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  Tue, Jun 02

  Collections From Around the World / 

  Dyche Hall

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  Jun 02, 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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  Tue, Jun 02

  Books & Babies Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Jun 02, 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, Jun 03

  Watkins Summer Games / 

  Watkins Museum of History

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  Jun 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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

  Watkins Summer Games are back!

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  Wed, Jun 03

  Wednesday Wonders: Dinosaurs @ KU Natural History Museum / 

  KU Natural History Museum

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  Jun 03, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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

  We’re headed to the best place to find dinosaurs in Lawrence: KU Natural History Museum!

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  Wed, Jun 03

  Kids’ Action Club / 

  Lawrence Public Library Auditorium

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  Jun 03, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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

  Do you want to make a difference in our community? Take action by joining Kids’ Action Club today! We meet and do projects together to help the community.

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  Wed, Jun 03

  Toddler Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Jun 03, 2026, 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, Jun 03

  Summer Band Concert Series: Trails, Travels, and Traditions / 

  South Park

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  Jun 03, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Lawrence continues the long-held, delightful summer tradition of summer band concerts by the Gazebo in South Park on Wednesday evenings.

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  Thu, Jun 04

  Wild Adventures For Preschoolers and Parents / 

  Prairie Park Nature Center

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  Jun 04, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA

  Join us for weekly sessions of stories, activities, and information about animals and their habitats. Thursdays from 6/4 to 6/25.

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  Thu, Jun 04

  Cottin's Hardware Outdoor Farmers Market / 

  Cottin's Hardware & Rental

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  Jun 04, 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, Jun 04

  Kids & Crafts Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Jun 04, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM

  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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  Fri, Jun 05

  Wild Adventures For Preschoolers and Parents / 

  Prairie Park Nature Center

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  Jun 05, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA

  Join us for weekly sessions of stories, activities, and information about animals and their habitats. Thursdays from 7/2 to 7/23.

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  Fri, Jun 05

  Float Local Friday! / 

  Clinton Marina

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  Jun 05, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  Clinton Marina, 1329 E 800 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA

  Kick off summer with us at the first Float Local Friday of the season! Join us for a laid-back evening of live music, great food, cold drinks, and unbeatable lake views. Free event, bring your own lawn chairs!

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  Fri, Jun 05

  The Addams Family / 

  Theatre Lawrence

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  Jun 05, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

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

  A wildly fun, family friendly, heartwarming musical that proves every family is a little bit crazy.

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  Sat, Jun 06

  Lawrence Farmers Market / 

  Lawrence Farmers Market

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  Jun 06, 2026, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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

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  Sat, Jun 06

  Orienteering at KU / 

  Slawson Hall

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  Jun 06, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  Slawson Hall, 1420 Naismith Dr, Lawrence, KS 66045, 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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  Sat, Jun 06

  National Trails Day at Hidden Valley / 

  Lawrence Hidden Valley Camp

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  Jun 06, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

  Lawrence Hidden Valley Camp, 3420 Bob Billings Pkwy, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA

  Are you new to Day Camp at Hidden Valley or want to learn about nature in Lawernce? Join us for relaxing hike at Hidden Valley Camp.

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  Sat, Jun 06

  Douglas County Hands-On History Day / 

  Watkins Museum of History

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  Jun 06, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

  In connection with the county-wide exhibition "Finding Freedom: The Promise of 1776 in Douglas County, Kansas," the Douglas County Hands-On History Day offers free admission, extended hours and family friendly activities at four Douglas County heritage partner sites

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  Sat, Jun 06

  Find the Bison at the Watkins! / 

  Watkins Museum of History

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  Jun 06, 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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