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Upcoming Events

  • Find the Bison at the Watkins!
    Find the Bison at the Watkins!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 16
    Watkins Museum of History
    May 16, 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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  • The School of Dance End of Year Showcase
    The School of Dance End of Year Showcase
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, May 17
    Lawrence Arts Center
    May 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    Welcome to the School of Dance’s End of Year Showcase! This event marks a milestone in our students’ growth and impact as a program. With a focus on building community and skill in our classroom, it has been a remarkable year as we continue to provide dance educational and performance experiences.
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  • TAB Presents: Art Club
    TAB Presents: Art Club
    Mon, May 18
    Lawrence Public Library
    May 18, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    Come hang out with the members of Teen Advisory Board! Art Club is run by the members of TAB (Teen Advisory Board)
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  • Storytime with Arthur at IHOP
    Storytime with Arthur at IHOP
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, May 19
    IHOP
    May 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    IHOP, 3102 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA
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  • Teen Zone Expanded
    Teen Zone Expanded
    Wed, May 20
    Lawrence Public Library
    May 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    Head to the library on early release Wednesdays for gaming, movies, crafts, pancakes, and STEAM activities! May 20th: Soda Bar, Snacks & a Movie
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  • Dottie Stop: Prairie Moon Waldorf School
    Dottie Stop: Prairie Moon Waldorf School
    Wed, May 20
    Prairie Moon Waldorf School
    May 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Prairie Moon Waldorf School, 1853 E 1600 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    Can't make it into the library? We'll bring the library to you! Our bookmobile is stocked with books and media for you to check out.
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  • Go and Grow
    Go and Grow
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, May 21
    Children's Community Center
    May 21, 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.
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  • Emerging Highs: How Social Media and Vaping Drive a New Era of Teen Drug Use
    Emerging Highs: How Social Media and Vaping Drive a New Era of Teen Drug Use
    Thu, May 21
    Online
    May 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Online
    Join Officer David Gomez for a free, insightful webinar
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  • Cottin's Hardware Outdoor Farmers Market
    Cottin's Hardware Outdoor Farmers Market
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, May 21
    Cottin's Hardware & Rental
    May 21, 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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  • Summer Reading Kickoff Party: Dinosoccer
    Summer Reading Kickoff Party: Dinosoccer
    Thu, May 21
    Lawrence Public Library Lawn
    May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Lawrence Public Library Lawn, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    Kick off your summer reading with a bang!
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  • Storytime & Open Play (Spanish)
    Storytime & Open Play (Spanish)
    Fri, May 22
    Children's Community Center
    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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  • Dance Party for Littles
    Dance Party for Littles
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, May 22
    Lawrence Public Library Auditorium
    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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  • Lawrence Busker Festival
    Lawrence Busker Festival
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, May 22
    Downtown Lawrence
    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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  • Lawrence Farmers Market
    Lawrence Farmers Market
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 23
    Lawrence Farmers Market
    May 23, 2026, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Lawrence Farmers Market, 824 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
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  • Open Play
    Open Play
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 23
    Children's Community Center
    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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  • Recital for Future Stars and The Wizard of Oz Ballet
    Recital for Future Stars and The Wizard of Oz Ballet
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 23
    Lied Center of Kansas
    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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  • K-Pop Biodiversity Day
    K-Pop Biodiversity Day
    Sun, May 24
    KU Natural History Museum
    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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  • Go and Grow + Hearing and Vision Screenings
    Go and Grow + Hearing and Vision Screenings
    Thu, May 28
    Children's Community Center
    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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