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.
Bring the kids (and adults) out to Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead to learn about life on a turn-of-the-century farm. This unique zoo contains over 200 animals found on farms throughout the nation, many of which are featured in the Petting Zoo. Gather freshly-laid eggs, milk a cow, bottle-feed a baby goat, ride a pony and more on this fun, interactive and educational farm.
Enjoy a tour and a toast at the Boulevard Brewery, the Midwest’s home for brews, ales and lagers since 1989. The Boulevard Brewery Tour takes guests through the brewing processes in this locally owned and operated business. Sample some of the best selections after your tour is complete, all for free!
Lace up your bowling shoes or rent a pair at the Ward Parkway Lanes for an hour or more of classic leisurely fun. This bowling alley is the perfect spot for casual and competitive bowlers to practice and show off their skills.