Upcoming events.
Parkville Turkey Trot
See you Thanksgiving morning - Start time 9:00 am
Cost: $30 - 5K and $20 - 2 mile walk
Prices increase after Friday, November 22nd (after 11:59 pm)
Cost: $35 - 5K and $25 - 2 mile walk
And again after Tuesday, November 26th (after 11:59 pm)
Cost: $40 - 5K and $30 - 2 mile walk
You can register online through Thursday morning, November 28th before 8:30 am
On-site Registration and Packet Pick-up will be held at Olde Mill Emporium:
Wednesday, November 27th - 2 - 6 pm
Thursday, November 28th - 7 - 8:30 am
T-shirts sizes and quantities may be limited so sign up early!
Registration fees are not refundable for any reason and cannot be transferred to another person, or year.
Christmas on the River
Celebrate the holidays in Parkville at Christmas on the River!
Bring the family to downtown Parkville on Friday evening, December 6th and enjoy the festivities.
Parkville’s inaugural Christmas Market
Holiday Entertainment starting at 6 pm
Visit and take photos with Santa Claus
Hot Chocolate, Kettle Korn & more…
Kids Crafts & Parents Lounge, hosted by River Park Church
Live music and Photo Ops in Pocket Park
Dining, Shopping & Open Houses at all your downtown favorites
Specialty Holiday Vendors
Reindeer Food and Letters to Santa at The Farmacy on Main, 111 Main St.
Holiday FIREWORKS Show! (approx. 8:45 pm along the Missouri River)
Location: Downtown Parkville
Free Admission
Parkville Holiday Wonder Walk Presented by COUNTRY Financial
The inaugural Parkville Holiday Wonder Walk presented by COUNTRY Financial, is a spectacular event that will dazzle families with an enchanting display of festive lights. Stroll through illuminated pathways and colorful holiday displays providing a perfect family Christmas card opportunity for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of Country Financial, the Parkville Holiday Wonder Walk provides an opportunity for our community to come together in a spirit of joy and wonder, creating cherished memories for all who attended.
Thank you, COUNTRY Financial!
Open each day at sundown. Admission is free for all.
December 6 - January 3, 2025
See below for a proposed trail map.
Gallery of Trees
This incredible night of community connection is a ticketed fundraiser for one of Parkville's most beloved celebrations, Christmas on the River! Please consider purchasing a ticket and enjoying the festivities this exciting night has to offer!
Ghost Stories and Haunted Trail at the Parkville Nature Sanctuary
Ghost Stories at Parkville Nature Sanctuary: A Night of Mysteries and Memories
Have you ever wondered about the shadows that dance under the moonlight? Or the whispers of the wind through the trees? Join us for an enchanting evening at Parkville Nature Sanctuary, where stories come alive and the past meets the present.
Date: October 26th
5:30-6:30pm Little Goblins Hour (for the younger kiddos)
6:00-9:00pm S’mores & Spooky Campfire Music
6:30-9:00pm Ghost Stories at the Cabin
7:00-9:00pm Haunted Trail
Food trucks, live music, and more
Step into the world of ghost stories, a tradition that has captivated imaginations for generations. Our storytellers will share tales of local legends, historical mysteries, and eerie encounters that will leave you both thrilled and thoughtful.
Walk through the Haunted Trail if you dare. There will be Witches and their Familiars, Voodoo Priests and Zombies, Summoners and Monsters, and more
This free event is perfect for families and curious minds of all ages. Donations go to support Parkville Nature Sanctuary.
Parkville Fourth of July
U.S. of YAY! is this year’s Fourth of July theme! Let’s show everyone how much we love our country and our town with all the sparkle and boom we can muster!
PLUS, it’s an election year, so get excited!
Gallery of Trees
Gallery of Trees
Join us at “Gallery of Trees”, Main Street Parkville’s holiday social and annual fundraiser for Parkville Christmas on the River.
Enjoy great food from our local downtown restaurants, drinks, a silent auction, holiday tree raffle and music.
Purchase tickets here!
Christmas on the River
Celebrate the holidays at Parkville Christmas on the River!
Bring the family to downtown Parkville on Friday evening, December 1st and enjoy the festivities.
Holiday Entertainment on the Main Stage, starting at 6 pm
Local choirs, dance groups, and musicians
Visit and take photos with Santa Claus & Holiday Characters
Hayrides through English Landing Park
Hot Chocolate, Kettle Korn & more…
Kids Crafts & Parents Lounge, hosted by River Park Church
Live music and Photo Ops in Pocket Park
Dining, Shopping & Open Houses at all your downtown favorites
Specialty Holiday Vendors
Reindeer Food and Letters to Santa at The Farmacy on Main, 111 Main St.
Holiday FIREWORKS Show! (approx. 8:45 pm along the Missouri River)
Location: Downtown Parkville
Free Admission
Main Stage Entertainment Schedule TBA
Parking:
Public parking in and around downtown Parkville
4th Street & 9 Hwy Parking Lot
6th Street & 9 Hwy Parking Lot (by the Park University Soccer field)
English Landing Center (at Main Street & English Landing Drive, south of the RR tracks).
Handicap parking is available in marked spots on Main Street (south of the RR tracks) and also in the parking lot at the entrance to English Landing Park).
Free Shuttle Service:
6:00 – 10:00 pm
– YMCA Platte County Community Center South 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
– Park University 6th Street Parking Lot
Please Note: Due to the fireworks and safety reasons, Platte Landing Park will be closed to the public on Friday, December 1, starting at 10 am and will reopen Saturday, December 2.
Pink Friday
BLACK PINK FRIDAY
PINK FRIDAY! Pink is the new black! A day to #ShopSmallFirst–before Black Friday & before the big box stores…Pink Friday is a shop small first movement created by boutique owners as an option to the traditional Black Friday shopping experience, reminding people to #ShopSmallFirst, #PutYourMoneyWhereYourHeartIs and #LoveWhereYouLive Everyone loves a unique gift chosen just for them and each time you chose to support a small business in your community, you’re making it a better place!