photo by: Nick Krug

A view of Clinton Lake on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Clinton Lake State Park.

Friday, Dec. 27

• “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. Free admission; donations welcome. More information at lecomptonkansas.com.

• “Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri; see unionstation.org for tickets.

• Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. Suggested donation $20/car; see lawrence-lights.com to reserve a time.

• Final Friday:

Lawrence Art Guild All Members Show, 5-9 p.m., Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St.

“Field Notes: GRIEF(case),” 5-9 p.m., Edward Jones, 888 New Hampshire St., Ste. C.

• KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets at kcrep.org.

Saturday, Dec. 28

• “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. Free admission; donations welcome. More information at lecomptonkansas.com.

• “Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri; see unionstation.org for tickets.

• KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Missouri. Tickets at kcrep.org.

Sunday, Dec. 29

• “Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri; see unionstation.org for tickets.

• “Christmas Through the Ages: Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display,” 1-5 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton. Free admission; donations welcome. More information at lecomptonkansas.com.

Monday, Dec. 30

• “Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri; see unionstation.org for tickets.

Tuesday, Dec. 31

• “Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri; see unionstation.org for tickets.

• Cicada Open Mic, 7-8 p.m., Sunrise Project, 1501 Learnard Ave. Five-minute presentations. Free event; all welcome.

Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025

• Lawrence Bird Alliance: New Year’s Day Field Trip, meet 8 a.m. at Clinton Lake Dam pullout by outlet tower.

• 10th Annual New Year’s Day Run, 9 a.m., Ad Astra Running, 837 Massachusetts St. Free event; 1-mile and 5K options for all ages and paces, walking or running.

• 2025 First Day Hike, 11 a.m., Clinton State Park. Meet at the Bob Mowery Disc Golf Parking Lot for a 1.5-mile hike to start the new year. Leashed pets welcome.

• “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. Free admission; donations welcome. More information at lecomptonkansas.com.

• “Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri; see unionstation.org for tickets.

• “It’s Hanukkah. Let’s Party,” 5-7:30 p.m., Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation, 917 Highland Drive. Latkes, games, crafts, potluck and more. Details and registration at ljcc.shulcloud.com.

• Ball at the Hall: KU vs. Iowa State (women’s), doors 6 p.m., tip-off 6:30 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St.

Thursday, Jan. 2

• “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. Free admission; donations welcome. More information at lecomptonkansas.com.