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  Mon, Jun 08

  Science of Cooking Kids Camp / 

  Cookshop on 8th

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  Jun 08, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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

  Join Dr. Lisa Sharpe Elles and bring some chemistry into the kitchen. 6/8 Mon- 6/10 Wed, 9am-12pm, Ages 9-12

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  Mon, Jun 08

  Scavenger Hunt: Dino Dashers Assemble! / 

  Various Locations

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  Jun 08, 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, Jun 08

  Story Stroll: Dino-Soccer / 

  South Park

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  Jun 08, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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

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

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  Mon, Jun 08

  Dottie Stop: Free Lunch @ Sunset Hill Elementary / 

  Sunset Hill Elementary School

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  Jun 08, 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, Jun 08

  IMAGINARIUM: Kansan Fossils with the KU Natural History Museum / 

  Lawrence Public Library Auditorium

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  Jun 08, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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

  Join us as we learn from the KU Natural History Museum about Kansan fossils, our state dinosaur, and how dinosaur bones are preserved and uncovered.

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  Mon, Jun 08

  Sing & Rhyme Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Jun 08, 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, 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

  Kids & Crafts Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Jun 09, 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, 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

  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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