Independence Square ~ Missouri
Upcoming Events
September 11th @ 5:00pm
Doggie Date Night & Ft. Waggin' Tail
An evening for the dogs! Reserve a spot for a meal for both yourself and your dog. With three locations to choose from – Ophelia’s included! – your dog will enjoy a a multi-course meal provided by Brookside Barkery & Bath, and doggie dessert provided by Mixed Mutt & Co. Humans may order from the restaurant menu that evening at an additional cost. There will also be pet vendors available from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Fort Waggin’ Tail event in Liberty Lounge. Proceeds from this event will benefit Shep’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary in Independence. Reservations required.
September 13th @ 9:00am
Pawmazing Race
Bring your best four-legged friend to the First Annual Pawmazing Race! Join in for a day filled with furry fun, celebrating Mixed Mutt’s 1st birthday. Don’t miss your chance to mingle with over 17 incredible small businesses, rescues, and shelters in Vendor Village & Adoption Alley. Registration required.
October 9th @4:00pm
Ghoul's Night Out
Grab your ghoulfriends and come to the Square for a fun night out of drinks, snacks, and spooky shenanigans! This is the 10th Annual Event and an absolute favorite! What will be lurking around this year’s corner? There’s only one way to find out… Tickets required.
October 25 @ 10:00am
77th Annual Halloween Parade
Hosted by the Independence Chamber of Commerce, it’s time for an extra spooky parade full of skeletons, vampires, ghosts, and of course, candy! Fun for all ages, grab yourself some cocoa and watch the scary procession dance down the street!
October 25 @ 12:00pm
Halloween Pup Parade
Join in on the 2nd Annual Halloween Pup Parade and Costume Contest & Doggo Lick or Treat at Mixed Mutt & Company in Historic Independence Square. Participants will parade around the Square ending in the Liberty Lounge. There will be goodies and fun prizes for costume contest winners!
October 25 @ 12:00pm
Square Lighting & Santa's Village
Watch the entire Square light up with singing, dancing, and of course hundreds of lights! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there to help turn the lights on, and then be available for photos after. Enjoy delightful crafts in Santa’s Village. Free for everyone.
November 21
Pink Friday
Today is the day to support local businesses by doing all your Christmas shopping with us here on the Square! Stores will be open late so you can sip, and shop, and discover unique gifts (and maybe a few things for yourself!). Plus there may be additional pop-ups and events to make your experience extra special.
November 28
Small Business Saturday & Breakfast with Santa
Support small businesses throughout the day and enjoy fun gifts, unique ways to shop, and things you won’t find at the big box stores! Have kids? Start the day with a magical breakfast with Santa. (breakfast time TBA)
December 5 @ 8pm
Living Windows
Watch the entire Square come to life. Store windows throughout the Square will showcase fun Christmas themes, with people moving and interacting for a truly magical display. There will also be singing, dancing, areas for crafts, and more. Restaurants and stores will also still be open for you to step inside for dinner and shopping.