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What's Happening Around Town

Between the Truman Library, our historic downtown, the state-of-the-art Cable Dahmer Arena, and everything in between, there’s always something fun to do in Independence. Please consider yourself especially invited to one of the many events that keep us bustling year-round. And check back often, because our event calendar is always being updated.

Image of the commemoration of Harry S. Truman's birthday at the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Truman Day: Commemoration of Harry S. Truman's 140th Birthday

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
9:00am
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Family Activity, Holidays
Images of decorated house-shaped sugar cookies

Design your own Historic Building Cookie

Saturday, May 11, 2024
10:00am
Bingham-Waggoner Mansion and Estate
Entertainment, Family Activity
Logo for the Missouri Model Railroad Museum

Train Day: Open House

Saturday, May 11, 2024
10:00am
Missouri Model Railroad Museum
Entertainment, Family Activity, Open House
Logo for the Missouri Model Railroad Museum

Train Day: Open House

Sunday, May 12, 2024
10:00am
Missouri Model Railroad Museum
Entertainment, Family Activity, Open House
Image of old chain handcuffs on jail floor

Preserved! The 1859 Jail Museum

Thursday, May 16, 2024
6:30pm
1859 Jail Museum
Entertainment
Image of people at the Strawberry Festival at the Vaile Mansion

Strawberry Festival

Saturday, June 1, 2024
9:00am
Vaile Mansion
Family Activity, Outdoor, Shopping