photo by: Mike Yoder

Cars and drivers crash into each other as they compete in the Demolition Derby Saturday, July 29, 2023. The event closed the last night of the 2023 Douglas County Fair.

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 for details.

Float Local Friday: Dawg Days of Summer, 5-9 p.m., Clinton Marina, 1329 East 800 Road. Live music, food trucks and activities. Free admission.

Saturday, Aug. 3

Douglas County Fair, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St. Today: Turtle race, pedal tractor pull, carnival, ice cream social, livestock auction, demolition derby and more; see full schedule at dgcountyfair.com.

Jefferson County Fire District #9 Summer Pancake Breakfast, 6:30-10 a.m., Fire Station, 104 W. Lucy St., McLouth.

Downtown Lawrence Farmers Market, 7:30-11:30 a.m., 824 New Hampshire St.

LaCrosse Grape Harvest, 7:30 a.m.-noon, White Tail Run Winery, 2327 North 400 Road, Edgerton. Volunteers will learn to pick grapes and watch processing. Free admission, but register at eventbrite.com. Bring spare set of socks and shoes.

Strengthening Police and Community Partnerships Program: Session #2: Solutions, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Lawrence High School, 1901 Louisiana St. Full-day workshop; Lawrence community members invited; registration required at https://bit.ly/RegisterSPCP.

Back to School: Cars & Coffee, 9 a.m.-noon, The Tint Guy, 716 N. Second St. All makes and models of cars welcome, as well as anyone interested in cars. Free event; coffee and pastries provided.

Archery Lesson, 10-11:30 a.m., Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. $25 per person; enroll at lprd.org.

“Maximize Your College Funding: Comprehensive FAFSA Assistance,” 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Meeting Rooms B and C, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Trivedi Vineyard Tour, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Trivedi Wine, 1826 East 1150 Road. Free guided tour.

StopGap Inc.’s Back to School Cookout, noon-5 p.m., East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th St. Free admission.

Sunday, Aug. 4

Restoring Our Landscapes Community Group, 11 a.m.-noon, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Tuesday, Aug. 6

Legal Help at the Library, 4-7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Study Room 4, 707 Vermont St.

Wednesday, Aug. 7

Chair Yoga with Bluestem, noon-1 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Free yoga class using the support of a chair.

Farmers Market, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Clinton Parkway Nursery, Clinton Parkway and Wakarusa Drive.

Free Community Meal: Grain Bowls, 5 p.m., Sunrise Project, 1501 Learnard Ave., Suite E.

Thursday, Aug. 8

Vinland Fair opens at noon and continues through Saturday, 1736 North 700 Road, Baldwin City. Today: farm skills competition, talent show, live music and more; see vinlandfair.com for schedule.

Matt Pelsma: Modular Synth Concert, 4-5 p.m., Sound + Vision Studio, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Cottin’s Farmers Market, 4-6:30 p.m., 1832 Massachusetts St.

Main Street Market, 5:30-8:30 p.m., CPA Park, Downtown Eudora. Vendors, food trucks and live entertainment.

Bless the City: Back to School Event, 6-8 p.m., Billy Mills Middle School, 2734 Louisiana St. Free, open to the public. Indoor event with kids’ activities, school supplies, giveaways and raffles.