# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Lawrence - **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Lawrence with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online. - **Category**: Christmas - **Display Name**: Christmas events - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 433k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/bab011f14b1271d0dede8faaebc00e25addcada5e21fe82b0abbe2550f7b1364-rimg-w179-h179-dc77462f-gmir?v=1757709607 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/2009efe0c574e3dc8aafa326aa5db79a7d48ae3bb59bafd8dd62c8ab54e6429f-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1656541205 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0b430ca346d6b926a35a959999b3654b156fa712f25b30fd8233cc8adf27ae6c-rimg-w201-h200-dc90928f-gmir?v=1759151405 ## About As Christmas draws near in the Lawrence in 2026, mark your calendars for a taste of festive enchantment! Beyond the traditional gatherings at home, exploring during this festive season can be enchanting. Whether planning a family trip or going solo, there's a sleigh-load of festive fairs, holiday craft shows, and Christmas services in the Lawrence waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in Lawrence to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration! ## Christmas Events in Lawrence - **Event Name**: 2026 Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade - **Description**: Marking the 33rd edition, you and your family won’t want to miss the 2026 Christmas Parade. The Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade is one of the most unique parades in the nation. Authentic horse-drawn carriages parading down Massachusetts Street is - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 303 - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 11:00 am (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/2026-lawrence-old-fashioned-christmas-parade/200030445074340 - **Venue**: Downtown Lawrence - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9hOTVjY2QzOTA0NDliNDMwZDY0N2YwOTFiYjgwNzZiYzk2Yzg4MjVkOTFiMzE0ZGQ4NWU5YTQ1M2RiYjc4OTAzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc1OS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODIxNDM2NA.avif - **Categories**: parades, christmas, holiday - **Event Name**: Inclusive Winter Market - **Description**: SAVE THE DATE! The 4th Annual Inclusive Winter Market is coming... and this year, we're taking the magic to a brand new location! Join us at Abe & Jake's Landing on the Kansas River as we transform the space into a breathtaking Winter Wonderland for - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 103 - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Dec 13 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/inclusive-winter-market/200030524685713 - **Venue**: Abe & Jake's Landing - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy81Yjk2M2JjYjZlNTQzMmViZWVkZTk3ZDA0YjQ0OWM5ODA0NDJiMjk3NmU5NjIxNDM5MWRiZjc4MmU1ZjZkOGExLXJpbWctdzc2NC1oOTgyLWRjNDg5OGE4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4NzYyMzY5.avif - **Categories**: christmas, christmas-markets-and-fairs, holiday, shopping - **Event Name**: Mariachi Herencia de México: A Mariachi Christmas - **Description**: Celebrate the holidays with the heartwarming sounds of Mariachi Herencia de México! In this special Christmas edition of their world tour, La Nueva Generación, the 2x Latin Grammy-nominated ensemble delivers a holiday concert that honors both the magic o - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 22 - **Date**: Mon Dec 07 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/mariachi-herencia-de-méxico-a-mariachi-christmas/200030679287406 - **Venue**: Lied Center of Kansas - Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9iMmJhMGY0Mzc4MzJmZWZmNWZhMzg4Yzc5OTk2MjY3Y2ZlZjJhYWUxZDlhOWM2MWQ2Y2RjNmYxNWM1YjgwYWQ1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MTgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODk1NzA2Ng.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, holiday, concerts, performances - **Event Name**: Holiday Extravaganza - **Description**: Shop unique holiday gifts Featuring goods from local artisans such as jewelry, paintings, textiles, pottery, home décor, and much more! - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/holiday-extravaganza/100001985751578426 - **Venue**: Sports Pavilion Lawrence - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9jNzczMzg0YTliMDY4NmJhMGU1ZTY4ZjQ2YWVlZTY4YTRmNTUyODlmMGQ3M2U2NTRmYTJlOTQyYzFlMTMyZGJmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzQxOThjYS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQzMTMyNDQ.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, fine-arts - **Event Name**: Frosty Feature Barrel Race & Christmas Tree Race! - **Description**: Frosty Feature Barrel Race including the 2nd annual Christmas Tree Race Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 19-20, 2026 Douglas County Fairgrounds, Lawrence, KS Daily Schedule: 10 a.m. - Pole exhibitions followed by poles jackpot 11 a.m. - Christmas Tree Race ( - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 163 - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/frosty-feature-barrel-race-and-christmas-tree-race/200030425796448 - **Venue**: Douglas County 4-H Fairgounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9hOGQ3NjMzOWJkYzAwYWM2NWJiOTE3NDgzZWNhYmMwODc4MDMzZjY2ZDc4OTQ5YmZjNmM4ZjNlZTI0YmYxYjZjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNiOGU4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgzOTQ3NzU.avif - **Categories**: sports, christmas, exhibitions, workshops ## Trending Events in Lawrence - **Event Name**: UCF Knights at Kansas Jayhawks Football at Memorial Stadium-KS - **Venue**: Memorial Stadium-KS - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/78ba6320-abb4-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w1200-h514-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788892802 - **Event Name**: Art in the Park 2026 - **Description**: Art in the Park is a juried fine art and fine craft event held in beautiful shade-filled South Park (12th and Massachusetts) on the south end of vibrant downtown Lawrence, Kansas. 125 artists booths, 10 Bands and a wide variety of sweet and savory food t - **Venue**: E South Park St, Lawrence, KS 66044, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c4bb84c677e9e1f3eae5bb745401f9aef7dec063a75a5d2284a7b9ec71b6cfd6-rimg-w1200-h1379-dc080808-gmir?v=1787575999 - **Event Name**: UCF Knights at Kansas Jayhawks Mens Basketball (Date TBD) - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Allen Fieldhouse 🏠 Address: 1651 Naismith Dr., Lawrence, KS 66045 🌆 City: Lawrence 📍 Location: 38.9541, -95.2528✨ Experience the magic of UCF Knights at Kansas Jayhawks Mens Basketball (Date TBD), where moments become memories t - **Venue**: Allen Fieldhouse - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0f90ce00-8852-11f1-b6c8-ef4137d8dcb0-rimg-w1200-h720-dc171817-gmir.jpg?v=1785002145 - **Event Name**: Texas Tech Red Raiders at Kansas Jayhawks Mens Basketball (Date TBD) - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Allen Fieldhouse 🏠 Address: 1651 Naismith Dr., Lawrence, KS 66045 🌆 City: Lawrence 📍 Location: 38.9541, -95.2528✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Texas Tech Red Raiders at Kansas Jayhawks Mens Basketball (Date TBD), wh - **Venue**: Allen Fieldhouse - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a751e5b0-83a9-11f1-957f-f1f06462340d-rimg-w1200-h720-dc171817-gmir.jpg?v=1784490010 - **Event Name**: Oklahoma State Cowboys at Kansas Jayhawks Mens Basketball (Date TBD) - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Allen Fieldhouse 🏠 Address: 1651 Naismith Dr., Lawrence, KS 66045 🌆 City: Lawrence 📍 Location: 38.9541, -95.2528✨ Experience the magic of Oklahoma State Cowboys at Kansas Jayhawks Mens Basketball (Date TBD), where moments become - **Venue**: Allen Fieldhouse - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/62ff5100-83a8-11f1-8a8c-3fe57d70e589-rimg-w1200-h720-dc171817-gmir.jpg?v=1784489466 - **Event Name**: Doja Cat At United Center - **Description**: Doja Cat Venue: United Center Chicago, IL Date: 03 Oct, 2026 - 07:30 PM - **Venue**: Chicago, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ba4d0facbbb381201cb7163fd76f704a8b101d276688d9afb47187004be735bd-rimg-w1200-h706-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788955167 - **Event Name**: Arizona State Sun Devils at Kansas Jayhawks Mens Basketball (Date TBD) - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Allen Fieldhouse 🏠 Address: 1651 Naismith Dr., Lawrence, KS 66045 🌆 City: Lawrence 📍 Location: 38.9541, -95.2528🌟 Journey into wonder at Arizona State Sun Devils at Kansas Jayhawks Mens Basketball (Date TBD), where extraordinary - **Venue**: Allen Fieldhouse - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d0e882d0-83a4-11f1-8a8c-3fe57d70e589-rimg-w1200-h720-dc171817-gmir.jpg?v=1784487933 - **Event Name**: Kansas Jayhawks Football vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Football - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsKansas Jayhawks Football has 13 upcoming events.Arizona State Sun Devils Football has 12 upcoming events.Seatmaphttps://content.resale.ticketmaster.com/maps/1055-429-3-main.gif - **Venue**: Memorial Stadium-KS - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4475007b32510e08eb10aa97bf1bb14b0e367a735c493b5f7a069957ad0f6dbf-rimg-w1024-h576-dc054aa9-gmir.jpg?v=1774057251 - **Event Name**: West Virginia Mountaineers at Kansas Jayhawks Mens Basketball (Date TBD) - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Allen Fieldhouse 🏠 Address: 1651 Naismith Dr., Lawrence, KS 66045 🌆 City: Lawrence 📍 Location: 38.9541, -95.2528🎉 Welcome to West Virginia Mountaineers at Kansas Jayhawks Mens Basketball (Date TBD), where dreams come alive and p - **Venue**: Allen Fieldhouse - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5e19ee40-83ab-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w1200-h720-dc171817-gmir.jpg?v=1784490747 ## Browse Christmas Events by Date - [Christmas Events Today in Lawrence](https://allevents.in/lawrence/christmas--today) - [Christmas Events This Weekend in Lawrence](https://allevents.in/lawrence/christmas--this-weekend) - [Christmas Events in September in Lawrence](https://allevents.in/lawrence/christmas--september) - [Christmas Events in October in Lawrence](https://allevents.in/lawrence/christmas--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Lawrence? - **A:** 2026 Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 11:00 am at Downtown Lawrence), Inclusive Winter Market (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 12:00 pm at Abe & Jake's Landing), Mariachi Herencia de México: A Mariachi Christmas (Mon Dec 07 2026 at 07:30 pm at Lied Center of Kansas - Performing Arts Center), Holiday Extravaganza (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:00 am at Sports Pavilion Lawrence), Frosty Feature Barrel Race & Christmas Tree Race! (Sat Dec 19 2026 at 10:00 am at Douglas County 4-H Fairgounds). - **Q**: What are the top free Christmas events in Lawrence? - **A:** Holiday Extravaganza (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:00 am at Sports Pavilion Lawrence). - **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Lawrence? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Lawrence on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas events in Lawrence? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas events in Lawrence? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Lawrence include Downtown Lawrence, Abe & Jake's Landing, Lied Center of Kansas - Performing Arts Center. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Lawrence? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Lawrence include Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade, The Peoples Market, Lied Center of Kansas - Performing Arts Center. - **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available? - **A:** Yes, many Christmas events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas events in Lawrence? - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Lawrence. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/94/d198cea1ed44b0a8fd3623f92d897d/Maskgroup-1.5x-7-.webp - **Mobile Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/da/76f1714ac6480a872527c6e06e99e5/Rectangle1795.webp ## Christmas events from nearby cities - [Christmas events in Eudora](https://allevents.in/eudora-ks/christmas) - [Christmas events in Tonganoxie](https://allevents.in/tonganoxie/christmas) - [Christmas events in Baldwin City](https://allevents.in/baldwin-city/christmas) - [Christmas events in Mc Louth](https://allevents.in/mc-louth/christmas) - [Christmas events in Basehor](https://allevents.in/basehor/christmas)