Weekend GamePlan.
Victoria / Hays Area 67676
Weekend of Jun 26 - Jun 28, 2026
WEEKEND SNAPSHOT
Sunny and seasonal with highs reaching 92°F. Humidity remains moderate, making for pleasant, dry evenings.
Hays is in peak summer mode with the Larks in the heart of their home-stand season.
⚡ If You Only Do One Thing
Hays Larks vs. Dodge City A's
Friday, June 26 at 7:00 PM
"This is the quintessential High Plains summer experience. It's high-caliber collegiate baseball with a community atmosphere that is completely free to attend, offering better value and local flavor than any movie or chain restaurant."
PRO TIP: Bring your own lawn chairs for the best view behind the first-base line, as the bleachers fill up fast for the Stand Up 2 Cancer charity night.
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📍 Top Spots
Downtown Hays Market
Saturday, 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM • Downtown Pavilion (10th & Main)
A vibrant gathering of local growers, craftsmen, and bakers under the pavilion.
Best For: Early birds and families • Cost: Free entry
St. Fidelis 'Cathedral of the Plains'
Daily, self-guided tours • Victoria, KS
An architectural marvel built of native limestone, once the largest church west of the Mississippi.
Best For: History and architecture buffs
Sternberg Museum of Natural History
Fri-Sun, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM • Hays (Near I-70)
Home to the famous 'Fish-Within-A-Fish' fossil and immersive prehistoric exhibits.
Best For: Indoor escape from afternoon heat • Cost: $10-$15
Choose Your Mode
Mode: Family
Sunday Night Larks Baseball
Free
Sunday at 7:00 PM • Larks Park
Relaxed atmosphere where kids can run in the grass while parents watch the game.
Tip: Check the scoreboard for mid-inning fan participation games for the kids.
Mode: Date Night
Live Music at Paisley Pear
Varies by menu
Friday or Saturday evening • 1100 Main St, Hays
Intimate setting with live acoustic performances, local wine, and craft bistro boards.
Tip: The kitchen closes an hour before the music ends; arrive early for the best seating.
Mode: Solo
Post-Harvest Cemetery & History Walk
Free
Saturday morning • St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria
Quiet, reflective exploration of the Volga German heritage and the 'Cathedral' grounds.
Tip: Look for the new ornate main gate scrollwork restored in recent seasons.
Weekend at a Glance
FRI evening
Larks Baseball vs Dodge City
Community Spirit
SAT morning
Downtown Hays Market
Local Goods
SAT evening
Dinner on 'The Bricks'
Dining
SUN morning
St. Fidelis Visit
Heritage
⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs
Vine Street (Hwy 183) Corridor Congestion
Near I-70 intersection all weekend
Use the Hall Street or Commerce Parkway exits to enter Hays from the north to avoid heavy retail traffic.
I-70 Bridge Maintenance
Near Exit 168 (Victoria)
Expect single-lane traffic if traveling between Victoria and Hays; allow an extra 10 minutes.
🍿 Movies
Top Box Office
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (PG-13) : The newest chapter in the DC Universe takes flight this weekend.
Toy Story 5 (G) : Pixar's latest sequel continues to dominate the family market.
Masters of the Universe (PG-13) : The live-action battle for Eternia remains a top summer draw.
New This Weekend
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (PG-13) : A massive sci-fi adventure launching nationwide this Friday.
Jackass: Best and Last (R) : The final installment of stunt-heavy chaos hits theaters.
📅 Plan Ahead
Date
Event
Action
Jul 1-4, 2026
Wild West Festival
High
Jul 12, 2026
Ellis County Fair Opening Day
Medium
VICTORIA / HAYS AREA. SOLVED.
Weekends. Solved.
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