Every Saturday morning beginning April 5th on the sidewalk in front of Sullivan Square. Questions? Contact hornbergerfarms@gmail.com

Hosted by the Baldwin City Public Library

Hosted by Uplift Baldwin
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Featuring Michael Windhauser

Michael performs timeless classics with the smooth, soulful style that defined the great mid-century crooners, bringing warmth, charm, and a touch of nostalgia to every performance.

Hosted by Vinland Valley Nursery | See Website Event

At this workshop, you will learn some tips and tricks for making any landscape look professionally designed and maintained – perfect timing for fall 2025 planting! 

Come with an idea of a new or existing area you would like to design and VVN staff will guide you through the process from start to finish. You will leave with new knowledge, a landscape template tool, and the beginning of a great garden design. $40 per person.

Hosted by Baldwin City Library

BookTALK is back for the fall!

First up is Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth by Sarah Smarsh:

*Finalist for the National Book Award*

*Finalist for the Kirkus Prize*

*Instant New York Times Bestseller*

*Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR, New York Post, BuzzFeed, Shelf Awareness, Bustle, and Publishers Weekly.

Sarah Smarsh was born a fifth generation Kansas wheat farmer on her paternal side, and the product of generations of teen mothers on her maternal side. Through her experiences growing up on a farm thirty miles west of Wichita, we are given a unique and essential look into the lives of poor and working class Americans living in the heartland.

An essential read for our times: an eye-opening memoir of working-class poverty in America that will deepen our understanding of the ways in which class shapes our country and “a deeply humane memoir that crackles with clarifying insight”.

Come in and pick up a copy of the book (no library card necessary). Then join us at the library on Sept. 17 at 7pm for a discussion led by Robyn Long.

Hosted by Friends of the Library

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Join us for an evening of art, community, and celebration as we unveil the new pole banner designs! Meet the artists, hear the story behind the project and be among the first to experience the new designs. Remarks at 6:30 PM.

Appetizers will be available, with beverages for sale.

This project is brought to you by:
- Lumberyard Arts Center
- Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce
- Baldwin City Main Street
- Baldwin City Community Mural
- City of Baldwin City
- Maple Leaf Festival Committee

Come celebrate this exciting milestone for Baldwin City!

View Website with More Information. Join the community in downtown Baldwin City for a vibrant summer evening of local farmers, makers, and storefronts, music, art, and hands on kids activities both educational and fun!

A Third Friday Market event

Savor the talents of a Baker University musician and musical group: NMH (Michael Houser) and Jazz Catz.

Live music is played on the stage in Sullivan Square. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen, or listen while you explore the market!

Every Saturday morning beginning April 5th on the sidewalk in front of Sullivan Square. Questions? Contact hornbergerfarms@gmail.com

Hosted by Friends of the Library

Hosted by Uplift Baldwin
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Featuring Colin Nicols

Laid-back and heartfelt, Colin creates a feel-good atmosphere with smooth guitar, honest lyrics, and a mix of originals and familiar covers.

Hosted by Baldwin City Public Library and Santa Fe Trail Historical Society of Douglas Co, KS

Our Local History Series presents: "Petticoats in Kansas,” by Kay Sebring-Roberts Kuhlmann.

“Petticoats in Kansas” is a 40-minute play featuring six characters. These real women’s stories, visually supported by their distinct petticoats, cover sixty-five exciting years of Kansas history from 1861-1926.

Kay, along with five other Baldwin City women, will be presenting a rehearsed reading of the play.

Please attend, enjoy, and share your input during the discussion that will follow. It's not just for women! EVERYONE will find something interesting here.

Best for ages 10+

Hosted by Santa Fe Trail Historical Society

Please join us for our Fall Meeting, Potluck Dinner, and Program! Guests and Visitors welcome!

5:00 p.m.: Social Time

5:30 p.m.: Potluck Dinner - meat provided. Bring salad, side, or dessert.

6:15 p.m.: Speaker - BU professor, Dr. Nicholas Pumprey

Presentation: "Prairie City Catholic Mission Archeology Project"

He will give us information about the archeological dig he led for Baker University students at the 1859 Catholic Mission in Prairie City southwest of Baldwin City.  This church, Annunciation Catholic Church, began on the Butell property in 1857 and continues today in its newest building on 6th Street just north of US 56. Dr. Pumphrey and his students were able to recreate parts of the old mission through the artifacts found in their dig.  Their research contributes valuable information to the history of this location. We will see rare views of the site.

Info about the BU archeological dig is at this link

Hosted by Om Grown Yoga and Wellness Collective

With Sandy & special guests Valerie and Brian Weyrich
Welcome the new season and align with extraordinary celestial happenings!
This evening begins with gentle movement and pranayama, followed by a restorative sound journey featuring planetary gongs and sacred instruments. A perfect practice to release the frenetic energy of summer and create space to begin anew.

Stay after for a community potluck to connect and share.

Registration

Hosted by Baldwin City Recreation Commission | See Facebook Event

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Mark your calendars for an unforgettable night in Sullivan Square! Big Hair on the Square returns with a high-energy lineup of music, food, and fun—completely FREE to attend. Headlining the evening is ELTON DAN, AKA the Rocket Man's Biggest Fan. Dan captures the spirit of Elton John in a way that speaks to both lifelong fans and newcomers. Opening our event is Kansas City's premier Stevie Nicks tribute band, GOLD DUST DREAMS. Drink 'N Dreams Cantina and Bucket List BBQ will be present with their Beer Garden and mouth-watering BBQ respectively. Admission is free, so bring your friends, your appetite, and your love of live music. Just make sure to tie your shoes tight—because this show is guaranteed to rock your socks off!  Follow BCRC on social media to stay up-to-date on all the latest announcements. 

Hosted by Baldwin City Library

Life's too short to stress about Tech!
Got a problem figuring out your phone or tablet? Or maybe you'd just like to feel more comfortable working on your laptop. If you're struggling or have questions, come to Tech Time Monday 9/22 at 3pm. We'll do our best to help you out whether it's scanning documents with your phone or texting your kids or grandkids. Let us help you figure it out!

Hosted by K-State Research and Extension | See Flyer | Registration and Information

Join us for another KS Specialty Crop Producers’ Workshop! Dr. Raymond Cloyd will discuss the importance of Scouting Crops for pest infestations, monitoring population thresholds and techniques for scouting you can use in your fields. Be prepared to scout some fields!

Every Saturday morning beginning April 5th on the sidewalk in front of Sullivan Square. Questions? Contact hornbergerfarms@gmail.com

Hosted by Midnight Farms | See Flyer | See Facebook Event

Family Fun Day at Midnight Farm!
Join us for a day full of music, animals, activities, wagon rides, inflatables, games, crafts, and more!

Cheer on your favorite animals and handlers in the obstacle course race, meet miniature farm animals, and explore our Farmer’s Market & Bazaar featuring locally made products. Plus, enjoy delicious food from Barbwire BBQ and cool treats from KC Pop Co.

This event is open to persons supported by GoodLife, their families, staff, and the local community.

Don’t miss out on a fun-filled day at GoodLife’s Midnight Farm!

Hosted by Uplift Baldwin
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Featuring Byron James

Byron blends classical technique, folk roots, and jazz nuance into a distinctive, melodic instrumental style.

Hosted by Baldwin City Library

Liz Bonny ( www.harvestrybyhand.com) will show us how to dye Silk Scarves. Due to limited space and supplies, please arrive early. This Program is for Adults Only.

Hosted by Lovely Flower Co and Buck’s Honeybee Company

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Join us for Hive & Dive, an interactive beekeeping and culinary experience! This unique event combines a live honey extraction demonstration with a five-course honey-inspired meal, showcasing the incredible versatility of local honey.

Guests will get a hands-on look at how honey is harvested and extracted straight from the hive, while learning about bees, pollination, and sustainable beekeeping practices. After the demonstration, enjoy a thoughtfully curated tasting experience where each dish highlights honey in a new and delicious way.

Whether you're a foodie, a beekeeper, or just love honey, this event is a perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and savor.

If you missed our last Hive and Dive you won’t want to miss this one! Call 785-251-0689 to reserve your tickets today! Seating is limited and we fill up quick!

Hosted by Om Grown Yoga and Wellness Collection

Death Cafes are warm, open gatherings where we discuss death and dying there of course will be cake.
This is a safe, welcoming space to engage in meaningful conversation around a topic that is often avoided yet deeply universal.

Registration

Hosted by Baldwin City Library

*Monday, Sept. 29th from 2-6 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 30th from 10-Noon & 2-6 pm, and Wednesday, Oct. 1st from 10-Noon & 2-4 pm. Kevin Pyle and his Model Trains are coming again to our Library! This is always a big hit with all ages!

Hosted by Baldwin City Library

*Monday, Sept. 29th from 2-6 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 30th from 10-Noon & 2-6 pm, and Wednesday, Oct. 1st from 10-Noon & 2-4 pm. Kevin Pyle and his Model Trains are coming again to our Library! This is always a big hit with all ages!

Hosted by Baldwin City Library

*Monday, Sept. 29th from 2-6 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 30th from 10-Noon & 2-6 pm, and Wednesday, Oct. 1st from 10-Noon & 2-4 pm. Kevin Pyle and his Model Trains are coming again to our Library! This is always a big hit with all ages!

Open to the Public. Reserve a time slot here.

Hosted by Baldwin City Library

*Monday, Sept. 29th from 2-6 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 30th from 10-Noon & 2-6 pm, and Wednesday, Oct. 1st from 10-Noon & 2-4 pm. Kevin Pyle and his Model Trains are coming again to our Library! This is always a big hit with all ages!

Hosted by Baldwin City Library

*Monday, Sept. 29th from 2-6 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 30th from 10-Noon & 2-6 pm, and Wednesday, Oct. 1st from 10-Noon & 2-4 pm. Kevin Pyle and his Model Trains are coming again to our Library! This is always a big hit with all ages!

Hosted by Vinland Valley Nursery | View event website | View Facebook Event

Join us for delicious food, live music, an art raffle, and tons of fun!

The Harvest Party marks the start of the Kaw Valley Farm Tour, which will take place on Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5, and feature 33 farms and cultural heritage sites throughout the Kaw River valley.

Harvest Party proceeds will benefit the Lumberyard Arts Center, a cultural heritage site on the farm tour. Located in Baldwin City, the arts center is a creative community hub for public art, live local music, theatre, and rotating art exhibits.

Saltwell Farm Kitchen will present a tasting menu of small plates, entrees, and dessert stations available throughout the nursery with seasonal dishes created by twice James Beard Nominee, Chef Rozz Petrozz, co-owner of Saltwell Farm Kitchen. Food stations will feature a variety of seasonal dishes with tastes inspired by plants in the nursery. Two signature Saltwell cocktail pairings will be included in the progressive dining event, and a cash bar will be open throughout the evening. A variety of culinary experiences will be provided that honor dietary restrictions and non-alcoholic options. 

The Harvest Party will feature video projections by Lawrence artists Marlo Angell and Peter Jasso, as well as live music by the Jubilee Mystics. Ticket purchasers are automatically entered to win an original print by Justin Marable, featured artist for the 2025 Lawrence Art in the Park.

Tickets to the Harvest Party can be purchased online here or in person at Vinland Valley Nursery.

Every Saturday morning beginning April 5th on the sidewalk in front of Sullivan Square. Questions? Contact hornbergerfarms@gmail.com

The Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce is hosting a forum for the 2025 Mayor and City Council candidates. There will not be a live stream of the event, but coverage of the forum will be posted within 24 hours of the forum.

Prior to the forum, citizens can submit questions they want asked of the candidates. Questions can be submitted from September 15-September 19, 11:59 p.m. A link for submitting questions will be posted on September 15. The citizens' submissions will be used to draft questions for the candidates.

In addition to this event, the BCCC is partnering with The Maple Weekly in producing an election issue on September 10 so the community can meet the candidates. They will be available for free at the post office and Baldwin City Market, or citizens can sign up online at baldwinmaple.com for a digital copy.

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Join the Baldwin City business community and the Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce at a networking luncheon. Please RSVP at this Link

Hosted by Lumberyard Arts Center

Directed by Katherine Cook

Our Spoken Word event occurs biannually and is free and open to the public. Interested in learning more about Spoken Word? Contact Katherine at kecook1214@gmail.com. We welcome BHS and Baker students and faculty! 

Every Saturday morning beginning April 5th on the sidewalk in front of Sullivan Square. Questions? Contact hornbergerfarms@gmail.com

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We have been busy carving out an area to make a new trailhead at the Rice Woodland, part of the Baldwin Woods Forest Preserve, and an now we have a surplus of cedar logs! We are excited to host a milling workshop with help from the Kansas Forest Service. Come out and learn how to mill lumber with us and leave with lumber for your own future creations!

This event is free, but an RSVP is required so that we can share event details for what to bring and other updates with participants. RSVP to: fieldstation@ku.edu

Hosted by Baldwin Education Foundation and Baldwin City Beer Co

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Local-supporting-local: When one of us wins, we all BaldWIN!

Support a locally owned business and BEF at the same time when you eat at the BCBC on each 2nd Tuesday of the month!

Hosted by Santa Fe Trail Historical Society | See Flyer

Bus leaves from 6th and High Street - in front of Baldwin Beer Co.

2:30 Tour - North of Baldwin Area

3:30 Tour - Baldwin and South Area: Baldwin, Media, Prairie City, and Cemeteries.

Guided Tour Information provided by local historians!

Visit Website with More Information. Hosted by Baldwin City Recreation Commission.

Don't let the grind get you down! Saturday, October 25th, 2025, marks the 7th annual Maple Leaf Gravel Grind.  We offer 3 separate routes (16, 40, and 70 mile options) that highlight the beautiful fall foliage in and around Baldwin City, KS.  Each rider registered in time receives a t-shirt, goody bag, and commemorative item. All races are timed by the Timer Guys, and top three male and female finishers in the 70-mile race earn a cash prize.

Proceeds are split between Prairie Paws Animal Shelter in Ottawa, KS, and the Baldwin City Recreation Commission's scholarship fund, which provides opportunities for families in our community who may have difficulty paying for programs for their children. Prairie Paws Animal Shelter will be on site with animals available for adoption as well.

Following the race, riders are encouraged to stick around for the Maple Leaf Beer, Wine and Spirit Fest, a sampling event of regional wineries, breweries, and distilleries. MLGG participants receive a discount on tickets for this event. 

**Details about 2025 Gravel Grind coming soon**

Visit Website with More Information. Hosted by Baldwin City Recreation Commission.

We've got spirit (and wine, and beer), yes we do, how about you!? Get ready, Baldwin City—the 5th Annual Maple Leaf Beer, Wine and Spirit Festival is coming! Join us on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, from 2:00-5:00 PM. Guaranteed to be a brew-tiful day, this event will leave you in high spirits and walking on cloud wine. Sponsored by Maley and Sons Construction, this adult-only event highlights some of the region’s best breweries, wineries and distilleries. 

Vendors throughout Sullivan Square as well as High Street between 7th and 8th will be ready to share some of their best selections with you. In addition to beer, wine and spirit samples, live music will provide the soundtrack for this relaxing day. Food trucks will be onsite with food for purchase, and light appetizers are included with your ticket.

This event is capped! Once tickets are sold out, they are gone.

Hosted by Santa Fe Trail Historical Society | See Flyer

Hear about his experiences in and after Vietnam. Always a moving and educational presentation.

Hosted by Baldwin Education Foundation and Baldwin City Beer Co

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Local-supporting-local: When one of us wins, we all BaldWIN!

Support a locally owned business and BEF at the same time when you eat at the BCBC on each 2nd Tuesday of the month!

Schedule an Appointment Here

We’re excited to launch our new Explore Baldwin Series! This series replaces our morning coffee meetups with casual, after-hours tours of local businesses. It’s a fresh way to connect, discover, and support the incredible places that make Baldwin City shine.

Watch Reveal

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Watch Reveal

Hosted by Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce

More information to come.

Watch Reveal

Hosted by Lumberyard Arts Center

Directed by Katrina Temple

We welcome Katrina to lead our holiday community holiday show. More details to come. 

Save the date for Baldwin City's annual Shop Small Saturday! You don't want to miss this early start to holiday shopping featuring local artisans, farmers, ranchers, bakers, and more!
Stay tuned for the location and further details!

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Visit Website With More Information. Hosted by Baldwin City Recreation Commission.

Bring the whole family to our beloved Breakfast with Santa and kick off the holiday season with festive cheer! 

Session 1: 8:30 a.m.

Session 2: 9:45 a.m.

Stay tuned for more details!

Children 3 and under eat FREE!

Hosted by Baldwin City Recreation Commission

Begin time is approximate as it will start after the Festival of Lights parade.

Hosted by Baldwin Education Foundation and Baldwin City Beer Co

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Local-supporting-local: When one of us wins, we all BaldWIN!

Support a locally owned business and BEF at the same time when you eat at the BCBC on each 2nd Tuesday of the month!

Join the Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce and Baldwin City business community for our Holiday Open House and happy hour networking! RSVP Here

Hosted by Lumberyard Arts Center

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Join us for the 1st Annual Fun Run! Run, walk, and support the arts in our community!

Location: Starting & ending at the Lumberyard Arts Center

Stay tuned for more details—registration opens soon!

Save the date for Baldwin City's annual Holiday Market! You don't want to miss this last minute hustle for holiday shopping featuring local artisans, farmers, ranchers, bakers, and more!
Stay tuned for the location and further details!

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Hosted by Baldwin Education Foundation and Baldwin City Beer Co

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Local-supporting-local: When one of us wins, we all BaldWIN!

Support a locally owned business and BEF at the same time when you eat at the BCBC on each 2nd Tuesday of the month!

Hosted by Baldwin City Recreation Commission

Stay tuned for details.

Hosted by Baldwin Education Foundation and Baldwin City Beer Co

See flyer with all dates.

Local-supporting-local: When one of us wins, we all BaldWIN!

Support a locally owned business and BEF at the same time when you eat at the BCBC on each 2nd Tuesday of the month!

Hosted by Baldwin City Recreation Commission

Stay tuned for details.

Hosted by Baldwin Education Foundation and Baldwin City Beer Co

See flyer with all dates.

Local-supporting-local: When one of us wins, we all BaldWIN!

Support a locally owned business and BEF at the same time when you eat at the BCBC on each 2nd Tuesday of the month!

Hosted by Baldwin Education Foundation and Baldwin City Beer Co

See flyer with all dates.

Local-supporting-local: When one of us wins, we all BaldWIN!

Support a locally owned business and BEF at the same time when you eat at the BCBC on each 2nd Tuesday of the month!

Hosted by Baldwin Education Foundation and Baldwin City Beer Co

See flyer with all dates.

Local-supporting-local: When one of us wins, we all BaldWIN!

Support a locally owned business and BEF at the same time when you eat at the BCBC on each 2nd Tuesday of the month!