Calendar of Events

September 29 - October 02 • Kansas State Fairgrounds • 2000 N. Poplar • Hutchinson, KS 67502

The 2022 rally will be held at the Kansas State Fairgrounds, September  29-October 2, 2022. More infomraiotn will be shared on their website.

September 30 - October 02 • Kansas State Fairgrounds • 2000 N. Poplar St. • Hutchinson, KS 67502

The Kansas Junior Livestock Show is one of the premier livestock shows in Kansas and the region and known as "Kansas' Livestock Learning Experience".

September 30 - October 01 • Downtown Buhler

The Buhler Frolic is a great time to get together and see why Buhler is a great place to live! Come watch the parade, grab a D&J Pronto Pup, and take your kid...

September 30 • 7:00 AM - October 01 • 10:00 PM • Downtown Hutchinson

The 2022 Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run will be held in Downtown Hutchinson on September 30-October 1, 2022. Come Downtown for some family fun!

September 30 • 7:00 AM - October 01 • 10:00 PM • Downtown Hutchinson

Hutch Fall Fest, will take place Sept. 30 – Oct. 1, in Downtown Hutchinson. Hutch Rec, in a partnership with the Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run and the Hutchinson/Reno County Chambe...

October 01 • 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM • Reno County Farmer's Market Pavilion • Second & Washington • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Farmers' Market is located in Historic Downtown Hutchinson. The Market hours are 7:30am-12:30pm. on Saturdays beginning May 7th, and 10:00am-1:00pm on Wednesdays beginning June 8th.  The Market offers a variet...

October 01 • 9:00 AM • Hutchinson Art Center • 405 N. Washington • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The 2022 Consignment Art Auction will feature over 100 works of art including paintings, drawings and prints by local and regional artists, pueblo pottery, blown glass, Kansas ceramics and more! Lunc...

October 01 • 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Downtown Hutchinson • Hutchinson, KS 67501

We hope you can join us for this unique Craft Beer Festival in Downtown Hutchinson. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, October 1st from 2-6 p.m. in fron...

October 02 • 7:30 PM • Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre • 18 E. 1st Ave. • Hutchinson, KS 67501

If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute at Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre, October 2, 2022.   The Emmy Awar...

October 05 • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Reno County Farmer's Market Pavilion • Second & Washington • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Farmers' Market is located in Historic Downtown Hutchinson. The Market hours are 7:30am-12:30pm. on Saturdays beginning May 7th, and 10:00am-1:00pm on Wednesdays beginning June 8th.  The Market offers a variet...

October 06 • 7:30 PM • FLAG Theatre • 310 N. Main • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Family Community Theatre will present 'The Miracle Worker' on October 6-9, 2022 at the Flag Theatre. This Tony award-winning play is the story of Annie Sullivan and her student, Hele...

October 07 - October 09 • Downtown Haven

Fun for the whole family! 5K fun run, bicycle ride, kids' pedal pull, micro stock car races, alpaca/llama races and BBQ contest. Many, many free events!

October 07 • 7:30 PM • FLAG Theatre • 310 N. Main • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Family Community Theatre will present 'The Miracle Worker' on October 6-9, 2022 at the Flag Theatre. This Tony award-winning play is the story of Annie Sullivan and her student, Hele...

October 07 • 8:00 PM • Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre • 18 E. 1st Ave. • Hutchinson, KS 67501

Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre presents 'Big Head Todd and The Monsters' on Friday, October 7th at 8:00 pm. Big Head Todd and The Monsters have quietly become an American institution followin...

October 08 - October 09 • Kansas State Fairgrounds • 2000 N. Poplar • Hutchinson, KS 67502

KPHA invites you to join us in Hutchinson on October 8-9 for our last show of 2022 in the Expo Center on the Kansas State Fairgrounds!  There will be 7 Futurit...

October 08 • 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM • Reno County Farmer's Market Pavilion • Second & Washington • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Farmers' Market is located in Historic Downtown Hutchinson. The Market hours are 7:30am-12:30pm. on Saturdays beginning May 7th, and 10:00am-1:00pm on Wednesdays beginning June 8th.  The Market offers a variet...

October 08 • 9:00 AM • Hutchinson Community College • Blue Dragon Walking Trail • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Annual Hutchinson Walk to End Alzheimer's event will be held on October 8th at the Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragon Walking Trail. For more information contact: Hillary Steindler-Nolan | 316.267.733...

October 08 • 7:30 PM • FLAG Theatre • 310 N. Main • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Family Community Theatre will present 'The Miracle Worker' on October 6-9, 2022 at the Flag Theatre. This Tony award-winning play is the story of Annie Sullivan and her student, Hele...

October 09 - October 15 • Kansas State Fairgrounds • 2000 N. Poplar • Hutchinson, KS 67502

The mission of the HDT Rally is to share information about the issues of obtaining, owning, and using an HDT (Heavy Duty Truck) as a 5th wheel RV Toter, an...

October 09 • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM • Kansas State Fairgrounds - Meadowlark Building • 2000 N. Poplar • Hutchinson, KS 67502

We are proud to host the longest running indoor flea market held at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. Each show draws over a thousand shoppers and hosts some 20...

October 09 • 3:00 PM • FLAG Theatre • 310 N. Main • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Family Community Theatre will present 'The Miracle Worker' on October 6-9, 2022 at the Flag Theatre. This Tony award-winning play is the story of Annie Sullivan and her student, Hele...

October 12 - October 15 • Kansas State Fairgrounds • 2000 N. Poplar • Hutchinson, KS 67502

The Kansas State Fairgrounds will be hosting the Fall/Winter Kansas Kids Closet Sale, October 12-15, 2022. At a Kansas Kids Closet sale, you'll find quality, gently used kids' items at ...

October 12 • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Reno County Farmer's Market Pavilion • Second & Washington • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Farmers' Market is located in Historic Downtown Hutchinson. The Market hours are 7:30am-12:30pm. on Saturdays beginning May 7th, and 10:00am-1:00pm on Wednesdays beginning June 8th.  The Market offers a variet...

October 13 - October 16 • Hutchinson High School Auditorium • 810 E. 13th • Hutchinson, KS 67501

Stage 9 is teaming up with Hutchinson High School to produce Disney's Descendants! This thrilling adventure of good vs. evil tells the story of the descendants of some of Disney'...

October 13 • 7:30 PM • Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre • 18 E. 1st Ave. • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Hutchinson Symphony presents 'Dreams From the Silver Screen' at Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre on October 13, 2022. You will be transported to the Silver Screen with music from the King'...

October 14 - October 16 • Kansas State Fairgrounds • 2000 N. Poplar • Hutchinson, KS 67502

Bring the family out to the Kansas State Fairgrounds for some Barrel Racing fun on October 14-16, 2022! For more information contact Brady Gipson 620.255.0658

October 15 • Kansas State Fairgrounds • 2000 N. Poplar • Hutchinson, KS 67502

Events for Kansas State Rabbit Breeders Show  will be held at the Rabbit Barn and Encampment Building Kansas Fairs Hall on the fairgrounds.  For more information contact: South Central Satin Clu...

October 15 • 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM • Reno County Farmer's Market Pavilion • Second & Washington • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Farmers' Market is located in Historic Downtown Hutchinson. The Market hours are 7:30am-12:30pm. on Saturdays beginning May 7th, and 10:00am-1:00pm on Wednesdays beginning June 8th.  The Market offers a variet...

October 15 • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM • Cosmosphere • 1100 N. Plum • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Cosmosphere invites the public to Operation: Blackbird, an extravaganza celebration focusing on the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird.  These planes flew three times the speed of sound at the edge o...

October 15 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM • Cosmosphere • 1100 N. Plum • Hutchinson, KS 67501

Col. Graham's Complete Book of the SR-71 Blackbird includes more than 400 photos and covers the Blackbird's development, manufacture, and service. Graham also includes the history, unique specs, and current locatio...

October 19 • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Reno County Farmer's Market Pavilion • Second & Washington • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Farmers' Market is located in Historic Downtown Hutchinson. The Market hours are 7:30am-12:30pm. on Saturdays beginning May 7th, and 10:00am-1:00pm on Wednesdays beginning June 8th.  The Market offers a variet...

October 20 - October 23 • Kansas State Fairgrounds • 2000 N. Poplar • Hutchinson, KS 67502

Bring the family out to the Kansas State Fairgrounds on October 20-23, 2023 for some equistrian entertainment!  The USA Working Equitation Central Zone Championship will not dissapoint.  

October 20 - October 22 • Kansas State Fairgrounds • 2000 N. Poplar • Hutchinson, KS 67502

Join us at the Swap Meet at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, KS on October 20-22, 2022. For more information call Troy Batson at 316-832-0569 or email at tbatson@cox.net

October 20 • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM • Cosmosphere • 1100 N. Plum • Hutchinson, KS 67502

  Join us at Coffee at the Cosmosphere In October, meet Bruce McCandless III, appearing in-person at the Cosmosphere to discuss and sign his recent book, WONDERS ALL AROUND: The Incredible Tru...

October 20 • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM • Reno County Museum • 100 S. Walnut • Hutchinson, KS 67501

Trick-or-Treat with us on Third Thursday! Trick-or-treat at the Museum Pumpkin Decorating Contest Costume Contest Prize Raffle Traditional Halloween atmosphere for ghouls big and small!   The Reno County Museum is hosting an outdoor spookfest on Octobe...

October 20 • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Downtown Hutchinson • Hutchinson, KS 67501

Live like a local on the Third Thursday of each month as Downtown Hutchinson turns into a celebration of local art, music, and community. Stroll the streets of Downtown Hutchinso...

October 22 • 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM • Reno County Farmer's Market Pavilion • Second & Washington • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Farmers' Market is located in Historic Downtown Hutchinson. The Market hours are 7:30am-12:30pm. on Saturdays beginning May 7th, and 10:00am-1:00pm on Wednesdays beginning June 8th.  The Market offers a variet...

October 22 • 9:00 AM • Sand Hills State Park • 4207 East 56th • Hutchinson, KS

We're hitting the trails of Sand Hills State Park for the 2019 Trail & Treat 3K/5K races, taking place on Saturday, October 26th starting at 9 AM. The 5K rac...

October 22 • 10:00 AM • Kansas State Fairgrounds • 2000 N. Poplar • Hutchinson, KS 67502

Coin Auction in the Morton Building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 10:00 AM Preview: 8:30 AM Auctioneer: Todd Bauer Live Auction and Online Bidding with Proxibid

October 23 • 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM • Strataca • 3650 E Ave G • Hutchinson, KS 67501

Get ready to run for your life 650′ underground at Strataca. Zombies could be lurking around every corner just waiting to turn you! Can you survive? You will need to wea...

October 26 • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Reno County Farmer's Market Pavilion • Second & Washington • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Farmers' Market is located in Historic Downtown Hutchinson. The Market hours are 7:30am-12:30pm. on Saturdays beginning May 7th, and 10:00am-1:00pm on Wednesdays beginning June 8th.  The Market offers a variet...

October 28 - October 29 • Hutchinson Sports Arena • 700 E. 11th • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The top eight teams in 3A and 4A high school volleyball will compete for the State Championship at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

October 28 • 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM • Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram • 1421 E 30th Ave, • Hutchinson, KS 67502

Bring the family out for movie night at Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, on October 28th.  The movie starts at 9:00 pm!

October 29 - October 30 • Kansas State Fairgrounds • 2000 N. Poplar • Hutchinson, KS 67502

The Wild Wind Winter Circuit is a horse show for practice & fun! Their show bill offers classes for many disciplines of showing for all ages!  Bring the family out to th...

October 29 • 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM • Reno County Farmer's Market Pavilion • Second & Washington • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Farmers' Market is located in Historic Downtown Hutchinson. The Market hours are 7:30am-12:30pm. on Saturdays beginning May 7th, and 10:00am-1:00pm on Wednesdays beginning June 8th.  The Market offers a variet...

October 29 • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Downtown Hutchinson • Hutchinson, KS 67501

Several Downtown Hutchinson businesses will be open for parents to shop while the kids trick-or-treat on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 2:00-5:00 pm! Come Downtown and do some shopping and le...

October 29 • 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM • Hutchinson Zoo • 6 Emerson Loop • Hutchinson, KS 67501

Bring the kids out for Boo at the Zoo, October 29, 2022, at the Hutchinson Zoo.

October 29 • 7:30 PM • Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre • 18 E. 1st Ave. • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Fox Theatre will present 'The Kingston Trio' on October 29th at 7:30 pm. Fans of legendary folk icons The Kingston Trio can re-discover their timeless music all over again, afte...

October 29 • 10:00 PM - October 30 • 2:00 AM • Reno County Museum • 100 S. Walnut • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The museum buildings are rumored to be haunted. Guests and past staff have recounted their experiences with strange noises, voices, and other unexplained encounters. On October 29, you can joi...

October 31 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Kansas State Fairgrounds • 23rd & Plum • Hutchinson, KS 67502

Trunk or Treat is an event where children go car trunk to car trunk, in a safe, well lit environment to allow kids to have a fun Halloween night. Thi...

November 01 • 10:30 AM • Hutchinson Sports Arena • 700 E. 11th • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Dillon Lecture Series presents 'Lynsey Addario', Photojournalist & Author on November 1, 2022 at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. As a regular contributor to the New York Times, National Geographic an...

November 05 • 11:30 AM • Downtown Hutchinson • Hutchinson, KS

The Downtown Kiwanis Club's 2022 Chili and Soup Festival is a great day to be in beautiful Downtown Hutchinson and sample fantastic chili and soup. It's a day the whole famil...

November 09 • 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM • Memorial Hall • 101 S. Walnut • Hutchinson, KS 67501

Get your girlfriends and head to Memorial Hall for a Girls Night Out Shopping Event on November 9th, from 4:30-7:30 pm!  Shop 14 local boutiques all in Memorial Hall whil...

November 09 • 7:30 PM • Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre • 18 E. 1st Ave. • Hutchinson, KS 67501

Break away from the screen and experience live entertainment like never before with Champions Of Magic at the Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre..an evening of impossible illusions and spectacular special effects...

November 11 - November 12 • Hutchinson Sports Arena • 1300 N. Plum • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The 2022 KCAC Volleyball Championship will be at the Hutchinson Sports Arena November 11-12, 2022. To stay updated on the 2022 Championshp, visit the KCAC Website..

November 11 • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Bartel Kitchen and Bath • 207 N. Main • Buhler, KS 67522

Ladies, head out to Buhler for Girls Night Out Vendor and Craft Show, November 11-12, 2022.  There will be vendors in Bartel Kitchen and Bath with lots of gift ideas! Fo...

November 12 • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM • Bartel Kitchen and Bath • 207 N. Main • Buhler, KS 67522

Ladies, head out to Buhler for Girls Night Out Vendor and Craft Show, November 11-12, 2022.  There will be vendors in Bartel Kitchen and Bath with lots of gift ideas! Fo...

November 12 • 8:00 PM • Sandhills Event Center • 4601 N. Plum • Hutchinson,, KS 67502

Join Stage 9 at Sandhills Event Center, 4601 N. Plum, 8PM for an unforgettable night of competition at Lip Sync 9! Tickets will be availalbe at the door, or onlin...

November 13 • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM • Kansas State Fairgrounds - Meadowlark Building • 2000 N. Poplar • Hutchinson, KS 67502

We are proud to host the longest running indoor flea market held at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. Each show draws over a thousand shoppers and hosts some 20...

November 17 • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Downtown Hutchinson • Hutchinson, KS 67501

Live like a local on the Third Thursday of each month as Downtown Hutchinson turns into a celebration of local art, music, and community. Stroll the streets of Downtown Hutchinso...

November 18 • 7:00 PM • Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre • 18 E. 1st Ave. • Hutchinson, KS 67501

Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre presents 'Artrageous' on November 18, 2022 at 7:00 pm. 'Artrageous' is a truly spectacular and fun evening for children and adults alike!  Art, Music,k Theater, Singing, Dancing...

November 19 • 10:00 AM • Downtown Hutchinson • Ave B to 12th St on Main • Hutchinson, KS 67501

Hutchinson's Annual Downtown Christmas Parade ushers in the Holiday Season! Parade starts at Avenue B and goes up Main Street to 12th Avenue. Sponsored by Ad Astra Per Aspera Radi...

November 20 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM • Downtown Hutchinson to the Moose Lodge • Hutchinson, KS 67501

Details: Bring a new unwrapped toy!! Line-up for the Toy Run starts at 10 AM at Avenue A and Washington Parade route runs through Hutchinson and ends at the Moose Lodge...

November 25 • 7:30 PM • FLAG Theatre • 310 N. Main • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Family Community Theatre will present 'Elf the Musical' at the Flag Theatre on Novemer 25-27 and December 1-4, 2022. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gift...

November 26 • 1:00 PM • Gowan Stadium • 600 E. 11th

High School Football at its finest. Kick off at 1:00 p.m. 3A State Championship at Hutchinson's Gowans Stadium.

November 26 • 7:30 PM • FLAG Theatre • 310 N. Main • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Family Community Theatre will present 'Elf the Musical' at the Flag Theatre on Novemer 25-27 and December 1-4, 2022. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gift...

November 27 • 3:00 PM • FLAG Theatre • 310 N. Main • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Family Community Theatre will present 'Elf the Musical' at the Flag Theatre on Novemer 25-27 and December 1-4, 2022. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gift...

December 01 • 7:30 PM • FLAG Theatre • 310 N. Main • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Family Community Theatre will present 'Elf the Musical' at the Flag Theatre on Novemer 25-27 and December 1-4, 2022. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gift...

December 02 • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM • Kansas State Fairgrounds - Meadowlark Building • 2000 North Poplar St. • Hutchinson, KS 67502

SAVE THE DATE: DEC. 2, 2022 Celebrate time and space as we observe the Cosmosphere's first steps from a poultry building, to the last steps of humans on the Moon. Join u...

December 02 • 7:30 PM • FLAG Theatre • 310 N. Main • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Family Community Theatre will present 'Elf the Musical' at the Flag Theatre on Novemer 25-27 and December 1-4, 2022. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gift...

December 03 • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM • Kansas State Fairgrounds • 2000 N. Poplar • Hutchinson, KS 67502

Robinson's Winter Craft Show will be held in the Domestic Arts Building on the Fairgrounds.  There will be several vendors for you to check out and enjoy! Free Admission!

December 03 • 1:00 PM • Gowan Stadium • 600 E. 11th • Hutchinson, KS 67501

Hutchinson will be hosting their annual NJCAA Football Bowl game, the Salt City Bowl, at the 5,000 seat Gowans Stadium. For more information go to  www.saltcitybowl.com.

December 03 • 7:30 PM • FLAG Theatre • 310 N. Main • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Family Community Theatre will present 'Elf the Musical' at the Flag Theatre on Novemer 25-27 and December 1-4, 2022. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gift...

December 04 • 3:00 PM • FLAG Theatre • 310 N. Main • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Family Community Theatre will present 'Elf the Musical' at the Flag Theatre on Novemer 25-27 and December 1-4, 2022. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gift...

December 09 - December 11 • Kansas State Fairgrounds • 2000 N. Poplar • Hutchinson, KS

A premier youth livestock show in the Midwest held in Hutchinson, KS consisting of Junior Breeding Show, Junior Market Show, Snow Angles Elite Female Sale, Christmas in the Country Trad...

December 09 - December 11 • Hutchinson Zoo • 6 Emerson Loop • Hutchinson, KS 67501

Annual Nights Before Christmas, December 9-11 and 16-18, 2022; The annual light show and holiday train ride. This is a unique event for the Hutchinson community, and one we continue t...

December 11 • 3:00 PM • Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre • 18 E. 1st Ave. • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Hutchinson Symphony presents 'Dreams of Christmas' at Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre on December 11, 2022. Traditional and inspirational holiday music featuring area High School Choirs, Anderson Concerto Winners, and ...

December 15 • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM • Reno County Museum • 100 S. Walnut • Hutchinson, KS 67501

Christmas in the Courtyard is back this year! Christmas Children’s Activities Live Music Holiday refreshments Lights Holiday Open-House Our goal is to give back to our community by providing a holiday celebration at the museum tha...

December 15 • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Downtown Hutchinson • Hutchinson, KS 67501

Live like a local on the Third Thursday of each month as Downtown Hutchinson turns into a celebration of local art, music, and community. Stroll the streets of Downtown Hutchinso...

December 16 - December 18 • Hutchinson Zoo • 6 Emerson Loop • Hutchinson, KS 67501

Annual Nights Before Christmas, December 9-11 and 16-18, 2022; The annual light show and holiday train ride. This is a unique event for the Hutchinson community, and one we continue t...

December 17 • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM • Hyde Park Neighborhood • Hutchinson, KS 67502

Stroll, drive, or ride through Hutchinson Hyde Park's beautiful neighborhood for the 35th annual Christmas Luninaria.  Meet Santa at the corner of 20th and Washington, and enjoy musical entertainment, horse-draw...

December 17 • 7:30 PM • Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre • 18 E. 1st Ave. • Hutchinson, KS 67501

The Texas Tenors are bringing their Christmas Show to Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre, December 17, 2022!  The Texas Tenors have amassed a huge fan base worldwide with over half ...

December 25 • 8:00 PM • Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre • 18 E. 1st Ave.

Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre will be showing a Christmas movie for the whole family on Christmas Day.