photo by: Contributed by Black Jack Battlefield Trust Inc.

A reenactment of the Battle of Black Jack, which was fought on June 2, 1856, near Baldwin City.

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 admission; in-person and livestream; see watkinsmuseum.org for more information.

Civil War on the Border: “Zouaves: The Civil War’s Most Colorful Soldiers,” 7-8 p.m., livestream; see watkinsmuseum.org for link.

Saturday, Aug. 24

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

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.

Lawrence Mountain Bike Club: Kids’ River Trail Social Ride, 9 a.m., Lawrence River Trail. Free event; families encouraged to sign up for membership; see social media or lawrencemountainbikeclub.org.

Memorial Service for Victims of Quantrill’s Raid, 10 a.m., Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Also viewable online; see watkinsmuseum.org.

Civil War on the Border: “Men’s Summer Clothing in the 1860s,” immediately following 10 a.m. memorial service, Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Free admission; see watkinsmuseum.org for details.

Welcome Back Jayhawks Weekend, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., downtown Lawrence. Dining, shopping, pop-up entertainment; football kickoff party 5 p.m. in South Park.

Civil War on the Border: Quantrill’s Raid Bus Tour, 1-3 p.m., $30-$35. Tickets must be purchased in advance; see watkinsmuseum.org.

Civil War on the Border: Shae Smith Cox: “The Fabric of Civil War Society,” 7-8 p.m. See watkinsmuseum.org for link.

Live at Americana: The Midwestern Harvesters, 7 p.m., Americana Music Academy, 1419 Massachusetts St. For tickets, see social media or email soapycows@gmail.com.

McSwain Foundation Benefit Gala, 7-10 p.m., Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St. $50 per person. Supports scholarship program for families of Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical. See details at mcswainfoundation.com.

Sunday, Aug. 25

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: Bleeding Kansas Bus Tours, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. $30-$35. Tickets must be purchased in advance at watkinsmuseum.org.

Kansas State Fiddling & Picking Championships, music starts at noon, South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St. Band stage and contest stage; group and individual competitions, shape note singing at 1:30 p.m.; food and other vendors. Free admission.

Civil War on the Border: Black Jack Battlefield Walking Tours, 2-3 p.m., 163 East 2000 Road, Wellsville. Free admission.

Driscoll School of Irish Dance Showcase, 4 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. In-person and livestream tickets, $6-$20, at lawrenceartscenter.org.

Civil War on the Border: “Danger & Glory: The Life of a Civil War Soldier,” 5-6 p.m., Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Free admission, in-person and online.

Astronomy Associates of Lawrence: Public Telescope Observing, 8-9 p.m., Baker Wetlands & Discovery Center, 1365 North 1250 Road.

Monday, Aug. 26

Lawrence Bird Alliance: Lawrence Sustainability Update, 7 p.m., Carnegie Building, 200 W. Ninth St.; livestream link at lawrencebirdalliance.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 27

Lawrence Job Fair, 12:30-3 p.m., Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2601 W. 25th St. More information on social media or at StepUpJobFairs.com.

Medicinal Plant Walk with Frank Norman, 6-7 p.m., Native Lands Restoration Collaborative, 1111 Wild Horse Road.

August Bike Basics Clinic, 6-7 p.m., Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop, 804 Massachusetts St. Free admission; see eventbrite.com for registration.

Cicada Open Mic, 7-8 p.m., Sunrise Project, 1501 Learnard Ave., Suite E. Free admission.

Hannes Zacharias: “City and County Governments in Kansas: What Do They Do and How Are They Financed?” 7-8:30 p.m., Tonganoxie Community Historical Society, 201 W. Washington St., Tonganoxie.

Wednesday, Aug. 28

Book launch with local author Natalie C. Parker and her YA horror novel debut, “Come Out, Come Out,” 7 p.m., The Raven Book Store, 809 Massachusetts St.

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

Best of Lawrence Winners Bash, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Abe & Jake’s Landing, 8 E. Sixth St. Tickets at shop.lawrence.com.

“Before the Civil War: A Kansas Town Had Nationwide Sway,” 6:30 p.m., Tonganoxie Public Library, 217 E. Fourth St., Tonganoxie. Lecompton Historical Society president Paul Bahnmaier speaks on the Lecompton Constitution.

Thursday, Aug. 29

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

KU football vs. Lindenwood, 7 p.m., Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kansas; check social media for local watch parties.