Silver City Day Parade to be Oct. 3
The Silver City Day Parade will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. The parade route is along Strong Avenue in the Argentine area, from 37th to 24th streets. There will be food, drinks, and informational booths at Emerson Park, 29th and Strong. For more information see www.facebook.com/Argentine-Silver-City-Day-Celebration-388221744610660/timeline/.
Motorcyclists plan fall Night Train Run Oct. 3
The 18th fall annual Night Train Run will be held Saturday, Oct. 3. The motorcycle run founded by Michael Bergen collects Hands to Heart Toys for Disadvantaged Children. The run starts at Jake’s Place in Shawnee, Kan., at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. For more information, see http://www.michaelbergen.com/.
Salmon Wrap Fest scheduled at Boulevard Drive-In
The Salmon Wrap Fest is scheduled at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Boulevard Drive-In Theatre, 1051 Merriam Lane, Kansas City, Kan. Food and music are planned. Food will be from Plates Express, a food truck. A live musical performance by Royce White is planned, as well as a disc jockey. Admission is $10. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/141273079551184/.
Second Men’s Olympic Qualifying Match planned at Sporting Park
The CONCACAF Men’s Olympic Qualifying Match is planned at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Sporting Park, near State Avenue and I-435 in Kansas City, Kan. On Thursday night, the U.S. Under 23 Men’s National Team won the first game at Sporting Park over Canada, 3-1.
Also, Cuba defeated Panama on Thursday. On Saturday, Canada will play Panama at 1:30 p.m. at Sporting Park, and the U.S. Under 23 Men’s National Team will face Cuba at Sporting Park at 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit www.ussoccer.com/ and www.sportingkc.com/news/2015/08/group-matches-set-2015-mens-olympic-qualifying-championship-sporting-park.
Renaissance Festival continues with ‘Wine, Chocolate and Romance’
The Renaissance Festival will continue Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4 near 126th and State in Bonner Springs. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, each festival day, rain or shine. The event is open weekends only. “Wine, Chocolate and Romance” is the theme of the weekend. Featured are a wedding of the century, grape stomp, a newlywed game and more romantic activities. The wedding of the century will start Saturday at noon on the Joust Track. The couple will then participate in the royal parade at 12:30. The reception will follow at the Queen’s Gate at 12:45 p.m. Additional guests’ tickets can be purchase for $13 for adults and $10 for children. Additional reception tickets can be purchased for $5 each. Final day for registration is 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. Tickets are $20.95 for adults and $11.95 for children 5 to 12. Discounts may be available. For more information, see www.kcrenfest.com/.
Teen ‘Banned Book Bingo’ planned
Teens plan to play “Banned Book Bingo” from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kan. Those who participate in the event will learn about books that have been challenged or banned in different parts of the United States.
Autumn art show and wine tasting planned
Autumn Art at the Wine Barn Winery, 2850 N. 119th, is planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5. The event includes art and wine tastings. For more information, see www.winebarnwinery.com.
Strawberry Hill Museum open on weekends
The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., is open on the weekends. The museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The admission charge is $7 for adults, $3 for children 6 to 12, and free for children under 6. Special tours are available during the week for groups of 20 or more by calling 913-721-0081. The museum’s tea room is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month. For more information, visit www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/.
Wyandotte County Museum open
The Wyandotte County Museum, 631 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays and holidays. The current exhibit is about the 75th anniversary of the B-25 and the bomber builders in Kansas City, Kan. For more information visit the website www.facebook.com/wycomuseum or call 913-573-5002.