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.

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 […]

Thousands of community members of all ages flock to the streets of Downtown Lawrence as participating businesses hand out treats, starting at 5 pm. The costumes and props are beyond impressive and many businesses pull out all the stops. Downtown is alive with the Halloween spirit. The event is produced by Downtown Lawrence and its […]

The annual Festival of Trees in is a heartwarming holiday tradition! Celebrate the season with beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, and festive displays, all created by local businesses, organizations, and community members. The proceeds from this event benefit O'Connell Children's Shelter. It is a perfect way to kick off the holiday season!

Located at the corner of 9th and Massachusetts Street, Weaver's Department Store This official kick-off to the holiday season is a Lawrence tradition. Large crowds gather to see Santa safely rescued from the roof of Weaver’s by the local fire department. Once Santa is safely on the ground, the downtown bursts with holiday lights as the […]

This Downtown Lawrence tradition truly rings in the Christmas spirit as horse drawn entries from all over the region, adorned with Christmas regalia, parade down Massachusetts Street. The sidewalks are packed with spectators and there is plenty of holiday spirit to share. The event is produced by the Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade Committee.

Join us for a festive Mardi Gras celebration in Downtown Lawrence, February 17, 2026! Terrebonne will be serving up delicious beignets, coffee, libations, and plenty of good vibes. Enjoy the lively parade starting at Lucia and making its way to Terrebonne and other key stops. Don't miss out on this fun-filled event for all ages!