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The #RelentlesslyOriginal Holiday Gift Guide
If you’re looking for average gifts, step aside. With family and friends across the country, you want to get them something relentlessly original – something unique to the Wichita region that they can’t receive from anywhere else. If that’s you, read on. Use this as a tool to make your holiday gift-giving the best it’s ever been.
We all know someone with roots in Wichita that moved out of state. Here’s your chance to show your loved one not only that you’re thinking of them, but also how much the community has changed since they moved. Order the “Boomerang Box”, an ICT Box full of locally-made goods with materials showcasing development, new businesses, public art and more. Let’s help Wichita natives realize it’s the perfect time to come back. Act fast! Deadline to order is Dec. 8
Includes goodies from Reverie Coffee Roasters, Lola Candle Co, Cocoa Dolce, Spicy J's and Heartlandia
Gifting loot from local businesses will make your friends and family envious of the #RelentlesslyOriginal life you live in Wichita. Visit the businesses listed below that are notorious for their one-of-a-kind gear. (These are great gifts for locals, too.)
Gift coffee and tea that's only found in Wichita. It’s easy to ship, tastes outstanding and supports the region’s local businesses. These stellar businesses might have branded merch for sale, too.
You can’t go wrong with gifting art created by a member of Wichita’s flourishing arts community. If truly unique is what you’re looking for, truly unique is what you’ll get. Visit any of the galleries and shops below and check out their social media channels for limited-time pop-ups by local makers.
Wow your guests with wine produced in Tornado Alley. The perfect pairing with your holiday feast is waiting – ditch the ordinary stand-by and try a local bottle of Moscato, Chardonnay or Pinot Noir.
The Sedgwick County Zoo has a special offer over the holidays for annual memberships. You can also gift wild encounters with the animals, Zoo Pals or check out the gift shop for the animal lovers in your life.
It’s the perfect way to get your friends and family out to experience the relentlessly original region. Great for adventurous eaters and supporters of all things local, it pairs nicely with tickets to a concert, play or show. Here are a few eateries that sell gift certificates:
And other fun things:
Give the gift of experiencing local performing arts at the region’s best venues this holiday season. Roxy’s Downtown and Mosley Street Melodrama both offer holiday shows that consistently sell out. And, with a diverse array of artists, musicians and shows, there’s a performance for every taste and niche.
Wichita’s double-A baseball team Wind Surge has the coolest gear. From hats and shirts to teddy bears and golf balls, help your friends and family stock up before the 2022 season. Wind Surge swag is great for out-of-towners, too.
Be the extraordinary gift giver this holiday season. Use #RelentlesslyOriginal to share your holiday adventures in the Wichita region.
Wichita is a hotbed for diverse and affordable living spaces. You can live in a luxury apartment facing the Arkansas River, in a tucked away upscale neighborhood or in a historic home with tree-lined streets. For those that long to be in the middle of everything with an original living space, Innes Station is a must-see.