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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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  Wed, Dec 17

  Christmas Through the Ages / 

  Territorial Capital Museum

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  Dec 17, 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 17

  Books & Babies Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Dec 17, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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

  Join Allison for a delightful Baby Storytime.

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  Wed, Dec 17

  Lawrence Lights / 

  Youth Sports Complex

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  Dec 17, 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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  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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  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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  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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  Thu, Dec 18

  Cottins Hardware INDOOR Farmers Market / 

  Cottins Hardware Store

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  Dec 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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

  Every Thursday 4-6 pm, come get all kinds of goodies inside the Cottins

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  Thu, Dec 18

  Grinch Meet and Greet at Smallcakes Lawrence / 

  Smallcakes Lawrence

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  Dec 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Smallcakes Lawrence, 4801 Bauer Farm Dr suite f, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA

  Come out to Smallcakes Lawrence and meet The Grinch!🎄🫶🏻❤️

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  Thu, Dec 18

  A Whoville Family Christmas Party / 

  Eudora Community Library

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  Dec 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Eudora Community Library , 14 E 9th St, Eudora, KS 66025, USA

  Join us for this FREE event that will include crafts, music, and food! Singing Sarah will be here!

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  Thu, Dec 18

  Kids & Crafts Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Dec 18, 2025, 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, Dec 19

  Kid’s Clothing Swap: Drop Off / 

  Lawrence Public Library Children's Desk

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  Dec 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  Lawrence Public Library Children's Desk, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  New year, new clothes!

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  Sat, Dec 20

  Inclusive Playgroup / 

  Speech Solutions

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  Dec 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

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  Sat, Dec 20

  Scavenger Hunt Saturdays!  / 

  Watkins Museum of History

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  Dec 20, 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 20

  Winter Wonderland at the Nature Center. / 

  Prairie Park Nature Center

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  Dec 20, 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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  Sun, Dec 21

  Santa's Workshop | Cookie Decorating for Santa / 

  COOKshop on 8th

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  Dec 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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

  Cookie Decorating for Santa 🎅🍪 A sweet holiday tradition for kids of all ages!

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  Mon, Dec 22

  Santa's Workshop | Handmade gifts - Kids Hot Chocolate & Marshmallows / 

  COOKshop on 8th

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  Dec 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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

  Hot Chocolate & Marshmallow Gift-Making Sweet treats made with love (and little hands)!

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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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