Upcoming events include Fall Book Sale, Maple Leaf Festival, outdoor activities, spooky stuff and more

photo by: Elvyn Jones

Laryn Spratt, 3, of Rantoul, enjoys a carnival ride Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at the Maple Leaf Festival in Baldwin City.

FRIDAY

• Fall Book Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. All books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks priced at $2 or less. Sale continues through the weekend. Enter on Kentucky Street side.

• “Elephant & Piggie’s ‘We Are in a Play!'” 6 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. The children’s show runs 60 minutes and includes audience participation. Ticket prices and performance times are listed at lawrenceartscenter.org. Additional performances through the weekend.

• “Mostly Ghostly at Cinema a Go Go,” 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Double feature of “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) and “13 Ghosts” (1960). Tickets available at the door.

SATURDAY

• Maple Leaf Festival, Saturday and Sunday, downtown Baldwin City. Arts and crafts, foods, activities, quilt show, exhibits, Black Jack Battlefield walking tour and more. Parade Saturday, 11 a.m. See mapleleaffestival.com for more information.

• Birding field trip, 7:30 a.m., Clinton International Model Airport, 952 East 1000 Road.

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

• “Celebrating Wild Words: Poetry Reading & Prairie Walk,” 9:30-11 a.m., KU Field Station Roth Trailhead on East 1600 Road. Readings from Humanities Kansas’ new release followed by a guided hike with restoration ecologist Courtney Masterson. No registration required; see lawrence.bibiocommons.com for details including ADA accessibility.

• Fall Book Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. All books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks priced at $2 or less. Sale continues through Sunday. Enter on Kentucky Street side.

• Mass Street Music’s 40th Anniversary, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., 1341 Massachusetts St. Demos and workshops throughout the day; store party 5-7 p.m. See massstreetmusic.com for more information.

• Performances of “Elephant & Piggie’s ‘We Are in a Play!'” at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. The children’s show runs 60 minutes and includes audience participation. Ticket prices and performance times are listed at lawrenceartscenter.org. Two more performances on Sunday.

• Irish Road Bowling, noon-3 p.m., Clinton Lake Campground No. 1, 798 North 1415 Road. For ages 21-plus; state park fee plus suggested team donation; see lawrencestpatricksdayparade.com for registration and details.

• “Old School Carnival” with games, prizes, food, vendors and more, benefiting Alzheimer’s Association, noon-5 p.m., South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St.

• Wizardry at the Winery, 1 p.m., Irvine’s Just Beyond Paradise winery, 13561 246th St. All-ages Harry Potter-themed event. Full menu, beverages, trivia and a scrimmage from the Kansas Quadball team.

• “Art Cart: Reading and Writing,” 1-4 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Drop-in art activity for all ages; make your own decorative bookmark or reading pointer.

• No Bow Tie, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Trivedi Wine, 1826 East 1150 Road. Classical tunes converted to dance music. No cover; Bucket List BBQ food truck onsite.

• “Perfectly Wicked” Halloween event, 5-10 p.m., South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St. Local and small-business vendors, costume contest, food, scavenger hunt and more.

• Third Saturday Beers and Boards, 6 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 1011 Vermont St. Free event; BYOB and snacks; play one of the games on hand or bring your own.

• Film Festival and Silent Auction to benefit The Arc of Douglas County, 6-9 p.m., Lied Center Pavilion, 1600 Stewart Drive. Tickets available online or at the door; see thearcdcks.org for details.

• “A Nightmare on Elm, Oak & Birch Street: A Haunted Nursery Walk,” 6:30-8 p.m., Vinland Valley Nursery, 1606 North 699 Road, Baldwin City. Saturdays through Oct. 28. Free, self-guided. Child-friendly options also available during daylight hours; see vinlandvalleynursery.com.

• “Hocus Pocus” Movie Night, 7 p.m. (doors 5:30 p.m.), Venue 1235, benefiting the Lawrence Humane Society. All ages; dogs and costumes welcome, 1235 North Third St. Tickets online or at the door; see www.eventbrite.com. Full bar for adults; photo booth; food truck. Bring your own seating.

SUNDAY

• Maple Leaf Festival, downtown Baldwin City. Arts and crafts, foods, activities, quilt show, exhibits and more. See mapleleaffestival.com for more details.

• “Elephant & Piggie’s ‘We Are in a Play!'” closes with performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. The children’s show runs 60 minutes and includes audience participation. Ticket prices and performance times are listed at lawrenceartscenter.org.

• Fall Book Sale, final day, noon-4 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. All books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks priced at $2 or less.

• “Connect & Create” with artist Allyson Scribner, 1-4 p.m., Sunrise Project, 1501 Learnard Ave., Ste. E. Free event. Guided or free-form art-making, no experience necessary, supplies provided.

• Science Sundays: “That’s Not a Cottonmouth,” 2 p.m., KU Field Station Armitage Education Center, 350 Wild Horse Road. Free and open to the public.

• KU Choirs: Treble Choir and Chamber Choir, 4 p.m., Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 6001 Bob Billings Parkway. Free admission.

• Communitywide Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot, 1245 New Hampshire St. Free for all ages including family-friendly haunted house suitable for grades K-5.

MONDAY

• Pajama Movie Party for ages 5-11, 10:30 a.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Free screening of “Monsters Inc.” with popcorn snack bar. Registration required; see lawrence.bibiocommons.com.

TUESDAY

• Gray Anatomy: “Preventing Home Injuries and Falls,” 4-5 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Registration required; see lawrence.bibiocommons.com.

WEDNESDAY

• KPR Live Day, beginning 10 a.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. Free classical music concerts at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.; ticketed event at 7 p.m. See kansaspublicradio.org for full schedule and details.

• “Building Bridges to Safety: Strengthening Families for a Brighter Future,” 5:30 p.m., 1605 Davis Road. Supportive discussion and expert-led sessions. Free event sponsored by the Willow Domestic Violence Center. Please register at www.eventbrite.com if in need of child care during the event.

• Ric Averill’s “Ghosting Lawrence: A Theatrical Tour of Downtown Haunts,” luxury bus tours at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.; see lawrenceartscenter.org for tickets. Additional tours through Monday, Oct. 30.

THURSDAY

• Ric Averill’s “Ghosting Lawrence: A Theatrical Tour of Downtown Haunts,” luxury bus tours at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.; see lawrenceartscenter.org for tickets. Additional tours through Monday, Oct. 30.