Candy Canes and Airplanes

Join us to explore all things aviation and welcome Santa to Salina!

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 1-4 p.m., doors open at 1 p.m. Watch Santa arrive at 3:15 p.m.
Location: Hangar 600, 2720 Arnold Ave., Salina, KS 67401

See K-State and civilian aircraft and participate in activities hosted by K-State Salina student clubs, including:

Holiday-themed aircraft display
Ornament decoration
Writing letters to Santa
Santa flies in at 3:15 p.m

This event is free and open to the public, donations are greatly appreciated to help fund Candy Canes and Airplanes next year.

About

Kansas State University Salina Campus hosts Candy Canes and Airplanes every year on the first Saturday in December. This community event aims to bring the joy of the holiday season and the excitement of aviation and other K-State disciplines to young minds by inspiring creativity, deeper thinking, and curiosity through creative hands-on activities and crafts, as well as an introduction to aviation through a flight simulator and other aviation activities.