Ongoing
Meadowlark Music Together
Fun family-style music and movement classes for newborns through Kindregarten age children and their parents or caregivers. Two locations, daytime and evening classes. To enroll, visit meadowlarkmusictogether.com or call 785-841-4468. Taught by Karen Abraham, licensed Music Together director and Music Therapist.
Scavenger Hunt
Natural History Museum
Whether you're a family on a daytrip or a teacher bringing a school group, add to your museum visit by downloading our scavenger hunts which encourage students to explore the galleries with an eye for discovery. Good hunting!
You may download the documents below.
Museum Mysteries.pdf
- (Grades K-5)
Museum Quest.pdf- (Grades 6-8)
Museum Challenge.pdf - (Grades 9-12)
http://www.nhm.ku.edu/Hdocs/Scavenger.html
Family-based Sexuality Education
This 5-week course for 5th and 6th graders helps parents be the primary sexuality educators for their children. The course begins with a “parents only” night to provide information and answer questions. A parent attends each of the following four sessions with the child. A comprehensive, decision-making model of sexuality education is used. Teachers are registered nurses and social workers. Offered by Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department. Course fee is $45 per family. For course dates or more information, check the Health Department’s website at www.ldchealth.org or call Kodi Herlein at 843-3060 or e-mail fbsinfo@ldchealth.org.
Friday, March 5
Buck Night!
Indoor Aquatic Center
5:00-7:45 pm. The first Friday of each month is Buck Night, where from 5:00-7:45 pm, everyone swims for only $1 per person!
Saturday, March 6
Spring Arts and Crafts Festival
Douglas County Fairgrounds Building #21
All Ages. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost - free
Sunday, March 7
Family Storytime
Lawrence Public Library
3:30 pm, for all ages. Stories followed by a simple craft. Spend a bit of family time at the Library! Free, in the Children’s Room, 707 Vermont. 785-843-3833, ext. 117. www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Sunday, March 14
Grandparents Day
Indoor Aquatic Center
Make swimming a full-family affair! From 1:00 to 5:45 pm, Grandma and Grandpa swim for free at the Indoor Aquatic Center when accompanied by a grandchild.
Family Storytime
Lawrence Public Library
3:30 pm, for all ages. Stories followed by a simple craft. Spend a bit of family time at the Library! Free, in the Children’s Room, 707 Vermont. 785-843-3833, ext. 117. www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Monday, March 15 (Spring Break)
Spring Break Hours
Indoor Aquatic Center
1:00 pm. During Lawrence Spring Break, the leisure pool at the Indoor Aquatic Center will be open every day from 1:00-7:45 pm. Carl Knox Natatorium will be closed over the break. For more information on hours and prices, call 832-SWIM.
Tuesday, March 16 (Spring Break)
Spring Break Hours
Indoor Aquatic Center
1:00 pm. During Lawrence Spring Break, the leisure pool at the Indoor Aquatic Center will be open every day from 1:00-7:45 pm. Carl Knox Natatorium will be closed over the break. For more information on hours and prices, call 832-SWIM.
Wednesday, March 17 (Spring Break)
Spring Break Hours
Indoor Aquatic Center
1:00 pm. During Lawrence Spring Break, the leisure pool at the Indoor Aquatic Center will be open every day from 1:00-7:45 pm. Carl Knox Natatorium will be closed over the break. For more information on hours and prices, call 832-SWIM.
Downtown Lawrence
Free. 1:00 pm. Begins at 11th & Massachusetts St. Annual parade featuring floats, bands bagpipers and the St. Patrick's Day Queen and her court.
Thursday, March 18 (Spring Break)
Spring Break Hours
Indoor Aquatic Center
1:00 pm. During Lawrence Spring Break, the leisure pool at the Indoor Aquatic Center will be open every day from 1:00-7:45 pm. Carl Knox Natatorium will be closed over the break. For more information on hours and prices, call 832-SWIM.
Friday, March 19 (Spring Break)
Spring Break Hours
Indoor Aquatic Center
1:00 pm. During Lawrence Spring Break, the leisure pool at the Indoor Aquatic Center will be open every day from 1:00-7:45 pm. Carl Knox Natatorium will be closed over the break. For more information on hours and prices, call 832-SWIM.
Thursday, March 25
Dads and Daughters Ballroom
Lawrence Arts Center
Girls ages 8-18. Dads, spend some quality time with your daughters while learning the classic ballroom dances from this father/daughter duo. Couples will perform on the stage for family and friends. Don’t miss this great opportunity!
DYS44: Thu, Mar 25-May 13 (8wks), 6:30-7:30pm, Fee: $58 per couple
Performance: Fri, May 14, 7pm (part of Gala 2010)
Saturday, April 24
Kaw Valley Quilters Guild Annual Quilt Show
Douglas County Fairgrounds
KIDS: FREE make & take workshop between 2:00-3:30 both days.
Bring your favorite WEBKINZ along and create a Mini-Quilt or Keepsake Pillow for your little friend, when accompanied by paying adult ($5 admission at the door.) www.kawvalleyquiltersguild.org/quilt_show
Sunday, April 25
Kaw Valley Quilters Guild Annual Quilt Show
Douglas County Fairgrounds
KIDS: FREE make & take workshop between 2:00-3:30 both days.
Bring your favorite WEBKINZ along and create a Mini-Quilt or Keepsake Pillow for your little friend, when accompanied by paying adult ($5 admission at the door.) www.kawvalleyquiltersguild.org/quilt_show
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