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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 13

  Holiday Farmers Market / 

  Douglas County Fairgrounds Pavillon

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  Dec 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

  The 2025 Holiday Farmers Market is back Under the Pavilion at the Douglas County Fairgrounds

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  Sat, Dec 13

  Christmas Through the Ages / 

  Territorial Capital Museum

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  Dec 13, 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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  Sat, Dec 13

  Scavenger Hunt Saturdays!  / 

  Watkins Museum of History

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  Dec 13, 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 13

  Jingle Bell Bash / 

  Up & Away Indoor Play

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  Dec 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  Up & Away Indoor Play, 2535 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA

  Join us for some winter fun! We will have crafts, hot cocoa and more!

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  Sat, Dec 13

  Winter Light Faire 2025 / 

  Prairie Moon Waldorf School

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  Dec 13, 2025, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Prairie Moon Waldorf School, 1853 E 1600 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

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  Sat, Dec 13

  Family Movie with the Mean One / 

  Anchor Church in Bishop Seabury Academy

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  Dec 13, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

  Anchor Church in Bishop Seabury Academy, 4120 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS 66047, USA

  A family afternoon movie at Anchor Church in Bishop Seabury Academy

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  Sat, Dec 13

  Winter Wonderland at the Nature Center. / 

  Prairie Park Nature Center

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  Dec 13, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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

  It's the most wonderful time of the year! 🐎 See the magic and pet some merry ponies, goats, and other critters at the Nature Center!

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  Sat, Dec 13

  Lawrence Lights / 

  Youth Sports Complex

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  Dec 13, 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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  Sun, Dec 14

  Breakfast with Santa / 

  Chick-fil-A

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  Dec 14, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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

  Santa is coming to Up & Away for a special breakfast and play time.

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  Sun, Dec 14

  HoliGAYS! Lawrence Queer PRIDE Social December Event / 

  Royal Crest Lanes

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  Dec 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  Royal Crest Lanes , 933 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Lawrence Queer PRIDE Social December Event

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  Mon, Dec 15

  Sing & Rhyme Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Dec 15, 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 16

  Stuffy Storytime & Clinic / 

  Lawrence Public Library Auditorium

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  Dec 16, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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

  Bring your best-loved stuffed friend with you to hear stories and get a check-up for your stuffy from our friends at LMH Health.

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  Multiple Dates

  Tue, Dec 16

  Kids & Crafts Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Dec 16, 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 16

  Books & Babies Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Dec 16, 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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  Multiple Dates

  Wed, Dec 17

  Toddler Storytime  / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Dec 17, 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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  Multiple Dates

  Wed, Dec 17

  Parent Support Group / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Dec 17, 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 17

  Parent Support Group / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Dec 17, 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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