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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