# Things to do with kids in Independence, MO

> 6 upcoming family events and 6 places and ongoing programs in Independence, MO (Jackson County, MO), in the Kansas City area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Walktober 2026: Truman Courthouse and Truman Trail](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/walktober-2026-truman-courthouse-and-truman-trail--listing-d94d7fa552dccad188208e5d) — Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Historic Truman Courthouse, Independence · checked Oct 16. The last Walktober walk of 2026 celebrates Jackson County's 200th anniversary on the Independence Square. Families check in at the Historic Truman Courthouse at 10 a.m. and walk…
- [Trunk-or-Treat with IPD](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/trunk-or-treat-with-ipd--listing-042ffd0085f59db7fb55011c) — Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM · Independence Uptown Market · Free · checked Oct 14. Independence Police Department's annual free, family-friendly trunk or treat at the Uptown Market with trick-or-treating from decorated trunks, vendors, music and a chance to…
- [Cargo for Kids Community Trunk or Treat](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/cargo-for-kids-community-trunk-or-treat--listing-780b9183b7cd01b2d2e0633c) — Fri, Oct 30 · 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM · Cargo Largo (southeast corner of retail parking lot), Independence · Free · checked Oct 14. Free community trunk-or-treat sponsored by Cargo for Kids in the southeast corner of the Cargo Largo retail parking lot, with decorated trunks, a Child I.D. program from IPD, a…
- [78th Annual Independence Halloween Parade](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/78th-annual-independence-halloween-parade--listing-3a3c7a31cf6d0eb57180c3ee) — Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM · Independence Square (Truman Courthouse) · checked Oct 14. Independence Chamber of Commerce's Halloween parade on the Independence Square with floats from school marching bands, community organizations, businesses, dance studios, fire…
- [Basics of Cooking for Kids (George Owens Nature Park)](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/basics-of-cooking-for-kids-george-owens-nature-park--listing-09c1fbe1900b3a7c53ca77b6) — Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM · George Owens Nature Park (The Lodge), Independence · Ages 5–12 · From $10 · checked Oct 16. Independence Parks and Recreation offers a one-day introductory cooking class for children ages 5 to 12 in the Lodge at George Owens Nature Park. Kids learn about flavour…
- [Santa's Village (Independence)](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/santa-s-village-independence--listing-5e43dcde85e9f723792d03bb) — Fri, Nov 20 · 6:30 PM · Independence Uptown Market · checked Oct 14. Independence Parks and Recreation's Santa's Village at the Uptown Market: photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, reindeer games, hot cocoa and cookies, and a goodie bag for kids while…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Children's Storytime at the Sermon Center](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/children-s-storytime-at-the-sermon-center--listing-fbc5757df202ed3bcec16731) — First Tuesday of each month, 9–9:30 a.m. (next: Nov 3, Dec 1) · Roger T. Sermon Community Center (lobby), Independence · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. On the first Tuesday of each month, Independence Parks and Recreation and the Mid-Continent Public Library host a free children's storytime in the lobby of the Roger T. Sermon…
- [Dungeons and Donuts Club for Teens (DeWitt Hall)](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/dungeons-and-donuts-club-for-teens-dewitt-hall--listing-eca4085466077868400dfe80) — Monthly, Saturday mornings (Oct 17, 2026 at 9 a.m.); registration due one week prior · George Owens DeWitt Hall, Independence · Ages 12–17 · From $10 · checked Oct 16. Dungeons and Donuts is a monthly tabletop role-playing club for kids ages 12 to 17 run by Independence Parks and Recreation at George Owens DeWitt Hall. Each month starts a…
- [Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/harry-s-truman-presidential-library-and-museum--listing-92a11d8982f17c2fddc35aea) — Mon–Sat 9 am–5 pm; Sundays noon–5 pm April–December (closed Sundays January–March)… · Harry S. Truman Library & Museum, Independence · All ages · From $5 · checked Oct 14. Presidential library and museum in Independence, recently renovated, with exhibits including the White House Decision Center and the special exhibition America 250: The Story of…
- [Homeschool Recreation (Independence Parks & Rec)](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/homeschool-recreation-independence-parks-and-rec--listing-f9a33e781cfd3eb5e775890f) — Thursdays at 2 p.m. on scheduled dates (e.g. Oct 22 at National Frontier Trails Museum… · Roger T. Sermon Community Center, Independence · Ages 6–18 · From $4 · checked Oct 16. Homeschool Recreation gives Independence-area homeschoolers ages 6 to 18 a regular afternoon of PE-style games and rotating physical activities, with occasional crafts, museum…
- [Let's Build Club for Kids (DeWitt Center)](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/let-s-build-club-for-kids-dewitt-center--listing-27ddc7191efbf26a5fe9b641) — 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 3–4:30 p.m. · George Owens Nature Park – DeWitt Center, Independence · Ages 3–12 · From $2 · checked Oct 16. Let's Build Club is a twice-monthly LEGO club at the George Owens Nature Park DeWitt Center for children ages 3 to 12. Each month has a new building theme, and kids work with a…
- [Toddler Town Indoor Play (Sermon Center)](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/toddler-town-indoor-play-sermon-center--listing-d23a3b8cb8c0ec67a29023c7) — Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30–11:30 a.m. · Roger T. Sermon Community Center (gymnasium), Independence · Up to 5 · From $3 · checked Oct 16. Toddler Town is an indoor play time in the Roger T. Sermon Community Center gymnasium for families with children ages 5 and under. Staff set out a variety of toys and activities…

## Recently ended

- [Teen After-Hours: HalloTeen](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/teen-after-hours-halloteen--listing-5d81ffa783470ca53c9e8c94) — ended Fri, Oct 23

## Nearby

- [Things to do with kids in Jackson County, MO](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/counties/jackson-county-mo) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/counties/jackson-county-mo.md)
- Other towns in Jackson County, MO: [Lee's Summit, MO](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/lee-s-summit-mo) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/lee-s-summit-mo.md), [Blue Springs, MO](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/blue-springs-mo) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/blue-springs-mo.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Kansas City](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city.md)
- [This weekend in Kansas City](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/this-weekend.md)

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