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June 18, 2020

eXplore Lawrence represents travel and tourism in Lawrence, Kansas. We are dedicated to creating economic development by attracting visitors, conferences, and events to our city. It is our job to support the industries that are vital to the travel and tourism economy in Lawrence which include hotels & lodging, restaurants and nightlife, retail establishments, events Read More …

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Family Fun, Food, History & Heritage, Photography Tagged With: bodytruth, crystal's spot, Lasting Impressions, marla quilts, Rise Up Clothing, Trina Baker Photography

November 6, 2019

Here in Lawrence we’re incredibly lucky because we have so many great spots for animal lovers of all ages to get their fix—without bringing home a new family member! Here are a few of our favorites.

Filed Under: Family Fun, Shopping Tagged With: ACME Lawrence, family, freezing moo, Game Nut, Mass Street Music, Maula Kids Resale, pet world, Sunfire Ceramics, sylas and maddy's, The Dusty Bookshelf, The Raven Bookstore, the toy store, Wild Territory, Wonder Fair

May 31, 2019

Here in Lawrence we’re incredibly lucky because we have so many great spots for animal lovers of all ages to get their fix—without bringing home a new family member! Here are a few of our favorites.

Filed Under: Family Fun Tagged With: Baker Wetlands, Clinton Lake, family, freezing moo, ladybird diner, Laugh Out Loud, Lawrence, lawrence arts center, Lawrence city band, Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center, Lawrence Public Library, Sunfire Ceramics, sylas and maddy's, terrebonne, the burger stand, Theatre Lawrence, Watkins Museum of History

May 13, 2019

The Lawrence Busker Festival will be taking over the streets of Downtown Lawrence for its 12th year over Memorial Day weekend. Those who have been to the festival are familiar with the amazing feats of danger, flexibility, strength, magic, and comic relief that the festival provides. But there’s something new this year… something not only Read More …

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Family Fun Tagged With: all female, American Strong Woman, Downtown Lawrence, Lawrence Busker Festival, Mama Lou, street performers, world's first

May 13, 2019

We were able to catch up with one of the favorite street performers from the Lawrence Busker Festival favorites, Linsey Lindberg – better known around here as Mama Lou American Strong Woman. We asked her a few questions about her experience in the busking world, as well as her experiences in Lawrence. We learned quite Read More …

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Family Fun Tagged With: American Strong Woman, Downtown Lawrence, free state brewing, henry's coffee shop, Lawrence Busker Festival, Mama Lou, the burger stand

April 1, 2019

Here in Lawrence we’re incredibly lucky because we have so many great spots for animal lovers of all ages to get their fix—without bringing home a new family member! Here are a few of our favorites.

Filed Under: Family Fun Tagged With: family, KU Natural History Museum, Lawrence, outdoors, pet world, Praire Park Nature Center

March 5, 2019

Lawrence really knows how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Use this guide for everything you need to know about the parade and other fun events. Parade The parade begins at 1:30 PM on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17. The current route for the parade is through the downtown business district. Line up begins at Read More …

Filed Under: Family Fun, Featured Event Tagged With: culture, Drink, family, restaurants

February 4, 2019

Just like, oh, perhaps a few hundred million other people, I have long dreamed of waking up to a snowy owl tap-tap-tapping it’s beak on my window, waiting to give me a letter with these magical words inside:   “We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft Read More …

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Family Fun Tagged With: Abe & Jakes, family, Harry Potter, Harry Potter Book Night, Lawrence, Lawrence Public Library, outdoors

November 1, 2018

Lawrence is a magical place all year long-mythical birds reign supreme in collegiate realms and history blooms from the very bricks of the sidewalks. But when the frost starts creeping in and the holiday lights start twinkling across the rooftops, something special happens. It’s as if the town turns into a life-size snow globe. The Read More …

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Family Fun, History & Heritage Tagged With: art, Downtown Lawrence, event, Festival of Trees, Holiday Arts Weekend, Holiday Lighting Ceremony, Holidays, lawrence arts center, Lecompton, liberty hall, Lied Center, Midland Railway, Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade, Polar Express, Santa Rescue, Strawberry Hill Christmas Tree Farm, Theatre Lawrence, Watkins Museum of History, Winter

September 21, 2018

  One of my favorite Lawrence amenities is our abundance of well-maintained trails, and fall is a prime time to check them out. With cooler temperatures and fewer bugs, our local trails are a wonderful place to enjoy a sunny September afternoon or crisp October evening.     The following fall hikes are all under Read More …

Filed Under: Family Fun, Recreation Tagged With: Baker Wetlands, DeVictor Park, Douglas County, family, hiking, Lawrence, nature, Outdoor, outdoors, Prairie Park, recreation, Sander's Mound, Wells Overlook

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