This weekend in Lawrence, KS

The Lawrence Farmers Market brings together Kansas growers and makers from within 50 miles, offering seasonal produce, flowers, baked goods, meats, coffee, handmade goods, and other artisan products. Shoppers can expect a lively community atmosphere with new discoveries each week in Downtown Lawrence. Choosing to buy here supports small farms and local creators, helps you understand where your food comes from, reduces environmental impact, strengthens the local economy, and builds connections with neighbors. During the summer, families can look forward to weekly kids activities like a scavenger hunt, along with special events, nutrition incentive programs for SNAP users, and a loyalty program that rewards frequent shoppers.

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.

This Zumba session welcomes participants of every level. Instructor information may vary from week to week, with updates posted in the event's discussion section.

The Eudora Convention and Visitors Bureau is bringing back the Main Street Market in 2026, featuring a lively mix of vendors, food trucks, and live music. While exploring the market, visitors can also check out the businesses along Main Street for even more to enjoy. Vendor information is available through the official website only. The Eudora CVB does not use Facebook Messenger, comments, Google Forms, or direct payment requests to register participants, so disregard any messages that claim otherwise.

An outdoor fall vendor market at Leigh’s Metaphysical Treasures brings together local makers, artists, and small businesses for a welcoming community gathering. Explore handmade goods, unique products, creative services, and local art, then enjoy food options while music sets a lively tone. The event goes on regardless of weather. Admission is free and open to all. Vendors should bring their own tents, tables, and chairs, and restroom access is provided.

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.

Justicia, Inc. and Ballet Folklórico de Topeka mark five decades with an anniversary showcase at Washburn University White Concert Hall. The concert features live accompaniment by Sones de Mexico Ensemble.

Volunteers will help A Million Thanks get thousands of handwritten letters ready to send to deployed service members overseas. Activities include opening envelopes, sorting the mail, and screening messages to ensure each note is prepared for delivery to someone far from home. Participation is limited to 12 volunteers.

The 30th Oktoberfest features live German music from Festhaus-Musikanten, German style beers from Yuengling and Crown distributors, and freshly prepared dishes made by volunteers, including handmade bierocks, pork schnitzel, German potato salad, sauerkraut, smoked bratwurst, and hot dogs. A Mass takes place first, followed by the celebration.

Experience nine holes of glow-in-the-dark golf at TopCity Golf while supporting Positive Connections. This nighttime tournament uses a shortened course and does not include golf carts because play happens in the dark. Teams of four can register at an early bird rate of $260, with the fee increasing to $300 after the early period. Each player receives two drink tickets that can be redeemed for alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages. Prizes will be awarded in multiple categories, and contests include Long Drive for men and seniors, Long Drive for women, Longest Putt for men and women, and Closest to the Pin. Raffle baskets filled with golf gear and other surprises will be available, and cash will be used for entries. Sponsorship opportunities are open for new and returning hole sponsors. Proceeds support clients with emergency needs and help fund ongoing HIV and STI prevention efforts in the community.

Heartland Medium Vicky partners with the Friends of Historic Topeka Cemetery for an evening focused on connecting with those on the other side. The setting is the Crane Vault on historic Mausoleum Row. This event is for ages 21 and over, and adult beverages will be served. Tickets are $60 per person, and seating is limited. Members of the Friends of Historic Topeka Cemetery receive advance access to purchase tickets.

Combichrist brings The Venom in the Mouth of God Tour to The Bottleneck, joined by Ludovico Technique and Dead Animal Assembly Plant, also known as D.A.A.P. Open to all ages, this concert offers advance tickets for $25 and day-of admission for $30.

This patio party returns every fourth Saturday with DJ Carma on the decks. The cover is $3, and the celebration takes place at Replay Lounge.

Wind down after a movie, theater performance, or concert with a late-night pizza deal. Whether you are on your way to karaoke, heading to a dance party, or meeting friends for games, enjoy $5 off any large, freshly made pizza.

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.

The Bottleneck hosts Arrows in Action on the I Think We’ve Toured Here Before tour, with support from Good Boy Daisy and Instant Crush. It is open to all ages. Advance tickets are $25, and the price is $30 on the day of the show. Tickets are also available at the box office at Lucia.