Victoria / Hays Area · Weekend of 2026-06-26

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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

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