Events in Independence
The Heart of America Summer Instructional and Exposure Clinic
This summer softball instructional and exposure clinic is for players ages 13 to 18 and focuses on helping participants improve through drills, skills evaluations, and controlled scrimmages. Coaching staff will provide instruction across offense, defense, pitching, and catching, plus there will be informational sessions and a general Q&A for players, parents, and coaches. Pre-registration is required and enrollment is limited. Confirmed recruiting programs are listed as part of the event details.
Adair ParkTIME TRAVELERS: Time for a Party Week!
Step back in time at Shawnee Town 1929 Museum for a fun family “time travel” series featuring interactive activities inspired by 1929. Enjoy classic farmstead experiences like laundry and grocery shopping, plus rotating theme activities each week. Activities run mid-morning through early afternoon and are included with general admission.
Shawnee Town 1929 MuseumMother's Closet
Mother’s Closet is a free community event for women, infants, and children, with no registration required. Families can take home no-cost items such as new and gently used clothing, accessories, toys, breastfeeding supplies, and other helpful household and baby goods. Throughout the event, attendees can also connect with doulas and lactation consultants for guidance and support related to pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding. Community donations are welcome as well, and donated items are reviewed and sorted so they can continue helping local families in need.
Kansas City Public Library: Trails West BranchIndependence Roots Music Festival
Celebrate American roots music at the Independence Roots Music Festival on the grounds of the historic Bingham-Waggoner Estate. You’ll hear a lineup of regional acts playing blues, folk, bluegrass, and more across stages on the north side and on the estate’s porches. Enjoy food and drinks, and take advantage of free parking, bring-your-own lawn chair or blanket seating, and all-ages festivities.
Bingham-Waggoner Estate(SOLD OUT) Coffee Culture and Conversation, 8-13-26
Join the Northeast Kansas City Chamber for a relaxed, friendly networking hour at Eleos Coffee House. Enjoy house coffee and sweets while you connect with local neighbors, business owners, and community leaders, plus get updates from what’s happening around the area. Come ready to share your neighborhood or business news, and bring your flyers and business cards for networking and prizes.
Eleos Coffee HouseSip and Solder: Potion Bottle Suncatcher Class
Join The Story Loft for a beginner-friendly stained glass workshop where you’ll make your own potion bottle suncatcher. You’ll use pre-cut glass pieces and learn the copper foil method, including how to foil and solder to bring your design together. All materials and guided instruction are provided, with color variations available. Soldering will be involved (made of 60/40 lead and tin), and nitrile gloves are available if you’d like them. Limited wine and bottled ciders will be available, and you’re also welcome to bring your own beverages and snacks.
The Story LoftKC Mystic Fair
Step into a full three-day event packed with spiritual and metaphysical experiences, featuring tarot, mediumship, psychic readings, medical intuitive and tea leaf readings, plus aura, oracle, chakra, and past-life sessions. There will also be a variety of healing and energy work including crystal healing, reiki, reflexology, shamanic practices, and more, along with vendors selling crystals, magick tools, jewelry, herbs, candles, natural body products, and unique art. Door prizes are given away every hour, and free classes and spirit galleries are included with daily admission.
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - IndependenceKC Area Bocce
KC Area Bocce is an all-day bocce event running from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Rosters are due by August 7, and questions can be directed to Meg Ward.
APEX Sports HubCenter Boys Varsity Soccer @ Fort Osage
Catch the Center boys varsity soccer team as they travel for an away non-district matchup against Fort Osage. The game is scheduled to take place at Fort Osage High School.
Fort Osage High SchoolSwope Murder Trial: A Re-enactment
Step into the courtroom with an in-person re-enactment of the Swope Murder Trial. The trial begins at 6:30 PM and runs for about two hours, offering a chance to experience the dramatic proceedings from start to finish. The event takes place at the Truman Memorial Building.
Truman Memorial BuildingRaytown South Varsity Football @ Chrisman
Raytown South Cardinals varsity football heads to William Chrisman High School for a non-district matchup against the Chrisman Bears. Tickets are available digitally.
William Chrisman High SchoolSip and Solder: Wine Tasting and Candle-Votive Class
Sip and Solder is an in-person workshop where you’ll make your own stained glass candle votive using pre-cut glass pieces, with guided instruction in the copper foil and soldering process. You’ll also enjoy an educational wine tasting with five wines, hosted by a licensed bartender and winery professional, and each attendee receives a wine glass to take home. Materials are provided, free parking is available, and you can bring your own snacks. Doors open at 2:40 PM, and the event is for ages 21 and up.
The Story Loft