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Santa's Village

Santa and Mrs. Claus joined by a young child on a wooden bench
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Friday, November 21, 2025
6:30pm
Independence Uptown Market 211 W. Truman Road, Independence, MO 64050
Newsroom, Parks and Recreation
City-Wide, Family Activity, Holidays, Parks and Recreation
Explore the wonderful world of Santa's Village where you can meet Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause in person!
 
Join us for this fun, family-friendly event right after the Independence Square Lighting on November 21.
 
You can have your picture taken with Santa, play reindeer games, and take home a goodie bag for kids!
 
This fun event is made possible through the Parks Improvement Sales Tax and generous sponsors including our North Pole sponsor, Comcast!