Our Summer & Fall Farmers Market is BACK! Whether you’re stocking up on fresh, locally grown produce, hunting for handcrafted goods, or just looking for a reason to get outside, the Independence Farmers Market is THE place to be! What to Expect: 🍅 Farm-fresh fruits & vegetables straight from local growers 🍯 Artisan goods including […]
Join Us at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.
The whole family will enjoy this flexible Storytime. Hearing stories is a great way to spend time with your kids and help them foster a love of reading. Stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities foster pre-reading skills. Fun for the whole family. Space is limited. Pick up a free ticket at the Questions Desk when […]
Let curiosity take root at Cottonwood Tales! Your little ones are invited to join O.P. the Bookworm, Miss Laurel and friends on the first Saturday of each month (except July) at 10 a.m. for an interactive story time filled with nature-themed tales, fingerplays and musical fun. We’ll gather at the Education Center or head outdoors […]
Join us in Bloch lobby to create your own time telling tool! Then join us in the galleries to learn how different civilizations approached the concept of time. Visit Museum Guides to explore both historical and modern methods of telling time in a...
Embark on a nocturnal hike with a naturalist at the Prairie Park Nature Center Preserve and observe the wildlife that emerges at night. Catch glimpses of bats, coyotes, raccoons, opossums, and more with handheld red lights. Children aged 2 and under can enter for free when accompanied by a registered adult.
Experience a brand-new prehistoric passage featuring animatronic dinosaurs and fossils. Learn how hands-on science reveals dinosaurs that once ruled the ancient world. New limited-time exhibit filling nearly 5,000 saft in Science City 9 Animatronic Dinosaurs Interact with Paleontologists, touch dinosaur bones, compare skulls & More! FREE WITH SCIENCE CITY ADMISSION
2026 Registration Is Now Open Worlds of Fun Festival of Music is returning in 2026! Don’t miss this chance to be part of the fun and excitement of performing at Worlds of Fun in 2026. Directors are encouraged to create an account as soon as possible. Sessions fill up quickly and are only available on […]
Race Day Schedule 5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup 6:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 7:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish! Every Registration Includes Great Swag - designer shirt Custom medal […]
Every Sunday at 1 PM, their studio transforms into a colorful, glittery, sensory-filled slime paradise! Bring the kids (or your inner kid!) for an afternoon of creativity, unique color combos, sparkles galore, and now… scents! From fruity to fizzy to downright magical, you get to customize it all. It’s messy, fun, and totally unforgettable — […]
Join us in Bloch lobby to create your own time telling tool! Then join us in the galleries to learn how different civilizations approached the concept of time. Visit Museum Guides to explore both historical and modern methods of telling time in a...
Experience a brand-new prehistoric passage featuring animatronic dinosaurs and fossils. Learn how hands-on science reveals dinosaurs that once ruled the ancient world. New limited-time exhibit filling nearly 5,000 saft in Science City 9 Animatronic Dinosaurs Interact with Paleontologists, touch dinosaur bones, compare skulls & More! FREE WITH SCIENCE CITY ADMISSION