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The Independence Square Come shop, eat and play on the Square today.

The Independence Square Association is a 501 (c)(3) committed to promoting an attractive and financially stable downtown while preserving our historic resources and enriching the community.

There’s sooo much happening this weekend on the Independence SCARE. Take a look! 👀 We kick off the weekend on Thursday, ...
10/22/2026

There’s sooo much happening this weekend on the Independence SCARE. Take a look! 👀

We kick off the weekend on Thursday, October 22nd with SAVOR culinary experience at Ophelia’s at 6:30PM and Founders Series Virginia Distillery at Sentinel Room Cocktail Lounge at 6:00PM. 🍽️🍹

Friday, October 23rd catch new movies Clayface & Brother Joseph Again at the Pharaoh Cinema, experience live music with Jason Irvin at 3 Trails by Ophelia’s, take a spooky cover wagon ride, investigate the paranormal at 1859 Jail Museum, or meet friends at the Sentinel Room’s Wh***ey Library for Friday Night Fights. 🍿🥃

What’s in store for Saturday, October 24th? Goosebumps is showing at the Pharaoh Cinema at 1PM. Tickets are only $6. The Missouri Model Railroad Museum has a special Halloween Theater for kids. Stone Church is offering a Trunk or Treat event. 🎃 🎥

End the weekend on Sunday, October 25th with Walktober at 10AM and Independence residents can enjoy free tours of the Bingham-Waggoner and Vaile Mansions from 1-4PM. 🚶🏡

You belong on the Independence SCARE this Halloween season. See you soon!

Ya gotta check out the new neon sign at Gateway Letter Jackets. The team at Fossil Forge Design nailed it!
10/21/2026

Ya gotta check out the new neon sign at Gateway Letter Jackets. The team at Fossil Forge Design nailed it!

FREE to the RESIDENTS of INDEPENDENCE - for the next TWO Sundays, the Bingham-Waggoner Mansion & Estate AND Vaile Mansio...
10/18/2026

FREE to the RESIDENTS of INDEPENDENCE - for the next TWO Sundays, the Bingham-Waggoner Mansion & Estate AND Vaile Mansion invite you to experience both mansions Sunday Open House from 1pm – 4pm. 🏠

Come explore the charm, history, and beauty of both of Independence’s treasured historic landmarks. Wander through the homes, admire their beautiful architecture and furnishings, and discover the stories that make the estates so special.

Whether you’re a history lover, a longtime local, or have simply driven by and wondered what’s inside, this is your invitation to come see both historic homes and learn more.

📍 Bingham-Waggoner Mansion & Estate AND Vaile Mansion
🕛 Open House Sundays, 1pm-4pm October 18th & 25th only (FREE to Independence Residents).

Bingham-Waggoner Historical Society
Vaile Victorian Society of the Vaile Mansion

We couldn’t let the day end without giving a shout out to our Executive Director Jeff on National Boss Day. Thanks for a...
10/16/2026

We couldn’t let the day end without giving a shout out to our Executive Director Jeff on National Boss Day. Thanks for all you do to keep our nonprofit organization humming along.

And more photos from Ghouls Night Out. Have a ghoulish good weekend. Album 2 of 2Photo credit: StillSkies Media
10/16/2026

And more photos from Ghouls Night Out. Have a ghoulish good weekend.

Album 2 of 2
Photo credit: StillSkies Media

It was a night of fun on the Independence SCARE at Ghouls Night Out. Mark your calendar now for the 12th annual Ghouls N...
10/15/2026

It was a night of fun on the Independence SCARE at Ghouls Night Out. Mark your calendar now for the 12th annual Ghouls Night Out October 14, 2027!

Thank you to all the small businesses who made the ghouls and goblins feel welcomed. Thank you to Studio 3V Dance Center, KC Metaphysical, Visit Independence, MO, The Pharaoh Cinema 4, The LUXE EVENT SPACE, and volunteer Lori Harp.

Album 1 of 2
Photo credit: StillSkies Media

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106 S. Liberty Street
Independence, MO
64050

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