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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 31, 2024 - 9:51 pm

Kids, families, couples trick-or-treat in downtown Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

Downtown Lawrence’s annual trick-or-treating event drew flocks of people decked out in their Halloween costumes, including a massive praying mantis, several movie characters, and some feelings.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 10, 2024 - 5:31 pm

Annual Lawrence Zombie Walk to unleash the undead at sundown

by Maya Hodison

Zombies, ghouls and vampires alike will be traveling down Lawrence’s Massachusetts Street when the sun descends next Thursday evening.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 7, 2024 - 6:36 pm

It’s spooky season! Here are Lawrence’s Halloween-themed events for the family this month

by Molly Adams

From trunk-or-treat events to Bluey and the traditional Zombie Walk to downtown trick or treating, here are enough events to keep even the most motivated candy collectors busy this Halloween season in Lawrence.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 31, 2023 - 9:38 pm

Downtown Lawrence trick-or-treating draws families in vibrant Halloween costumes

by Maya Hodison

Penguins, superheroes, witches and more hit downtown Lawrence Tuesday to stock up on Halloween candy.

Arts & Events October 26, 2023 - 8:29 pm

13 Halloween-themed events coming up in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Grab your costume and a large bag — it’s trick-or-treating time in Lawrence. Here’s a roundup of some fun and spooky events in the area. Most involve gratuitous amounts of candy.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 26, 2023 - 11:56 am

Haunting Humanities draws Lawrence crowd for spooky, science fair-style fun

by Molly Adams

Haunting Humanities was back this year to frighten, entertain and educate community members during the Halloween season.

Arts & Events October 25, 2023 - 5:55 pm

Lawrence High students to put on Chesty’s Haunted House, a fundraiser for the science department

by Lawrence Times

Students of Lawrence High School are planning spooky science fun for those who attend their Halloween-themed fundraiser on Sunday.

Arts & Events October 20, 2023 - 11:17 am

‘Haunting Humanities’ event to imitate spooky science fair

by Lawrence Times

Community members are invited to get spooked by history, literature, language and culture during an upcoming humanities festival in downtown Lawrence.

Arts & Events November 1, 2022 - 2:22 pm

Clowns, gowns, and ghouls: Costumed families flock to Mass Street for Halloween trick-or-treating

by Jordan Winter

On Halloween night, Lawrence families showed off their cute, creepy, and creative costumes during downtown trick-or-treating. The event was held from 5 p.m. until all the candy ran out.

Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 30, 2022 - 6:07 pm

Photos: Angels, Sanderson sisters and more trick-or-treaters enjoy Enchanted Forest

by Chansi Long

Hundreds of children and adults flocked to the Prairie Park Nature Center’s Enchanted Forest Trail-or-Treat Sunday afternoon.

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