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What's Happening Around Town

Between the Truman Library, our historic downtown, the state-of-the-art Cable Dahmer Arena, and everything in between, there’s always something fun to do in Independence. Please consider yourself especially invited to one of the many events that keep us bustling year-round. And check back often, because our event calendar is always being updated.

An image of the Enchanted Forest sign with two pine trees and animals lit up at nighttime.

Enchanted Forest 2024

Friday, October 25, 2024
7:00pm
George Owens Nature Park
Entertainment, Family Activity, Holidays, Outdoor
Image of fall leaves outside of the Vaile Mansion in Independence, Mo

Vaile Mansion Macabre Tours

Friday, October 25, 2024
7:00pm
Vaile Mansion
Entertainment, Holidays, Outdoor
A police officer waves to the crowd from the top hatch of a Police response vehicle during the annual Halloween Parade.

Halloween Parade

Saturday, October 26, 2024
10:00am
Truman Courthouse
City-Wide, Entertainment, Family Activity, Holidays, Outdoor
Image of fall leaves outside of the Vaile Mansion in Independence, Mo

Vaile Mansion Macabre Tours

Saturday, October 26, 2024
7:00pm
Vaile Mansion
Entertainment, Holidays, Outdoor
An image of the Enchanted Forest sign with two pine trees and animals lit up at nighttime.

Enchanted Forest 2024

Saturday, October 26, 2024
7:00pm
George Owens Nature Park
Entertainment, Family Activity, Holidays, Outdoor
Looking up at the statue of President Truman walking with his cane on the east side of the Historic Truman Courthouse in Independence, Mo.

Independence Historic Preservation Division 2nd Saturday Autumn Architecture Tours: The Gunfight on the Independence Square

Saturday, November 9, 2024
10:00am
Truman Courthouse
City-Wide, Entertainment, Outdoor