Enjoy the wonder, dazzle, and fun of street buskers in Downtown Lawrence. 3 days of enjoyment for the entire family, from jugglers, to acrobats, to sky high unicycles. Event put on by Busker Fest Committee. Friday, 5 pm - close Saturday, 1 pm - close Sunday, 1 pm - close

The Kaw River Roots Fest returns to Downtown Lawrence! Celebrate incredible roots music, local food and drink, with multiple stages at Abe & Jake’s Landing and Lucia. Kids 12 & Under are FREE. Hotel accommodations located right next door to the music.

Midsummer Night on Mass is a celebration of Downtown Lawrence. Take advantage of great deals that the downtown shops, restaurants, and drinking establishments offer for this event only. Stroll the downtown as sidewalk sales abound, street performers entertain, and restaurants provide tasty specials. Stores stay open until 10 pm! Participating businesses’ specials are featured on […]

Welcome Back Jayhawks Weekend in Historic Downtown Lawrence is a celebration of our downtown community, the KU students and their families, and the kickoff of KU Football Season 2024!Enjoy exclusive Shopping offers, Dinning specials, Pop-up Performers on the sidewalks and the KU Football Kickoff Party at 5 pm in South Park.10 am - 8 pmSaturday, […]

A 42-year tradition that is held in Downtown Lawrence. Spend a day listening to the best fiddlers and pickers in the region while taking in all the festivities.  

This two-day event showcases local and regional artists in the beautiful setting of South Park. You can stroll and explore hundreds of booths while enjoying food vendors, fun for the kids, and live music. The event is produced by the Lawrence Art Guild.

This Lawrence tradition showcases the full spectrum of hot rods, from vintage vehicles to modern muscle. There is plenty of live music, food vendors, activities for children, and plenty of pre and after festivities. Proceeds from the event benefit The Ballard Center.

Gather at South Park; walk down Massachusetts Street at sundown Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170636906324890 A true night of the Living Dead. Community members of all ages outdo themselves with fabulous costumes and props. Make up artists assist at South Park. A legion of a thousand zombies annually makes the trek down Mass Street as the sidewalks […]