Independence Farmers Market
The Independence Farmers Market offers fresh produce, artisan goods, and handmade crafts every Saturday.
· National Frontier Trails Museum · Independence
Updated Oct 8, 2026 at 7:50 PM · Listings come from venue websites and newslettersJoin us for a special field trip edition of our Homeschool Recreation program as we travel to the National Frontier Trails Museum to learn about America’s westward journey. Independence, Missouri, was the jumping-off point for pioneers, and our history buffs will share with kids what life was like for pioneers planning their westward journey. Please meet at the museum for this special Homeschool Recreation Field Trip.
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National Frontier Trails Museum
416 W. Maple Ave, Independence, Independence, MO
The Independence Farmers Market offers fresh produce, artisan goods, and handmade crafts every Saturday.
George Owens Nature Park hosts a free Fungus Festival on Saturday, October 10, with mushroom education and kids' crafts.
Children can build model wagons and learn pioneer history at the National Frontier Trails Museum's "Wagons Ho" event on Saturday, October 10.
Children aged 5 and under can enjoy an indoor play program with various toys and activities.