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  Thu, Aug 13

  First Day of School in Lawrence / 

  Public schools in USD 497

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  Aug 13, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:55 PM

  Public schools in USD 497, 110 McDonald Dr, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  K-12 students in Lawrence begin classes today. Check the USD 497 website for start and dismissal times for your particular school.

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  Thu, Aug 13

  Cottin's Hardware Outdoor Farmers Market / 

  Cottin's Hardware & Rental

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  Aug 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

  Cottin's Hardware & Rental, 1832 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Cottin's Hardware Outdoor Farmers Market EVERY Thursday April-September

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  Fri, Aug 14

  Wiggly Warriors Kids Yoga / 

  Lawrence Creative Therapy Center

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  Aug 14, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM

  Lawrence Creative Therapy Center, 306 E 23rd St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA

  Join us for this is a drop-in yoga class for kids ages 6-10ish sponsored by Lawrence Creative Therapy Center

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  Sat, Aug 15

  Rexy Run and Dino party / 

  Broken Arrow Park

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  Aug 15, 2026, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM

  Broken Arrow Park, 2800 Louisiana St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA

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  Sat, Aug 15

  Lawrence Farmers Market / 

  Lawrence Farmers Market

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  Aug 15, 2026, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM

  Lawrence Farmers Market, 824 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Join us at the Lawrence Farmers Market every Saturday morning Rain or Shine.

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  Sat, Aug 15

  Rent and Row at Mary's Lake / 

  Prairie Park Nature Center

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  Aug 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA

  Come discover the beauty of Mary’s Lake with our self-guided paddling event.

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  Sat, Aug 15

  Last Bash: Breakfast Before Time / 

  Lawrence Public Library Lawn

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  Aug 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

  Join us for Breakfast Before Time, the ultimate prehistoric pancake party celebrating the end of Summer Reading!

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  Sat, Aug 15

  Find the Bison at the Watkins! / 

  Watkins Museum of History

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  Aug 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Find the bison and join us in celebrating America’s 250th birthday!

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  Thu, Aug 20

  Pokémon League / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Aug 20, 2026, 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM

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

  Do you love playing the Pokémon card game?

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  Thu, Aug 20

  Youth Crafternoon / 

  Lawrence Public Library, Meeting Room B

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  Aug 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Lawrence Public Library, Meeting Room B, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Join Trans Lawrence Coalition, Youth and Rainbow Kids and Families for our twice monthly crafting events!

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  Fri, Aug 21

  Back to Dance Night 2026 / 

  Lawrence Arts Center

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  Aug 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Kick off the new dance season with the Lawrence Arts Center School of Dance! New and returning students and families are invited to join us for an afternoon of community, connection, and preparation for the year ahead.

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  Sat, Aug 22

  Turtle Yoga / 

  Prairie Park Nature Center

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  Aug 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

  Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA

  Breathe, stretch, and move the spine through a gentle standing and floor series designed to increase circulation, relax the mind, and boost endorphins with happy turtle encounters.

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  Sat, Aug 22

  Tail Wagging Readers / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Aug 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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

  Practice reading and build reading confidence with a warm, furry friend from Loving Paws Animal Therapy.

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  Sat, Aug 22

  Danger and Glory: The life of a Civil War Solider / 

  Watkins Community Museum-History

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  Aug 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

  Watkins Community Museum-History, 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

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  Wed, Aug 26

  Watkins Youth Advisory Team Interest Meeting / 

  Watkins Community Museum-History

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  Aug 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Watkins Community Museum-History, 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

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  Sat, Aug 29

  Parent's Night Out - Lego Party "August 29th" / 

  Premier Martial Arts

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  Aug 29, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Premier Martial Arts, 1540 Wakarusa Dr., Ste A, Lawrence, KS 66047, USA

  Our next event is here, are you coming? Premier Martial Arts Lawrence is hosting a Lego Party

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  Sat, Sep 05

  Pokemon Tournament at the Nature Center / 

  Prairie Park Nature Center

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  Sep 05, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA

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  Sat, Sep 05

  Archery / 

  Prairie Park Nature Center

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  Sep 05, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA

  Whether you're a beginner or interested in becoming a competitive archer, our classes offer a variety of skill-building exercises and games fun for ages 7 and up.

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