FEATURED EVENTS

Saturday, October 10th | For forty years, the Fall Festival has brought together families, Native artists, performers, historians, volunteers, and community members to celebrate the rich history and living cultures connected to the Shawnee Indian Mission. This milestone year offers an opportunity to honor the past while investing in the future of one of Kansas' most significant historic places. See you there!

This fall, see the National WWI Museum and Memorial in a way you never have before. Created in celebration of the Museum and Memorial's 100th anniversary and the nation's 250th, Liberty's Beacon transforms the Memorial into a canvas of light, sound and motion. Over seven weekends, three acclaimed artists each bring the Memorial's inscribed virtues – Honor, Courage, Sacrifice and Patriotism – to life across an eight- to 10-minute visual and auditory experience shown throughout the evening.

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!