Downtown Lawrence Has Something for Everyone!
From Jayhawk jewelry to togs for travel, enchiladas to escargot, downtown can indulge your every whim. The variety among retailers and restaurants is endless, to please shoppers and diners of all ages.
Downtown Lawrence, Inc. seeks new executive director
Downtown Lawrence, Inc. is hiring a full-time executive director. The Executive Director is an administrator and spokesperson responsible for protecting and promoting Downtown Lawrence as the center of our community. Click on the headline to read the full job description.
Lawrence Busker Festival
Bold and brazen, buskers are incredible street performers who provide jaw-dropping entertainment.
Friday thru Sunday, August 23 – 25, 2013
Downtown Lawrence
Lawrence Earth Day celebration
Saturday, April 20 @ 11:30 am
South Park
The 13th Annual Earth Day Celebration in South Park, hosted by the City’s Waste Reduction and Recycling Division.
Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale
Thursday, July 18 Sun-up to sundown, rain or shine
Massachusetts Street
Ks. Craft Brewers Expo
March 2 from 4 – 8 p.m.
Abe & Jake’s Landing, 6th and Massachusetts St.
SOLD OUT
Downtown Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade
Dec. 1 @ 11 a.m.
Massachusetts Street, 7th to South Park
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Cathy HamiltonDLI Director |
I’m retiring!
It’s been a blast working for Downtown Lawrence these past 2-1/2 years, but all good things must come to an end. I’m retiring….as in, not having a day job after 42 years!
April 3rd, 2013Beer Expo: March Madness
We were as surprised as anyone that the 2nd Annual Kansas Craft Brewers Expo sold out as quickly as it did. Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets. And, for those who weren’t so fortunate, we are truly sorry we couldn’t accommodate you. Discussions about expanding the event in the future are ongoing. Stay tuned. And, cheers!
February 7th, 2013It’s beginning to look like…well, you know.
The City of Lawrence has completed their annual task of hanging twinkling lights in every tree on Mass Street, which can mean only one thing: The holidays are just around the corner!
November 9th, 2012












