Time and Location - 2026

Holiday Open Houses

November 12-14 | Business Hours Vary​​​​

Downtown Hays

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Stem Harvest's 5th Annual Home for the Holiday

November 28 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Get ready for a night full of holiday cheer, creativity, and community spirit

at STEM Harvest’s 5th Annual Hometown Holiday! Learn more HERE

STEM Harvest, 507 Main St (South side building by the mural)

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Christmas Magic on Main Street Jubilee

Event Sponsored by: Edward Jones: Jeff Seibel/Seibel Family

November 29 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Details to come

Union Pacific Park Pavilion, 110 E 10th Street ​​

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Gift Wrapping Station

December 1st - December 23rd 

Schmidt Commons - Hays Public Library, 1201 Main Street

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Clydesdales, Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Cocoa

Event Sponsored by: The Meckenstock Group,

Riedel Garden Center, and Vitztum Carpet One

December 4 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Union Pacific Park Pavilion, 110 E 10th Street 

 

Chilly the Penguin Book

TBD

Hays Public Library, 1201 Main Street

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Hays Arts Council - WINTER ART WALK

December 5 | 10:00 am - 2 pm

Hays Public Library, 1201 Main Street

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Breakfast with Santa

December 5 | 9 am - 11 am (Story at 10 am)

Hays Public Library, 1201 Main Street

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​Frostfest Illuminated Parade 

December 6 | 6:00 pm

2026 Parade Theme: A Gingerbread Christmas

Hot Cocoa and Live Music 5:30 pm

Looking For Help With Your DIY Parade Float? CLICK HERE

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Clydesdales, Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Cocoa

Event Sponsored by: The Meckenstock Group,

Riedel Garden Center, and Vitztum Carpet One

December 11 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm​

Union Pacific Park Pavilion, 110 E 10th Street 

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Clydesdales, Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Cocoa

Event Sponsored by: The Meckenstock Group,

Riedel Garden Center, and Vitztum Carpet One

December 18 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm​

Union Pacific Park Pavilion, 110 E 10th Street ​

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​Dino O’Dell: Santa and the Space Aliens

Saturday, December 19th at 10am

Hays Public Library, 1201 Main Street

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Christmas Classic Movie at the Fox Theater

Free Entry Thanks to Midwest Energy!

December 20 | 2 pm - Children's Movie

December 20 | 7 pm - 21 + up Movie (Social Hour 6- 7 pm)

for more information on the movie, check out The Bricks Facebook page!
The Fox Theater, 1202 Main Street ​

 

Other Hays Public Library Events:

Hays Public Library, 1201 Main Street

Tuesday, December 1st: 4:00pm - DIY: Snow Globes (ages 6-11)

Friday, December 4th: 4:00pm - Teens in the Kitchen - Gingerbread House (ages 12-17)

Saturday, December 5th: 10am-4pm - Winter Art Walk - HAC Five State Photography Competition and Exhibition

Monday, December 7th: 4:00pm - Make It Monday - Wooden Ornaments (ages 12-17)

Tuesday, December 8th: 4:00pm - Polar Bear Crackers (ages 6-11)

Tuesday, December 8th: 6:30pm - Christmas Trivia at Paisley Pear

Friday, December 11th: 4:00pm - Teens in the Kitchen - Cookie Decorating (ages 12-17)​