Light displays, kids’ clothing swap and more area events
photo by: Journal-World File Photo
This file photo shows Christmas trees on display at the Territorial Capital Museum in Lecompton in 2017.
Friday, Dec. 26
Final Friday Art Walk:
• “Kaw River: Field Notes,” 5-9 p.m., Edward Jones, 888 New Hampshire St., Suite C.
• Studio 901 House Concert Series: Sugarfoot Detour and The Persisters, 7-10 p.m., 901 Pennsylvania St.
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.
“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.
KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 2 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)
Knights of Lights, 5:30-10 p.m., KC Ren Fest, Queen’s Gate Entrance, 628 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs.
KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
Saturday, Dec. 27
“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.
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.
Friends and Family Day, noon-5 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. (Museum is closed Dec. 25-Jan. 1 with the exception of this event.) Free and open to the public.
KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 2 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)
Knights of Lights, 5:30-10 p.m., KC Ren Fest, Queen’s Gate Entrance, 628 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs.
KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
Sunday, Dec. 28
“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.
Chess at the Library, 1-3 p.m., Meeting Room C, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. All ages and skill levels welcome.
Christmas Through the Ages: Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 1-5 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.
Kids’ Clothing Swap: SHOP, 4-6 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. See lplks.org for details. Continues Monday
Knights of Lights, 5:30-9 p.m., KC Ren Fest, Queen’s Gate Entrance, 628 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs.
Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)
Monday, Dec. 29
“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.
Kids’ Clothing Swap: SHOP, 4-6 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. See lplks.org for details.
Knights of Lights, 5:30-9 p.m., KC Ren Fest, Queen’s Gate Entrance, 628 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs.
Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)
Tuesday, Dec. 30
“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.
Cottin’s Hardware Farmers Market: Indoors, 4-6 p.m., 1832 Massachusetts St.
Knights of Lights, 5:30-9 p.m., KC Ren Fest, Queen’s Gate Entrance, 628 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs.
Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)
Silent Book Club meeting, 7 p.m., Tous les Jours, 525 Wakarusa Drive. Bring whatever book you’re reading. No assigned reading; readers quietly gather to enjoy their various books in silent companionship.
Wednesday, Dec. 31
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.
“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.
Knights of Lights, 5:30-9 p.m., KC Ren Fest, Queen’s Gate Entrance, 628 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs.
Thursday, Jan. 1
Lawrence Bird Alliance: New Year’s Day Field Trip, meet 8 a.m. on the Clinton Lake dam at the pullout by the outlet tower. See lawrencebirdalliance.org/field-trips for locations and bird details.
New Year’s Day Run, 9 a.m., Ad Astra Running, 837 Massachusetts St. Free and open to the public. One-mile and 5k options for all ages and paces, including walking.
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.
“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.
First Day Hike at Clinton State Park, meet 11 a.m. at swim beach parking lot. Hike will be on the Prairie View Nature Trail, about 1.5 miles.






