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  Fri, May 22

  Storytime & Open Play (Spanish) / 

  Children's Community Center

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  May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

  Children's Community Center, 346 Maine St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Our friends from the Lawrence Public Library will be in Community Children's Center's space to provide a Spanish language story time and then stick around for an hour of Open Play. TYKES

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  Fri, May 22

  Dance Party for Littles / 

  Lawrence Public Library Auditorium

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  May 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

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

  Dance with LPL storytellers with the perfect music for littles. Guaranteed to be boppy and hoppy!

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  Fri, May 22

  Lawrence Busker Festival / 

  Downtown Lawrence

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  May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  Downtown Lawrence, 408 Indiana St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  A three-day street performer festival in the fun, funky and historic downtown of Lawrence, KS. Over 25 different acts are scheduled and lots of surprises on the streets.

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  Sat, May 23

  Lawrence Farmers Market / 

  Lawrence Farmers Market

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  May 23, 2026, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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

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  Sat, May 23

  Open Play / 

  Children's Community Center

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  May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  Children's Community Center, 346 Maine St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Join us for Open Play in the Community Children's Center play space for two hours of free play. Come and go as you like. TYKES

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  Sat, May 23

  Find the Bison at the Watkins! / 

  Watkins Museum of History

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  May 23, 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, May 23

  Recital for Future Stars and The Wizard of Oz Ballet / 

  Lied Center of Kansas

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  May 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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

  Miller Marley School of Dance and Voice proudly brings its annual Recital for Future Stars and The Wizard of Oz Ballet performances to the beautiful Lied Center of Kansas.

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  Sun, May 24

  K-Pop Biodiversity Day / 

  KU Natural History Museum

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  May 24, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

  KU Natural History Museum, 1345 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA

  Celebrate Earth’s amazing diversity at the KU Natural History Museum!

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  Tue, May 26

  Storytime with Arthur at IHOP / 

  IHOP

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  May 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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

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  Thu, May 28

  Go and Grow + Hearing and Vision Screenings / 

  Children's Community Center

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  May 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  Children's Community Center, 346 Maine St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Grow and Go is a weekly supported one-hour playgroup facilitated by an early childhood special educator, for children birth to five years old and their families. On the 4th Thursday of the month, Infant Toddler Services attend to provide free pediatric hearing and vision screenings. TYKES

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  Thu, May 28

  Cottin's Hardware Outdoor Farmers Market / 

  Cottin's Hardware & Rental

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  May 28, 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, May 28

  Youth Crafternoon / 

  Lawrence Public Library, Meeting Room B

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  May 28, 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, May 29

  Dance Party for Littles / 

  Lawrence Public Library Auditorium

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  May 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

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

  Dance with LPL storytellers with the perfect music for littles.

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  Sat, May 30

  Fairy Garden Tea Party / 

  Vinland Valley Nursery

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  May 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  Vinland Valley Nursery, 1606 N 600 Rd, Baldwin City, KS 66006, USA

  Admit two to a magical fairy tea party in the Courtyard! Enjoy tea and treats served to you from the Botanical Coffee Shop, then make one potted fairy garden to share.

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  Mon, Jun 01

  Imaginarium Arts Camp / 

  Limestone Community School

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  Jun 01, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

  Limestone Community School, 2141 Maple Ln, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA

  Join us for an incredible artistic adventure where imagination knows no bounds at Limestone Community School!

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  Mon, Jun 01

  Swim Lessons all summer long / 

  The Jayhawk Club

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  Jun 01, 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, Jun 01

  Woodland Friends - Sing First Music Play Lab Class / 

  Theatre Lawrence

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  Jun 01, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

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

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  Mon, Jun 01

  Scavenger Hunt: Dino Dashers Assemble! / 

  Various Locations

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  Jun 01, 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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