Calendar

Enjoy a Saturday on the Bricks of Downtown Hays where dozens of shops & galleries showcase art exhibits, opening reception, & a mix of free entertainment.

Defiance Brewing Co. & Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ellis County present: "Grow Us Your Beards" Contest. Beard, Moustache, & Facial Hair Competition.

Annual toy-building event! For more than 30 years, faculty, staff, & community members have gathered on the first Saturday in December to assemble about 200 wooden toys for children ages 2-6 who might not otherwise receive Christmas gifts.

Part of the Winter Art Walk. Opening Reception. This year's exhibition will feature over 100 photographs.

Holiday Luncheon. For those that have lost a loved one, such as a spouse. Hosted by: Center for Life Experience.

For those who have lost a child. Hosted by Center for Life Experiences. Annual Memorial Tree Event.

Come & honor your lost loved ones with an ornament on our Holiday Memorial Trees. Bring your own ornaments or ornaments with tags will be available for a donation to CFLE.

Come experience Frosty the Snowman with exciting science demonstrations from the FHSU STEM Education Club.

G?et ready for something DIFFERENT, UPBEAT, & an ABSOLUTE BLAST!!! "Western Rapper" Ryan Charles hails from the valley of Buffalo, WY. Similar to his hometown, once referred to as the most lawless town in America, Charles brings a style all his own — meshing the cowboy lifestyle with the flow of 2000’s rap.

Join us for some American Folk Storytelling music from Braden Bartlett & Matt Detherage!

Santa will read a great story while enjoying coloring, milk, & cookies, & of course a story!

We are so excited to be back on the train this year!! Polar Express will run Friday(Dec. 2), Saturday (Dec. 3), & Sunday (Dec. 4). The Ellis Polar Express facebook page will keep you up to date with any changes or additions to its schedule.

Come see how the Fort would have been decorated for Christmas in the late 1800s. The Fort grounds glow with lanterns & luminaries, & visitors will enjoy seeing living history programs, Father Christmas, caroling, & be treated to special refreshments.

FINAL DAY of the Three-day round robin tourney with the 9 teams. The Shootout is known to be one of the best in the State of Kansas.

Go TIGERS!!