Theater's performance of Every Christmas Story Ever...

Red Beard Coffee's Winter Extravaganza

Red Beard Coffee

December 9

Join Red Beard Coffee for winter family fun all December long. Enjoy visits from Santa, refreshing hot beverages, contests, and more.

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Mock NFR Barrel Race

Western State Bank Expo

December 9 - 10 • 9:30 a.m.

The 7th Annual Mock NFR barrel races begin on Friday, Dec. 9, at the Western State Bank Expo Center.

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Dodge City Cowboy Band Christmas Concert

Village Square Mall

December 10 • 3 p.m.

Join the Dodge City Cowboy Band at the Village Square Mall for its annual Christmas Concert.

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Holiday Concert

Immaculate Heart of Mary, Windthorst, KS

December 10 • 3 p.m.

Enjoy a performance by the Dodge City Community College choral ensembles at the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Windthorst, KS that will get you in the holiday spirit.

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Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)

Depot Theater

December 8 - 10

Marvel as three actors go all out, weaving every Christmas story, global tradition, seasonal icons, topical pop-culture & every carol ever sung into one festive frenzy during the Depot Theater's performance of Every Christmas Story Ever...

Cookie Decorating Class

Dodge City Brewing

December 12 • 6 p.m.

Learn how to decorate Christmas cookies from the experts at Anna's Cookies, LLC during the Cookie Decorating Class at Dodge City Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 12.

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Carnegie Christmas Card Contest Awards Ceremony

Carnegie Center for the Arts

December 12

Join the Carnegie Center for the Arts when they announce the winners of their annual Christmas Card Contest.

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Public Ice Skating

United Wireless Arena

December 15

It's time for some family fun with one hour-long sessions of ice skating at United Wireless Arena. Costs are $8 per 1-hour skate session plus $2 skate rental fee. Rink capacity is limited to 150 people.

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Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)

Depot Theater

December 15 - 17

Marvel as three actors go all out, weaving every Christmas story, global tradition, seasonal icons, topical pop-culture & every carol ever sung into one festive frenzy during the Depot Theater's performance of Every Christmas ...

Christmas with Cops!

Hennessy Hall

December 16 • 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Join the Dodge City Police Dept. and the Ford County Sheriff for hot chocolate, breakfast treats, a visit from Santa and a fun badge ornament craft at Hennessy Hall, Room 17 on Saturday, Dec. 16!

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Breakfast with Santa

Dodge City Family YMCA

December 16 • 10 a.m.

Enjoy warm and savory biscuits and grave, coffee and juice while you play games, dance to music, and get your photo with Santa all at the Dodge City Family YMCA. Fun for the whole family.

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2nd Annual Bagger Christmas Bash

I Don't Care Family Restaurant & Sports Bar

December 16 • 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Join the Boot Hill Baggers for the 2nd Annual Boot Hill Bagger Christmas Bash at I Don't Care Family Restaurant & Sports Bar. Play begins with four game round robin into double elimination.

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Gingerbread House Party

Western State Bank Expo Center

December 16 • 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Explore your Holiday creativity by building your very own Gingerbread House when Arrowhead West presents the Gingerbread House Party! Enjoy hot chocolate and Christmas cookies while you build the perfect gingerbread h...

Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)

Depot Theater

December 15 - 17

Marvel as three actors go all out, weaving every Christmas story, global tradition, seasonal icons, topical pop-culture & every carol ever sung into one festive frenzy during the Depot Theater's performance of Every Christmas Story Eve...

Red Beard Coffee's Winter Extravaganza

Red Beard Coffee

December 16

Join Red Beard Coffee for winter family fun all December long. Enjoy visits from Santa, refreshing hot beverages, contests, and more.

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Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)

Depot Theater

December 15 - 17

Marvel as three actors go all out, weaving every Christmas story, global tradition, seasonal icons, topical pop-culture & every carol ever sung into one festive frenzy during the Depot Theater's performance of Every Christmas Story Eve...

High Risk Santa Night

Red Beard Coffee

December 19 • 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

High Risk families are invited to come out and enjoy an evening with Santa at Red Beard Coffee.

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Parade of Lights & Chili Cook Off

This event kicks off Christmas in Dodge City. Enjoy chili samples at the Boot Hill Museum during the chili cook-off and then catch the annual parade of lights.

Mayor's Tree Lighting & Prize Giveaway

Don't miss the annual Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony and Prize Giveaway at the Dodge City Visitor Information Center.

Holiday Light Tours & Decorating Contests

Climb aboard the Historic Trolley and enjoy an evening of lights, music, and fun with your friends and family. The annual Light Up Contests reward homeowners who go the extra mile with their decorations.

Super 8 Hotel

Super 8 Dodge City hotel is situated in the heart of town on Routes 50 and 400. Experience the Old West traditions and heritage of our city with ease from our hotel near Boot Hill Casino and many other popular attractions.

Towneplace Suites By Marriott

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dodge City is an extended-stay hotel where you can balance work and life as you like, with the comfort, flexibility and affordability you require. This brand new property offers the following amenities: Residential Style Kitc...

Quality Inn

The Quality Inn hotel in Dodge City, KS has the value you're looking for when you travel. Enjoy a variety of amenities and friendly service when you stay at our affordable hotel.

Best Western North Edge Inn

Our guests choose to stay at our locally owned and operated Dodge City hotel while visiting, traveling through or on a business trip for a number of reasons. We are conveniently located on the North 50 Bypass, in a residential neighborhood, but close to s...

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

One of Dodge City's newest and most modern hotel is located in the Heritage District of Dodge City, just across the street from the Boot Hill Museum and near to Dodge City's newest attraction, the Long Branch Lagoon Water Park. The hotel is less than 10 m...

Comfort Suites

Instead of getting out of Dodge, head to Dodge City, KS for a memorable trip when you book with our Comfort Suites hotel near Roundup Rodeo Arena. Get going with a great breakfast. Start your morning in Dodge City with our free hot breakfast offering ever...

LaQuinta Inn & Suites

Conveniently located 1 mile west of downtown, the La Quinta Inn & Suites Dodge City provides a superior level of service to complement its collection of fine amenities. We are only a short drive from a wide array of fine restaurants, the Village Squar...

Hampton Inn & Suites

Welcome to the Hampton Inn & Suites Dodge City. Ideally located just a short drive from Wichita, in Central Kansas, our Hampton Inn & Suites Dodge City hotel offers the perfect blend of big-city conveniences and small-town hospitality. Located jus...

Executive Inn

2200 W. Wyatt Earp Blvd.
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 227-8146

Best Western Plus Country Inn & Suites

Discover this modern Dodge City, Kansas hotel offering guests incredible service near Dodge City's exciting key businesses and attractions. Whether traveling on business or for pleasure, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Country Inn & Suites has it all! Nestled o...

Bel-Air Motel

2000 E Wyatt Earp Blvd Dodge City, KS 67801 (620) 227-7155

Nendels Inn & Suites

2523 E Wyatt Earp Blvd Dodge City, KS 67801 (620) 225-3000

Windsor Inn & Suites

Windsor Inn & Suites is conveniently located to the areas most notable attractions including The Boot Hill Museum, The Notorious Gunfighters Wax Museum, the Dodge City Raceway, El Capitan, and the Mueller-Schmdit Home of Stone are all just a short dri...

OYO Townhouse

Conveniently located less than 2 miles from downtown Dodge City, KS. This property offers an indoor heated pool, a meeting room, and wi-fi available in all guestrooms. Nearby attractions include Boot Hill Museum and Boot Hill Casino and resort.

1610 W. Wya...

Dodge House Hotel & Convention Center

Since 1873 The Dodge House Hotel has been one of Dodge City's most prominent lodging & fine dining establishments. With over a century of hospitality experience, our hotel offers comfortable rooms, great service and excellent food!

2408 W. Wya...

Thunderbird Motel

2300 W. Wyatt Earp Blvd
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 225-4143

Silver Spur Vintage Inn & Suites

1510 W. Wyatt Earp Blvd
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 227-2125

Wyatt Earp Hotel

Find value in the heart of the Old West with a stay at our Knights Inn Dodge City hotel conveniently located near Boot Hill Museum and the Boot Hill Casino. Dodge City Regional Airport is a short four miles away from our pet-friendly hotel in Dodge City, ...

Regency Inn

2110 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 225-2654

Holiday Motel

2100 W. Wyatt Earp Blvd
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 227-2169

Annual Parade of Lights Continues as Traditional Triumph

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By Dodge City CVB on November 28, 2023

Community To Turn Wright Park Into A Spectacle of Lights

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By Dodge City CVB on November 8, 2023

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Boot Hill Museum

Relive the wild west with live reenactments of the shootouts that earned Dodge City the nickname “Wickedest Little City in the West.” Sip a sarsaparilla in the world-famous Long Branch Saloon, and catch the Variety Show with Miss Kitty.

Historic Walking Tour

Walk the streets of Dodge City and see where history was made. This self-guided walking tour will take you through the streets of historic downtown Dodge City.

Depot Theater

The Depot Theater is one of the largest dinner theaters in the state of Kansas. The 160-seat dinner theater, renovated in 2004, showcases musicals, dramas, and farces, all served with a succulent meal with service directly to your table.

Trail of Fame

As you venture along the walking tour through the streets of Dodge City, you’ll uncover our Trail of Fame, medallions and statues of local luminaries, film and television stars, and the heroes and scoundrels who walked or prowled our city’s streets.

Casey’s Cowtown Club

Restaurants

Dodge House Restaurant

Restaurants

Eclectic Bistro

Restaurants

End of the Trail Cafe

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