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  Tue, Jun 09

  Collections From Around the World / 

  Dyche Hall

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  Jun 09, 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, Jun 09

  Watkins Story Stroll: "Book Comes Home" / 

  Watkins Museum of History

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  Jun 09, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

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  Tue, Jun 09

  Books & Babies Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Jun 09, 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, Jun 10

  Wilderness Explorers / 

  Prairie Park Nature Center

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  Jun 10, 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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  Wed, Jun 10

  Watkins Summer Games / 

  Watkins Museum of History

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  Jun 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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

  Watkins Summer Games are back!

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  Wed, Jun 10

  Wednesday Wonders: Ready, Set, GOAL! / 

  Lawrence Public Library Lawn

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  Jun 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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

  The World Cup is here and we’re jumping on the band wagon!

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  Wed, Jun 10

  Toddler Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Jun 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM

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

  Morris the Monkey and Lauren invite toddlers on a joyous book-filled adventure.

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  Wed, Jun 10

  Summer Band Concert Series: American Icons--From Main Street to the Movies / 

  South Park

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  Jun 10, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Lawrence continues the long-held, delightful summer tradition of summer band concerts by the Gazebo in South Park on Wednesday evenings.

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  Thu, Jun 11

  Cottin's Hardware Outdoor Farmers Market / 

  Cottin's Hardware & Rental

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  Jun 11, 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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  Thu, Jun 11

  Youth Crafternoon / 

  Lawrence Public Library, Meeting Room B

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  Jun 11, 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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  Thu, Jun 11

  Kids & Crafts Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Jun 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM

  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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  Thu, Jun 11

  The Addams Family / 

  Theatre Lawrence

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  Jun 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

  Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA

  A wildly fun, family friendly, heartwarming musical that proves every family is a little bit crazy.

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  Fri, Jun 12

  Bookworms and Waterbugs / 

  Outdoor Aquatic Center

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  Jun 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

  Outdoor Aquatic Center, 727 Kentucky St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Poolside stories and music followed by a free swim!

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  Fri, Jun 12

  Summer Youth Theatre presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. / 

  Lawrence Arts Center

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  Jun 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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

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  Sat, Jun 13

  Lawrence Farmers Market / 

  Lawrence Farmers Market

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  Jun 13, 2026, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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

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  Sat, Jun 13

  Rent and Row at Mary's Lake / 

  Prairie Park Nature Center

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  Jun 13, 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, Jun 13

  Find the Bison at the Watkins! / 

  Watkins Museum of History

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  Jun 13, 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, Jun 13

  Tail Wagging Readers / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Jun 13, 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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