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Candlelight Tour of Fort Osage in Sibley
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Candlelight Tour of Fort Osage (Sibley, MO)

Saturday, December 14, 2024
📍 Fort Osage National Historic Landmark
105 Osage St, Sibley, MO 64088
(10.6 mi from East Independence)

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💰 Budget: $
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⚡ Energy: Moderate

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Step back in time for a unique evening at Fort Osage, experiencing how holidays were celebrated in the early 19th century. Authentically attired interpreters will guide you through this historic fort, sharing insights into the daily life and issues of the era. The Education Center provides a warm respite with holiday-themed activities and seasonal beverages.

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⭐ Best For: History enthusiasts and families
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Candlelight Tour at Fort Osage National Historic Landmark in Sibley
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Candlelight Tour at Fort Osage National Historic Landmark (Sibley, MO)

Saturday, December 13, 2025
📍 Fort Osage National Historic Landmark
105 Osage Street, Sibley, MO 64088
(10.6 mi from East Independence)

Event Details

📷 Photo Friendly: 📷📷📷📷📷
💰 Budget: $$
🎄 Family Friendly: 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
⚡ Energy: Moderate

Event Description

Journey back to the early 19th century for a unique holiday experience at Fort Osage National Historic Landmark. Costumed interpreters will guide you through the historic fort, sharing stories and insights into how the holidays were celebrated. The Education Center offers a warm respite with festive activities and seasonal beverages. Advance reservations are highly recommended for this limited-ticket event.

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⭐ Best For: History enthusiasts and families seeking a unique holiday experience.
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Christmas Events Near East Independence

Independence Christmas Events

Living Windows in Independence
Independence
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Living Windows (Independence)

📍 Independence Square
Dec 6, 2024
(3.3 mi from East Independence)
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Vaile Victorian Mansion: A Victorian Fashionable Christmas in Independence
Independence
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Vaile Victorian Mansion: A Victorian Fashionable Christmas (Independence)

📍 Vaile Victorian Mansion
(3.4 mi from East Independence)
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Blue Springs Christmas Events

Evergy Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens in Kingsville
Kingsville
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Evergy Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens (Kingsville)

📍 Powell Gardens
Nov 20, 2025
(22.9 mi from East Independence)
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A Christmas Celebration at Missouri Town Living History Museum in Lee's Summit
Lee's Summit
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A Christmas Celebration at Missouri Town Living History Museum (Lee's Summit)

📍 Missouri Town Living History Museum
Dec 6, 2025
(8.6 mi from East Independence)
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Liberty Christmas Events

Liberty Hometown Holidays in Liberty
Liberty
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Liberty Hometown Holidays (Liberty)

📍 Liberty
Dec 4, 2025
(11.1 mi from East Independence)
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Hometown Holidays and Mayor's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Liberty
Liberty
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Hometown Holidays and Mayor's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony (Liberty)

📍 Downtown Liberty
Dec 7, 2024
(11.1 mi from East Independence)
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Kansas City Christmas Events

Union Station Holiday Reflections in Kansas City
Kansas City
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Union Station Holiday Reflections (Kansas City)

📍 Union Station Kansas City
Nov 22, 2024
(12.4 mi from East Independence)
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Crown Center Ice Terrace in Kansas City
Kansas City
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Crown Center Ice Terrace (Kansas City)

📍 Crown Center Ice Terrace
(12.2 mi from East Independence)
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Lees Summit Christmas Events

37th Annual Christmas In The Park in Lee's Summit
Lee's Summit
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37th Annual Christmas In The Park (Lee's Summit)

📍 Longview Lake Campground
Nov 27, 2024
(13.6 mi from East Independence)
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Mayor's Tree Lighting in Lee's Summit
Lee's Summit
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Mayor's Tree Lighting (Lee's Summit)

📍 Downtown Lee's Summit
(12.7 mi from East Independence)
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Gladstone Christmas Events

Winter Magic in Kansas City
Kansas City
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Winter Magic (Kansas City)

📍 Platte Purchase Park
Nov 1, 2025
(18.5 mi from East Independence)
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Village at Briarcliff's Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony in Kansas City
Kansas City
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Village at Briarcliff's Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony (Kansas City)

📍 The Village at Briarcliff
Nov 9, 2024
(13.9 mi from East Independence)
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Leawood Christmas Events

Christkindlmarket in Leawood in Leawood
Leawood
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Christkindlmarket in Leawood (Leawood)

📍 Leawood
Dec 1, 2024
(19.8 mi from East Independence)
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Holiday Boutique in Overland Park
Overland Park
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Holiday Boutique (Overland Park)

📍 Overland Park Convention Center
Nov 21, 2024
(19.8 mi from East Independence)
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Grandview Christmas Events

27th Annual Christmas in the Sky in Kansas City
Kansas City
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27th Annual Christmas in the Sky (Kansas City)

📍 Longview Lake Beach
Nov 26, 2025
(14.8 mi from East Independence)
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Grandview Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Event in Grandview
Grandview
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Grandview Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Event (Grandview)

📍 The View Community Center
Dec 4, 2024
(17.1 mi from East Independence)
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Shawnee Christmas Events

Knights of Lights at Kansas City Renaissance Festival in Bonner Springs
Bonner Springs
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Knights of Lights at Kansas City Renaissance Festival (Bonner Springs)

📍 Kansas City Renaissance Festival
Aug 30, 2025
(28.2 mi from East Independence)
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Legends Outlets Movie Nights on the Lawn in Kansas City
Kansas City
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Legends Outlets Movie Nights on the Lawn (Kansas City)

📍 The Lawn at Legends Outlets
Sep 6, 2025
(25.4 mi from East Independence)
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Belton Christmas Events

Luminary Walk in Overland Park
Overland Park
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Luminary Walk (Overland Park)

📍 Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Nov 26, 2024
(27.0 mi from East Independence)
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Belton Holiday Craft Show in Belton
Belton
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Belton Holiday Craft Show (Belton)

📍 High Blue
Nov 16, 2024
(20.5 mi from East Independence)
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