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  • Scavenger Hunt: Dino Dashers Assemble!
    Scavenger Hunt: Dino Dashers Assemble!
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 20
    Lawrence Public Library
    Jul 20, 2026, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    The Dino Dasher’s big match is about to start, but the team’s jerseys are missing! Ten of the jerseys have been spotted in parks around town, but the location of the goalie’s shirt is a mystery.
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  • What Can Scientists Learn from Moms? It turns out, a lot!
    What Can Scientists Learn from Moms? It turns out, a lot!
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 20
    Room 2008, Dole Human Development Center
    Jul 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Room 2008, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Ave, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA
    We are looking for English-speaking, monolingual mothers with a child aged 7-9 years to participate in a research study on intergenerational anxiety at the University of Kansas. *RECUITMENT IS ONGOING THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER AND INTO THE FALL*
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  • Magical Forest, ages 6-8
    Magical Forest, ages 6-8
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 20
    Lawrence Arts Center
    Jul 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    Art elements such as shape, form, and texture will help guide you in your creation of a very magical ecosystem as you create a large scale Magical Forest art installation.
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  • Swim Lessons all summer long
    Swim Lessons all summer long
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 20
    The Jayhawk Club
    Jul 20, 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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  • Story Stroll: How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?
    Story Stroll: How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 20
    Deerfield Park
    Jul 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Deerfield Park, 2801 W Princeton Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA
    Enjoy a leisurely walk this summer, read a picture book, and engage in fun activities all at once.
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  • Scavenger Hunt: Dino Dashers Assemble!
    Scavenger Hunt: Dino Dashers Assemble!
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 20
    Various Locations
    Jul 20, 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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  • What If Puppets Presents: T-Rex Took My Toothbrush
    What If Puppets Presents: T-Rex Took My Toothbrush
    Mon, Jul 20
    Lawrence Public Library Auditorium
    Jul 20, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
    Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    This playful, wordless show uses comedic movement, original music, and plenty of silly surprises to tell a heartwarming story about an unusual but loving family.
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  • Dottie Stop: Free Lunch @ Sunset Hill Elementary
    Dottie Stop: Free Lunch @ Sunset Hill Elementary
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 20
    Sunset Hill Elementary School
    Jul 20, 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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  • Make a Play Intensive for Middle Schoolers
    Make a Play Intensive for Middle Schoolers
    Mon, Jul 20
    Theatre Lawrence
    Jul 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA
    During this high-energy, imagination-packed week, campers will dream up dazzling characters, design fabulous costumes, and collaborate to create an original play from scratch!
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  • IMAGINARIUM: Dino Soccer Drawing with Matt Lord
    IMAGINARIUM: Dino Soccer Drawing with Matt Lord
    Mon, Jul 20
    Lawrence Public Library Auditorium
    Jul 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    To close out the summer club season and say ‘farewell!’ to the World Cup, we’ll be joined by artist Matt Lord to draw some dinosaur soccer masterpieces.
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  • Cooking in Spanish
    Cooking in Spanish
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 20
    COOKshop on 8th
    Jul 20, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    COOKshop on 8th, 745 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    Join us for a culinary tour while learning Spanish
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  • Sing & Rhyme Storytime
    Sing & Rhyme Storytime
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 20
    Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater
    Jul 20, 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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  • Collections From Around the World
    Collections From Around the World
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 21
    Dyche Hall
    Jul 21, 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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  • Watkins Story Stroll: "Book Comes Home"
    Watkins Story Stroll: "Book Comes Home"
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 21
    Watkins Museum of History
    Jul 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
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  • Kids & Crafts Storytime
    Kids & Crafts Storytime
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 21
    Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater
    Jul 21, 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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  • Storytime With Curious George at IHOP
    Storytime With Curious George at IHOP
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 21
    IHOP Lawrence
    Jul 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    IHOP Lawrence, 3102 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA
    Come to IHop in Lawrence on Tuesdays in July to see Curious George and kids eat free on Tuesdays
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  • Books & Babies Storytime
    Books & Babies Storytime
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 21
    Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater
    Jul 21, 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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  • Wilderness Explorers
    Wilderness Explorers
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 22
    Prairie Park Nature Center
    Jul 22, 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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