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. 1-2, 2024
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.
Ladies Night Out: Ladies Night Out in McPherson is Thursday, November 14th 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 fun for all.
Cookies with Santa -Several opportunities to visit with Santa and capture memorable pictures.
- Thursday, December 5th (5-6:30 pm) @ Advanced Physical Therapy, 400 W. 4th St.
- Saturday, December 7th (9:30-11 am) @ Nooks & Crannies Floral, 113 N. Main
- Saturday, December 7th (2-3:30 pm) @ Central Kansas Kids Consignment Store, 110 S. Main
- Thursday, December 12th (5-6:30 pm) @ Stupka Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 114 W. Euclid
- Saturday, December 14th (9:30-11:00 am) @ Clayworks at Disability Supports, 107 N. Main
- Saturday, December 14th (2-3:30 pm) @ McPherson Public Library, 214 W. Marlin
- Thursday, December 19th (5-6:30 pm) @ The Locker Room Nutrition & Energy, 101 N. Main
- Saturday, December 21st (9:30-11 am) @ The She Shed, 300 N. Main
- Saturday, December 21st (1-2:30 pm) @ McPherson Opera House, 219 S. Main
Free Movies: All movies are shown at the McPherson Opera House, 219 S. Main, and are free to the public.
- Saturday, December 7th at 3:00 pm. – Arthur Christmas
- Saturday, December 21st at 3:00 pm. – Elf
Movies are sponsored by these members: TBD
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 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.
You will earn points and find Candy Cane Cash boxes at these participating stores:
2024 Candy Cane Cash Participating Stores:
- TBD
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!