Special Events
These are fun events that CTI participates in or hosts on a regular basis as part of our fundraising efforts or to celebrate the end of each season. Check the events calendar for upcoming dates.
Santa-Cali-Gon
September 2-5, 2022
Fri: 12 PM – 11 PM, Sat & Sun: 10 AM – 11 PM, Mon: 10 AM – 5 PM
City Theatre participates every year in Santa-Cali-Gon Days on the Independence Square, a celebration of the unique heritage of the City of Independence as the starting point of the Santa Fe, California, and Oregon Trails. Keep an eye out for volunteer opportunities.
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Enchanted Forest
October 20-22; 28-29, 2022
7 PM – 9 PM
The Enchanted Forest is a non-scary alternative to haunted houses and a fun experience for younger children.
For more information email: events@citytheatreofindependence.org
Christmas Arts Fair
November 17-19, 2022
10 AM – 7 PM
CTI hosts a food and snack booth during the Best Little Arts & Craft Show in the Roger T. Sermon Center.
For more information email: events@citytheatreofindependence.org
Powerpalooza
February 5, 2022
10 AM – 3 PM
Powerpalooza is a joint effort by Children’s Performing Theatre, Encore Theatre and City Theatre. The Sermon Center gymnasium becomes a fun-filled space from top to bottom with games, magic, special performances and carnival inspired treats.
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Playwright Festival
July 30-31 & August 1, 2021
Fri & Sat: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM, Sun: 2 PM – 5 PM
City Theatre’s Annual Playwright Festival is an annual fundraising event for the theatre. Eight original, unpublished, short plays from the playwrights all around the country will be produced. The audience will vote for their favorites!
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Open House
August 14, 2021
2 PM – 5 PM
Visit the Powerhouse Theatre located in the Roger T. Sermon Center. Purchase and pick up your Membership cards, Flex Passes, tour the theatre and get to know some great people.
More info or to volunteer
information@citytheatreofindependence.org