Independence, Missouri
Upcoming Events in Independence Missouri
February
| 2 - 3 |
Calico Cut-Ups Annual Quilt Show
- Demonstrations daily. Tickets for an Opportunity basket sold each day. Tickets on sale for the Opportunity Quilt which will be awarded at 3:45 on Saturday. Lots of Vendors. Snack bar will be open for lunch. 10 to 4 daily. Address: Salvation Army Community Center, 14700 E. Truman Rd. , Independence, Missouri |
March
| 9 |
Vaile Mansion Tea Party/Fashion Show
- Victorian tea party and informal modeling of vintage clothing. Tasty tidbits and musical interludes will be provided. 1 PM to 3 PM. Address: Vail Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty St. , Independence, Missouri |
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KC Mavericks, Racing Appreciation Day!
- It is our Annual Racing Appreciation Day located at Silverstein Eye Centers Arena in Independence, Missouri. We are having a Car Show display of all Classic Cars, Sports Cars, and bikes etc. from Noon-3 p.m. Then, our hockey team faces off vs the Quad City Mallards at 4:05 p.m. We hope to have a great turnout kicking off the racing season and seeing the Mavs win! Address: 19100 E Valley View Parkway , Independence, Missouri |
April
| 6 |
Annual Flower & Garden Festival
- Yard-and garden-related items for sale from booths, combined with City's Arbor Day activities. Address: Historic Independence Square, 112 W. Lexington. , Independence, Missouri |
May
| 23 |
Truman Birthday Celebration at the Truman Library
- Library opens at 8 a.m. with wreathlaying at 9 a.m., birthday cake from 1:30 until its gone, children's puppet show("Hats Off to Harry") at 2 p.m., and President Truman in attendance from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Address: Truman Presidential Museum & Library, 500 W. 24 Highway , Independence, Missouri |
June
| 18 |
Strawberry Festival at Vaile Mansion
- Antiques, crafts, carriage rides, vintage cars, music, entertainment, food, ice cream and strawberry treats. Address: Vail Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty St. , Independence, Missouri |
| 18 |
Annual Pontiac Tribute Day
- Gathering of Pontiac enthusiasts coming together to celebrate the different models of Pontiacs since June of 2010 when GM closed that division. Address: 19900 E Jackson Dr. , Independence, Missouri |
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Annual Rumble 4 Kids
- FEATURES: 1ST, 2ND, 3RD Place Trophies - Goody Bags–First 50 Entries - Raffle & Silent Auction - 50/50 Raffle - Door Prizes All Day! - Concessions Available! SPECIAL AWARDS: Participant judged Best of Show, Best Interior, Best Engine, Best GM, Best Mopar, Best Ford. Pre Registration $15.00 (Must be postmarked by June 1st) Online registration available. Day of Show Registration, $20.00. For More Information Contact: Jeanne Rollins (816)-257-1338, Megan Dykeman rumble4kids@gmail.com RUMBLE CLASSES 1 1900-1950 Original 2 1951-1970 Original 3 1971-1985 Original 4 1986-1998 Original 5 1999-2012 Original 6 1928-1950 Street Rod 7 1951-1965 Street Rod 8 1966-1980 Street Rod/custom 9 1981-2012 Street Rod/custom 10 Trucks 11 Corvettes 12 Special Interest 13 Motorcycles 14 Tractors Address: 2210 S State Route 291 Independence MO 64057 , Independence, Missouri |
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Pre WWII Ford Concours D'Elegance Car Show
- The Vaile Mansion and HOA Model "A" Ford Club are hosting a car show, featuring a display of 1093 to 1940 Fords on the grounds of the elegant Vaile Mansion. Prizes given for best era fashions for men and women, open cars, commercial vehicles, sedans, coupes and best overall display. 10 a.m. to 3 .p.m . Address: 1500 N. Liberty , Independence, Missouri |
July
| 24 - 26 |
Celebrate Your Independence
- Activities on Independence Square include: July 1 - Sidewalk sales, live music, moonlight movies. July 2 - Happy Hours, Bowling, Sidewalk sales continue. July 3 - 9 a.m. Children's parade, Free face painting at Pharaoh parking lot 10 a.m.-noon by Primary Colors Gallery; Gilbert Whitney, 104 N. Liberty, cookie decorating 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; "Grill Secrets to Success: 1-2 p.m. Free by Executive Chef, Marshall Roth; in Pharaoh parking lot, UpDog Exrpess Cart; watermelon seed contest 11 a.m. Winner wins "Square Packet "( 4 movie passes, $20 gift card, free bowling pass and more); and pie eating contest 11:30 a.m., also wins "Square Packet". Enjoy a huge fireworks display at the Mormon Visitors Center beginning at dusk (approx (9:15 p.m.) on July 3rd, after an 8:30 p.m. concert by the Spirit of Independence Concert Band. Mormon Visitors Center, 937 W. Walnut Address: Historic Independence Square, Main, Lexington, Liberty & Maple , Independence, Missouri |
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Bingham-Waggoner Antique & Craft Fair
- Antiques, crafts, food, and music from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Estate will host more than 125 antique dealers and crafters on the grounds, with outstanding collectibles available for purchase. Door prize drawing every hour. Concession stands will provide tasty treats. Tours of the home available from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. for a small fee. Address: Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W. Pacific , Independence, Missouri |
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Vendor / Craft Show
- Come enjoy a day of shopping in the air conditioning. Plus access to A Wonderful Food Bar. 9AM - 3PM. Currently Participating: AVON Barb's Bath Baskets - Pam Watson Beauti Control Conner Wood Crafts Cooper Creations Discovery Toys Handmade Jewelry Homemade Hair Accessories Jessie's Jewelry Just Jewelry Kay and Girls Crafts Mom and Me Crafts MAMMA LIZZIE Premier Jewelry Pottery - Ron & Grace Humphrey Pampered Chef Scentsy - Jennifer Cates SendOutCards Shindy & Co Soap Mom Stampin Up The Bag Lady TJS Sparkles Two Tomatoes and a Pea Young's Crochet/Fashion Address: 13801 E 42nd Terrace South , Independence, Missouri |
August
| 27 |
Corvette Show on the Square
- CCA Corvette Show on the Square. See over 200 cars, from the original 1953 model to modern Corvettes. Proceeds benefit Camp Quality for kids with cancer. Silent auction, raffle, vendors, door prizes. 8 a.m. to 3 pm . Address: Historic Independence Square, 112 W. Lexington , Independence, Missouri |
September
| 30 - 2 |
Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival
- This premier annual festival on historic Independence Square features more than 400 crafters/vendors and more than 100 food booths, free local and nationally known country western music on a community stage, gospel stage and headliner stage, a midway carnival and old fashioned contests like watermelon seed spitting, ice cream eating and rootbeer chugging. Address: Historic Independence Square, 112 W. Lexington. , Independence, Missouri |
October
| 13 |
The Annual Just Minxy Productions CAR, TRUCK, & BIKE SHOW
- 8 CLASSES: Street Rod, Custom Lowrider, Hot Rod, Classic,Truck, Race Car, Drag Car, Motorcycle 3 Ways to Enter: Online, By Phone, In-Person HUGE CUSTOM TROPHIES for 1st - 2nd place winners in all categories! Entry fee lets us award over 18 CUSTOM Trophies, have FREE activities for all the children, & award side prizes for each class! People’s Choice Award for over all best car & overall best bike (chosen by fan votes) Bonus Prizes will be awarded each class! Special Guest: The JMP Calendar Girls! $20 to enter call for info! Address: Independence Center Mall 18813 E 39th St S Independence, MO 64057 , Independence, Missouri |
November
| 26 |
Annual Messiah Performance
- Start your holiday in style. Hear the 300-voice choir sing the beloved Messiah that tells of the wonderful Christmas story. Address: Community of Christ Auditorium, 1001 W. Walnut. , Independence, Missouri |
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Holiday Open House and Lighting of Independence Square Courthouse
- The festivities will begin with the arrival of jolly old St. Nick himself in a horse drawn sleigh. The rest of the day will include school choirs, a performance by the Missouri Town Village Dancers and visits with Santa. The shops of the Square have decorated their windows for the Holidays and will add to the celebration by opening their doors for the annual Holiday Open House. The shops will have special treats and displays to add to the festive air. The culmination of the day will be the lighting of the tree (and Square!) at 5:57pm followed by a reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Address: Historic Square Courthouse, 112 W. Lexington. , Independence, Missouri |
| 15 - 18 |
Spirit Of Christmas Past
- Tour three historic homes decorated for the holidays: Bingham-Waggoner, Vaile Mansion, 1859 Jail and Marshall's Home. Friday after Thanksgiving through December. 10:00AM to 4:00PM (Mon. thru Sat.) ~ 1:00PM to 4:00PM (Sun.) Closed December 23-25. Address: B/W 313 W. Pacific Ave.; Vaile 1500 N. Liberty; Jail 217 N. Main. , Independence, Missouri |
| 15 - 18 |
Vaile Victorian Christmas Tour
- Elegant Victorian Christmas will honor yuletides past with profusions of garlands, ribbons, fruit and flowers. Friday after Thanksgiving through December. Closed December 23-25. 10:00AM to 4:00PM (Mon. thru Sat.) ~ 1:00PM to 4:00PM (Sun.) Address: Vail Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty St. , Independence, Missouri |
| 15 - 18 |
Holiday Lighting
- Thousands of lights, festive decorations with opening ceremony the weekend after Thanksgiving through December. Elder Steve Nelson Director. Address: 937 W. Walnut, Mormon Visitors Center , Independence, Missouri |
December
| 18 |
Celebration of Trees
- Celebrate Christmas by viewing four 8-ft. trees and one 18-ft. tree all decorated in international themes of peace. Address: Community of Christ World Headquarters, 1001 W. Walnut. , Independence, Missouri |
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Holiday Lighting
- Thousands of lights, festive decorations with opening ceremony the weekend after Thanksgiving through December. Elder Steve Nelson Director. Address: Mormon Independence Visitors Center, 937 W Walnut , Independence, Missouri |