Local News and Events in Independence, MO

Wednesday Market Continues Through Summer

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · Independence, MO

The Independence Farmers' Market will open at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Independence Uptown Market, 211 W. Truman Road. Vendors offer locally grown meat and produce, homemade sweets and treats, and handmade crafts made or grown within 100 miles of Independence. The market is growers-only, and SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks are accepted. Wednesday evening markets are scheduled from June 3 through August 12, giving residents another midweek opportunity to shop locally.

This local community update for Independence, MO is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Independence, MO area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Upcoming Community Events in Independence, MO

Explore July 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Independence, MO.

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Homeschool Recreation Meets Again

Homeschool Recreation is set for July 16 at Roger T. Sermon Community Center. The city says the bi-weekly program is geared toward students ages 6 to 18 and offers PE-style games, rotating activities, and occasional cra...

Friday, July 17, 2026

Frisbee Session Set for Young Athletes

Independence Parks and Recreation will hold the Frisbee session in its Basics of Sports series at 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, at George Owens Nature Park, 1601 Speck Road. The session teaches basic Frisbee skills as part...

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Saturday Market Returns to Uptown

The Independence Farmers' Market is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at Independence Uptown Market, 211 W. Truman Road. Shoppers can find locally grown meat and produce, homemade sweets and treats, and handmade c...

Monday, July 20, 2026

Truman Library Hosts Teacher Conference

The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum is set to host its five-day Teacher Conference from July 20 to 24. The workshop is aimed at K-12 educators and focuses on presidential history, primary sources, and ideas teachers...

Monday, July 20, 2026

City Council Meets July 20

The Independence City Council will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, July 20, at Independence Municipal Commons, 20201 E. Jackson Drive. The meeting is scheduled for the building's first floor. Residents can at...

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Rainbow Science Day Returns

Wonder Wednesdays continues on July 22 with Rainbow at George Owens Nature Park. The city says the hands-on science session is geared toward kids ages 8 to 14 and gives local families another low-cost summer activity cl...

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