2024 Happy Holidays Independence
November 1, 2024
Independence Square Lighting | Nov. 22, 2024
Holiday fun, tradition, and magic start with the Annual Square Lighting on the Historic Independence Square. They’ll be singing, dancing, and more as we usher in the holiday season.
Santa’s Village | Independence Uptown Market | Nov. 22, 2024
Santa Claus is coming to town! Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, crafts, and more with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Independence Uptown Market after the Square Lighting!
Holiday Tours | Vaile Mansion & Arboretum | Thurs-Sun., Nov. 29-Dec. 29, 2024
Vaile Mansion is open for Victorian Winter Wonderland holiday tours Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10-4 pm and Sundays from 1-4 thru December 29th.
Visit www.vailemansion.org or call 816-503-6700 for tickets
Annual Winter Solstice Torch-Lit Hike | George Owens Nature Park | Dec. 4, 2024
Walk a paved trail lit by torches and enjoy live birds of prey, ice sculptures, and hot chocolate. This year, through partnership with Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity and Fort Osage School District, the trail will be lined with beautiful wooden nutcrackers, decorated by the community!
Winter Trails | George Owens Nature Park | Thurs-Sun. Dec. 5 – Jan. 31, 2024
Come see the decorated holiday nutcrackers by the community in partnership with Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity and Fort Osage School District.
Living Windows | Historic Independence Square | Dec. 6, 2024
Experience the holiday magic on the Independence Square. Local businesses and community groups put on performances in windows as you shop, walk, and enjoy the holiday lights. Plus, there will be vendors, concessions, and more!
Twilight Gala at the Mansion | Bingham-Waggoner | Dec. 6, 2024
A magical Christmas experience inside a historic home decked out for the holiday season. Event goers will have the chance to be entertained as they wander the halls enjoying holiday treats.
Visit bwestate.net/events for tickets.
Champagne & Chandeliers | Vaile Mansion & Arboretum | Dec. 7, 2024
Enjoy an evening at the Vaile Mansion where you can sip champagne, taste appetizers and wander from room to room all against a Victorian Winter Wonderland backdrop.
Visit vailemansion.org or call 816-503-6700 for tickets.
Winter Farmers Market | Uptown Market | Dec. 7, 2024
Visit the Independence Uptown Market as it kicks off its Winter Farmers Market showcasing dozens of vendors offering produce, baked goods, meat and crafts.
Visit independencemo.gov/farmersmarket for more information.
Cookies & Cocoa with Mrs. Claus | Bingham-Waggoner | Dec. 14, 2024
Spend an evening with Mrs. Claus at the Bingham-Waggoner Estate. Children ages 3-8 will enjoy cookies, cocoa, and more refreshments while Mrs. Claus reads "Twas the Night Before Christmas." The event includes crafts for kids and questions with Mrs. Claus.
Visit bwestate.net/events for tickets.
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