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October 23, 2026

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Common Work of Art

Spencer Museum of Art KU Academic Schedule

KU Reads: A Common Book Experience selects a book each academic year that speaks to the current moment and sparks campus-wide conversations. As part of the conversation, we select a KU Common Work of...

Dwell in Possibility: Space Exploration in the Dole Archives

Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics KU Academic Schedule

Throughout his career in public service, Senator Bob Dole saw the rapid expansion of our nation’s space program, including the Apollo 11 moon landing, the Space Shuttle program, and the Hubble Space T...

Interfaith Fall Food Drive

Bailey Hall KU Academic Schedule

As part of our Interfaith Fall Feast, the Department of Religious Studies and Interfaith KU are hosting a food drive to support those in need in our community. A collection bin is available outside ou...

12:00 AM

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Lawrence

West Side Presbyterian Church, 1024 Kasold Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

*To contact us immediately, call our AA Hotline: 1-785-842-0110. It’s answered 24/7. *All District 23 AA meetings are listed at this link: http://www.aa-ksdist23.org/ Daily meetings: * Alcoholics Anon...

12:00 AM – 12:30 AM
7:00 AM

Free Breakfast at Jubilee Cafe

Brady Hall (First Church), 946 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

Free Breakfast at Jubilee Cafe, 7 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays Website: https://www.fumclawrence.org/jubilee/ See more free meal opportunities, by dates and times and on a map: lawrenceks.news/meals

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Shapes

Aerobics Studio KU Academic Schedule

Shapes - Aerobics Studio

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
8:30 AM

Mental Health First Aid (live, virtual one-day session)

Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Events...

Mental Health First Aid live, virtual one-day session

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
9:00 AM

Fall Kids' Clothing Swap

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3615 West 10th Street, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

Our fifth Free Kids Clothing Swap is coming up! It will be held on Friday October 23rd from 9-2PM and that evening 5-8PM. Drop- offs will be accepted Friday starting in September. Refer to page for ex...

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

MBA Dissertation Openhouse

Green Hall KU Academic Schedule

MBA dissertations workshop - Effective every Friday throughout semester times only. This event is supported by the Student Activities Fee as a funded event by the Associated Student Government and is...

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
10:00 AM

Hope After Loss, drop-in grief support group

Senior Resource Center, 745 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

This monthly grief support group provides an opportunity for individuals to share experiences, coping strategies and a sense of community. It is free and open to anyone in our community. Since it is d...

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Milestone Reviews for Unclassified Academic Staff Policy Alignment workshop

KU Academic Schedule

Join us for a two-hour session as we walk through progress toward promotion, promotion review, and post-promotion review for unclassified academic staff (UAS) policy revisions required to be in alignm...

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
11:30 AM

Webinar: Inside the KU Professional Selling Microcredential, Your Questions Answered – KU Professional Selling Microcredential

KU Academic Schedule

Thinking about enrolling in the Professional Selling Microcredential course? Get a walk through of the 12-week online program, including what each module teaches, how the weekly live Zoom sessions and...

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
12:00 PM

Fridays on Fourth Workshop: Giving Good Feedback

Watson Library KU Academic Schedule

Join us for Fridays on Fourth and a Giving Good Feedback workshop by Samantha Demmerle from Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE). All workshops will be held in Watson Library's 455 Conference Room, st...

12:00 PM

KU Design Day

Marvin Hall KU Academic Schedule

Join us for KU Design Day! Learn more about our programs during faculty info sessions, hands-on demonstrations, and tours with current students. 12 pm - School of Architecture & Design Presentation 12...

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Reserved For KU Fit after Fall Break

Aerobics Studio KU Academic Schedule

Reserved For KU Fit after Fall Break - Aerobics Studio

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
12:30 PM

Free Meals at Salvation Army

Salvation Army, 1202 E 23rd St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

12:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays See more free meal opportunities, by dates and times and on a map: http://lawrenceks.news/meals

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
2:00 PM

Mahjong Club

Lawrence Public Library – Auditorium, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

Do you already know how to play Chinese Mahjong? If so, join us for Mahjong Club at the Library! Yun Butler and Yilan Zhao, both experienced Mahjong players, are facilitating this community club. We’l...

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
3:30 PM

University of Kansas Women's Swimming and Diving vs Alumni Meet- Explore Lawrence

Lawrence, Kan., Robinson Natatorium KU Athletics Master Calendar

University of Kansas Women's Swimming and Diving vs Alumni Meet- Explore Lawrence https://kuathletics.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=20699&sport_id=14

3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
4:30 PM

Free meal by Jax Project

HRC, 944 Kentucky Street, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

Free meal by Jax Project at Homeless Resource Center 944 Kentucky Street every Monday and Friday at 4:30 pm.

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
5:00 PM

Fall Kids' Clothing Swap

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3615 West 10th Street, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

Our fifth Free Kids Clothing Swap is coming up! It will be held on Friday October 23rd from 9-2PM and that evening 5-8PM. Drop- offs will be accepted Friday starting in September. Refer to page for ex...

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Labor and Community Solidarity Happy Hour

Harbour Lights, 1031 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

Join and invite local union members, activists, organizers, and good folk to spend time in solidarity and community at Harbour Lights!

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
6:00 PM

KU Homecoming Parade

Jayhawk Boulevard, Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

KU Student Affairs is excited to announce the return of the 2026 University of Kansas Homecoming Parade, the first KU homecoming parade in seven years. The Homecoming Parade Presented by Central Bank...

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Homecoming Parade

Jayhawk Boulevard KU Academic Schedule

The University of Kansas’ 114th Homecoming, presented by Central Bank, will take place the weekend of Oct. 24 when the Kansas Football team takes on Baylor. The 2026 KU Homecoming Parade will kick off...

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

KU Homecoming Parade

Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Events...
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

KU Homecoming Parade

Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045, United States Lawrence Times Event Calendar

KU Student Affairs is excited to announce the return of the 2026 University of Kansas Homecoming Parade, the first KU homecoming parade in seven years. The Homecoming Parade Presented by Central Bank...

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
7:00 PM

Curious George: The Golden Meatball

Lied Center of Kansas Lied Center of Kansas Events
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Curious George: The Golden Meatball

Lied Center of Kansas, 1600 Stewart Drive, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

Join Curious George, the inquisitive, engaging monkey from the beloved books, movies and the award-winning PBS television show in a brand-new musical! Curious George: The Golden Meatball is a loveable...

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

McFinnigan Manor - Free Neighborhood Haunted House - 2026

McFinnigan Manor, 4520 Grove Drive, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

4520 Grove Drive - Lawrence, KS: Fri. Oct./23rd/2026: 7-9:30 PM Sun. Oct./25th/2026: 7-9:00 PM Fri. Oct./30th/2026: 7-9:30 PM Sat. Oct./31st/2026: 4-6:30 PM Free Admission, Donations Welcome - Proceed...

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

University of Kansas Women's Volleyball at TCU

Fort Worth, Texas, Schollmaier Arena KU Athletics Master Calendar

University of Kansas Women's Volleyball at TCU TV: ESPN+ Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/watch/catalog/4f080ef0-4cf0-4e0f-9c60-b43a982d5cc8/big-12-conference#bucketId=29784&sourceCollection=Brow...

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
9:00 PM

Snack Time with Cyrus D

Northside Social, 444 Locust St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA Lawrence Times Event Calendar

Live at Northside No cover! 9:00PM - Cyrus D www.instagram.com/cyrusdsoundcurations http://www.instagram.com/cyrusdsoundcurations Snack Time with Cyrus D is a multi-genre vinyl DJ set that blends deep...

9:00 PM – 1:00 AM