Family events in Salina, KS

Friday and Saturday nights feature a summer-long half price deal on Cosmic Bowling. The discount applies to any of the three package options and continues throughout the season.

Get ready for Rolling Hills Zoo’s “Run for the Hills,” with options to join the 5K, the Fun Run, or both. The approximate 1-mile Fun Run includes playful challenges like getting colored and being splashed along the way. After the runs, breakfast and an award ceremony get underway west of the museum.

Join Rolling Hills Zoo for the Run for the Hills 5K and Fun Run. You can take part in either event or do both for one registration price. The morning kicks off with registration and packet pick-up, followed by the 5K start, then the approximate 1-mile Fun Run with a colorful, obstacle-style course. Afterward, breakfast and an awards ceremony begin west of the Museum. Registration includes a Run for the Hills T-shirt and bib, complimentary breakfast for you, zoo and wildlife museum access, and professional timing for 5K medals and select categories.

Take a relaxed, one hour spin through Salina with a focus on light exercise and friendly conversation. Meet at the west end of the parking lot. This ride is appropriate for adults and older children. Please bring a bicycle that is in good working order and wear a helmet.

Across 12 Saturdays this summer at the Downtown Farmers Market, children ages 4 to 12 can earn tokens to spend on their own fresh fruits and vegetables from market vendors. Each week features a new activity that encourages learning and exploration of the Power of Produce. Registration is available at the market booth, and there is also an option to pre-register online.

This volleyball skill camp at Kansas Wesleyan University focuses on the fundamentals of the game and building a greater love for volleyball. The day also includes competitive games to put what you learn into action. There are separate time blocks for different grade levels, with 9am to 12pm for K through 5th grade, and 1pm to 4pm for 6th through 12th grade.

Bring the whole family to Rolling Hills Zoo for Back to School Blast on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Enjoy half-price admission for all, plus a fun lineup like Touch-a-Truck, keeper chats, animal meet-and-greets, face painting in the museum lobby (additional cost), tram rides, Kona Shaved Ice sno cones, and refreshments from the Happy Trails Brew Co. trailer (additional cost). Note that activities may change without notice.

Preschool-aged kids (ages 3 to 5) are invited to a hands-on, art-based program with stories and process art projects. Registration is required, and it opens one week before the event. The program is designed for children to participate with minimal help.

These small, trainer-led outings give service dog prospects practical experience in public places while strengthening focus, confidence, and calm behavior. Dogs and handlers practice in everyday settings, including cafes, streets, and parks, learning to manage distractions, wait quietly, and respond consistently to cues. Each walk provides hands-on coaching to build the core skills required for successful public access training.

Marking the nation’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Moments That Made US explores the document’s guiding ideals and how generations of Americans have given them meaning. The exhibit spans five Salina locations with panels provided by the Smoky Hill Museum. At The Garage, the focus is Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness. At the Salina Arts Center, the theme is Free & Independent States. At the Salina Public Library, it is Created Equal. At the Smoky Hill Museum, the emphasis is We Mutually Pledge. At The Temple, it centers on Consent of the Governed.

A fresh Tuesday summer offering brings glow-in-the-dark cosmic bowling along with a buy one, get one deal on laser tag. This promotion can be used with Regular Pricing, Family Value Packs, Kids Bowl Free, and Bowl More / Play More specials.

Story Time paired with a craft activity takes place every Wednesday at Chick-fil-A Manhattan.

Salina Family Healthcare Center will bring its mobile medical unit to the library parking lot to provide urgent care for common illnesses and minor injuries. You can also get school or sports physicals, including lab draws, and receive real-time test results for rapid strep, flu, RSV, and COVID-19. Appointments can be scheduled in advance, and walk-ins are welcome as availability allows. Urgent care services do not require you to be a current patient of Salina Family Healthcare.

Enjoy an all-in-one outing at The Alley for $9.99 per person plus tax, featuring endless bowling with shoes included and all-you-can-eat pizza. Bowl frame after frame, grab another slice, and turn it into an easygoing get-together with friends.

Homeschool Brick Builders is a LEGO building meetup for students in 1st through 5th grade. It’s a great chance to meet other homeschool families and work on a variety of LEGO challenges with friends. Registration is required, and registration opens on August 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

Circus Golden Star brings an all-new Big Top experience to Salina with thrilling human-only performances. Look for high-flying aerial artistry, precision acrobatics, laugh-filled comedy, and a cast showcasing talent from around the world. Created by Finnish circus director Samir Lindfors, the production pairs classic European circus style with modern family entertainment for all ages. Presented under the Big Top at the Saline County Livestock and Expo Center in Salina, the show features aerialists, contortionists, and crowd-pleasing routines focused on skill, energy, and spectacle. No animals are part of this event, and a pre-sale special is available.