Celebrate Shakespeare in Kansas City at the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival. For over 20 years, the actors in the Hearts of America Shakespeare Festival have produced high-quality performances that strive to make the Great Bard’s works accessible to a diverse audience. Come by for a free show in the park or show how big a fan you are by reserving a seat in the crowd.
Run by Union Station Kansas City, the Kansas City Museum can be found at the breathtaking Corinthian Hall. Also known as the R.A. Long House, this 3-acre complex is dedicated to displays about local history and natural science. See collections of local artifacts or look to the heavens in the 50-seat planetarium.
Spend some time with family and friends at the Cool Crest Family Fun Center. Putt your way around at the mini-golf course, challenge each other to a go-kart race, sneak in a few hits at the batting cages or spend some time in one of the finest gaming arcades in the nation.