The Quantrill’s Raid Walking Tour is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and starts at Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Space is limited.

Good day, sunshine

It’s a beautiful day in store in Lawrence: The high of 67 will be complemented by lovely sunny skies. There’s no rain in the forecast, and the blustery wind that started off the week will calm down a little. Low will be about 43 degrees with clear nighttime skies.

Stroll through history

Spend an evening walking the very streets where Lawrence’s future was changed forever. This guided walking tour of Downtown Lawrence explores the history of that day in 1863 when guerrilla raiders attacked the city and killed nearly 200 people. Quantrill’s Raid Walking Tour starts at 6 p.m. at Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Space limited; sign up at www.watkinsmuseum.org.

Nerdy…and scary

This month things are getting a little spooky… nerd style! Nerd Nite 32: Mystery, Monsters and Maggots will feature spooky stories, decomposition and a nerdy costume contest! Free admission if you dress up as your favorite nerdy person or thing. Doors open at Pachamama’s Alton Ballroom at 7:30 p.m.; presentations start at 8 pm. $1 cover for un-costumed nerds.

Airborne event

Indie rock band The Airborne Toxic Event takes the stage at Liberty Hall tonight. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are still available for the all-ages show at Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St.

Yesterday’s most-read

• Three Lawrence residents killed in small plane crash near Chicago
• Two Lawrence women hospitalized after car wreck on U.S. Highway 40
• Apartments winning out over single-family homes, report shows; city delays vote on HERE proposal; another project to reduce traffic flow on Iowa Street

More Oct. 15 events

1 Million Cups presentation, 9-10 a.m., Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County volunteer information, noon, 2518 Ridge Court.

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees, noon, Conroy’s Pub, 3115 W Sixth St.

ECM University-Community Forum: Act for Better Care, noon-1 p.m., ECM Building, 1204 Oread Ave.

Douglas County Democrats Early Voting Celebration. 3 p.m., South Park Gazebo, 12th and Massachusetts streets.

Steak/Salmon Night, 5-7:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St.

Douglas County Commission meeting, check website at douglas-county.com for meeting time, Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts St.

North Lawrence Community Dinner: Baked Potato Bar, 5:30-7 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, 245 North 4th St.

The Beerbellies, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Johnny’s Tavern, 401 N. Second St.

NAMI-Douglas County Support Group meeting, 7-8:30 p.m. Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Ballroom/Latin Dance Class, 7-8:30 p.m., Big Six Room, Eldridge Hotel, 701 Massachusetts St. (No partner needed.)

“Basetrack,” 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive.

Conroy’s Trivia, 7:30 p.m., Conroy’s Pub, 3115 W. Sixth St.

Pride Night, 9 p.m., Wilde’s Chateau, 2412 Iowa St.