Jackson County, MO · Kansas City area · Latest check Fri, Oct 16
Things to do with kids in Independence, MO
6 upcoming family events and 6 places and programs in Independence, MO. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Central Time.
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Oct25SunOutdoorsSun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM
Walktober 2026: Truman Courthouse and Truman Trail
Historic Truman Courthouse
- Trick-or-treat
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Trunk-or-Treat with IPD
Independence Uptown Market
Free
Oct30FriTrick-or-treatFri, Oct 30 · 4:30 PM
Cargo for Kids Community Trunk or Treat
Cargo Largo (southeast corner of retail parking lot)
Free
Oct31SatCostumes and paradesSat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
78th Annual Independence Halloween Parade
Independence Square (Truman Courthouse)
- Cooking
Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM
Basics of Cooking for Kids (George Owens Nature Park)
George Owens Nature Park (The Lodge)
From $10Ages 5–12
Nov20FriSanta visitsFri, Nov 20 · 6:30 PM
Santa's Village (Independence)
Independence Uptown Market
Places and ongoing programs
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum
Harry S. Truman Library & Museum
From $5All ages
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
Homeschool Recreation (Independence Parks & Rec)
Roger T. Sermon Community Center
From $4Ages 6–18
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Let's Build Club for Kids (DeWitt Center)
George Owens Nature Park – DeWitt Center
From $2Ages 3–12
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Children's Storytime at the Sermon Center
Roger T. Sermon Community Center (lobby)
FreeAll ages
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Dungeons and Donuts Club for Teens (DeWitt Hall)
George Owens DeWitt Hall
From $10Ages 12–17
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Toddler Town Indoor Play (Sermon Center)
Roger T. Sermon Community Center (gymnasium)
From $3Up to 5
Recently ended
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