Hosted by Baldwin City Distillery

FREE karaoke at BCD! Cocktail and bottle specials. Bring your friends for a fun night in Baldwin!

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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 Vinland Valley Nursery | More Information & Tickets

At this workshop you will learn all about fall planted bulbs. We will take a trip out to one of the VVN flower beds for a lesson in how to plant bulbs in the ground, then return to the workshop to learn how to force bulbs in pots. You will leave with the knowledge you need to plant bulbs confidently plus your own potted tulip or narcissus bulb prepared for forcing. $40 per person. 

Additional VVN designed and packaged bulb collections and individual bulbs will be available, priced as marked.

Hosted by Baldwin City Recreation Commission | See Flyer

Calling all kids ages 8 and under!

We love seeing riders of all ages enjoy biking, so we’ve created a special Bicycle Playground just for our youngest cyclists during Maple Leaf Gravel Grind!

Join us this Saturday from 11:00AM-1:00PM for this FREE bike playground. Bring your bike (and helmet!) and have fun riding over ramps, around obstacles, and through other playful features.

Don’t have a bike or helmet? We’ll have a few available to borrow — but we recommend bringing your own if possible.

Bikes must have 20” wheels or smaller
Helmet required at all times
A guardian must complete a waiver on site before participating

You don't have to be signed up for Gravel Grind to be part of the fun—this playground is open to the public, so come ride, play, and enjoy a beautiful Kansas fall Saturday!

Hosted by Uplift Coffee | See Flyer

Join with singer-guitarist Byron James on the patio at Uplift Baldwin.

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

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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**

Hosted by Heritage Tractor | See Facebook Event

Halloween Howl Coming to a Dealer Near You

Bring your zombies, dinos, and princesses to your local Heritage Tractor location for a morning of Halloween-themed fun! Heritage Tractor, the local John Deere dealer, is putting a twist on traditional trick-or-treating and instead inviting the community out for Trick-or-Tractor. The spooktacular event will feature a costume contest with a chance to win a prize, sweet treats, and a photo station for children of all ages. Best of all, Heritage Tractor will be giving away a free John Deere toy tractor to kids in costume, while supplies last.

Heritage Tractor’s focus remains on supporting their coworkers, customers, and communities. This event is a way to celebrate all of the hard work that goes into this harvest season and give back to the customers and communities.

Hosted by Baldwin City Distillery | see Facebook Event

Matthew Mulnix and Colin Nichols

This dynamic duo are Lawrence legends, and we're stoked to have them at BCD! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy fun music and amazing cocktails!

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The Maple Leaf Festival began as a community event in 1958, inspired by Dr. Ivan Boyd, a biology professor at Baker University as well as Dr. Charles Doudna, Bill Horn, Leo Smith and C. R. Whitley. Dr. Boyd noted that the third weekend in October was the optimum time to view the changing colors of the Maple Leaves in the area and the perfect time to celebrate the successful harvest.

67 years later, with over 300 craft exhibits, quilt shows and displays, performing arts, music, unique food items and activities for the family, the Maple Leaf Festival is the biggest fall family event in the area and provides an opportunity for local non-profit organizations to raise funds.

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!

Hosted by Vinland Valley Nursery | More Information & Tickets

Learn the basics of annual and perennial seed saving this fall! VVN staff will lead you through the process step by step– locating seeds on plants, harvesting, processing, and storing. You will leave with the knowledge you need to harvest seeds from many perennial and annual plants, plus three packs of seeds that you have processed yourself. $35/person.

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The Maple Leaf Festival began as a community event in 1958, inspired by Dr. Ivan Boyd, a biology professor at Baker University as well as Dr. Charles Doudna, Bill Horn, Leo Smith and C. R. Whitley. Dr. Boyd noted that the third weekend in October was the optimum time to view the changing colors of the Maple Leaves in the area and the perfect time to celebrate the successful harvest.

67 years later, with over 300 craft exhibits, quilt shows and displays, performing arts, music, unique food items and activities for the family, the Maple Leaf Festival is the biggest fall family event in the area and provides an opportunity for local non-profit organizations to raise funds.

Hosted by Baldwin City Distillery | See Facebook Event

Caleb Geronimo is a KC legend, and we are excited to have him at BCD! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a beautiful music with amazing music!

Hosted by Baldwin City Recreation Commission

We’ve heard it’s risky to head into the weekend decaffeinated and low on sugar—so don’t take the chance!

Join us this Friday at 9:00 AM at the Community Center for Coffee & Donuts and ease your way into a festive, fun weekend with a warm cup of coffee and a sweet treat.

Hosted by the Willow Domestic Violence Center | See Press Release

What: Bijoux, The Willow Domestic Violence Center's annual fundraiser, supporting survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.

• Event Highlights: Roaring Twenties–themed evening with live jazz, elegant dinner, and a lively auction.

• Impact: Proceeds support The Willow's programs, including safe shelter, crisis intervention, advocacy, and long-term support for survivors.

Hosted by Baldwin City Library

Pick up your next book, The Learning Tree!  Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 15th, at 7 pm for our next discussion. 

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 Library

Wills & Trusts with Chris Davis fromThe Trust Company of Kansas.

Hosted by Baldwin City Library

We are having a Potluck (Soup or anything that goes with soup) and giving our book recommendations. As always, join us even if you don't have food or book recommendations. This is every second Monday of each Month.

Hosted by Vinland Valley Nursery | More Information & Tickets

Learn how to make walnut ink for calligraphy or fine art. Together we will forage for walnuts, then gather in the workshop to go through the process of making ink step-by-step. You will leave with a jar of walnut ink and all the info you need to make your own at home. $25 per person.

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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 City Library

We will have our Annual Pumpkin Give-Away and Mr. Butch will be telling us Scary Stories at 10:30 am. This is for ALL Ages.

See Flyer | Past, Plants & Pathways – Discover the Douglas County Fairgrounds

All ages welcome.

K-State Extension and LiveWell Douglas County invite residents to explore the rich history, natural beauty, and community spirit of the Douglas County Fairgrounds at Past, Plants & Pathways, a free public event held on October 11th at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. This engaging experience is designed to showcase the Fairgrounds as a year-round vibrant recreational and educational space for all.

The event will include information on Douglas County Extension programming, LiveWell and SafeKids activities, and the Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council.

Event Highlights Include

9:00 am Discover the History of the Means House – Step back in time to learn the history of Judge Hugh Means and the Fairgrounds.

 9:30 am Tours of the Fairgrounds Arboretum and Gardens – Enjoy guided walks through beautifully curated gardens and the Fairgrounds Arboretum.

 10:00 am Guided Walks in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness – Join guided walks that celebrate mental and physical wellness all year round.

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

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October Citywide Cleanup is taking place on October 11, 2025, rain or shine!

Baldwin City residents only please. Proof of residency is required, such as a utility bill or ID/Driver's License.

1015 Orange Street is the Public Works Building/Wastewater Treatment Plant/Power Plant.

What we’ll take:
Tree limbs
Yard waste
Plastics
Batteries
Trash & debris
Appliances
Glass
Recyclable metals

DO NOT BRING the following items, as we can not accept them under any circumstance:
Hazardous waste
PaintMotor oil
Construction material
Spray cans
ABSOLUTELY NO TIRES!

Questions? Call Public Works at 785-594-6907.
For hazardous waste disposal information, call the Douglas County hazardous waste program at 785-832-3030.

Hosted by Lumberyard Arts Center

A literary performance featuring local talent.

Directed by Katherine Cook

Join us for an evening of powerful poetry, dramatic short stories, and expressive performances at our spoken word event! This free, donation-based gathering features local talent sharing raw and moving pieces.

Featured Artists:

Catherine Gerstner, T.J. Harrison, Leslie Jessip, Ashley Clayton Kay, Michelle Kirk, Kay Kuhlmann, Vic Peterson, Maddy Roger, Phil Roger, Sally Sudja, Carlin Charles Thompson, and Jm Wilson

Hosted by Baldwin City Library

We will discuss recommendations of good books, and we will have a potluck. The potluck is Chili and all the fixings. As always, everyone is welcome, even if you do not have recommendations or food! 

Hosted by Kansas State Bank - Ottawa | See Flyer

Join us for a FREE lunch in the Main Bank parking lot — open to everyone in the community!

We’ll be serving: Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, and Water

Bring your friends, family, coworkers, or just yourself — we’d love to see you there!

Let’s come together, enjoy some good food, and connect as a community. See you then!

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

Presenter: Cedric Williams, CEO Evolving Digital Media

Topic: The importance of social media, a strong web presence, and how tools like AI can support small businesses in these areas

Lunch Catered by Homestead Kitchen & Bakery 

Hosted by Kansas State Bank | See Flyer | Information about Kansas State Bank’s Merchant Services

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RSVP by October 1 to Devin Scott (dscott@mykansasstatebank.com) 785-594-7500

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