Independence, MO community calendar
Explore upcoming community events, local activities, public meetings, concerts, festivals, and seasonal things to do in Independence, MO. Verify final times, locations, and availability with the organizer before attending.
Upcoming schedule
Friday, September 11, 2026
Independence will mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, with a daylong memorial at Independence Uptown Market, 211 W Truman Road, on Friday, September 11. The site will have memorial displays, family activiti...
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Independence residents can use the Drop-Off Depot and Limb Drop-Off at 875 Vista Avenue on Saturday, September 12, beginning at 8 a.m. The service accepts residential waste, not commercial waste, and residents must brin...
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Applications for the Independence Citizens Academy are due Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The eight-week program begins September 29 at 6 p.m. and meets weekly on Tuesdays, with locations varying by session. The academy i...
Thursday, September 17, 2026
The City of Independence lists the Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 17, at Independence Municipal Commons as canceled. Residents who planned to attend should not travel to the list...
Saturday, September 19, 2026
The Show Me 250 celebration continues Saturday, September 19, at Bingham-Waggoner Mansion and Estate, 313 W Pacific Ave. Beginning at 10 a.m., visitors of all ages can decorate a clay pot with a patriotic design. The ac...
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The City of Independence lists a Staywell Committee meeting for 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, at Independence Municipal Commons, 20201 E Jackson Drive. The meeting is included on the city's public meetings calendar as a...
Friday, September 25, 2026
The Neon Nature Walk is scheduled for 8 to 9 p.m. Friday, September 25, at George Owens Nature Park, 1601 Speck Road. Participants will use provided ultraviolet flashlights to look for glowing natural features, includin...
Saturday, September 26, 2026
The 12th Annual Cultural and Heritage Skateboard Competition will be held Saturday, September 26, at Hill Park, 2201 S Maywood Ave. Registration runs from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by competition from noon to 2 p.m. The...
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The Independence Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, at Independence Municipal Commons, 20201 E Jackson Drive. The commission reviews development plans, subdivision plats, zoning matters, and...
Local event questions
This guide currently organizes 9 upcoming events connected to Independence, MO, including public community activities and local happenings when those records are available.
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