photo by: Matt Resnick/Journal-World

Three uniquely themed Christmas trees are pictured at Maceli's as part of the annual Festival of Trees fundraising event.

Friday, Dec. 5

Christmas Through the Ages: Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

Lawrence Festival of Trees Viewing Hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Suggested donation $5 for adults and ages 7+.

Brassmas, noon, Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. Free and open to the public.

Holiday Tractor Photo Booth, noon-5 p.m., White Tail Run Winery, 2327 North 400 Road, Edgerton.

“Adornment” Holiday Art Show & Sale, 1-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

AUMI Jam, 4:30-6 p.m., Sound + Vision Studio, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. KU Inter-Arts presents musical improvisation with Adaptive Use Musical Instruments.

Astra Art & Maker’s Market, 5-9 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. See lawrence-lights.com.

KU Vespers on the Road 2025, 7 p.m., Yardley Hall, Midwest Trust Center, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park.

Lawrence Community Handbell Choir, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 600 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka.

Wine and Carols, 7-9 p.m., Trivedi Wine, 1826 East 1150 Road. $5 cover charge.

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. Details at theatrelawrence.com.

Lawrence Festival of Trees Viewing Hours with live music, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Suggested donation $10.

Saturday, Dec. 6

Lawrence Bird Alliance Field Trip: Clinton Lake Dam and Model Airplane Field, 8 a.m., meet on the dam at the pullout by the outlet tower.

Lawrence Festival of Trees: Breakfast with Santa, 9-11 a.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. More information at macelisonline.com.

Tails & Traditions Holiday Festival, 9-11 a.m., Watkins Community Museum, 1047 Massachusetts St.

Lawrence Festival of Trees Viewing Hours, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with live music by the Marvelous Mistletones from 12:30-2 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Suggested donation $5 for adults and ages 7+.

Holiday Extravaganza Artisan Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 100 Rock Chalk Lane.

Kiddie Candle Dipping, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Waxman Candles, 609 Massachusetts St.

Christmas Through the Ages: Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

“Adornment” Holiday Art Show & Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

Art Emergency Holiday Market & Food Drive, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Art Emergency, 721 E. Ninth St.

Festival of Nativities, noon-4 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, 245 N. Fourth St. (corner of Fourth and Elm), North Lawrence.

Holiday Tractor Photo Booth, noon-5 p.m., White Tail Run Winery, 2327 N. 400 Road, Edgerton.

Charlotte Street Artist Talks and Reception, 2-4 p.m., Kansas Union Alderson Auditorium, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd.

Holiday Art Market, 4-8 p.m., River Rat, 608 N. Second St., North Lawrence.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. See lawrence-lights.com.

Festival of Trees: Auction Party, doors 5:30 p.m., auction presentation 7 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Ticketed event; see macelisonline.com.

Bales Chorale: John Rutter’s “Gloria” and additional music, 7 p.m., St. Lawrence Catholic Center, 1631 Crescent Road.

Lawrence Community Handbell Choir, 7 p.m., St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 5700 W. Sixth St.

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. Details at theatrelawrence.com.

Sunday, Dec. 7

Lawrence Festival of Trees Viewing Hours, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Suggested donation $5 for adults and ages 7+.

LOLA Giant 2025 Holiday Art Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

Ball at the Hall: KU vs. Missouri, doors 11 a.m., tip-off noon, Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Free admission, games, prizes, all ages, no outside food/drinks.

Art Emergency Holiday Market & Food Drive, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Art Emergency, 721 E. Ninth St.

Festival of Nativities, noon-4 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, 245 N. 4th (corner of 4th and Elm), North Lawrence.

Sunrise Project’s Sunday Cafe, noon-4 p.m., Sunrise Project, 245 N. Fourth St. Snacks, beverages, games and social connection. Donations accepted but never required.

Holiday Tractor Photo Booth, noon-4 p.m., White Tail Run Winery, 2327 N. 400 Road, Edgerton.

Lawrence Habitat Holiday Homes Tour, noon-5 p.m. See lawrencehabitat.org/holidayhomestour for details and ticket information.

Lawrence Youth Makers Market, 1-4 p.m., Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 W. 27th St.

Christmas Through the Ages: Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 1-5 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

Christmas Vespers, 2 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” 2:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. (Audio described performance.) Details at theatrelawrence.com.

Lawrence Community Handbell Choir, 3 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold Drive.

Free Community Meal, 3:30-5 p.m., ECM, 1204 Oread Ave.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. See lawrence-lights.com.

KU Theatre Design Expo Reception, 6 p.m., Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive. Open to the public.

Christmas Holiday Sing-Along, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1245 New Hampshire St. Attendees encouraged to bring canned goods or coats for local charities.

Jazz and Comedy, 7-9 p.m., Liberty Hall Main Theater, 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for details.

Monday, Dec. 8

La Prima Tazza 35th Birthday: Movie screening of “Coffee and Cigarettes” (2003), 7 p.m., Liberty Hall main theater, 644 Massachusetts St. See liberty-hall.com for ticket information.

Tuesday, Dec. 9

Life Skills Support Group with Independence Inc., 11 a.m.-noon, Meeting Room B, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Open to anyone in Douglas, Franklin, or Jefferson counties with a disability. No registration required; see lplks.org for more information.

The Legacy of Julia Child’s Kitchen with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson, 1-2 p.m., online event; registration required at lplks.org.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. See lawrence-lights.com.

Festival of Lessons & Carols, 7 p.m., St. Lawrence Catholic Center, 1631 Crescent Road.

Tuesday Concert Series: Perhaps With A Twist, 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Free admission (tip jar).

“A Christmas Story, The Musical,” 7 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. Tickets at lied.ku.edu.

Wednesday, Dec. 10

Christmas Through the Ages: Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

Cozy Puzzle Swap, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Trade jigsaw puzzles, sip cocoa, enjoy companionship of other puzzlers.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. See lawrence-lights.com.

Thursday, Dec. 11

Christmas Through the Ages: Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

Senior Session: La Pia de’ Tolomei, 10:15-11 a.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Free event; open to all, with accommodations for older adults.

Cottin’s Hardware Farmers Market: Indoors, 4-6 p.m., 1832 Massachusetts St.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. See lawrence-lights.com.

Ashley Davis: Celtic Winter: The 15th Anniversary Solstice Show, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. Tickets at lied.ku.edu.

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. Details at theatrelawrence.com.

KU Public Telescope and Planetarium Night, Slawson Hall, 1420 Naismith Drive. Planetarium shows at 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.; stargazing and telescopes beginning at 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.