Things to do in Independence

Independence is a historic Jackson County city known for the Truman Presidential Library and the National Frontier Trails Museum. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Independence, Missouri.

Thu, Aug 20

Chess Club

Join a local chess club to learn, play, and connect with other chess enthusiasts.

2:30 PM George Owens DeWitt Hall, Independence

5–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Aug 21

River Valley Viking Festival 2026

River Valley Viking Festival celebrates history & adventure.

4:00 PM Wehrman Road, Independence, KY 41051, United States of America, Independence

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Aug 21

KC Mystic Fair ~ August 2026

KC Mystic Fair in Independence—explore mystical vendors, crafts, and entertainment for all ages.

3:00 PM Bass Pro Drive, Independence, MO 64055, United States of America, Independence

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Aug 21

MTG The Hobbit Commander Party

Magic: The Gathering Hobbit Commander card-gaming party for collectors.

6:00 PM West Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64050, United States of America, Independence

10–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Aug 22

Copy of Sip and Solder: Potion Bottle Suncatcher Class

Craft class making potion bottle suncatchers in Independence.

5:00 PM East Winner Road, Independence, MO 64052, United States of America, Independence

8–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Aug 22

A Day at the Fair Cookie Decorating Class- 10am

Decorate cookies at a fair-themed class in Independence.

10:00 AM South Davidson Drive, Independence, MO 64055, United States of America, Independence

4–12 yrs

Fri, Sep 4

Two-Lane Highway and Steve Palmer

Live music at SantaCaliGon Days Festival — family festival with entertainment.

5:00 PM Santa Cali Gon Days Festival, Independence

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Sep 4

Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2026 OTS Celebration Event

Yu-Gi-Oh! trading-card event — collectible-game fans compete and celebrate.

6:30 PM Game Cafe, Independence

8–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Sep 6

Arena Rock Giants @ Santa-Cali-Gon

Live rock music at the Santa-Cali-Gon festival in Independence.

7:00 PM West Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64050, United States of America, Independence

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Mon, Sep 7

Kansas City Dairy Queen Giveback Fundraiser

Support a cause at the Dairy Queen Giveback Fundraiser.

3:00 PM Little Blue Parkway, Independence, MO 64057, United States of America, Independence

0–18 yrs