Friday, Sept. 13 “Get GED Ready: Empower Your Future with the Adult Learning Center,” 1-4 p.m., Meeting Room B, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. More details at lplks.org. Free State Story Slam: “Midwest Adventure,” 7:30 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Ages ...

Friday, Sept. 6 Lawrence Music Alliance, Explore Lawrence and Midwest Music Foundation MixMaster2024 conference. Discussions, workshops, networking and live music performances for local musicians and industry professionals. Continues Saturday; tickets $10-$25 at eventbrite.com; see ...

Friday, Aug. 23 Civil War on the Border: Quantrill’s Raid Walking Tour, 8-9:30 a.m., $20-$30; tickets must be purchased in advance at watkinsmuseum.org. Civil War on the Border: “The Kansas Save the Flags Project,” 5-6 p.m., Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Free ...

Friday, Aug. 2 Douglas County Fair, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St. Today: live music, demolition derby, carnival and more; see full schedule at dgcountyfair.com. Leavenworth County Fair in Tonganoxie, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Continues through Saturday; see leavenworthcountyfair.com ...

Friday, July 5: Breakfast for Dinner with the Animals, 6-8 p.m., Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. $15 admission, 2 and under free; enroll online at lprd.org. Saturday, July 6: Downtown Lawrence Farmers Market, 7:30-11:30 a.m., 824 New Hampshire St. Lawrence Bird ...

Friday, June 21: “Midsummer Night on Mass,” 4-10 p.m., Downtown Lawrence. Shopping, dining and entertainment specials; see msnonmass.com for updates. Oskaloosa Old Settlers Reunion, through Saturday night; see oosr.org for full details and schedule. Kaw River Roots Festival, ...