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.

Fri, Sep 4

Hummingbird Festival

Day 2 of the Hummingbird Festival at George Owens Nature Park—more nature activities and wildlife celebration for families.

10:00 AM George Owens Nature Park, Independence

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Sep 4

SantaCaliGon

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

12:00 AM Independence Square, 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

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

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

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

Thu, Sep 10

Homeschool Recreation

Outdoor entertainment and activities at George Owens Nature Park for homeschooled families.

2:00 PM George Owens Nature Park, Independence

5–18 yrsOutdoor

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

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