Event Calendar

Explore Kansas City through the eyes of our hometown president in the new exhibit, “Harry S. Truman: Kansas City’s Commander in Chief,” on display at the Box Gallery in downtown Kansas City. The exhibit explores the challenges Truman faced, the decisions he made to shape our democracy, and the milestones that sealed his place in history as one of our nation’s greatest presidents.

After touring the exhibit, discover Truman’s Kansas City through a walking tour of the nearby area, highlighting the places that Truman frequented, from the site of Truman’s haberdashery to Truman’s campaign headquarters in the Muehlebach Hotel. Brochures for this self-guided tour are available in the gallery.

This exhibit is part of a strategic effort to expand community programming throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area while the Truman Library is closed for renovation. Join us this year as we continue to share Harry Truman’s inspiring legacy through new events and exhibitions.

Exhibit runs Sept. 6 – Oct. 25, 2019. Free and open to the public. Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Enjoy a special, Halloween-themed evening of shopping on the Independence Square. Registration is just $10 and includes a special shopping bag filled with treats from our local merchants and entry to an after party. Enjoy specials at local shops, compete in a costume and pumpkin-carving contest. If you’re feeling daring, float like a ghost over to the 1859 Jail, Marshal’s Home & Museum for a $5 mini ghost tour.

It’s game day! Catch the Kansas City Mavericks, EHCL affiliate to the NHL’s Calgary Flames and AHL’s Stockton Heat, live in action at the Silverstein Eye Centers Arena. Start times and opponents vary. Following this link to see the season schedule.

Every Friday and Saturday night in October the Jackson County Historical Society, Dusk 2 Dawn Paranormal, and Pioneer Trails Adventures are hosting Ghost Tours at the 1859 Jail.

Tours begin at 7, 8 & 9 p.m. Spend an exciting 45 minutes touring the 1859 Jail, Marshal’s Home and Museum, then take a spooky covered-wagon ride around the Independence Square.

$22 for adults, $18 for kids, 7-16. No kids under age 7. Tickets go on sale August 30th on Eventbrite and jchs.org. Advance purchase only, tickets will not be sold at the door. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Jackson County Historical Society.

This event has sold out the past 3 years, so tickets go fast. This is not a jump-scare kind of tour; instead, you will be learning about the grisly history of the 1859 Jail and Independence Square, as well as some of the ghosts who haunt the place.

Recently featured on Travel Channel’s “Haunted Towns,” the Vaile Mansion truly looks like a haunted mansion. Vaile is quickly becoming one of the favored haunted locations in the Midwest. Here is your opportunity to join Apex Paranormal for some spooky fall fun, investigating this incredible location.

Bring your own equipment or use some of Apex’s. This is a special event with limited tickets, don’t miss your chance!

The longest-running Halloween parade in the Kansas City area is set to take place on Saturday, October 26th, 2019, in Independence.   The 71st Annual Halloween Parade, presented by Care Now Urgent Care and organized by the Independence Chamber of Commerce will begin at 10 a.m. on the Historic Independence Square.  Each year, several thousand spectators attend the parade.

It’s game day! Catch the Kansas City Mavericks, EHCL affiliate to the NHL’s Calgary Flames and AHL’s Stockton Heat, live in action at the Silverstein Eye Centers Arena. Start times and opponents vary. Following this link to see the season schedule.

Before we leave for Oregon, we’ve got to solve the Wagon Train Mystery.

E.B. Westcot is no more. We need you to watch for clues and interview the suspects, all while enjoying a delicious barbecue dinner provided by 3 Pigs Barbecue.

Tickets are $18/adults (18+), $15/members, $8/children. Ages 14 and up recommended (The event contains adult themes).

To reserve your tickets call the museum (816)325-7575.

Sponsored by Friends of the National Frontier Trails Museum.

Every Friday and Saturday night in October the Jackson County Historical Society, Dusk 2 Dawn Paranormal, and Pioneer Trails Adventures are hosting Ghost Tours at the 1859 Jail.

Tours begin at 7, 8 & 9 p.m. Spend an exciting 45 minutes touring the 1859 Jail, Marshal’s Home and Museum, then take a spooky covered-wagon ride around the Independence Square.

$22 for adults, $18 for kids, 7-16. No kids under age 7. Tickets go on sale August 30th on Eventbrite and jchs.org. Advance purchase only, tickets will not be sold at the door. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Jackson County Historical Society.

This event has sold out the past 3 years, so tickets go fast. This is not a jump-scare kind of tour; instead, you will be learning about the grisly history of the 1859 Jail and Independence Square, as well as some of the ghosts who haunt the place.

Join Apex Paranormal for the first public paranormal investigation of the incredible Bingham-Waggoner Estate. This location has only been investigated once before and it was incredibly active. Come be a part of helping unravel the mystery of Bingham-Waggoner and who haunts it.

Bring your own paranormal equipment or use some of Apex’s equipment.

Enjoy a free, 30-minute public performance on the Casavant organ in the Community of Christ Temple. Built in 1992 and installed in the early months of 1993, the Casavant organ contains four manuals, 60 stops, 102 ranks, and is the result of more than 20,000 hours of planning and building. The 5,685 pipes are distributed on three levels behind the façade in an organ case that is 50 feet high, 40 feet wide, and eight feet deep. “Without question,” wrote former Kansas City Star music critic Scott Cantrell, “(this organ) is one of the most glorious organs in North America.”

2:30 p.m., 201 S. River Blvd. 816-833-1000, ext. 3030.

Kansas City artist Israel Garcia Garcia discusses his time along with U.S.-Mexico Border gathering found objects for his Border Crossings art installation, his inspiration for creating the exhibit, and its link to Kansas City’s historic Hispanic neighborhoods.

The historic Elms Hotel & Spa has seen a lot over the years including many famous guests and a few of a ghostlier nature. Join paranormal investigator and researcher Becky Ray as she talks about the history of this famous hotel and the mysterious activity that continues to this day.

The historic Elms Hotel & Spa has seen a lot over the years including many famous guests and a few of a ghostlier nature. Join paranormal investigator and researcher Becky Ray as she talks about the history of this famous hotel and the mysterious activity that continues to this day.

Young Thug and Machine Gun Kelly will be performing live at Silverstein Eye Centers Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 30th at 8 p.m. Performing with Young Thug and Machine Gun Kelly will be special guest Polo G and opener Strick.