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  Wed, Dec 24

  Christmas Through the Ages / 

  Territorial Capital Museum

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  Dec 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 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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  Wed, Dec 24

  Lawrence Lights / 

  Youth Sports Complex

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  Dec 24, 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 27

  Scavenger Hunt Saturdays!  / 

  Watkins Museum of History

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  Dec 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Every Saturday at the Watkins is Scavenger Hunt Saturday: Drop by the museum between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to search for objects around the building and turn in your sheet for a fun prize.

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  Sat, Dec 27

  Apple Fritters & Donut Shop / 

  COOKshop on 8th

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  Dec 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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

  Come make, shape & fry our very best apple fritters with a super brioche like dough, caramelized apples loaded in Saigon cinnamon and yummy cider glaze. We will also make classic glazed donuts.

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  Sun, Dec 28

  Kid’s Clothing Swap: SHOP / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Dec 28, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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

  Shop the clothing swap!

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  Tue, Dec 30

  Cottins Hardware INDOOR Farmers Market / 

  Cottins Hardware Store

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  Dec 30, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  Cottins Hardware Store, 1832 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Come get all kinds of goodies inside the store.

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  Tue, Dec 30

  Kids Home-made Cavatelli with Ricotta  / 

  COOKshop on 8th

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  Dec 30, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

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

  Kids will roll, shape, and cook fresh cavatelli pasta, then mix it with creamy ricotta for a delicious dish they made all by themselves! Ages 8-15

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  Thu, Jan 01

  Orienteering at Overlook Park / 

  Overlook Park

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  Jan 01, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:50 PM

  Overlook Park, N 1402 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA

  Orienteering is a great way to introduce kids to map reading and navigation, and it's also a lot of fun.

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  Thu, Jan 01

  Clinton State Park First Day Hike / 

  Clinton State Park, Swim Beach

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  Jan 01, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  Clinton State Park, Swim Beach, 798 N 1415 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA

  Kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at the beautiful Clinton State Park!

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  Fri, Jan 02

  School's Out, Theatre's In- The Great New Year's Party of 2026 / 

  Theatre Lawrence

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  Jan 02, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

  Get ready to ring in 2026 with a spectacular New Year’s party! We’ll play games, explore movement, and invent wacky and wild characters as we dive into parties, snowstorms, countdowns, and brand-new resolutions.

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  Sat, Jan 03

  Inclusive Playgroup / 

  Speech Solutions

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  Jan 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

  Speech Solutions, 616 Vermont St Ste B, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

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  Sun, Jan 04

  National Bird Day: Gallery Activity / 

  Dycke Hall, KU Natural History Museum

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  Jan 04, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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

  Celebrate our bird friends in the new year with an avian-themed scavenger hunt. It’s a great way to explore the museum’s bird exhibits and see these creatures’ exquisite diversity.

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  Mon, Jan 05

  School's Out, Theatre's In- Story Soup / 

  Theatre Lawrence

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  Jan 05, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

  Story Soup is a playful theatre class where young kids mix imagination, movement, and silly characters into one big, bubbling pot of fun!

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  Mon, Jan 05

  Cozy Movie Cocoa Day! / 

  Lawrence Public Library Auditorium

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  Jan 05, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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

  Brrrrr!! Snuggle up for the ultimate cozy movie day.

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  Mon, Jan 05

  Sing & Rhyme Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Jan 05, 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, Jan 06

  Kids & Crafts Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Jan 06, 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, Jan 06

  Books & Babies Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Jan 06, 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, Jan 07

  Kids’ Action Club / 

  Lawrence Public Library Auditorium

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  Jan 07, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

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

  Do you want to help make life in Lawrence better?

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