In Colby:
Picnic in the Park
Every Wednesday through the Summer at Fike Park from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Thomas County Fair Parade
The 2026 Thomas County Fair Theme will be "Double Down at the Thomas County Fair, Vegas Style!" The Fair Parade will be on Tuesday, July 28. Check in begins at 4 p.m. that day at the corner of 8th & Franklin. Check-in is required! Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. A maximum of 5 parade entries is allowed per participant. Register your float at colbychamber.com!
Free Fair Breakfast
Thursday, July 30th the Thomas County Community Foundation will be serving a free, delicious breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the 4H building.
The Prairie Museum is presenting Cooper Barn Jams on every Third Thursday from April until October from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Open to all performers and spectators! For more information call 785-443-3140 or email djmtoolbox@gmail.com
Farmers Market at Fike Park
The Thomas County Farmers Market will be meeting at the NW corner of Fike Park every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Find all forms of goodies from fresh fruits and veggies to artisan baked goods, to crafts and artwork presented by local entrepreneurs!
Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 23rd
The Colby Rowdy Grannies will be hosting a Back to School Ice Cream Social from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in Fike Park. Free will donation encouraged, all proceeds go to support students. Bring your own chair. In case of rain, it will be held at the American Legion.
Options - Safe and Healthy Workplace
Options and Jana's Campaign are providing a training on practical knowledge on multiple forms of relationship-based violence including: domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual harassment. For more information give them a call at 785-656-0324 or email janascampaign@gmail.com
Colby Housing Authority hosts a game night on Tuesday's and Thursday's at 7:00 PM, anyone is welcome! For more information, contact (785) 460-6763.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Service Officer Chris Deitering will be available to assist local veterans at the Colby Public Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the final Thursday of each month. Based in Hays, Deitering serves veterans across 58 counties in Western Kansas, helping them access benefits and services earned through their military service. The outreach aims to improve access for veterans in rural areas, where assistance has historically been limited. DAV, a nonprofit organization, provides support with VA claims, transition assistance and advocacy for injured and disabled veterans.
Fridays at The Senior Progress Center
The center has donuts and fellowship every Friday starting at 8:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
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