Lawrence's Weekend of Fun & Learning

0:00Lawrence is buzzing this weekend with the Walker-Rusa wetland celebration on Saturday morning at the Medicine Wheel Earthwork south of Barker Avenue and Perimeter Road at Haskell Indian Nations University. It's from 9 to 11 a.m. perfect for nature lovers. Kick things off Friday with author Lori Hetchrick-Vollenberg talking mosses at the public library at 4.30 p.m. or catch the film Harriet at the bus, Arts Center at 6.30. Saturday packs in more action, like the Kansas Riverbank cleanup from 9 to 11 a.m. meeting at the parking lot near North Second and Locust. Hit the Lawrence Farmers Market early from 7.30 to 11.30 a.m. on New Hampshire Street with over 65 vendors. Families can swing by the Earth Day fair at South Park from 1 to 4 p.m. plus art carts and clothing exchanges. Locals are loving these community vibes from free home buyer's workshops and health assistance at the library to ceramics demos and poetry on Argentine.

1:00Soccer is drawing crowds for hands-on fun, volunteer spirit, and cultural mixes that strengthen neighborhood ties. Sunday keeps the energy with pollinator Paloza at the KU Natural History Museum from 1.30 to 3.30 p.m. English Country Dance at Trinity. Episcopal and Yiddish Poetry Night at 10th and Mass Studios at 7 p.m. Theater fans note dial M for murder running through the week at theater. Lawrence. Midweek highlights include author Mary Roach on Human Anatomy, Thursday at Liberty Hall, and the Dole Forum Debate on Universal Basic Income, Tuesday at the Dole Institute. Check websites for tickets and details to dive into Lawrence's creative pulse. This has been Kansas News Today, powered by AI.