Upcoming Events

• 

  
  Tue, Sep 23

  Walk To Rivendell / 

  Various Locations

  Find Out More

  Sep 23, 2025, 10:00 AM CDT – Dec 21, 2025, 8:00 PM CST

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

  This fall you’ll walk, swim, bike, run and move in any way you like to get yourself to Rivendell.

  Share
• 

  
  Multiple Dates

  Wed, Dec 10

  Christmas Through the Ages / 

  Territorial Capital Museum

  Learn more

  Dec 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E Woodson Ave, Lecompton, KS 66050, USA

  Come experience the holiday season in Historic Lecompton. While you are here, visit our shops, eateries and both museums.

  Share
• 

  
  Multiple Dates

  Wed, Dec 10

  Lawrence Lights / 

  Youth Sports Complex

  Find Out More

  Dec 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

  Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W 27th St, Lawrence, KS 66047, USA

  Create a new holiday tradition with a tour of Lawrence Lights!🎄

  Share
• 

  
  Multiple Dates

  Wed, Dec 10

  Toddler Storytime  / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

  Find Out More

  Dec 10, 2025, 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.

  Share
• 

  
  Multiple Dates

  Wed, Dec 10

  Parent Support Group / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

  Find Out More

  Dec 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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

  A weekly support group for parents with younger kiddos.

  Share
• 

  
  Multiple Dates

  Wed, Dec 10

  Parent Support Group / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

  Find Out More

  Dec 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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

  A weekly support group for parents with younger kiddos.

  Share
• 

  
  Multiple Dates

  Thu, Dec 11

  Cottins Hardware INDOOR Farmers Market / 

  Cottins Hardware Store

  Learn more

  Dec 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  Cottins Hardware Store, 1832 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Every Thursday 4-6 pm, come get all kinds of goodies inside the Cottins

  Share
• 

  
  Multiple Dates

  Thu, Dec 11

  Kids & Crafts Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

  Find Out More

  Dec 11, 2025, 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.

  Share
• 

  
  Multiple Dates

  Fri, Dec 12

  Dance Party for Littles / 

  Lawrence Public Library Auditorium

  Find Out More

  Dec 12, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

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

  Your favorite LPL storytellers are ready to dance the morning away with you and your littles!

  Share
• 

  
  Fri, Dec 12

  101st Holiday Vespers / 

  Lied Center of Kansas

  Learn more

  Dec 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

  Lied Center of Kansas, 1600 Stewart Dr, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA

  Among the finest music schools in the United States, the KU School of Music offers comprehensive programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

  Share
• 

  
  Sat, Dec 13

  Holiday Farmers Market / 

  Douglas County Fairgrounds Pavillon

  Learn more

  Dec 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

  The 2025 Holiday Farmers Market is back Under the Pavilion at the Douglas County Fairgrounds

  Share
• 

  
  Multiple Dates

  Sat, Dec 13

  Scavenger Hunt Saturdays!  / 

  Watkins Museum of History

  Learn more

  Dec 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

  Every Saturday at the Watkins is Scavenger Hunt Saturday: Drop by the museum between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to search for objects around the building and turn in your sheet for a fun prize.

  Share
• 

  
  Sat, Dec 13

  Jingle Bell Bash / 

  Up & Away Indoor Play

  Learn more

  Dec 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  Up & Away Indoor Play, 2535 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA

  Join us for some winter fun! We will have crafts, hot cocoa and more!

  Share
• 

  
  Sat, Dec 13

  Winter Light Faire 2025 / 

  Prairie Moon Waldorf School

  Find Out More

  Dec 13, 2025, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Prairie Moon Waldorf School, 1853 E 1600 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Share
• 

  
  Sat, Dec 13

  Family Movie with the Mean One / 

  Anchor Church in Bishop Seabury Academy

  Find Out More

  Dec 13, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

  Anchor Church in Bishop Seabury Academy, 4120 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS 66047, USA

  A family afternoon movie at Anchor Church in Bishop Seabury Academy

  Share
• 

  
  Multiple Dates

  Sat, Dec 13

  Winter Wonderland at the Nature Center. / 

  Prairie Park Nature Center

  Find Out More

  Dec 13, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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

  It's the most wonderful time of the year! 🐎 See the magic and pet some merry ponies, goats, and other critters at the Nature Center!

  Share
• 

  
  Sun, Dec 14

  Breakfast with Santa / 

  Chick-fil-A

  Find Out More

  Dec 14, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

  Chick-fil-A, 2735 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS 66047, USA

  Santa is coming to Up & Away for a special breakfast and play time.

  Share
• 

  
  Sun, Dec 14

  HoliGAYS! Lawrence Queer PRIDE Social December Event / 

  Royal Crest Lanes

  Learn more

  Dec 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  Royal Crest Lanes , 933 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Lawrence Queer PRIDE Social December Event

  Share