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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, Nov 22

  Scavenger Hunt Saturdays!  / 

  Watkins Museum of History

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  Nov 22, 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, Nov 22

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

  COOKshop on 8th

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  Nov 22, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 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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  Sun, Nov 23

  Carnival of Chemistry: The Hidden Life of Spices / 

  Little Gray Hall

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  Nov 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  Little Gray Hall, 1567 Irving Hill Rd, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA

  An afternoon of FREE family fun with science experiments and demonstrations geared towards kids in Kindergarten to Middle School.

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  Sun, Nov 23

  Tutoring Club / 

  Lawrence Public Library Kids Desk

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  Nov 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  Lawrence Public Library Kids Desk, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Boost reading and math skills with our KU tutor.

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  Mon, Nov 24

  Fall Break Camp at Prairie Park Nature Center / 

  Prairie Park Nature Center

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  Nov 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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

  Want to spend your fall break doing something new? Why not join the animals at Prairie Park Nature Center.

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  Mon, Nov 24

  Write to Santa / 

  Wonder Fair

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  Nov 24, 2025, 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM

  Wonder Fair, 841 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Write your letter to Santa and post it at Wonder Fair.

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  Mon, Nov 24

  Minecraft Movie Party / 

  Lawrence Public Library Auditorium

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  Nov 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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

  Enter through the Nether portal for a Minecraft movie party, complete with cubed snacks!

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  Mon, Nov 24

  Sing & Rhyme Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Nov 24, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM

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

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  Tue, Nov 25

  Wild Adventures For Preschoolers at Prairie Park Nature Center / 

  Prairie Park Nature Center

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  Nov 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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

  Come for stories, activities, and information about animals and the places in which they live. Tuesday mornings 10/28-12/2, Session B

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  Tue, Nov 25

  Kids & Crafts Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Nov 25, 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, Nov 25

  Cuddly Critters with Pet World / 

  Lawrence Public Library Auditorium

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  Nov 25, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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

  Meet and learn about a variety of cuddly, cute, and unique critters from Pet World!

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  Tue, Nov 25

  Cottins Hardware INDOOR Farmers Market / 

  Cottins Hardware Store

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  Nov 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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

  Changed to Tuesday this week from 4-6 pm. Come get all kinds of goodies inside the store.

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  Tue, Nov 25

  Books & Babies Storytime / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Nov 25, 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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  Wed, Nov 26

  Lawrence Lights / 

  Youth Sports Complex

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  Nov 26, 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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  Wed, Nov 26

  Toddler Storytime  / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Nov 26, 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, Nov 26

  Parent Support Group / 

  Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater

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  Nov 26, 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, Nov 27

  runLawrence Thanksgiving Day 5K / 

  Woodlawn Elementary

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  Nov 27, 2025, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

  Woodlawn Elementary, 508 Elm St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  Join family and friends and 1300 others in north Lawrence for this annual Thanksgiving 5K run. Children's Fun Run is free.

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