Downtown Lawrence was livelier than usual Saturday as merchants spilled out onto the sidewalks for their September Sidewalk Sale and Family Fun Day. Lots of items were discounted up and down Massachusetts Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a Family Fun Zone was hopping on Eighth Street between ...

Musicians and fans alike gathered at South Park in Lawrence on Sunday for the 41st Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships.

As the dog days of summer wind down, the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center opened its doors for the annual Pooch Plunge on Monday, giving local dogs the opportunity to enjoy the water before the pool is drained for the season.

An old-fashioned Douglas County staple, the Vinland Fair, returned this week with races, music and more. The fair continues through Saturday at the Vinland Fairgrounds at 1736 North 700 Road; for more information and a schedule of events, visit vinlandfair.com.

The Douglas County Fair's final day was Saturday, and contestants raced and competed in a variety of events.

Crowds flocked to the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Friday for the carnival, the demolition derby and other county fair staples. The fair will wrap up with a full day of events on Saturday, including the popular Bull Bash at 7:30 p.m. For a full schedule of events, go to dgcountyfair.com.