Eric T. Williams
Brookside Art Annual May 2-4, Brookside District at 63rd & Wornall, Kansas City, Mo. Located in an eclectic neighborhood in the center of Kansas City, Brookside is just minutes from downtown, the Plaza and the southern suburbs. This is the city’s first art show of the year and it draws more than 70,000 people from across the region. BrooksideKC.org
Harry’s Hay Days May 2-3, Grandview. President Harry S. Truman spent a great deal of his childhood at the Truman Farm Home in Grandview, now a National Park Service site. Harry’s Hay Days is a celebration of Truman’s birthday and legacy. Enjoy a family-friendly festival with booths, a carnival and more. GrandviewHarrysHayDays.com
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta May 2-3, Guadalupe Center, 1015 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez, Kansas City, Mo. Families enjoy local and national entertainment, folkloric dancers, kids’ activities, a petting zoo, vendors, a variety of delicious food, artists, contests, raffles and much more. GuadalupeCenters.org
Taste of AAPI Festival May 3, Liberty Courtyard, West Bottoms, 1447 Liberty St., Kansas City, Mo. Experience the Third Annual Asian-American and Pacific Islander party food festival in Kansas City. TasteOfAAPI.com
Lenexa Art Fair May 10, Lenexa Civic Campus, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa. This one-day, outdoor, juried art fair features more than 50 fine artists from the region, live jazz music throughout the day, sidewalk chalk art, children’s art activities, food trucks and wine and craft beer. Lenexa.com
Miami County Spring Farm Tour May 10-11, farms in Miami County, Kan. Visit as many stops as you like while traveling in the comfort of your vehicle. This is a free event where you may explore farms with crops, animals and more. MiamiCountyKS.org
Turkey Creek Festival May 17, Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch Rd., Merriam. The Turkey Creek Festival is an annual tradition in Merriam. It’s a full day of family entertainment that features free kids’ activities, live music, arts and crafts, a 5K walk/run, food trucks and so much more! Merriam.org
Kansas City Symphony’s Bank of America Celebration at the Station May 25, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Symphony presents a moving patriotic concert to celebrate Memorial Day—followed by the city’s largest fireworks display at this free annual celebration. Make it an all-day family affair with pre-concert musical acts, activities and food trucks. KCSymphony.org