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.

Sat, Aug 29

Dog Day at The Park

Pet-friendly outdoor day at George Owens Nature Park for families with dogs.

1:00 PM George Owens Nature Park, Independence

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Aug 29

Farmers Market at the Uptown Market

Local farmers market with fresh produce and vendor goods at Independence Uptown Market.

8:00 AM Independence Uptown Market, Independence

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Sep 1

Heritage Commission, September 1, 2026

Heritage Commission, September 1, 2026 at Independence Municipal Commons

6:00 PM Independence Municipal Commons, Independence

0–18 yrs

Thu, Sep 3

Hummingbird Festival

Celebrate hummingbirds at George Owens Nature Park—a nature-focused festival perfect for curious kids and families.

10:00 AM George Owens Nature Park, 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

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

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

Fri, Sep 11

Heart of Country Music Festival

Two-day country music festival celebrating Northern Kentucky's fastest-growing music celebration.

Kenton County Fairground, Independence

0–18 yrsOutdoor