HOLIDAY PLANNER 2024: Madrigal Feaste is Dec. 9; Festival of Trees in McLouth; Knights of Lights at RenFest grounds
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The Royal Court performs during Madrigal Feaste festivities in 2022, which was the 21st installment of the annual holiday event.This year’s Madrigal Feaste at the Tonganoxie Middle School commons area will be the 22nd installment of the Renaissance Era event.
There will be a 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. show Dec. 9 at TMS, 824 Washington St. Parking is between TMS and TES for the event.
The Tonganoxie Vocal Music Department again will be putting on the shows, complete with singing, some acting, food and even crowd participation.
Seating is limited, so anyone interested in making reservations should do so by emailing Tom Gifford at tgifford@tong464.org.
Advance tickets are required with a $10 minimum contribution for each. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Long-stemmed roses also can be purchased for a small fee, with proceeds going to the vocal music department.
Festival of Trees event is Saturday in McLouth
The Christmas season is about to get really festive in downtown McLouth.
The city’s 14th annual Festival of Trees Party and Christmas Tree Lighting celebration will be 4-6 p.m. Saturday. The event begins at 4 p.m. in the firehouse, with free food, music, door prizes, caroling and Santa Claus.
The festival of trees will kick off with lighting at 6 p.m. at Luse Park in downtown McLouth.
Refreshments and door prizes also will be offered at the event.
If you have questions, please call Mary at 913-796-6921 or Kim at 913-796-6411.
Knights of Lights at RenFest grounds
The Knights of Lights is ready for visitors.
The event, produced by the Kansas City Renaissance Festival opened Friday.
Enjoy visiting Santa, Barbie the Christmas Elf, Sparky the Dragon and his many dragon friends while strolling through the quaint renaissance village.
Experience the wonder of it lit up at night including a lighted dungeon, pirate ship, maze and enjoy the shopping, music, food and more.
There will be gift bags for all adults, children and even the dogs who attend Knights of Lights, along with free hot cocoa for youths. Visitors also can reserve a private heated igloo for a Feast of Lights holiday dining experience, or kick off the New Year at a special New Year’s Eve celebration.
The event is open 5:30-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 5:30-9 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 31 at the Queen’s Gate entrance off State Avenue between 130th and 126th streets in Bonner Springs.
Tickets are $20 for anyone 13 and older, $12 for youths 5-12 and free for children 4 and younger. Dogs may attend for $5.