# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Independence, KS

- **Subtitle**: Find Christmas events in Independence, Kansas for 2026, from holiday markets and light displays to family shows and Christmas Eve parties. See dates and ticket details.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
- **Type**: other

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## About

As Christmas draws near in the Independence in 2026, mark your calendars for a taste of festive enchantment! Beyond the traditional gatherings at home, exploring during this festive season can be enchanting. Whether planning a family trip or going solo, there's a sleigh-load of festive fairs, holiday craft shows, and Christmas services in the Independence waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in Independence to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration!

## Christmas Events in Independence

- **Event Name**: Independence Main Street and Optimist Club Holiday Parade
  - **Description**: We are excited to announce that the Annual Independence Main Street and Optimist Club Holiday Parade is just around the corner! 

This year's parade will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2026,  at 5:30 PM, with lineup beginning at 4:30 PM at Chestnut and 6
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 22 2026 at 05:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/independence-main-street-and-optimist-club-holiday-parade/200029538966514
  - **Venue**: Downtown Independence Kansas
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  - **Categories**: parades, holiday
- **Event Name**: Holiday Open Houses 2026
  - **Description**: 🎄✨ Celebrate the season while you shop local in downtown Independence! 🎉🛍️

Join us for a magical afternoon of shopping and holiday cheer during the Holiday Open Houses on Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM!

Stroll through a charming arra
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 22 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Nov 22 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/holiday-open-houses-2026/200029539237315
  - **Venue**: Downtown Independence Kansas
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  - **Categories**: holiday, shopping, christmas-markets-and-fairs
- **Event Name**: Toy Drive Bingo at Independence Public Library
  - **Description**: Join us for Toy Drive Bingo. Bring one unopened toy per person to gain entry to play bingo and win great prizes! All toys will be donated. Friday, December 4th, 2026, at 6:00PM on the first floor of the Library.
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/toy-drive-bingo-at-independence-public-library/200030789287111
  - **Venue**: 220 E Maple St, Independence, KS, United States, Kansas 67301
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- **Event Name**: December First Friday - Sponsored by Independence Main Street
  - **Description**: 🛍️🎄 SHOP LOCAL, CELEBRATE LOCAL!
Join the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Independence for a special December First Friday – Shop Local Edition!

📅 Friday, December 4, 2026
⏰ 7:30 a.m.
📍 Civic Center | 410 North Penn. Avenue

The holiday shopping seas
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 07:30 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/december-first-friday-sponsored-by-independence-main-street/200030987751902
  - **Venue**: Memorial Hall and Civic Center Independence KS
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- **Event Name**: Barnside Christmas - Pictures with Santa
  - **Description**: 🎅✨ Barnside Christmas: Pictures with Santa 🎄

Join us for a magical evening at the historic Glencliff Farms Barn! Bring the family and make lasting holiday memories with Santa in a beautiful, rustic Christmas setting.

🌟 What to Expect:

📸 Pictures with S
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri Dec 04 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/barnside-christmas-pictures-with-santa/200030987749950
  - **Venue**: 303 Glencliff Rd, Independence, KS 67301-5900, United States
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- **Event Name**: Family Cardboard Gingerbread house decorating at IPL
  - **Description**: Join us to decorate cardboard gingerbread houses as a family. We will judge and choose a winner, and the winning house will be displayed all of December at the library!  This event will take place on Thursday, November 19th, at 6:00PM!
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 19 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/family-cardboard-gingerbread-house-decorating-at-ipl/200030789286500
  - **Venue**: 220 E Maple St, Independence, KS, United States, Kansas 67301
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- **Event Name**: Jingle and Mingle at ICC Cosmetology
  - **Description**: JINGLE & MINGLE at ICC Cosmetology!

Join us for a festive evening of beauty, treats, and holiday fun on December 3rd from 6–8 PM! 

We are so excited to have The Proverbs Cup and Pop Cakez joining us for the evening!

Enjoy all the holiday goodies a
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  - **Date**: Thu Dec 03 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Dec 03 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/jingle-and-mingle-at-icc-cosmetology/200031024716558
  - **Venue**: 2615 West Main St, Independence, KS, United States, Kansas 67301
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- **Event Name**: Ornament  Sip & Paint
  - **Description**: Creative Canvas is officially headed your way! We’re throwing the ultimate Christmas Painting Class and you need to be there.
We’re going big this year—literally! We’ll be painting large holiday ornaments canvas while blasting Christmas tunes and enjoying
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 01:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/ornament-sip-and-paint/200030982868959
  - **Venue**: 311 n Pennsylvania Independence
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  - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Holiday Craft Fair and Cookie Market
  - **Description**: Looking for a place to sell your creations? We are looking for craft fair vendors for our annual Holiday Craft Fair and Cookie Market. December 5th, 2026 from 8am - 1pm.  Please call the church office 620-331-4794 or Kelli at 620-330-7150 if would like sp
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 01:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/holiday-craft-fair-and-cookie-market/200030859677247
  - **Venue**: 400 E Maple St, Independence, KS, United States, Kansas 67301
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## Trending Events in Independence

- **Event Name**: Holiday Wreath Workshop
  - **Description**: Create your own unique holiday wreath while enjoying a wine flight! ticket price includes all wreath-making supplies and a $10 voucher towards food and wine!
  - **Venue**: 8175 Buena Vista Rd
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- **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Independence, MO
  - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate
  - **Venue**: Independence
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- **Event Name**: Jon Pardi at Cable Dahmer Arena
  - **Venue**: Cable Dahmer Arena
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- **Event Name**: 91st Annual Ararat Shrine Circus - Saturday Evening Show at Cable Dahmer Arena
  - **Venue**: Cable Dahmer Arena
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- **Event Name**: Jon Pardi: Gamblin Man Tour
  - **Description**: Jon Pardi, Alexandra Kay & Sadie Bass

Venue: Cable Dahmer Arena
Independence, MO

Date: Nov 14, 2026 - 07:00 PM
  - **Venue**: Independence, Missouri
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- **Event Name**: 90th Annual Ararat Shrine Circus - Saturday Morning Show at Cable Dahmer Arena
  - **Venue**: Cable Dahmer Arena
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- **Event Name**: Wichita Thunder at Kansas City Mavericks
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Cable Dahmer Arena
🏠 Address: 19100 East Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055
🌆 City: Independence
📍 Location: 39.0401, -94.3566🎉 Welcome to Wichita Thunder at Kansas City Mavericks, where dreams come alive and possibilit
  - **Venue**: Cable Dahmer Arena
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- **Event Name**: 90th Annual Ararat Shrine Circus - Sunday Show at Cable Dahmer Arena
  - **Venue**: Cable Dahmer Arena
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- **Event Name**: 90th Annual Ararat Shrine Circus - Thursday Show
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsArarat Shrine Circus has 5 upcoming events.Note: Thursday Night ShowingSeatmaphttps://mapsapi.tmol.io/maps/geometry/3/event/0600650A96FA5AB8/staticImage?type=png&
  - **Venue**: Cable Dahmer Arena
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Independence?
  - **A:** Independence Main Street and Optimist Club Holiday Parade (Sun Nov 22 2026 at 05:30 pm at Downtown Independence Kansas), Holiday Open Houses 2026 (Sun Nov 22 2026 at 01:00 pm at Downtown Independence Kansas), Toy Drive Bingo at Independence Public Library (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 06:00 pm at 220 E Maple St, Independence, KS, United States, Kansas 67301), December First Friday - Sponsored by Independence Main Street (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 07:30 am at Memorial Hall and Civic Center Independence KS), Barnside Christmas - Pictures with Santa (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 05:30 pm at 303 Glencliff Rd, Independence, KS 67301-5900, United States).
- **Q**: What Christmas events are happening in Independence in November 2026?
  - **A:** Independence Main Street and Optimist Club Holiday Parade (Sun Nov 22 2026 at 05:30 pm at Downtown Independence Kansas), Holiday Open Houses 2026 (Sun Nov 22 2026 at 01:00 pm at Downtown Independence Kansas), Family Cardboard Gingerbread house decorating at IPL (Thu Nov 19 2026 at 06:00 pm at 220 E Maple St, Independence, KS, United States, Kansas 67301).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Independence?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Independence on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas events in Independence?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas events in Independence?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Independence include Downtown Independence Kansas, 220 E Maple St, Independence, KS, United States, Kansas 67301, Memorial Hall and Civic Center Independence KS.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Independence?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Independence include Independence KS Main Street, Independence Public Library, GET INDEPENDENCE.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas events in Independence?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Independence.

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