City of Independence Ohio Rec/Community Center

09/20/2026

Market on the Square is cancelled today due to anticipated poor weather. 🌧
The Market will be at Fall Fest next Sunday, September 27 from Noon to 4 PM.

09/17/2026

✨ AN EVENING IN INDEPENDENCE ✨🍷

Looking for a little taste of Italy without leaving town? Join us Thursday, October 22 at the Civic Center for a special four-course Italian tasting menu curated by local Culinary Institute of America graduate, Jack Valenti!

🥂 Happy Half Hour & Mocktails: 4:30 PM
🍽️ Dinner: 5 PM
💲 Residents 18+: $65 | Residents Guests: $70
📅 Registration deadline: October 10

Register online at www.independenceohio.org or call 216.524.7373.

09/14/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED until Sunday, September 15! 🚨

🏈 Calling all Buckeye fans! Join us for an exciting City Bus Trip to Ohio Stadium for an exclusive behind-the-scenes VIP tour! 🏈

📅 Thursday, September 17
💰 Residents: $31 Residents’ Guests: $36
🚌 Bus Departs: 8:15 AM
🏟️ Tour Begins: 10:30 AM
🍴 Lunch: Pay on your own at Little Grand Market.
⏰ Approximate Return: 5:00 PM

Call 216.524.7373 or sign up online at www.independenceohio.org!

09/14/2026

There is still time to reserve your clambake for the 20th Annual Fall Fest & Clambake on Sunday, September 27!

Reserve your clambake today by calling 216.524.7373 or going online at https://independence.activityreg.com/ClientPage_t2.wcs

Additional Info: https://www.independenceohio.org/departments/community_services/fall_fest___clambake.php

09/13/2026

Today!🍗

Event DateSundaySept 13, 2026 }Event Time11 am - 2 pm Event Location Elmwood Park, Kiwanis Pavilion, 6363 Selig Drive, Independence, Ohio, 44131 lEvent Description KIWANIS CLUB OF INDEPENDENCEFALL CHICKEN BBQ 2026 When: September 13, 2026 • Serving 11 am – 2:00 pmLocation: Elmwood Park, Ki...

09/11/2026

The Annual Kiwanis Chicken BBQ is this Sunday, September 13 from 11am-2pm! 🍗 Make sure to stop out and support the Kiwanis Organization and contribute to their mission here in the Community. For more information:

Event DateSundaySept 13, 2026 }Event Time11 am - 2 pm Event Location Elmwood Park, Kiwanis Pavilion, 6363 Selig Drive, Independence, Ohio, 44131 lEvent Description KIWANIS CLUB OF INDEPENDENCEFALL CHICKEN BBQ 2026 When: September 13, 2026 • Serving 11 am – 2:00 pmLocation: Elmwood Park, Ki...

09/10/2026

Check out what's starting soon! Enrollment is open.

09/10/2026

The City of Independence is looking for a local resident who would like to donate a spruce or pine tree to serve as our community Christmas tree for this year’s Annual Tree Lighting Event! ✨🎄

If you have a beautiful spruce or pine on your property that you’ve been considering removing, this could be the perfect opportunity to give it a second life — and bring holiday cheer to the entire community. ❤️

Please contact the City of Independence for more information about tree size, location, removal, and donation requirements. Please call the Civic Center at 216-524-3262.

09/10/2026

It’s that time of the year to start installing deer guards on your young trees at home!🦌 Any tree under 6” in diameter should have a tree wrap installed to protect from deer rubbing and wounding/killing the tree. The Parks and Rec Department uses corrugated pipe. This can be found at local hardware stores. Keep your trees healthy and alive this Fall with this tree care tip!🌳

(Thanks Tony and Nate for wrapping over 300 young trees in the Park this week!)

09/09/2026

🏈 Calling all Buckeye fans! Join us for an exciting City Bus Trip to Ohio Stadium for an exclusive behind-the-scenes VIP tour! 🏈

📅 Thursday, September 17
💰 Residents: $31 Residents’ Guests: $36
🚌 Bus Departs: 8:15 AM
🏟️ Tour Begins: 10:30 AM
🍴 Lunch: Pay on your own at Little Grand Market.
⏰ Approximate Return: 5:00 PM

🚨 REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED until Sunday, September 13! 🚨

Call 216.524.7373 or sign up online!