The McPherson Chamber of Commerce and McPherson Main Street partner to bring you a delightful holiday experience in McPherson. Spend an entire afternoon visiting the welcoming McPherson stores in search of the ideal gifts or enjoy the family-friendly events we have planned.
McPherson: “Where Santa Shops!”
Open House Weekend: Nov. 6-7, 2026
Grab your list and your holiday spirit—it’s time to shop and explore! Discover festive finds and sweet surprises at stores across town. Individual store hours vary.
Ladies Night Out: Ladies Night Out in McPherson is Thursday, November 19th from 5-8 pm. Round up your best gals and hit the town for a festive shopping adventure! Indulge in delicious bites and dazzling deals at participating stores—it’s all about fun, friendship, and a little retail therapy!
See what participating shops have in store for Ladies Night Out in the Chamber’s newsletter and on Facebook.
Cookies with Santa -Several opportunities to visit with Santa and capture memorable pictures.
- Thursday, December 10th (5-6:30 pm) @ Stupka Chiropractic, 114 W. Euclid
- Saturday, December 12th (9:30-11:00 am) @ McPherson Public Library, 214 W. Marlin
- Saturday, December 12th (1:30-3:00 pm) @ Sheets-Adams Realtors, 1605 N. Main
- Tuesday, December 15th (5-6:30 pm) @ Dacus Towing & Recovery, 2088 E. South Front Street
- Thursday, December 17th (5-6:30 pm) @ Advanced Physical Therapy, 400 W. 4th St.
- Saturday, December 19th (9:30-11 am) @ The Clayworks at Disability Supports, 107 N. Main
- Saturday, December 20th (1:30-3 pm) @ The Village Geek, 116 N. Main
Free Movies: All movies are shown at the McPherson Opera House, 219 S. Main, and are free to the public thanks to the sponsors below. Concessions will be available for purchase.
- Saturday, December 5th at 3:00 pm.
- Saturday, December 12th at 3:00 pm.
Candy Cane Cash: Nov. 1– Dec 31. Shop local to check off your Christmas list and get registered to win! Shop at participating stores Nov. 1-Dec. 31, 2026 and earn points to enter the Candy Cane Cash drawing. You could be the lucky winner of $500 or $250 in Candy Cane Cash to be redeemed for merchandise or services in any of the participating businesses. Winners will be drawn early January. For each $10 spent at the participating stores, your Candy Cane Cash entry form will be marked, and once you have all 5 boxes marked on your form, fill out your contact information and drop it in a registration box. Double points will be awarded on Third Thursdays!
You will earn points and find Candy Cane Cash boxes at these participating stores:
2026 Candy Cane Cash Participating Stores:
- A5 Western, 102 N. Main
- Artshirt – Gear for Sport, 211 N. Main
- Brooklyn & Co, 213 N. Main
- Brown’s Shoe Fit, 118 N. Main
- CK Pharmacy, 200 N. Main
- Clayworks at Disability Supports, 107 N. Main
- Creative Hairlines, 207 S. Main
- Graber’s Ace Hardware, 319 N. Main
- Krehbiels Specialty Meats, 1636 Mohawk Rd.
- Rooted In Beauty, 900 E. First St.
- Vine & Branch Flower Co. , 113 N. Main
- Second Bloom, 110 S. Main
- The Cook’s Nook, 219 N. Main
- The Locker Room, 101 N. Main
- The She Shed, 300 N. Main
- The Stone Chimney, 1500 E. First
- Venable Jewelers, 214 N. Main
- The Village Geek, 116 N. Main
In addition to all of these wonderful community activities, the holiday promotion includes TV advertising opportunities for the members of the McPherson Chamber of Commerce and McPherson Main Street. Be watching for the fun “McPherson -Where Santa Shops” KWCH TV ads for these businesses and see if you can spot Santa! A5 Western Wear, Artshirt- Gear for Sport, Brooklyn & Co., The Citizens State Bank, Creative Hairlines, Graber’s Ace Hardware, McPherson College Bulldog Store, Prairieland Partners, The Clayworks at Disability Supports, Fairfield Inn McPherson, The Cook’s Nook, The Stone Chimney, Venable Jewelers.