Family events in Lawrence, KS

This open recruitment session introduces a youth leadership model supported by adult mentoring, with adults facilitating leadership training grounded in Scouting America. Scouts develop plans for small groups while serving in leadership roles, building the experience needed to mentor the next leader.

Enjoy a family-friendly bingo night at Freddy’s with chances to win a prize. Games run every 30 minutes, so there are plenty of opportunities to play throughout the evening. This event is offered at this location only.

Families can enjoy a bundle at Cosmos Pizza that includes a 16 inch large pizza cut into eight slices with one protein and any fresh vegetables you choose, two small salad bars, and up to four small build-your-own sundaes or cones for $30. A child’s drink can be added for $1.50 and comes with one free refill for guests 10 and under. There is also a dinner special for $11 that includes an individual pizza with one protein and your choice of fresh vegetables, one small salad bar, and a small sundae.

Enjoy a Tuesday dinner special focused on pizza and treats. Get an individual pizza with one protein and all the fresh veggies you like, plus a small salad bar and a small sundae for $11. Families can choose the Cosmos Pizza Family Fun Night bundle that features a 16 inch large pie cut into eight big slices with one protein and unlimited fresh veggies, two small salad bars, and up to four small build-your-own sundaes or cones for $30. A child’s drink can be added for $1.50 and includes one free refill for ages 10 and under.

Cosmos Court hosts a family karaoke night that invites everyone to grab the mic, cheer one another on, and make memories together. Admission is free with no cover. The $30 Family Night Pizza Special includes one large 16 inch pizza with one protein and unlimited fresh veggies, two small salad bars, and up to four small build your own sundaes. Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere filled with music, laughter, and family fun.

Live @ Lunch, presented by Morris Laing Law Firm, features live music, local food trucks, a splash pad for families, and yard games in downtown Topeka. It offers a simple midday break from the office in an outdoor setting where visitors can enjoy the city’s atmosphere.

Early Bird Karaoke features an all-ages karaoke night at Lucia. The event is free, and ordering one of Lucia’s burgers for dinner is a welcome way to support the host.

Enjoy a budget-friendly evening packed with $2 specials. Admission is $2, skate rentals are $2 with speed skates and inlines not included, and Skate Mate rentals are $2 as well. Concessions are $2 each, including a hot dog, a slice of pizza, popcorn, and a 16 oz soda. Add a little glow with a $2 binky.

Harvesters delivers perishable groceries to the church campus, where volunteers sort them and place items into vehicles in a drive-through line in the parking lot. Anyone in need is welcome to come through the line. To receive food, provide your name, ZIP code, and the number of people in your household broken out by children, adults, and seniors. Distribution is first come, first served.

This weekly downtown concert delivers a festival-like atmosphere with live music and food options. Attendees can bring a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of performances from standout bands.

Experience a session style race that pairs daytime slack with evening performances. The lineup includes an open class with added money, plus awards and other highlights.

This charitable tournament raises funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through event proceeds. It brings together competitive play to benefit the hospital.

Now in its 38th year, the Camaro Club of Kansas City presents the Midwest Camaro-Fest, a gathering focused on Camaros and the community around them.

Readers and writers come together for the 15th annual Kansas Book Festival, featuring dozens of authors from across the country who share ties to the Sunflower State. Attendees can browse books and sit in on free author panels covering fantasy, deep looks at history, steamy romance, experimental poetry, graphic novels, and even the economy of Taylor Swift. Beyond the page, there will be food trucks, live music, storytimes and hands-on art for kids, and a mobile coffee bar. Taking place on the Washburn University campus, it offers a cozy start to the season with a focus on local literature.

A points race at Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence, Kansas features morning and afternoon exhibitions along with Pee Wee, Rising Stars, Open, Youth, and Senior runs. An added purse of $200 is included, and BBR sanctioning is pending. A $10 processing fee applies. Exhibitions are $5. Open 5D is $30 with 80 percent payback. Youth 3D and Senior 3D are $20 each. Pee Wee is $7. Rising Stars is $15 and is intended for those too old for Pee Wee but not yet ready for Open or Youth. The Gambler Series 2D Sidepot is $70. Futurity 2/3D, Derby 2/3D, and Senior Horse 2/3D are $20 each. Futurity, Derby, and Senior Horse classes run as 2D with 10 or fewer entries and expand to 3D with 11 or more.

At the Watkins Museum of History, SemiQuinn the Bison, the official mascot for the Kansas 250 Commission, is hidden somewhere in the galleries and ready to be discovered. On Saturdays, visitors who spot SemiQuinn can share a photo on Instagram with the tag @SemiQuinntheBison to receive a prize. Celebrate America’s 250th while exploring the exhibits.

Settle in at Coffee Bar Topeka for a relaxed craft meetup where everyone brings a work in progress to make alongside others. Food and drinks are available for purchase, so enjoy a snack or beverage while you create. For safety and comfort, please skip fire, glitter, and bubbles, and focus on having fun. This is an all-ages gathering, and kids are welcome.

The BoDells will set a musical backdrop for Eudora's Great Kaw River Adventure Race at CPA Park in downtown Eudora.

Sunrise Project’s 12th Annual Pie Auction Fundraiser brings the community together at Lyons Park with a free meal, refreshing beverages from Lemonet Boujee Lemonade, and music by DJ Proof. Guests can enjoy slices of pie and take part in a live pie auction, browse a silent auction, and get creative at a tie dye station. Participants may bring their own garment to dye or purchase a T-shirt at the event for $5. Additional activities round out the experience. Current supporters include Blue Collar Press at the Strawberry Rhubarb level, Tom Harper at the Apple Pie level, Durham School Services at the Apple Pie level, and Sarah Anderson at the Strawberry Rhubarb level. Sponsorships are available at the $250, $500, and $1,000 levels with recognition on social media, in the newsletter, on the event banner, and more.

Enjoy a relaxed morning meal with friends as the Breakfast Brigade serves a free breakfast. Donations are welcome and appreciated. Bloody Marys and mimosas are available at the bar. This gathering takes place on the last Sunday of each month.