Events in Lawrence — October 2026 (281 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Lawrence, Kansas brings 281 live events across the city, led by music (70), family (55), literary (44). 13 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Lawrence in October 2026?

There are 281 events in Lawrence, Kansas in October 2026, including Lambrini Girls at Granada - KS, Big Special at Granada - KS (8:00 PM), Toddler Storytime at Lawrence Public Library, Dottie Stop: Hy-Vee at Lawrence Public Library. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Lawrence in October 2026?

Yes — 13 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Lawrence. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Lawrence for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Lawrence, Kansas with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Lawrence — October 2026

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Events in Lawrence — October 2026

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Lambrini Girls

Big Special

Toddler Storytime

Dottie Stop: Hy-Vee

Tutoring Club

Adam Astra // C.S. Luxem // Bad Alaskan

Kids & Crafts Storytime

Tech on Your Terms: AI Prompt Lab

Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth

Kansas Jayhawks Womens Volleyball vs. Utah Utes Womens Volleyball

Nirvana Hope with Snake Church // The Basement Melons // Speak Easy

Chanceromance // DJ Set // 10pm

Giovannie and The Hired Guns

Lawrence Chamber Ribbon Vutting

Coffee Break

Kids & Crafts Storytime

Retirees Who Write: Melanie Thomas

Tutoring Club

AUMI Jam

Arthur Dodge & the Horsefeathers // Rich Mattson and the Northstars // The Hobbled ~ 6pm Early Show

Skyward | Theatre & Dance for the Very Young

Disney's The Aristocats KIDS | Fall Kids Show

Copes // Seth Beamer // Aud Whitson

DJ Crush x DJ FLOW // 10PM

Daturday Night LIVE – 1st Saturdays on the Patio!

Tutoring Club

Multicultural Fair

Queer Book Club

THE ROSELINE* ALBUM RELEASE W/ Gracie Hughes & Her Band ~ 6pm

Son Venezuela

Beneather // Bag of Teeth // Death Pig

DJ Not-So-Silent-Bob // 10PM

Shiner

Chess at the Library: Youth Edition

The Steppers // The Big Sky // Super Tremolo Brothers ~ 6pm Early Show

Paddy O'trivia Hosted by Avery Brow ~ 6pm

KARAOKE JONES ~ 10-Close

Tutoring Club

Chat Café: Limestone Pizza Kitchen Bar

Mahjong Club

KU + LAC Artist in Residence Talks

Sing & Rhyme Storytime

Lawrence Farmers' Market - Tuesday — Tuesday

Open Mic Hosted By Greg Pelligreen

"Restoring the Burroughs Creek Corridor" with Courtney Masterson & Rachel Allai

Kids & Crafts Storytime

Dottie Stop: Cottonwood

RetroActive Field Trip: Another Date with Betty Rae

Tutoring Club

Help Wanted: Family Promise

Books & Babies Storytime

Restoring Our Waterways

Tiny Tot Hoedown

Books & Babies Storytime

Walking Soccer at the Sports Pavilion

Teen Zone Expanded

Read In Celebration

Dottie Stop: Prairie Moon Waldorf School

Kids' Action Club

Dottie Stop: Sunrise Project

Lambrini Girls

Lambrini Girls

Big Special

Big Special

Toddler Storytime

Toddler Storytime

Dottie Stop: Hy-Vee

Dottie Stop: Hy-Vee

Tutoring Club

Tutoring Club

Adam Astra // C.S. Luxem // Bad Alaskan

Adam Astra // C.S. Luxem // Bad Alaskan

Kids & Crafts Storytime