The Communications & Events Division operates out of the Administrative Office in South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St. For questions regarding special events, contact the Special Events Division.
Events
Winter Wonderland at Prairie Park Nature Center
Winter Wonderland at Prairie Park Nature Center, Dec 7, 14, 21 5pm 5-8pm. See the magic and pet some merry ponies, llamas, goats, and more. Visit the Nature Center’s holiday elf for a special surprise and enjoy a hot cocoa bar and holiday crafts while viewing our animals under the twinkling lights. Don’t forget to check out the Winter Wonderland photo booth and get an instantly shareable photo. Free admission for ages 2 and under – http://www.lprd.org/activity?n=423404
Candy Cane Quest
Ages: 2-12
Want holiday fun delivered to your door? Our North Pole elves will visit your house with a sweet surprise, hiding 10 candy canes around your front yard!
The magic doesn’t end with the quest; we will also leave a goodie bag containing a craft and activities at your door. If you would like to purchase for additional children, there will be additional candy canes added to your hunt for $5/child. Deliveries will be between 8am-5pm on Thursday, December 19th. Register today!
For more information, please call 785-832-7906.
Possum Grams
(Varied delivery times on Dec 20, 21, 23, 24, 27)
Make this holiday unforgettable with an Opossum Gram! Our holiday package includes a personalized card, an opossum stuffed toy, chocolate, and an up-close animal encounter with our opossum ambassador, Tea Cup! To place an order, please register for an expected delivery time frame and then email your card message, recipient’s name, and delivery address to naturecenter@lawrenceks.org. Our naturalists can deliver to residences or workplaces within the Lawrence city limits. Please ensure permission and access to the delivery location email, especially for business locations. Please note that we do not deliver to schools.
For any inquiries, please contact Prairie Park Nature Center at (785) 832-7980
Make this holiday unforgettable with an Opossum Gram! Our holiday package includes a personalized card, an opossum stuffed toy, chocolate, and an up-close animal encounter with our opossum ambassador, Tea Cup! To place an order, please register for an expected delivery time frame and then email your card message, recipient’s name, and delivery address to naturecenter@lawrenceks.org. Our naturalists can deliver to residences or workplaces within the Lawrence city limits. Please ensure permission and access to the delivery location email, especially for business locations. Please note that we do not deliver to schools.
For any inquiries, please contact Prairie Park Nature Center at (785) 832-7980
Crafts Fairs
Lawrence Parks, Recreation and Culture Department hosts several arts and crafts fairs throughout the year for exhibitors to showcase and sell their work. The list below provides the dates/times of each of LPRD’s upcoming crafts fairs. All Fairs are Free and Open to the Public.
Information on the 2025 craft shows will be made public on March 1st, 2025.