Independence Square ~ Missouri
Upcoming Events
June 28th
Polly's PopFest
Join the fun for the 3rd Annual PopFest presented by Polly’s Pop. This free festival celebrates all things that POP! Inspired by Polly’s Pop, Independence's favorite locally made craft soda pop that features 16 flavors and is crafted right here on the Square! They also make their award winning Pioneer Spring Water.
There is something for everyone at PopFest! From family-friendly events and games to many of the restaurants featuring “pop” inspired drinks and food at night. Pop on over to PopFest this year!
Summer Thursdays
Moonlight Movies
Bring chairs, blankets, and the kids - Pharaoh Cinema has all the favorite kids movies ready for Thursday night outdoor showing fun. Pre-movie events kick off at 7pm, so come out to the Square for dinner, entertainment, and then at 9pm it's movie time!
Summer Fridays
Cinema Night Classics
Famous black and white movies shown under the stars! From westerns to Oscar winners, Friday nights at 9pm enjoy another fabulous film show outside on the Pharaoh building after having dinner here on the Square. Bad weather? Enjoy the movie inside - it's still free!
Summer Saturdays
Between the Bricks
Love live music? Throughout summer, Courthouse Exchange hosts live bands on their outdoor deck area. Grab breakfast with us, do your Saturday shopping, and then visit them for drinks and rocking bands every Saturday night.
August 16th
Independence Roots Music Fest
Celebrate 816 day with the music born from our roots here in the midwest. Local and regional bands will play on two stages. Food, drinks, and artisans will round out the festival on the beautiful front and back lawns of the Bingham Waggoner Estate. Bring a lawn chair and listen to a wide variety of artists from bluegrass and country to folk and blues. Join with us as we celebrate our community’s rich musical history.