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  Sat, Jul 04

  Find the Bison at the Watkins! / 

  Watkins Museum of History

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  Jul 04, 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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  Sat, Jul 04

  Summerfest 2026 / 

  Douglas County Fairgrounds

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  Jul 04, 2026, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA

  Celebrate Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence at Summerfest!

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  Sun, Jul 05

  Scavenger Hunt: Dino Dashers Assemble! / 

  Lawrence Public Library

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  Jul 05, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:47 AM

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

  The Dino Dasher’s big match is about to start, but the team’s jerseys are missing! Ten of the jerseys have been spotted in parks around town, but the location of the goalie’s shirt is a mystery.

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  Mon, Jul 06

  Kids Science of Cooking Camp 2! / 

  Cookshop on 8th

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  Jul 06, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  Cookshop on 8th, 745 New Hampshire St Ste b, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

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  Mon, Jul 06

  Swim Lessons all summer long / 

  The Jayhawk Club

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  Jul 06, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

  The Jayhawk Club, 1809 Birdie Way, Lawrence, KS 66047, USA

  Sign up for Aquahawks swimming lessons at the Jayhawk Club.

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  Mon, Jul 06

  TimberNook: Village Folks Camp Session 1 / 

  TimberNook Nature Camp

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  Jul 06, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  TimberNook Nature Camp, 996 E 650 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66047, USA

  To have a village, one must have a fort -- this camp gives children the time and space to create a whole world of their own in the forest. 9AM-2PM or 9AM-5PM

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  Mon, Jul 06

  Story Stroll: How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? / 

  Deerfield Park

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  Jul 06, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  Deerfield Park, 2801 W Princeton Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA

  Enjoy a leisurely walk this summer, read a picture book, and engage in fun activities all at once.

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  Mon, Jul 06

  Scavenger Hunt: Dino Dashers Assemble! / 

  Various Locations

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  Jul 06, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  Various Locations, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  The Dino Dasher’s big match is about to start, but the team’s jerseys are missing! Your Mission: Visit our local parks to find the missing jerseys.

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  Mon, Jul 06

  Mad Science: Spin, Pop, Boom / 

  Lawrence Public Library Auditorium

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  Jul 06, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

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

  Mad Scientists will defy gravity in this energetic and spectacular special event!

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  Mon, Jul 06

  Dottie Stop: Free Lunch @ Sunset Hill Elementary / 

  Sunset Hill Elementary School

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  Jul 06, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

  Sunset Hill Elementary School, 901 Schwarz Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA

  Can't make it into the library? We'll bring the library to you!

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  Mon, Jul 06

  IMAGINARIUM: Around the World in Snacks and Crafts / 

  Lawrence Public Library Auditorium

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  Jul 06, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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

  As the World Cup continues, we’ll go on a journey around the world and explore different cultures through their snacks and crafts.

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  Mon, Jul 06

  Sing & Rhyme Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Jul 06, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM

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

  Explore movement, play, and the joy of active music-making with Singing Sarah.

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  Tue, Jul 07

  Collections From Around the World / 

  Dyche Hall

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  Jul 07, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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

  The KU Natural History Museum invites visitors to see flora and fauna from several countries participating in the international soccer phenomenon coming to Greater Kansas City this summer. It's our gooooalllll to show you some of our favorite specimens from around the world.

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  Tue, Jul 07

  Watkins Story Stroll: "Book Comes Home" / 

  Watkins Museum of History

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  Jul 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

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  Tue, Jul 07

  Kids & Crafts Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Jul 07, 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, Jul 07

  Storytime With Curious George at IHOP / 

  IHOP Lawrence

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  Jul 07, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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

  Come to IHop in Lawrence on Tuesdays in July to see Curious George and kids eat free on Tuesdays

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  Tue, Jul 07

  Books & Babies Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Jul 07, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM

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

  Join us for a magical Baby Storytime

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  Wed, Jul 08

  Wilderness Explorers / 

  Prairie Park Nature Center

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  Jul 08, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

  Explore the great outdoors while still in Lawrence! Ages 6-13

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