Interested in aviation? The EAA Chapter #980 will be holding a "Celebration of Flight" from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 14th. The event will be held at the Independence Airport. There'll be fun, food, flying and aviation career opportunities. The event is child-friendly, and will feature experimental aircraft, antique airplanes, kids activities, flight simulators and more. There will also be an opportunity to learn about aviation careers and the path to becoming a pilot.

In addition to the day's activities, there'll be free airplane rides for kids 8-17 years old. You can register your child for a flight here.