Events in Salina today

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.

The Community Fair brings Manhattan-area nonprofits and businesses together in one place. Explore new initiatives, discover volunteer opportunities, tap into community resources, and learn about local job openings. Connect with organizations making a difference and find practical ways to get involved.

Enjoy a blind draw coed 4s beach volleyball tournament at 785 Dive that blends competitive play with a social vibe. Players sign up individually and are placed on teams, rotating so you team up with at least two different teammates each set. The event uses round robin pool play with no bracket, and champions are decided by total sets won. Matches feature four on the court, two men and two women, played on coed net height, and a minimum number of matches is guaranteed. Rules include no open hand tips, servers rotating in order, and directional blocking allowed. Setting doubles are called at the A level and not called at the B level. Standard sand rules apply, with additional details covered during the captains meeting. Outside food and drinks are not permitted. The entry fee is $20 per player. Whether aiming for the top spot or just looking for a friendly run on the sand, the rotating format makes it easy to meet new people and enjoy the game.

Enjoy D&D Adventure League during a recurring game night that is free to attend. Players with experience and those learning the game are equally welcome, creating a friendly space to sit down and play together. Friends who already play D&D or are curious to learn can take part at no cost.

Join a friendly book discussion for adults focused on fantasy, science fiction, and related graphic novels. For this session, you’ll be talking about Orbital by Samantha Harvey, a reflective story about humanity, the environment, and our place on Earth, set around one of the last space station missions. Registration is required.

In-store play of Marvel Crisis Protocol features heroes and villains battling for strategic points while laying waste to the surrounding neighborhood. It is a Marvel tabletop tactical game. Beginners are welcome with instruction available, and participation is free.

Head to Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts for an evening with Glen Phillips. The show is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM, and ticketing is available through the listed ticket partners on the page.

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.

A committed group of adult men and women who are living in sobriety meet for a Narcotics Anonymous meeting. Conversation centers on examining Twelve Step principles and creating formal reports based on interactive cognitive thinking.

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.

Co-hosted by MRC and Manhattan Brewing Co., this monthly social run sets out from Manhattan Brewing Company and finishes back at the brewery. Participants head out together for a friendly group run, then gather afterward for conversation and brews. It is free to take part, and runners of every pace and ability are welcome. The focus is community, movement, and enjoying time together with fellow runners and beer fans.

Knitting Night at The Dusty Bookshelf offers a relaxed space to work on personal projects alongside a friendly mix of makers. Participants include college students, young mothers, and experienced crafters, and people of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring a project such as knitting, crochet, embroidery, quilting, or cross-stitch and spend time creating with others. RSVPs are not required.

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.

At Tractor Supply Co in Manhattan, KS, Cousins Maine Lobster brings its truck with a new lobster roll flight to try. Payment is accepted by debit or credit card and Apple Pay. Order ahead in the mobile app for posted truck stops and earn points toward rewards. If mobile ordering is limited or unavailable, place your order directly at the truck. The full menu is available on the company website.

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.

Kelly Hunt will perform as part of Trudyfest 6, a multi-day festival at Big Booty Trudy's Speakeasy and Cigar Bar in Salina. It runs during the festival dates of August 13 through August 16, 2026.

TrudyFest returns to Big Booty Trudy's with three days of music and activities. More than 15 bands will perform across the festival, joined by a market featuring farm goods and artwork and a pet adoption fair presented with Purple Power Animal Welfare Society. This edition features the inaugural vintage car show hosted by sponsor Russell's Auto Restoration. The event brings together live performances, vendors, adoptable pets, classic cars, and additional attractions.

Girls Night Out at Trudy’s offers custom menus that change each month, half price selections from the ladies only menu, a complimentary charcuterie buffet available once a month, raffles, and additional perks.

Her Cancer Collective meets at Sunset Zoo for a supportive gathering created for women at any stage of the cancer experience, from a new diagnosis to active treatment to life after cancer. The focus is on connection and conversation in a warm, welcoming space, with time for honest sharing, mutual encouragement, and community building. Registration is not required, and participants are welcome to come as they are. Bringing a journal is recommended.

Rachel & Griffin are part of Trudy Fest 6, a four day celebration of music, art, and community in Salina, Kansas. The festival brings together performers from around the region and beyond, filling the schedule with live music and creative energy. Beyond the stages, visitors can browse a farmers and art market, meet adoptable pets, try food from vendors, enjoy cigars, watch artists paint in real time, play games, and discover a few surprises. It welcomes fans and first time listeners alike, offering a memorable summer experience that supports independent artists and celebrates the community that connects them.

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.

Shawn Mayer returns to Salina from Nashville for Trudy Festival with a lively blend of country and rock, highlighted by her soulful vocals. The performance at Big Booty Trudy’s Speakeasy & Cigar Bar features special guest Tracy Ingersoll on drums and delivers an energetic set of songs.