Exhibit celebrates 150th anniversary of KCK at Wyandotte County Museum
The Wyandotte County Museum is featuring an exhibit celebrating the 150th anniversary of Kansas City, Kansas. On Oct 22, 1872, Kansas City, Kansas, was formally incorporated, but at that time it was far from the Kansas City, Kansas, of today. “The Original Kansas City, Kansas,” exhibit will feature a series of early maps, facts, and images from the city’s earliest years. It will provide visitors with a glimpse several important stories related the cities early development and growth. “The Original Kansas City, Kansas” exhibit will be on display at the Wyandotte County Museum from Oct. 1 until Feb. 18, 2023. The Wyandotte County Museum, 621 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. There is no charge for admission.
Annual Turner Days parade and festival to be Saturday
The 37th annual Turner Days parade and festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, at Turner Middle School, 1312 S. 55th St., Kansas City, Kansas. The festival will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. “One Turner, One Family, One Future” is this year’s theme. This year, the festival will be one day only, on Saturday. The parade will begin at 10 a.m., from the main entrance of Turner High School, and it will travel north on South 55th Street to Inland Drive. Many of the festival activities will take place at Steineger Field, 5800 Metropolitan. Besides the parade, the event will feature performances by Turner area programs, choirs and bands. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Also, vendors will have products that may be purchased. A car, truck and bike show will have registration from 8 a.m. to noon, followed by judging. The awards ceremony will be at 3 p.m. There is a charge for car show registration, and registrations should go through the official Turner Days website, or registration may take place in person on the day of the show. Car show registration is $15 by Friday, or $20 the day of the event. Mud volleyball and a corn hole tournament also are part of the Turner Days activities this year. There will be parking available at the Turner Middle School, with additional parking at Turner Elementary, 1800 S. 55th. A school bus shuttle will run between elementary school parking and the festival. There is no admission charge to Turner Days. It is open to the public. For more information, visit https://turnerdayskck.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/turnerdaysofficial.
Candidate forum planned
Saturday, Oct. 8, Johnson County NAACP candidate forum, with statewide candidates, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Shawnee Mission Park, Shelter No. 1, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas. Those attending should bring a lawn chair. Other sponsors are the League of Women Voters in Johnson County, Mainstream Coalition, MORE2 (Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equity) and Voter Rights Network of Wyandotte County. This event is free and open to the public.
Renaissance Festival continues, with ‘Barkbarian Brew Fest’
The 45th annual Kansas City Renaissance Festival continues Saturday, Oct. 1, at the festival grounds, near 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs. The theme of this weekend is “Barkbarian Brew Fest.” Guests may bring their dogs with a $5 extra ticket at the gate. There will be a costume contest and a best beard competition, with corgi races. The festival is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and on weekends through Oct. 16. On Monday, Oct. 10, Columbus Day, the hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the box office or online at www.kcrenfest.com.
Woods, Johnson to exhibit art at Alcott Saturday
Artists Darryl Woods and Julianna Johnson will have works on exhibit from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th, Kansas City, Kansas. Woods will have a variety of his work, including subjects from sports, Star Wars and Disney themes, on display. Johnson, a junior at Tonganoxie High School, will have portrait drawings on display, along with still life and acrylics. The event will include a disc jockey, food and drinks. The Alcott is not ADA accessible. For more information, call 913-233-2787.
Church plans ice cream social
Christ the King Catholic Church, 53rd and Leavenworth Road, is planning an ice cream social and fall festival after the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturday, Oct. 8.
Free Halloween movies to be shown each Saturday in October at Legends Lawn
The Legends Outlets will be showing free outdoor Halloween movies at 7 p.m. each Saturday in October at the Legends Lawn. The Lawn is located on the west side of the shopping center, 1843 Village West Parkway, which is near I-70 and I-435 in Kansas City, Kansas. On Oct. 8, the movie will be “Hocus Pocus.” Those attending may bring lawn chairs or a blanket.
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