• Pendleton Heights Orchard Fest

    Independence Plaza Park Independence Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Orchard Fest springs up in Independence Plaza Park this year. Lead to Read KC will be there with books and literacy games.

  • Blue Hills Block Party

    Blue Hills Park Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Lead to Read KC will be there with free books, resources, and literacy games.

  • Lit on Grand

    Afterword Tavern & Shelves 1834 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO, United States

    Come see Lead to Read KC at Afterword Tavern & Shelves LIT ON GRAND, a free-to-attend celebration of books, booze and other good things at the corner of 19th and Grand Blvd in KC’s Crossroads neighborhood. The third annual LIT ON GRAND features 35+ Kansas City writers, poets, booksellers, artists, food vendors and fellow small […]

  • The Children’s Place Fall Festival

    The Children's Place Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO, United States

    Lead to Read KC will be at Family Fall Festival for clients of The Children's Place. There will be face painting, art project, food, drinks and bubbles on the playground. Registration is required by calling 816-363-1898.

  • Story Time with Chris Goode

    Ruby Jean's Patio Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, United States

    Join us for a read-along with Ruby Jean’s Juicery founder Chris Goode. Goode will read his brand new children’s book, Ruby Jean’s Garden, an uplifting tale of his grandmother growing and sharing fresh food in the community.

  • Thriftin’ the Nite Away Christmas Edition

    Blessings Abound Thrift Store Metcalf Avenue 10325, Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Our friends and supporters at Blessings Abound are hosting an event to benefit Lead to Read KC. This exclusive nighttime fun, thrift walkin' will take place at their two locations on Metcalf, in Overland Park.

  • MARC Age of Celebration

    Mohart Multipurpose Center 3200 Wayne Ave., Kansas City, Missouri

    Older adults (60+) are invited to MARC's Age of Celebration, a free block party with 70 community agencies, including Lead to Read KC. Come learn more about volunteering and our literacy programs.

  • Boots on the Ground Midwest Volunteer Fair

    Second Presbyterian Church 318 E 55th Street, Kansas City, Missouri

    Join us for Boots on the Ground Volunteer Fair KCMO and learn about specific ways you can volunteer and help local organizations. Lead to Read KC will be one of the Kansas City, MO organizations recruiting volunteers to be Reading Mentors at area schools.

  • Family Storytime in the Garden

    Loose Park Rose Garden Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO, United States

    Join local children's book author Kristen Heath for a reading of We're All Weird! and an activity on the patio of the Loose Park Garden Center. This event is FREE!

  • Juneteenth Festival

    18th & Vine 18th & Vine Streets, Kansas City, MO, United States

    The 14th Annual JuneteenthKC Heritage Festival will take place at the 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District. Lead to Read KC will be there with free books and literacy games.

  • Family Storytime in the Garden

    Loose Park Rose Garden Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO, United States

    Join local children's book author Vladimir Sainte for a reading and activity on the patio of the Loose Park Garden Center. This event is FREE!

  • Family Storytime in the Garden

    Loose Park Rose Garden Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO, United States

    Join local children's book author Nikiyah Crosdale for a reading of The Thought Jar and related activity on the patio of the Loose Park Garden Center. This event is FREE!