Downtown Hays prepares for 'Christmas on the Bricks'

Downtown Hays to host three-day holiday kickoff event

Arc of the Central Plains to feature over 60 trees at holiday market

Ellis County Ministerial Alliance to host Community Thanksgiving Feast

First Call for Help to host 'Glow Through Hays' lantern hunt

'Night to Save Sternberg' benefit auction scheduled for Nov. 20

Sternberg Museum to host Sci-Fi Day and Astronomy Night

Local theater groups prepare for fall productions

Downtown Hays prepares for 'Christmas on the Bricks'

HAYS, Kan. — Downtown Hays will kick off the holiday shopping season with the annual "Christmas on the Bricks" Holiday Open House Weekend from Nov. 12 to 14. The downtown revitalization event aims to boost local commerce by encouraging residents to shop and dine in the downtown district while enjoying festive treats, unique local deals and holiday activities.

Downtown Hays to host three-day holiday kickoff event

HAYS, Kan. — The city will ring in the holiday season with a series of family events starting with Santa Claus' arrival at Big Creek Crossing on Nov. 27. The festivities will continue downtown with STEM Harvest's Hometown Holiday free celebration on Main Street on Nov. 28 and conclude on Nov. 29 with the Christmas Magic on Main Street Jubilee, featuring the official city Christmas tree lighting.

Arc of the Central Plains to feature over 60 trees at holiday market

HAYS, Kan. — The Arc of the Central Plains will host its Recycled Reindeer Christmas Market and Festival of Trees on Nov. 13 and 14. The holiday event will feature more than 60 decorated Christmas trees, handmade art, festive decor and unique gifts to support the local community and organization.

Ellis County Ministerial Alliance to host Community Thanksgiving Feast

HAYS, Kan. — The Ellis County Ministerial Alliance will host its annual Community Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday, Nov. 26, offering a free holiday meal to residents. Meals and grocery sacks will be distributed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kansas National Guard armory, 200 Main St., while supplies last. Qualifying residents can also register in advance to receive limited meal delivery.

First Call for Help to host 'Glow Through Hays' lantern hunt

HAYS, Kan. — Families can participate in a festive lantern hunt during the "Glow Through Hays" event on Nov. 19 to benefit First Call for Help. Starting at the Bob and Pat Schmidt Community Center between 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., participants will follow clues to 12 hidden lanterns throughout the city to find the golden lantern and win a grand prize. Registration is $30 per vehicle, and a freewill donation soup supper will be served following the hunt.

'Night to Save Sternberg' benefit auction scheduled for Nov. 20

HAYS, Kan. — The Sternberg Museum of Natural History will host a "Night to Save Sternberg" benefit auction on Friday, Nov. 20. The evening will feature both silent and live auctions, live music, appetizers and special exhibits, relying on community financial support to help fund the museum's ongoing operations and educational programs.

Sternberg Museum to host Sci-Fi Day and Astronomy Night

HAYS, Kan. — The Sternberg Museum of Natural History will host two hands-on educational events this month, beginning with Sci-Fi Day on Nov. 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., which will feature science, technology, engineering, art and math activities in collaboration with Fort Hays State University campus groups. Additionally, the museum will host Astronomy Night on Nov. 13 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., inviting all ages to explore the night sky through telescopes and experience a portable planetarium.

Local theater groups prepare for fall productions

HAYS, Kan. — Hays audiences will have multiple opportunities to celebrate the local arts in mid-November with two major theatrical productions. Thomas More Prep-Marian will open its fall musical "Oliver!" on Thursday, Nov. 12, with additional performances on Nov. 14 and 15, while Hays High School will present its student production of "Rosie the Riveter" from Nov. 13 through 15.

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