Things to do in Lawrence

Lawrence is the vibrant Douglas County seat and home of the University of Kansas, with the Prairie Park Nature Center and lively Massachusetts Street. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Lawrence, Kansas.

Sat, Aug 15

Phantom Follies feat. Brewed Ambition PREMIERE

Live theater premiere in Lawrence.

7:30 PM Bauer Farm Drive, Lawrence, KS 66049, United States of America, Lawrence

8–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Aug 21

August QuarterMania

August QuarterMania festival in Lawrence with live music and community activities.

6:00 PM Kasold Drive, Lawrence, KS 66049, United States of America, Lawrence

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Aug 22

Kansas Jayhawks Womens Volleyball vs. Creighton Blue Jays Womens Volleyball

College women's volleyball: Kansas Jayhawks vs Creighton Blue Jays.

1:00 PM East 1500 Road, Lawrence, KS 66044, United States of America, Lawrence

8–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Aug 22

LoopUs in the Park Annual Picnic

Community picnic and gathering in Lawrence.

11:30 AM Lawrence, IN, United States of America, Lawrence

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Aug 29

Lawrence Bird Fair AKA Kansas Cage Bird Expo And All Pet Fair

Pet and bird expo in Lawrence—hands-on animal collectible convention.

10:00 AM Harper Street, Lawrence, KS 66046, United States of America, Lawrence

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Aug 30

Soak Up The Shade Barrel Race

Barrel racing competition at Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence.

10:00 AM Douglas County Fairgrounds, Lawrence

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Sep 2

Summer Sizzle Series Race 3

Summer Sizzle Series race event at Douglas County Fairgrounds.

6:00 PM Douglas County Fairgrounds, Lawrence

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Sep 4

LIU Sharks vs Kansas Jayhawks

College football game — family-friendly spectator sports experience.

7:00 PM David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Sep 8

Wichita State Shockers vs Kansas Jayhawks Womens Volleyball

Wichita State Shockers women's volleyball takes on Kansas Jayhawks.

6:00 PM Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena, Lawrence

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Sep 9

Summer Sizzle Series Race 4

Summer Sizzle Series Race 4 at Douglas County Fairgrounds—family racing event.

6:00 PM Douglas County Fairgrounds, Lawrence

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Sep 9

Judy Collins and Bruce Cockburn

Judy Collins and Bruce Cockburn perform at Liberty Hall—folk icons in concert.

7:00 PM Liberty Hall, Lawrence

13–18 yrsIndoor