Lawrencekansasvisitorsguide2015 2016

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Events Calendar

For the latest information, check out events at unmistakablylawrence.com

2015

Downtown Lawrence

July 18 August 2

Final Fridays Art Walk The last Friday of every month, hundreds of artists display and perform in over 30 locations, from 5–9 pm.

Douglas County Fair Carnival rides, animal shows, demolition derby and more. dgcountyfair.com

April - November

Lawrence Farmers’ Market

Saturday mornings & Tuesday afternoons Stroll through the open air market, enjoy the live entertainment and demonstrations while you select fruits, vegetables, soap, baked goods, meat, jams, jellies, wine, pasta sauces, salsa, flowers, honey, fudge and more.

July 16 Downtown Sidewalk Sale This sale is a dream for thousands of bargain hunters who fill downtown as store owners offer the best discounts of the year.

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October 3 – 4

October 31

November 27

Downtown Lawrence

9th & Massachusetts Street

360 Cup Cycling

Halloween Trick-or-Treat Downtown merchants greet little ghosts, goblins, witches and princesses with sweet treats and holiday trinkets. downtownlawrence.com

Downtown Lawrence Lighting Ceremony The evening begins with singing by local choral groups as the crowd awaits the arrival of Santa on the rooftop of Weaver’s Department Store. Once rescued from the roof by the Lawrence Fire Department, Santa visits children and the holiday season officially begins. Downtown Lawrence stays festive with Winter Nights Under the Lights through late January.

Centennial Park

October 3 – 4

regional farms in Douglas County

Kaw Valley Farm Tour Experience the diversity of agriculture in our region, from alpacas to zucchinis. kawvalleyfarmtour.com

October 23 Lied Center of Kansas

An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt lied.ku.edu

November 21 Lied Center of Kansas

MAMMA MIA! lied.ku.edu

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November 27 Lawrence Arts Center

Bizarre Bazaar This popular grassroots tradition features original and unusual hand-crafted speciality gift items. lawrenceartscenter.org

January 2016 TBd

march 17

Kaw Valley Eagles Day Come celebrate the nesting of bald eagles on area lakes and rivers. There will be live bald and golden eagles and other critters to help us appreciate these glorious animals.

Downtown Lawrence

February 7

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

April 8 - 24

Theatre Lawrence

A Streetcar Named Desire theatrelawrence.com

Lawrence Arts Center

Souper Bowl Sale More than 500 handmade ceramic bowls, donated by local potters and Lawrence Arts Center pottery students, go on sale. Each purchase of a bowl comes with a lunch of soup, bread and a beverage. lawrenceartscenter.com

April TBd

February 26 - March 6

April TBd

Theatre Lawrence

Deathtrap theatrelawrence.com

events

Downtown Men’s Olympic Shot Put Downtown Lawrence becomes an open air shot put on 8th and Massachusetts where top Olympic athletes compete. explorelawrence.com

Earth Day Parade Annual Lawrence Earth Day Parade and Celebration starts with a parade on Massachusetts Street from Seventh Street.

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