The holidays were even brighter in downtown Wichita, thanks to the second annual Window Wonderland competition. Congratulations to the winners of this year’s contest:

First: The Leprechaun's Lab

Second: Wizard's Alley

Third: Left on Read

A huge thank you to all the businesses that took part and brought holiday cheer to the heart of downtown.

This year’s Window Wonderland drew a record 33 participating businesses, a significant increase from 20 participants in 2024.

"What we enjoyed most was the sense of shared excitement and seeing businesses all around us bring their own personality to life through lights, color, and storytelling," shared Bam with Wizard's Alley. "It was fun to be part of something that encouraged creativity and friendly collaboration. To be honest, just watching people stop, smile, and take in the display we created was incredibly rewarding. It reminded me of coming downtown to places like Macy's and seeing the Christmas windows when I was a boy."

Everyone who visited had a say in selecting the winners. This year, the community cast 3,216 votes. That’s an exciting milestone following more than 1,000 votes cast last year, and it clearly shows how the event continues to grow as a beloved holiday tradition.

We can’t wait to see what Window Wonderland 2026 has in store!