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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.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life October 27, 2022 - 2:35 pm

Dana Dyer and his Half-Acre of Fear await visitors

by Chansi Long

The cluster of gravestones jutting from Dana Dyer’s backyard beckon you to stop as you drive by. 

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 13, 2022 - 4:07 pm

Lawrence Zombie Walk to once again draw the undead downtown

by Lawrence Times

Full of frights and fun for all ages, the annual Zombie Walk will return next Thursday to downtown Lawrence.

Arts & Events September 27, 2022 - 12:21 pm

No Spirit? No problem: Lawrence Halloween aficionados share DIY costume tips

by Chansi Long

Chris Leiszler is one Lawrencian unaffected by the lack of a Spirit Halloween store this year: crafting costumes in lieu of store-bought ones is his specialty. 

Arts & Events October 29, 2021 - 6:46 pm

Where to find spooky events and activities this weekend in Lawrence

by Lucie Krisman

As we head into Halloweekend, Lawrence offers plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween, from concerts and culture to contests and candy.

Arts & Events September 25, 2021 - 6:00 am

Lawrence Trunk or Treat event planners seek donations, volunteers

by Lucie Krisman

Lawrence’s Nothing Unique Organization and Praise Temple Church of God in Christ are partnering up to plan a Trunk or Treat event for Halloween.

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