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Things to do this Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend is coming up! This is one of the best weekends to travel around the state! The weather in Kansas during late May can be some of the nicest (or stormiest) times of the year! While we attract many avid storm-chasers to the area, I wouldn't recommend risking it unless you know what…

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Partial Solar Eclipse 2024 Viewing Events

It’s likely you’ve heard people gearing up, prepping, and getting excited for the once in a lifetime event happening April 8, 2024: the Total Solar Eclipse. The last total solar eclipse to cross North America was in 2017, and while Kansas may not be in the path of totality this time, that doesn’t…

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Where to See Tulips in Kansas

Spring is the time when the world comes alive with vibrant colors and sweet scents. One of the most iconic spring flowers is the tulip, and Kansas is no stranger to this floral beauty. If you're looking to enjoy the beauty of tulips in full bloom, there's no better time than the spring tulip season…

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Learn About Irish Roots in Kansas

St Patrick's Day 2024 Get ready for St. Patrick's Day 2024! This holiday is well-celebrated with numerous cities and towns across Kansas putting together annual parades and festivals. This isn't a " just for fun " type of celebration, either. The roots and heritage of the Irish people go back to…

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2024 Kansas Day Events

Kansas Day is on January 29th, and this year, the day falls on a Monday, which means you'll be able to find numerous celebrations that are happening over the weekend! Whether it's a community gathering, a history lesson on Kansas, or a new restaurant you'd like to try, make this year's Kansas Day…

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Christmas Lights Road Trip Through Southeast Kansas

Take your family on a road trip to experience the beautiful and magical, FREE light displays throughout Southeast Kansas. Some of these, likely in communities you've never heard of, are going to surprise you. Includes more than 20 displays featuring nearly 500,000 lights. There is a synched radio…

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Let’s Have a Parade!

Those words kick off a Lawrence holiday tradition, the Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade, held the first Saturday in December at 11 A.M. This year, on December 2, 2023, it will be for the 30th time. If you love horses, holidays, and history, you’ll love the Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas…

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