Victoria/Hays · Weekend of 2026-02-20
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| Victoria/Hays 67676 | Weekend of February 20-22, 2026 |
WEEKEND SNAPSHOT
Cold and clear; Friday high 42°F, Saturday high 38°F, Sunday high 40°F.
Nex-Tech Lobby Grand Re-Opening in Hays (Feb 20) may increase downtown foot traffic.
⚡ If You Only Do One Thing
Casey Donahew Live at The Fox Theatre
Friday, Feb 20, Doors 6:30 PM
"This is a high-energy indoor concert perfect for the sub-40 degree weather. As a major country act playing an intimate historic venue, it offers a professional-grade night out without the travel to Wichita."
PRO TIP: Parking on Main Street fills up by 6 PM; park in the public lot behind the Post Office for a two-block walk.
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📍 Top Spots
Hays Symphony: Winter Classics
Saturday, Feb 21, 7:30 PM • Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
A professional orchestral performance featuring winners of the 2026 Young Artist Competition.
Best For: Active professionals and music lovers
Sternberg Museum: 'Dogs: More Than Pets' Exhibit
Sat 9 AM - 6 PM, Sun 1 PM - 6 PM • 3000 Sternberg Dr, Hays
A newly opened interactive exhibit exploring the evolution and biology of canines.
Best For: Young families • Cost: $10 Adults / $7 Kids
VFW Friday Night Fish Fry
Friday, Feb 20, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM • VFW Hall, 2106 Vine St, Hays
A local Lenten tradition serving fish, shrimp, and beans.
Best For: Family-friendly dining • Cost: $12-15 per plate
Choose Your Mode
Mode: Date Night / Professional Social
Dinner at Storytellers
$$ - $$$
Friday Night • Downtown Hays (The Bricks)
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Tip: Try the 'Octo' signature cocktail; seating is first-come, first-served in the bar area.
Mode: Family Adventure
Hays Public Library Maker Day
Free
Saturday morning • 1205 Main St
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Tip: The library’s garage is heated, park there to keep the kids warm during entry/exit.
Weekend at a Glance
Friday Night
Casey Donahew Concert
Live Music
Saturday Morning
Sternberg Canine Exhibit
Education
Saturday Night
Hays Symphony Winter Classics
Culture
Sunday Afternoon
St. Fidelis (Cathedral) Self-Guided Tour
Architecture
⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs
I-70 Wind Gusts
Saturday afternoon between Victoria and Hays
Drive with both hands; high-profile vehicles should use caution as gusts over 35mph are expected.
Downtown Foot Traffic
Friday 5 PM near Nex-Tech (Vine St)
Avoid Vine Street between 5-6 PM to bypass ribbon-cutting traffic.
🍿 Movies
Top Box Office
Send Help (R): Sam Raimi's suspense thriller about a stranded woman and her boss is the current #1 holdover.
Iron Lung (R): The claustrophobic horror hit directed by Markiplier continues its strong box office run.
Avatar: Fire and Ash (PG-13): James Cameron’s third trip to Pandora remains a Top 10 spectacle for its 10th straight week.
New This Weekend
Psycho Killer (R): A Kansas highway patrol officer hunts a serial killer in this high-tension thriller debuting this Friday.
📅 Plan Ahead
| Date | Event | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2026 | USA Wrestling-Kansas District IV | High: Expected to draw 1,000+ attendees. |
| March 19, 2026 | Annual World Water Day Fun Fest | Low: Family-friendly drop-in event. |