Let's fill Mass St. to celebrate our local Veterans on Saturday, November 9th! Downtown Lawrence / Mass St from 11th to 7th street. All Veterans and Gold Star Families are welcome to participate. Meet at 10:30 AM, 1150 Mass St (DG Courthouse)RSVP @ Veteransday-Lawrence.orgor call/text 785-576-3765

Attendees enjoy sampling the finest craft beers from 40-plus Kansas breweries in the impressive setting of Abe & Jake’s landing. The experience includes food vendors, selfie station, merchandise shop, souvenir glasses, and a great social event. The event is produced by The Free State Brewing Company, Kansas Craft Brewers Guild, Downtown Lawrence, and Abe & […]

Join the community in celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a colorful parade on Massachusetts Street, starting at South Park and heading north to the bridge. Enjoy Downtown Lawrence before and afterwards on this joyful day.

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

A parade down Massachusetts Street at 11am. After the parade finishes, a block party in South Park. It features live performances, vendors, drag performers and fun for all ages!

Come downtown for a day of celebration and recognition. This all day event includes an underground railroad tour, parade and a community celebration in South Park. Enjoy live music, food, and crafts during the community celebration.

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 […]

Enjoy great live music, delicious food and a variety of adult beverages while partying on the block of 8th Street between Massachusetts and New Hampshire Street. Hosted by The Sandbar.

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.