Holiday Activities

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. 2nd–4th, 2023
Start checking those lists for who’s naughty or nice and get an early start on your Christmas shopping! Sample treats and see what’s new this year at citywide locations. Individual store hours.

Girls Night Out: Girls Night Out in McPherson is Thursday, November 16th from 4-8 pm. Grab your girlfriends and make your way to the various stores that will be featuring special food, prizes, and sales just for you! There will be wish lists to fill out and fun for all.

Check out the comments on our Facebook post to learn more details.

Cookies with Santa -Several opportunities to visit with Santa and capture memorable pictures.

Thursday, December 7th (5-6:30 pm) @ Southview Veterinary Hospital, 1423 S. 81 Bypass
Saturday, December 9th (9:30-11 am) @ Nex-Tech Wireless, 200 S. Champlin
Saturday, December 9th (2-3:30 pm) @ JP Weigand & Sons, 1348 N. Main
Thursday, December 14th (5-6:30 pm) @ Stupka Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 114 W. Euclid
Saturday, December 16th (9:30-11:00 am) @ Clayworks at Disability Supports, 107 N. Main
Saturday, December 16th (2-3:30 pm) @ Craft Coffee Parlor, 120 N. Main
Thursday, December 21st (5-6:30 pm) @ Hidden Closet Bookshelf, 118 S. Main

Free Movies: All movies are shown at the McPherson Opera House, 219 S. Main, and are free to the public.

Saturday, December 2nd at 3:00 pm. – The Grinch (2018 version)
Saturday, December 16th at 3:00 pm. -Rise of the Guardians

Movies are sponsored by these members: Ken D. Cotton DDS, Hutton, H&R Block, Artshirt Gear for Sport, Stockholm Family Funeral Home, Elliott Insurance, MTC, The Stone Chimney, Browns Shoe Fit, Rise Private Wealth Management, Nex-Tech Wireless, JP Wiegand & Sons, Mid Kansas Dental, Nooks & Crannies Floral

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, 2023 and earn points to enter the Candy Cane Cash drawing. You could be the lucky winner of $1,000 or $500 in Candy Cane Cash to be redeemed for merchandise or services in any of the participating businesses. Winners will be drawn January 8th. 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.

You will earn points and find Candy Cane Cash boxes at these participating stores:

2023 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 Pharmacies- 200 N. Main
Clayworks- 107 N. Main
Creative Hairlines Salon and Spa- 207 S. Main
Easy Bar & Grill- 307 N. Main
Graber’s ACE Hardware- 319 N. Main
Integrity Salon & Spa- 108 N. Main
Krehbiels Specialty Meats- 1636 Mohawk Rd.
La Belle- 123 N. Main
Nex-Tech Wireless- 200 S. Champlin
Nooks & Crannies Floral & Gifts- 113 N. Main
She Shed- 300 N. Main
Stitches Quilt Shop- 102 S. Main
The Cook’s Nook- 219 N. Main
The Locker Room Nutrition & Energy- 101 N. Main
The Stone Chimney- 1500 E. First
The Village Geek- 116 N. Main
Twice Told Tales- 104 S. Main
Venable Jewelers- 214 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” KAKE-TV ads for these businesses and see if you can spot Santa!