Upcoming Events
Gallery of Trees
🎄 Gallery of Trees Returns — with a Vintage Twist! 🎄
We’re thrilled to announce the return of this year’s Gallery of Trees fundraiser, hosted in the historic VFW Post 7356 Power Plant — and this time, we’re bringing a fresh vibe with a vintage holiday twist!
Step into a festive evening filled with delicious food, seasonal drinks, and a DJ blending nostalgic favorites with modern holiday hits — all in support of our beloved Christmas on the River festival.
🌟 Event Highlights:
• Live Auction featuring stunning designer Christmas trees and original artwork
• Raffle with one-of-a-kind holiday trees and seasonal décor
• A lively, spirited atmosphere in a truly unique venue
🎟 Tickets:
Purchase here $50 in advance | $60 at the door
Let’s kick off the season in style — with vintage charm, modern cheer, and a fresh holiday vibe. We’d love to celebrate with you!
Parkville Turkey Trot
See you Thanksgiving morning - Start time 9:00 am
The Annual Parkville Turkey Trot Trail takes place on a beautiful and flat course along the Missouri River in English Landing Park. Sign up options include a 5K or 2-mile walk.
All proceeds go to support English Landing Park, the Parkville Nature Sanctuary, and the Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter.
Register Online Today at ParkvilleTurkeyTrot.org
Small Business Saturday
Join us in historic downtown Parkville on Saturday, November 29th to celebrate Small Business Saturday!
Come shop local, enjoy sips, and specials, and support or local small businesses.
Main Street Parkville will once again host the popular Small Business Saturday Passport Event.
Shoppers will collect stamps in their passport by making minimum purchases at participating businesses. 4 stamps = a $10 gift card, redeemable at the Main Street Passport Tent. 8 stamps = a special Parkville giveaway.
Additional Details and Promos TBA
Halloween Fun for the Family
🎃 Downtown Parkville is the place to be for spooky family fun on Saturday, October 25! Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for lots of Halloween excitement for all ages!
12:00-4:00pm Main Street Parkville “Trick-or-Treat” for the Kids https://www.facebook.com/MainStreetParkville
3:00-6:00pm Parkville Living Center “Rest & Recreation” Family Fun https://www.facebook.com/parkvillelivingcenter
5:00-8:00pm School of Rock “Halloween Party” https://www.facebook.com/events/1270488674765497/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
5:00-9:00pm Parkville Nature Sanctuary “Ghost Stories” Family Party https://www.facebook.com/ParkvilleParksRec
Spooky Sip, Shop, & Stroll
Get ready for a spooktacular night in Downtown Parkville!
Join us on Thursday, October 23, from afternoon into the evening, for a Halloween celebration just for grownups. More than 20 participating businesses will be offering festive fun — from food and drink specials to themed activities, treats, and other delightful surprises. A highlight of the night will be a Costume Contest at 7:00 PM at Pocket Park on Main Street! The costume categories are: Best Representation of Parkville; Your Favorite Spooky Movie Character; and the Grownup Version of Your Favorite Childhood Halloween costume. Three lucky winners will receive fun prize packages.
Costumes encouraged for extra fun and flair!
Parkville Days
The annual Parkville Days festival celebrates our charming historic town and features a variety of family-friendly entertainment.
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy live music along the Missouri River and on Main Street. There will be family fun throughout the weekend, including the Evans Midland Empire Carnival, starting Friday at 6 pm. Browse arts & crafts, retail, food, and specialty vendors. Take a helicopter ride over Parkville and the Missouri River. Participating downtown shops will host their "end-of-summer" promos and specials...and much more!
See below for the event schedule and details.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, August 22 ∙ 6 – 10 pm
Evans Midland Empire Carnival ∙ Wristband Special $28
Live Music starting at 6pm on the McKeon Stage in English Landing Park
Live Music at The Craic on Main, 7-10pm
Arts & Crafts, Retail, Food & Specialty Vendors
Family friendly activities
Helicopter Rides (located on the baseball field in Platte Landing Park). Cash Only, $50.00 per person, minimum of 2 people - max of 3 people per ride. No age or height restrictions, but there is a seat restriction of 280 lbs.
Beer Garden
Downtown Parkville Merchants - check out our amazing local shops and restaurants on Main Street, East Street, and English Landing Center. Many will have promos and specials throughout the weekend to celebrate Parkville Days.
Saturday, August 23 ∙ 10 am – 10 pm
Evans Midland Empire Carnival ∙ Wristband Special $28 (Noon-5pm & 5-10pm)
Parkville Farmer's Market ∙ 7 am - Noon
Parkville Days Parade ∙ 10 am The parade starts at 63rd Street & Hwy 9 and travels south to downtown Parkville on Main Street. Parkville Trivia and Giveaways start at 10am at the Grandstand (1st & Main Street)
Face Painting and Caricatures after the parade at 1st & Main Street, featuring the Amazing Michael McQuary.
Pancake Breakfast-The American Legion will host their annual pancake breakfast, starting at 7:30 am.
Family Sports Fest on Saturday, 11am-2pm in English Landing Park, hosted by the Platte County Sports Commission, featuring autographs with KC Mascots (Sluggerrr, KC Wolf, Blue, and Mac the Maverick), and Contests, Prizes, Raffles, and Giveaways!
Family friendly activities, including a Main Stage performance by Pride Martials Arts, and face-painting and caricatures in Pocket Park at 1st & Main Street.
Live Music starting at 2pm (See schedule below)
Arts & Crafts, Retail, Food & Specialty Vendors
Helicopter Rides (located on the baseball field in Platte Landing Park)
Beer Garden
Downtown Parkville Merchants - check out our amazing local shops and restaurants on Main Street, East Street, and English Landing Center. Many will have promos and specials throughout the weekend to celebrate Parkville Days.
Sunday, August 24 ∙ 12-5 pm
Evans Midland Empire Carnival ∙ Wristband Special $28
Live Music starting at Noon
Arts & Crafts, Retail, Food & Specialty Vendors
Family friendly activities
Helicopter Rides (located on the baseball field in Platte Landing Park)
Beer Garden
Downtown Parkville Merchants - check out our amazing local shops and restaurants on Main Street, East Street, and English Landing Center. Many will have promos and specials throughout the weekend to celebrate Parkville Days.
MAIN STAGE MUSIC LINEUP ON THE MCKEON STAGE IN ENGLISH LANDING PARK
MAIN STREET ENTERTAINMENT
MORE INFO AND ‘THINGS TO DO’:
• Restaurants will be open ALL WEEKEND - Visit our local favorites!
• SHOP all of our local businesses on Main Street, East Street and English Landing Center. We appreciate your support of our local small businesses!
• Parkville Mini Golf will be Open all weekend.
• Enjoy beautiful English Landing Park – miles of walking trails, pickleball, playgrounds, frisbee golf, sand volleyball, basketball
• Platte Landing Park and the Parkville Dog Park will be open all weekend.
• Dogs are allowed and must be on a leash. No reptiles or exotic animals.
Parking Info:
Parking Lot at 4th Street and Hwy 9
Parking Lot at 6th Street and Hwy 9
Parking on Main Street and south on Main Street into Platte Landing Park
Parking Lots in Platte Landing Park
Ballfield south of City Lot/Carnival
English Landing Center
PARKVILLE DAYS is hosted by the Main Street Parkville Association, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to preserving the historic charm and promoting the community spirit and local businesses of Downtown Parkville.
THANK YOU to our annual sponsors: NKC Health, Gomer’s Northland, Parkville Rotary Club, and Olde Mill Emporium!
Join us in downtown Parkville August 22-24th for a weekend full of celebrating Parkville!
Parkville Fourth of July
Parkville 4th of July Celebration
Join us for a full day of patriotic fun at the annual 4th of July Celebration in downtown Parkville!
Pancake Breakfast
Start your morning with the traditional pancake breakfast hosted by the American Legion Parkville #318. 7:30–11:00 AM.
Community Parade
Line the streets for our beloved Independence Day parade at 10:00 AM, featuring local groups, small businesses, floats, and plenty of red, white, and blue! The parade grandstand is at 1st & Main Street with Independence Day trivia & giveaways starting at 10:00 AM.
Shop, Dine, & Family Fun
Stick around after the parade for shopping and dining and support our local small businesses. Several businesses are hosting a Red, White & Booze Sip & Shop. All of our restaurants will be OPEN ALL DAY for dine-in or carry-out.
Immediately after the parade, join in the free family fun with a bounce house and arts & crafts activities, hosted by RiverPark Church, located at the baseball field south of the city parking lot. Our local School of Rock band will also perform immediately after the parade!
Parkville Mini Golf will be open all day!
Starting at 6:00 PM, a few festival vendors will open, located in the city parking lot. At 7:00 PM the Platte County Sports Commission will be your host for music, games, and fun - including patriotic karaoke, corn hole, heads & tails, and more, located at the baseball field south of the city parking lot. We’ll also have face painting and balloon art for the kids.
Parkville Symphonic Band Independence Day Concert
The concert starts at 7:30 PM, featuring patriotic and Americana selections, at the Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel, Park University campus.
Falcon Skydiving Exhibition
Don’t miss the patriotic Skydiving Show at approx. 8:45 PM, performed by Falcon Skydiving, soaring above English Landing Park & Main Street.
Fireworks Spectacular
Cap off the day with Parkville’s spectacular fireworks display at 9:30 PM over the Missouri River at the end of Main Street!
Shuttle Service – Free shuttle service to Downtown Parkville runs from 6:00–11:00 PM with pick-up and drop-off at South Platte YMCA.
Bring your lawn chairs, family, and festive spirit! The best views for the show are at the baseball field (south of the City Parking Lot), Main Street, or English Landing Park.
FREE ADMISSION
The Parkville 4th of July Celebration is hosted and presented by Main Street Parkville Association.
A huge Thank You to the City of Parkville for supporting the Fireworks Show.
Thank you to our annual Presenting Sponsor NKC Health, and our supporting sponsors Gomers Fine Wine & Spirits, The Rotary Club, and Olde Mill Emporium.
Parkville Microbrew Fest
Hosted by Main Street Parkville Association an operating division of Parkville Community Development Corporation – 501©3. Main Street Parkville Association (MSPA) is a volunteer, membership organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Historic Downtown Parkville. MSPA was originally formed to assist with revitalization efforts in Historic Downtown Parkville following the 1993 flood. The first Parkville Microbrew Fest was April 2004. The festival is MSPA biggest fundraiser and funds the annual July 4 Celebration, Christmas on the River and other community events and festivals.
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.
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 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.
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!