# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Independence 2026

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Independence with festive dinners, family activities, parades, Turkey Trots, brunches, holiday markets, volunteer events, and seasonal celebrations. Discover the best Thanksgiving events and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Thanksgiving
- **Type**: other

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## About

Celebrate Thanksgiving [YEAR] in Independence with festive dinners, brunches, buffets, Turkey Trots, parades, family-friendly activities, Friendsgiving parties, holiday markets, volunteer opportunities, food drives, cruises, and seasonal events. Whether you're planning a traditional Thanksgiving feast or looking for unique things to do, discover the best Thanksgiving events happening in Independence.

## Thanksgiving Events in Independence

- **Event Name**: Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner -        "Return of the Light"
  - **Description**: For a loving embrace of spiritual communities sharing delicious food and gratitude,  join us for our annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Dinner.About this EventJoin us for this year's annual Interfaith Th
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 08 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Nov 08 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/interfaith-thanksgiving-dinner-return-of-the-light/100001998358463960
  - **Venue**: The Stone Church Community of Christ
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  - **Price**: USD 13 to 25
  - **Categories**: thanksgiving, music, entertainment, health-wellness, meditation
- **Event Name**: First Friday Playgroup
  - **Description**: Celebrate the autumn season with music, energetic movement, and plenty of giggles! Gobble, Giggle & Groove is a fall-themed playgroup designed to get little ones moving, laughing, and exploring through music and active play.

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  - **Date**: Fri Nov 06 2026 at 10:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/first-friday-playgroup/200030781571325
  - **Venue**: 1419 N Whitney Rd, Independence, MO, United States, Missouri 64058
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  - **Categories**: Kids
- **Event Name**: 3RD ANNUAL FRIENDSGIVING & FOOTBALL
  - **Description**: Tom & Laurie are providing fried chicken legs, plates, napkins, forks and serving spoons!!! Sign up to bring a dish to share!! Disposable half pans will be provided!!

ASK YOUR BARTENDER FOR THE SIGN UP SHEET!!

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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 22 2026 at 11:30 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/3rd-annual-friendsgiving-and-football/200030837226615
  - **Venue**: Tom's Bar and Grill
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  - **Categories**: sports, football, thanksgiving

## Trending Events in Independence

- **Event Name**: Plant Bingo | Halloween Costume Contest & Prizes
  - **Description**: Enjoy a spooky night of playing bingo, dressing up for Halloween, and WINNING plants! Tickets sell FAST!
  - **Venue**: Elysium Botanicals Wines and Vineyard
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- **Event Name**: Bullets on Broadway...  A Murder Mystery Dinner Experience
  - **Description**: Bullets on Broadway — Murder Mystery DinnerLights. Camera. Murder.Step into the spotlight for an evening of mystery, mayhem, wine, and a little Broadway drama at Elysium Botanicals Wines & Vin
  - **Venue**: Elysium Botanicals Wines and Vineyard
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- **Event Name**: Halloween Party with Johnny Wheels & the Swamp Donkeys!
  - **Description**: Come dressed as your favorite Rockstar and enjoy a night of live music with Johnny Wheels & the Swamp Donkeys!Costume & Raffle prizes will be given away throughout the night!  Johnny will crown the evening's "Crypt King" and
  - **Venue**: 8175 Buena Vista Road, Independence, OR, United States, Oregon 97351
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- **Event Name**: Brand New: The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me
  - **Description**: Brand New

Venue: Cable Dahmer Arena
Independence, MO

Date: Oct 28, 2026 - 08:00 PM
  - **Venue**: Independence, Missouri
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- **Event Name**: Jon Pardi at Cable Dahmer Arena
  - **Venue**: Cable Dahmer Arena
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- **Event Name**: Creatures of The Night Halloween Party
  - **Description**: This Halloween, Crit and Ale and Nirvana Coffee and Games are crawling out of the shadows and into a bigger lair.About this EventSpend Halloween night with us at Creatures of the Night, a relaxed Halloween social gatherin
  - **Venue**: Nirvana Coffee & Games
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- **Event Name**: Tulsa Oilers 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🌟 Journey into wonder at Tulsa Oilers at Kansas City Mavericks, where extraordinary experienc
  - **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**: Tahoe Knight Monsters 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✨ Discover the extraordinary at Tahoe Knight Monsters at Kansas City Mavericks, where magic m
  - **Venue**: Cable Dahmer Arena
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Thanksgiving events in Independence?
  - **A:** Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner -        "Return of the Light" (Sun Nov 08 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Stone Church Community of Christ), First Friday Playgroup (Fri Nov 06 2026 at 10:00 am at 1419 N Whitney Rd, Independence, MO, United States, Missouri 64058), 3RD ANNUAL FRIENDSGIVING & FOOTBALL (Sun Nov 22 2026 at 11:30 am at Tom's Bar and Grill).
- **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Independence?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving events in Independence?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Thanksgiving events in Independence include The Stone Church Community of Christ, 1419 N Whitney Rd, Independence, MO, United States, Missouri 64058, Tom's Bar and Grill.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Thanksgiving events in Independence?
  - **A:** Prices for Thanksgiving events in Independence range from USD 13 to USD 25. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Thanksgiving events in Independence?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Thanksgiving events in Independence include Karalee Hawkins, Fort Osage Parents As Teachers, Tom's Bar and Grill.
- **Q**: Are there any online Thanksgiving events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving events in Independence?
  - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Independence.

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