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 […]
Get your steps in and your questions answered with one of our pelvic floor PT's. Bring your kiddos and enjoy a gentle walk and talk about women's health.
Grab your fishing pole and get ready to reel in some fun! Our free Youth Fishing Derby is open to kids 13 and under—no experience needed! Prizes, giveaways, and tons of fishy fun await. Don’t miss out! This youth fishing derby will take place at Rose's Pond in beautiful Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park. It is a […]
Ready to make unforgettable memories with the whole family? Join us for a day of fun and discovery with food, music, storytelling, games, and crafts inspired by the past. Experience life on the wild frontier in the early 1800s. Whether you’re exploring history or enjoying the festivities, there is something for everyone.
Ready to make unforgettable memories with the whole family? Join us for a day of fun and discovery with food, music, storytelling, games, and crafts inspired by the past. Experience life on the wild frontier in the early 1800s. Whether you’re exploring history or enjoying the festivities, there is something for everyone.
Kaleidoscope is a FREE, hands‑on art‑making space in Kansas City designed for kids ages 4 to 12. On the second Saturday of each month, Kaleidoscope offers Sensory-Friendly Sessions, creating a calmer, more supportive studio experience while still providing all the creativity and fun of hands-on art making. Dedicated Sensory-Friendly session time runs from 9:15 to […]
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 […]
June 13 10AM-11:30AM Explore the rise of America’s Favorite Vacation, as new inventions like the automobile, paved roads, gas stations, National Parks, and more encouraged families hit the road! Each tour includes special featured stories and a custom guided route led by our professional museum staff, who get to highlight their favorite facts and collections […]
Explore the rise of America’s Favorite Vacation, as new inventions like the automobile, paved roads, gas stations, National Parks, and more encouraged families hit the road! Each tour includes special featured stories and a custom guided route led by our professional museum staff, who get to highlight their favorite facts and collections around our town […]
Lanesfield Historic Site is open to the public from 10:00am to 4:00pm on the second Saturday of each month. Admission is free! About the Site The limestone schoolhouse, the last remaining structure in the former town of Lanesfield, is the oldest operating schoolhouse in Johnson County. Students attended from 1869 - 1963 when the school […]
Ages: 5 and up, Experience Mary's Lake with a self-guided paddling adventure! Pick up your ticket at Prairie Park Nature Center, stroll to the lake, and grab your kayak or canoe gear at the boathouse. Enjoy up to two hours on the water-bring your own fishing gear if you like. Life jackets required. Kayaks are […]
As part of city-wide observances and in partnership with JuneteenthKC, the free Juneteenth Celebration honors the enduring contributions of African Americans with a full day of festivities, including live music and dancing, storytelling performances, and educational experiences in the museum’s galleries. About Juneteenth Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth is an abbreviation of “June nineteenth” […]