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Arts & Events September 21, 2026 - 6:04 pm

Park(ing) Day in downtown Lawrence to celebrate the farmers market, reconsider use of public spaces

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

This year’s Park(ing) Day will use its themes of food and play to celebrate the Lawrence Farmers Market and encourage the community to rethink downtown urban spaces.

Lawrence news September 18, 2026 - 3:08 pm

Lawrence City Band seeks to build stage near South Park gazebo

by Cuyler Dunn

The Lawrence City Band is seeking city approval to build a new stage in front of the South Park gazebo to host its concerts and other community events.

Maya Smith / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 8, 2026 - 11:01 am

Lawrence Farmers Market celebrates 50th anniversary with tattoos, tie-dye and live music

by Maya Smith

Farmers, bakers, vendors and community members celebrated the Lawrence Farmers Market’s 50th anniversary Saturday morning with tattoos, tie-dye and live music. 

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 30, 2026 - 4:21 pm

Lawrence Farmers Market invites community to celebrate ‘50 Years Fresh’

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Farmers Market will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary with a 1970s-themed event with live music, tie-dye, tattoos and more. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Food July 9, 2026 - 3:50 pm

Get help applying for SNAP benefits at these events, plus more summer food support

by Lawrence Times

Extension Master Food Volunteers host regular sessions to help Douglas County folks apply for SNAP. Here is their July schedule, plus more summer food support.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 27, 2026 - 3:10 pm

Local Food Cup adds to the fun at Lawrence Farmers Market

by Jacob Rice

The Lawrence Farmers Market began its celebrations of 50 years running by hosting the Local Food Cup, an extended market day with additional activities related to the World Cup, on Saturday. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 18, 2026 - 2:11 pm

It’s on: Lawrence Farmers Market to host Local Food Cup

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Farmers Market will soon host the Local Food Cup, which will bring some family-friendly competition and fun to an upcoming market day with extended hours.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 12, 2026 - 7:25 pm

Lawrence City Commission agrees to purchase Riverfront building in settlement

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday agreed to a settlement for the city to acquire the Riverfront building for $325,000, and SpringHill Suites will vacate the property by April 5, 2027.

Arts & Events April 4, 2026 - 12:49 pm

Lawrence Farmers Market opening day coming up; market celebrating 50 years

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Farmers Market is about to enter its 50th year, and Opening Day is coming up soon.

Lawrence news February 10, 2026 - 8:07 pm

‘Why not South Park?’ Lawrence Farmers Market gets tentative nod from city commission

by Mackenzie Clark

A majority of Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday indicated they generally supported a plan for the Lawrence Farmers Market to build a permanent pavilion in South Park, though they took no formal vote.

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