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  Sat, Oct 10

  Schaake's Pumpkin Patch / 

  Schaake's Pumpkin Patch

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  Oct 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  Schaake's Pumpkin Patch, 1791 N 1500 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA

  Meet the Great Pumpkin @Schaake's Pumpkin Patch!

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  Sat, Oct 10

  Fall Book Sale / 

  Lawrence Public Library

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  Oct 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Fall into great reads at our Fall Book Sale! With over 60,000 books, CDs and DVDs priced at $2 or less, you'll find the perfect book for cozy reading season.

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  Sat, Oct 10

  Kaw Valley Field Day / 

  Shirk's Barn

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  Oct 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  Shirk's Barn, 1359 N 1900 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Join us for this FREE all ages celebration bringing together families, farmers, and friends to enjoy local food, music, hayrack rides, a pumpkin patch, educators, storytellers, and other fall activities against the backdrop of the beautiful Kaw River Valley.

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  Sat, Oct 10

  Haunted Forest / 

  Vinland Valley Nursery

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  Oct 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

  Vinland Valley Nursery, 1606 N 600 Rd, Baldwin City, KS 66006, USA

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  Sun, Oct 11

  What Can Scientists Learn from Moms? It turns out, a lot! / 

  Room 2008, Dole Human Development Center

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  Oct 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  Room 2008, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Ave, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA

  We are looking for English-speaking, monolingual mothers with a child aged 7-9 years to participate in a research study on intergenerational anxiety at the University of Kansas. *RECUITMENT IS ONGOING THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER AND INTO THE FALL*

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  Sun, Oct 11

  Pilates on the Playground / 

  Little Red Schoolhouse

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  Oct 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

  Little Red Schoolhouse, 645 Alabama St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Join Pilates instructor Shannon Carlson for a 30 minute outdoor pilates session on the Little Red Schoolhouse playground! This event is open to the public.

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  Sun, Oct 11

  Backyard Bash / 

  Spencer Museum of Art & Marvin Grove

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  Oct 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  Spencer Museum of Art & Marvin Grove, 1301 Mississippi St, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA

  Get your groove on and play with friends and neighbors in the Spencer Museum's backyard, historic Marvin Grove. Then venture inside to experience more art and activities in our galleries.

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  Sun, Oct 11

  Lego Club / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Oct 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Everything is awesome at Lego Club!

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  Mon, Oct 12

  Grow and Go: BABIES 0 -24 months / 

  Community Children's Center, Inc.

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  Oct 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

  Community Children's Center, Inc., 346 Maine St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Join us for 30 minutes of social-emotional learning and play in a supported playgroup environment followed by 30 minutes of open play.

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  Mon, Oct 12

  Scouting America Open Recruitment!! / 

  First Baptist Church

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  Oct 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

  First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA

  Troop 60 and 6060

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  Tue, Oct 13

  Kids & Crafts Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Oct 13, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Enjoy engaging stories, delightful songs, playful rhymes, and hands-on activities with Hannah and Crafty the Cat.

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  Tue, Oct 13

  Tutoring Club / 

  Lawrence Public Library

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  Oct 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Boost reading and math skills with our KU tutor

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  Tue, Oct 13

  Storytime with BAD KITTY at IHOP / 

  IHOP

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  Oct 13, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  IHOP, 3102 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA

  Visit IHOP LAWRENCE on Tuesdays in October for Storytime with BAD KITTY, and kids eat free.

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  Multiple Dates

  Tue, Oct 13

  Books & Babies Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Oct 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Bounce with your little ones to engaging songs, listen to tales, then stay for bubbles and play!

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  Wed, Oct 14

  National Fossil Day Gallery Activity / 

  Dyche Hall

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  Oct 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  Dyche Hall, Dyche Hall, 1345 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA

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  Wed, Oct 14

  Cooking with my Grownup in Spanish Ages 3-6 / 

  The COOKshop on 8th

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  Oct 14, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

  The COOKshop on 8th, 745 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044, Suite B

  In this class kids will be making different food items while learning colors, shapes, and food names in Spanish.

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  Wed, Oct 14

  Teen Zone Expanded / 

  Lawrence Public Library

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  Oct 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Head to the library on early release Wednesdays for gaming, movies, crafts, pancakes, and STEAM activities!

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  Wed, Oct 14

  Tutoring Club / 

  Lawrence Public Library

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  Oct 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Boost reading and math skills with our KU tutor.

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