10 FREE Family Events in May
1) Brookside Art Annual. This art show is fun for the entire family. Children’s Activities are available on Saturday and Sunday. Food booths are operated by local restaurants. Light music and performances.
When: May 1 (5-9pm), May 2 (10am-9pm), May 3 (11am-5pm)Where: Brookside Shopping District 63rd & Wornall, Kansas City, MO
Info: 816.523.5553
2) Pet Pals at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead. Activities include dog safety, Frisbee dogs, police dogs, and agility and herding demonstrations. Participants are encouraged to bring canned cat and dog food and paper towels to donate to Animal Haven. Please lave your pets at home. Local animal businesses and organizations will have booths throughout the farm.
When: May 2, 11am -3pm Where: Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead 138th and Switzer, Overland Park, Kansas
Info: 913.897.2360
3) 28th Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby. The Kids’ Fishing Derby is open to children 2-15. Bring your pole, bait, and bucket. Prizes awarded to winners. A casting clinic and other demonstrations will help children learn techniques to improve their fishing success. Registration required.
When: May 2, Registration begins at 8:30am, 9- 11am
Where: Lake Jacomo, 7401 West Park Rd. Blue Springs, MO
Info: 816.229.8980
4) Meet Peter Rabbit. Children’s story time featuring Peter Rabbit. Bring cameras!
When: May 2, 10:30am
Where: Barnes & Noble, Independence Commons, 19120 E. 39th St., Independence, MO
Info: 816.795.9878
5) Fiesta Kansas City. Celebrate Hispanic Culture with authentic food, entertainment, contests, and music. The festival features a Family Area with inflatables and activities just for children.
When: May 8-10
Where: Crown Center Plaza 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO
Info: 816.472.6767
6) Target Family Day at the Nelson. Enjoy Mother’s Day at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The museum offers free admission and in honor of Mother’s Day, you can enjoy free performances, artist demonstrations, and children’s activities.
When: May 10, 12pm-5pm
Where: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, MO
Info: 816.751.1238
7) Turkey Creek Festival. This festival features family fun for all ages. A Parade, Pancake breakfast, Concessions, 5K Run, Live Music, Kids’ Activity Zone, Craft Fair and more.
When: May 16, 10am-5pm
Where: Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch Rd., Merriam, KS
Info: 913.322.5551
8) Meet Clifford. Children’s story time featuring Clifford, the Big Red Dog at Barnes & Noble. Bring cameras!
When: May 16, 11am
Where: Barnes & Noble, Town Center, 4751 W. 117th St., Leawood, KS
Info: 913.491.4535
9) Celebration at the Station. The Kansas City Symphony Salutes our troops with an All-American concert followed by a spectacular fireworks display over Liberty Memorial. Bring lawn chairs and pack a picnic. This is a wonderful family tradition to celebrate freedom and honor America’s best and brightest.
When: May 24, 7:30-9:30pm (rain date May 25th)
Where: Outdoors in front of Union Station and on the lawn of Liberty Memorial, Kansas City, MO
Info: 816.460.2020
10)A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival’s Teen Company will perform a shortened version of the Bard’s work for FREE. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments to enjoy this classic performance under the stars.
When: May 28-30, 7-9pm
Where: Across from Briarcliff Village at Mulberry Lake, 4151 N. Mulberry Dr., Kansas City, MO
Info: 816.595.5820