READ-IN the PARK
Join READ 360° for a fun-filled day celebrating family, literacy, and culture at our Annual Read in the Park Festival!
Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of reading, games, food, and community connection. Families will enjoy interactive activities designed to strengthen family engagement, inspire a love of reading, and create lasting memories together.
Event Highlights:
📖 Read-along stories and free books to take home
🎨 Interactive games and activities
🌭 A yummy cultural picnic-style meal
🎁 Free gifts and prizes
⚽ Family fun and outdoor play
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Sheila Kemper Dietrich Park Shelter
2601 Gillham Road
Kansas City, MO
Please bring blankets and lawn chairs so your family can relax and enjoy the festivities together.
This event is free and open to the community.
We look forward to celebrating a world of stories with you!
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