Zip 67676 · Weekend of 2026-07-03

Weekend Game
Plan.

Zip 67676 67676

Weekend of Jul 3 - Jul 5, 2026

WEEKEND SNAPSHOT

Intense summer heat with highs of 96°F. Expect a 'Kansas surprise' thunderstorm late Saturday night.

Hays is celebrating 'America 250' with increased security and municipal office closures on July 3.

⚡ If You Only Do One Thing

Prairie Picnic at the Fort

Saturday, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

"It offers a sophisticated, lower-density alternative to the main downtown park festivities, featuring unique period-accurate activities like vintage baseball."

PRO TIP: The free hot dog feed begins at 5:00 PM but typically runs out by 6:15 PM; arrive early to secure a meal.

📅 Add to Calendar

📍 Top Spots

Hays Larks vs. Gameday Angels

Friday at 7:00 PM • Larks Park (4th & Main)

Elite collegiate wood-bat baseball. A community staple since 1946.

Best For: Sports enthusiasts

32nd Annual Independence Parade

Saturday at 10:00 AM • The Bricks (Main Street)

A massive regional parade with hot rods, equestrian units, and heavy patriotic themes.

Best For: Families • Cost: Free

Hays Aquatic Park Cool-Down

Sunday at 1:00 PM • Hays Aquatic Park

Beat the 96-degree heat with the lazy river and the 154-foot open flume slide.

Best For: Families & Kids • Cost: $5 - $8

Choose Your Mode

Mode: Family

Vintage Baseball: Post Nine vs. Hays City 9 Free

Saturday at 4:30 PM • Historic Fort Hays

Educational and fun, watch the game as it was played in the 1860s without gloves.

Tip: Lawn seating only; bring high-quality folding chairs for the grass field.

Mode: Date Night

Defiance Brewing Co. (Downtown) Varies

Friday 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM • 111 W 7th St

Premier local craft brewery with an industrial-chic patio for evening drinks.

Tip: Park on Fort Street to avoid the construction on Oak and 13th.

Weekend at a Glance

FRI evening

Larks Baseball vs. Gameday Angels

Classic Summer

SAT morning

Main Street Parade

Patriotic

SAT evening

Fireworks Spectacular

Big Finish

SUN afternoon

Aquatic Park Swimming

Heat Relief

⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs

Main Street Parade Closure

Saturday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Main St from 15th to 5th.

Use Vine Street (US-183) for north-south travel; downtown access will be strictly limited.

Oak Street Road Replacement

Oak St between 5th and 6th is fully closed until further notice.

Use Elm Street or Chestnut Street as alternates for downtown commerce.

Watering Restriction

Daily between Noon and 7:00 PM.

Ensure automatic sprinklers are programmed to avoid this mandatory conservation window.

🍿 Movies

Top Box Office

Minions & Monsters (PG): The holiday weekend's dominant release, set in 1920s silent-era Hollywood.

Young Washington (PG-13): A sweeping biopic of George Washington's early military career.

Disclosure Day (PG-13): Steven Spielberg's sci-fi thriller remains a top draw in its third week.

New This Weekend

Minions & Monsters (PG): Released July 1; features Minions James and Henry in an accidental monster-summoning plot.

Young Washington (PG-13): Released July 3; a patriotic epic tailored for the Independence Day weekend.

📅 Plan Ahead

Date	Event	Action
July 25, 2026	Downtown Hays Summer Sidewalk Sale	Low

← Weekend of 2026-06-26 Weekend of 2026-07-10 →