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  Tue, Sep 23

  Walk To Rivendell / 

  Various Locations

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  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.

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  Sat, Dec 06

  Lawrence Lights / 

  Youth Sports Complex

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  Dec 06, 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!🎄

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  Sat, Dec 06

  Irving Berlin's White Christmas / 

  Theater Lawrence

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  Dec 06, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

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

  Filled with timeless charm and classic Irving Berlin tunes, White Christmas is a nostalgic holiday treat for the whole family.

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  Sun, Dec 07

  Walking to Rivendell: Forest Walk / 

  Lawrence River Trails Parking Lot

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  Dec 07, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  Lawrence River Trails Parking Lot, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Make like a hobbit and walk with us!

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  Sun, Dec 07

  Lawrence Festival of Trees 2025 / 

  Maceli's Banquet Hall and Catering

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  Dec 07, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  Maceli's Banquet Hall and Catering, 1031 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  The Lawrence Festival of Trees is back with the beauty of the season for all to enjoy.

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  Sun, Dec 07

  Santa's Workshop at the Douglas County Fairgrounds / 

  Douglas County Fairgrounds

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  Dec 07, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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

  The event is hosted by Blue Santa and will have special hours for children with special needs

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  Sun, Dec 07

  Small World International Folk Art Market at UUCL / 

  Unitarian Universalist Congregation Lawr

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  Dec 07, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  Unitarian Universalist Congregation Lawr, 1236 N 1100 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66047, USA

  Hand-made art and craft from Lviv, Ukraine, Huichol, Mexico, Cairo, Egypt, Lawrence, KS and Lakota, USA.

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  Sun, Dec 07

  Festival of Nativities Celebrates 31 Years! / 

  Centenary United Methodist Chruch

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  Dec 07, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  Centenary United Methodist Chruch, 245 N 4th St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  What started as a relatively small display in 1994 has grown to more than 450 works of art. This year’s festival marks 31 years, with the only gap coming in 2020 (thanks COVID!). See more than 470 works of art.

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  Sun, Dec 07

  Christmas Through the Ages / 

  Territorial Capital Museum

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  Dec 07, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 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.

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  Sun, Dec 07

  Tail Wagging Readers / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Dec 07, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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

  Practice reading and build reading confidence with a warm, furry friend from Loving Paws Animal Therapy.

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  Multiple Dates

  Mon, Dec 08

  Sing & Rhyme Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Dec 08, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM

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

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  Tue, Dec 09

  Kids & Crafts Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Dec 09, 2025, 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, Dec 09

  Kid's Night Reindeer Wonderland / 

  Chick-fil-A

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  Dec 09, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

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

  Join us on for a magical Kid’s Night at Chick-fil-A Iowa & 27th!

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  Tue, Dec 09

  Books & Babies Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Dec 09, 2025, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM

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

  Join Allison for a delightful Baby Storytime.

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  Tue, Dec 09

  A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL / 

  Lied Center

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  Dec 09, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

  Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Ave, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA

  From the songwriting team behind the smash-hit, Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen and the critically acclaimed films La La Land and The Greatest Showman, A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage!

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  Multiple Dates

  Wed, Dec 10

  Toddler Storytime  / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  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.

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  Wed, Dec 10

  Parent Support Group / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  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.

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  Multiple Dates

  Wed, Dec 10

  Parent Support Group / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  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.

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