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A Christmas Story

December 3 - 5

The Depot Theater presents humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s, following 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas.


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Gary Allen

December 3 • 8 p.m.

Don't miss country music star, Gary Allen as he performs on Friday, Dec. 3 at 8:00 p.m. at United Wireless Arena. Tickets can be purchased by stopping in or calling the United Wireless Arena box office at (620) 371-7878 or online.


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Gary Allen "After Party" with Wes Cossman Band

December 3 • 10 p.m.

The fun doesn't have to stop. Come to the Central Station Bar and Grill for the Gary Allen "After Party" with the Wes Cossman Band. Admission is $10, $5 off with Gary Allen concert ticket.


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Final Friday

December 3 • 4 p.m.

Enjoy inspiring art, refreshments, sales, and more, as historic downtown Dodge City comes alive.


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Winter Extravaganza

December 3 - 4

On Dec. 3 join Red Beard Coffee and the USPS for Operation Santa and a hot chocolate bar. On Dec. 4 enjoy a fun, evening of festivities at Red Beard Coffee with Santa and carriage rides.


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Mock NFR Barrel Race

December 4 - 5 • 8 a.m.

The 5th Annual Mock NFR barrel races begin on Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Western State Bank Expo Center.


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2021 Holiday Posada

December 7 • 5:30 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. Participate in the wine/liquor poll to help raise scholarship funds for DCHS Heritage Panel students.


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Public Ice Skating

December 10 - 11

It's time for some family fun with one hour-long sessions of ice skating at United Wireless Arena. Costs are $7 per adult and $5 for students K-12 or those who supply their own skates.


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A Christmas Story

December 10 - 11

The Depot Theater presents humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s, following 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas.


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Jingle Bell Run

December 11 • 9 a.m.

The Ford County Suicide Prevention Coalition and DCHS Student Club #bethe1 will host the 2nd Annual Jingle Bell Walk/Run in honor of Devon Griego. Race begins at 8 a.m. at the Dodge City YMCA


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A Christmas Tea

December 11 • 1 p.m.

Join the Ford County Historical Society on Saturday, Dec. 11 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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Stars on Ice "Holiday"

December 17 • 7:30 p.m.

Your dreams of a white Christmas will be answered on Friday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. when the Stars on Ice arrive at the United Wireless Arena. Meryl Davis, Charlie White, and Kurt Browning to headline a special Holiday performance of the Emmy award-winning Stars on Ice. Tickets are on sale now through www.ticketmaster.com


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A Christmas Story

December 17 - 19

The Depot Theater presents humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s, following 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas.


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Gingerbread House Party Celebration

December 18 • 3 p.m.

Come explore your Holiday creativity by building your very own Gingerbread House when the Carnegie Center for the Arts presents the Gingerbread House Part Celebration! Enjoy hot chocolate and Christmas cookies while you build the perfect ginger.


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Dodge City Cowboy Band Christmas Concert

December 19 • 3 p.m.

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


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Public Ice Skating

December 20 - 23, 27 - 31

It's time for some family fun with one hour-long sessions of ice skating at United Wireless Arena. Costs are $7 per adult and $5 for students K-12 or those who supply their own skates.


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Dodge City Annual and Special Events

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The Tournament of Champions (TOC), the longest-running invitational tournament west of the Mississippi, returns to the United Wireless Arena for the seventy-ninth straight tournament. Beginning Thursday, Jan. 20, high school basketball teams from all over the state will compete along with performances from numerous groups between games.

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Celebrate into the New Year at the Depot Theater

On Friday, Dec. 31, celebrate the new year at the Depot Theater. The event kicks off at 9 p.m. and includes entertainment, a charcuterie board, and a champagne toast.


Tickets will go on sale soon. Individual tickets are priced at $55, and couple tickets are $100. For more information call, (620) 225-1011.


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Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias Returns to Dodge City

On Friday, Mar. 25, comedian Gabriel Iglesias will return to the stage at United Wireless Arena. Iglesias, who has sold out Madison Square Garden, the Staples Center, and the Sydney Opera House, will continue his run as one of the top standup comedy acts with his new tour. Get your tickets by calling the United Wireless Arena ticket office at (620) 371-7878 or online through Ticketmaster.


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Join the Club & Get Inspired to Explore Kansas

Lighting the Way

The Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas recently distributed several grants to community organizations. The funds will be used for projects throughout southwest Kansas that include preservation projects, youth programs, handicapped accessibility, fighting food insecurity, winter coats, education programs, playgrounds, and many more worthwhile projects and initiatives.


The Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas is a charitable organization that collects contributions from individuals, families, businesses, and other organizations to provide grants for projects that best serve the interests of southwest Kansas.


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City Employees Give Big

Beginning Oct. 18 and running through Nov. 12, the City of Dodge City hosted its annual Fall Food and Coat Drive. This year's drive was a massive success collecting a total of 1,667 items, including more than 30 coats and $200 in cash donations.


The donations were delivered on Friday, Nov. 12 to this year's recipient the Manna House, a faith-based safe haven for those in need of food and shelter.


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Discover the Unexpected

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Boot Hill

Museum


Get transported back to the dusty streets of the 1870s and 1880s.

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Ford County

Legacy Center


Featuring Motorsports Legends, over 100 years of racing history.



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United Wireless Arena


Concerts, sporting events, family shows, motorsports, trade shows, equestrian events, and more.

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Boot Hill Casino

& Resort


Featuring hundreds of your favorite slot machines, 18 table games and delicious food!

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Santa Fe Trail


Celebrating its 200-year history, visit the Santa Fe Trail ruts at their longest and best-preserved.

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Trail of Fame


Bronze statues and medallions honoring famous Dodge City citizens and fictional characters.

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