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, Sep 3

Hummingbird Festival

Celebrate migrating Ruby Throated Hummingbirds at George Owens Nature Center with family activities.

12:00 AM George Owens Nature Center, Independence

3–18 yrsOutdoor

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

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

Fri, Sep 4

SantaCaliGon

Historic festival celebrating westward expansion with family activities and Americana traditions.

12:00 AM Independence Square, Independence

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Sep 5

A Special Time For You (Sensory Jump)

Sensory-friendly

Sensory-friendly trampoline park session at Get Air for toddlers and caregivers.

8:00 AM Get Air, Independence

2–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Sep 5

Independence Farmers Market

Weekly farmers market at Independence Uptown Market with fresh local produce and vendors.

8:00 AM Independence Uptown Market, 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

September 11 Commemoration

Morning ceremony at Truman Library honoring lives lost on September 11, 2001.

8:30 AM Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum, Independence

8–18 yrsIndoor

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

Wed, Sep 16

White Glove Wednesdays

Behind-the-scenes museum experience at Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.

Harry S. Truman Presidential Library, Independence

8–18 yrsIndoor