Author: Ward

Rain in today’s forecast

Look for rain in today’s forecast from the National Weather Service.

The high will be near 53 with a calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning, the weather service said.

Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected tonight, after 5 p.m.

Then, later tonight, a 90 percent chance of rain exists before 5 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be 39 with an east northeast wind of 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight, and winds gusting as high as 22 mph. There could be between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain possible.

Sunday, there is a 20 percent chance of rain before 9 a.m., with a high near 45, the weather service said. A north northwest wind of 7 to 14 mph will gust as high as 22 mph.

Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 28 and a northwest wind of 5 mph becoming calm in the evening, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 53, the weather service said, with a light south wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning, and winds could gust as high as 20 mph, the weather service said.

Saturday events

Olde World Christmas tours today at Strawberry Hill Museum

Strawberry Hill Museum continues its Olde World Christmas tours today at the Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Tours are held Saturdays and Sundays at the historic Cruise-Scroggs building that is now a museum, and tickets are not available online on the day of the tour to guarantee a spot. But walk-ins are being welcomed at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 for children ages 6 to 12. Tickets are nonrefundable. For more information, see strawberryhillmuseum.org/plan-a-visit.

Holiday Light and Magic show tonight


The Holiday Light and Magic show is running through the holidays at the Wyandotte County Parks, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs.


Hours are 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. It also is on Sunday at the same hours, continuing through the season.


A drive-through event with holiday lighting, there are more than 60 character scenes including Santa Claus, Nutcrackers and Snowglobes.


Admission charges are $35 per regular car or vehicle, $40 for commercial limousine or van, and $55 for commercial bus.


For more information, see https://www.wycokck.org/Engage-With-Us/Calendar-of-Events/Holiday-Light-and-Magic-2022

Knights of Light holiday lighting event continues at Renaissance Festival grounds

Knights of Light, the third annual holiday lighting event at the Renaissance Festival, will continue Saturday, Nov. 26, at 130th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs.


Christmas lights and decorations will be placed at the festival’s buildings, celebrating with food entertainment, crafts and visits to Santa Claus.
The event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays through Sundays until Dec. 18, then will be open from Dec. 21 through Christmas Eve, as well as Dec. 30 and 31.


There will be a party at 10 p.m. New Year’s Eve for guests 21 and older.


Tickets today are $20 per adult and $12 for children ages 5 to 12, with free admission for children under 5.


Children will receive free hot chocolate and every attendee will get a gift bag and a chance to win a prize.

Those who bring five or more nonperishable food items to the box office for a food drive will get $5 off one adult ticket. Tickets and information are available at www.kcrenfest.com.