The best things to do in Independence

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Entertainment · 6 places · showing the latest additions first

Standard multiplex movie house showing first-run Hollywood features on 14 screens.

7860 Mall Rd (Florence)

Standard multiplex movie house showing first-run Hollywood features on 14 screens.

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If you crave fewer errands and more fairways, Summit Hills Country Club Inc delivers with a scenic golf course, tennis, a refreshing pool,…

236 Dudley Pike (Crestview Hills)

If you crave fewer errands and more fairways, Summit Hills Country Club Inc delivers with a scenic golf course, tennis, a refreshing pool, and clubhouse dining for easy post round hangs. Check it out this week and make after-work plans actually fun.

From the Florence newsletter, August 28, 2026

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Need a spot this week where the game and the games both matter? Dave & Buster's Florence nails it with state-of-the-art screens for Reds…

781 Heights Blvd (Florence)

Need a spot this week where the game and the games both matter? Dave & Buster's Florence nails it with state-of-the-art screens for Reds and more, a stacked arcade for friendly trash talk, and a menu running from burgers and steaks to salads, desserts, signature cocktails and mocktails.

From the Florence newsletter, August 30, 2026

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This week, if your crew needs to burn energy and you need a breather, Silverlake: The Family Place delivers with indoor and outdoor…

301 Kenton Lands Rd (Erlanger)

This week, if your crew needs to burn energy and you need a breather, Silverlake: The Family Place delivers with indoor and outdoor waterparks, an Olympic pool, a trampoline park, duckpin bowling, and over 100 weekly fitness classes. Kids love the supervised childcare, you get your workout, everyone leaves happy.

From the Florence newsletter, August 27, 2026

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Long-running chain of recreation centers for mini-golf; some feature arcades & other attractions.

3143 Dixie Hwy (Erlanger)

Long-running chain of recreation centers for mini-golf; some feature arcades & other attractions.

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