Wear your best Halloween costume and bring your own food and adult beverages. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. There will be 8 themed rounds of bingo, daubers (included), door prizes, 50/50 drawings, and a raffle basket. Please register by 10/9.

Bring your favorite beverage and get creative at our BYOB Sip & Paint class! All supplies are included—canvas, paints, brushes, step-by-step instruction, and even the cleanup. You’ll go home with your very own masterpiece of the featured cat painting. No experience needed, just come ready for fun!
Saturday 10/11 Starts at 6:30pm. Runs for 2-3 hours depending on how quick you finish.

Calling all Swifties! Get ready to shake it off at our ultimate Taylor Swift-themed celebration! Whether you're a Fearless fan, a Lover of glitter, or deep in your Folklore era, this party has something for everyone. Join us for a magical night filled with Swiftie-inspired fun, including: Friendship Bracelet Making, Best Eras Look Contest, Dance party, Dessert Bar, and Ice Skating! Whether you're Team 1989, Reputation, or Red, this is your chance to sing, dance, and celebrate all things Taylor Swift in true Swiftie style. Space is limited, so grab your glitter and register early!
Fri. Dec. 5th 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
R $20 NR $25

Santa’s reindeer have been busy dropping candy canes in Kirkwood Park! Everyone will get a goodie bag and have an opportunity to snap a picture with Santa! Come early to decorate a hunting bag. Check-in begins at 9:30 am. Candy Cane Hunt begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. Ages 2-10. Separate hunting areas for ages 2-4 and 5-10. This is a rain or shine event.
R $10 NR $13 per child if pre-registered by Sun, 12/7
R $15 NR $19 per child if pre-registered by Wed. 12/12 at 4:30 p.m.
NO WALK-UP REGISTRATION AVAILABLE
Sugar Creek Pavilion in Kirkwood Park
Sat. 12/13 10:00 a.m.

Ages 3-10: Dads, grandpas, uncles, or guardians, grab your dancing shoes and bring your little sweethearts to our annual Valentine’s dance. Visit our dessert bar and photo booth area, and enjoy a visit from a very special singing guest! Be sure to register before spots fill up! (both adult and children need to register)
Fri. 2/6 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Kirkwood Community Center West Gym
R $15 NR $20 per person.

Ages 5-12: Spend your day off school at our DIY Holiday Workshop at the Kirkwood Community Center! Choose your very own elf name and create handmade gifts for someone special. We’ll provide all the materials you need to craft unique presents that are sure to spread holiday cheer!
Max 40 kids.
Mon. 12/22 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tues. 12/23 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
R $20 NR $25 per child (drop-off program)
*Lunch Bunch offer if enrolled for both Grinch and Elf Workshop

Ages 5-12: The Grinch is trying to steal Christmas! Help us grow the grinch’s heart by joining us for a class full of Grinch activities! Grinch dust will be made to help stop the Grinch from coming to your home. As well as making other crafts and Grinch Cookies.
Max 40 kids.
Mon. 12/22 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tues. 12/23 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
R $20 NR $25 per child (drop-off program)
*Lunch Bunch offer if enrolled for both Grinch and Elf Workshop

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Available exclusively for participants enrolled in both the Grinch Workshop and the Elf Workshop, our Lunch Bunch is the perfect midday break! Kids will enjoy lunch with friends, play festive games, and relax with a holiday movie before heading off to their next workshop. It’s a fun and cozy way to keep the holiday cheer going all day long!
*This is a bring your own lunch program.
R $20 NR $25 per child

Ages 5–12: Spend your day off school at our frosty and fun Snowman Workshop at the Kirkwood Community Center! Get into the winter spirit by building your own snowman-themed crafts and gifts for someone special. We’ll provide all the materials you need to create cool, handmade presents that are sure to warm hearts this holiday season! Max 40 kids.
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Wed. 12/24 R $20 NR $25 per child (drop-off program)

Ages 7-14: Looking to have a blast to kick off your long weekend? We've got an exciting plan for you! Join us at the sugar creek pavilion for a pizza party, followed by a flashlight dance party, and an adventurous Halloween egg hunt in Kirkwood Park under the night sky. This outdoor event is held rain or shine, so make sure to dress accordingly and bring a flashlight, along with a basket or bag. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Please note that this is a drop-off program. Max of 40 kids.
Please register by 10/13 at Noon.
Thurs. 10/16, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
R $15 NR $20

Sign your kiddo up for a night filled with fun! During this awesome event, kids will participate in various games, activities and crafts in the gym. This great program, known many places as “Parents Night Out,” is an opportunity to have your own date night or relaxing evening, while knowing the kids are enjoying themselves too.
Ages 5-12
10/11 6:00-9:30pm

Get your pup in the holiday spirit with a festive treat hunt just for dogs! Your dog’s personalized stocking, filled with treats and a special toy, at Kirkwood Park! You can arrive anytime between 12:00 noon - 12:30 pm to sniff out your stocking and mingle with other festive pups. After your dog finds their stocking, stop by our holiday photo station for a picture with Santa in Kirkwood Park! This is a rain or shine event.
Please note: Register humans for this activity, and we will ask for your dog’s name(s) during registration. If registering more than one dog, please register an additional human from your household.
Sat. 12/13
12:00 noon to 12:30 pm
Cost: $10 Per dog

Surprise your loved ones this holiday season with a sweet and festive treat: a gingerbread man candy gram! Bring some joy to your friends or family by having the recreation department “plant” 100 candy canes in their yard, courtesy of the Gingerbread Man himself. It's a delightful way to spread holiday cheer and make someone’s day a little brighter. Candy Grams will be delivered between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on your selected date(Dec 11/12/18/19). You must register at least three days prior to your selected delivery date. (Kirkwood/Glendale residents only)
Dec. 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Cost: $25

Travel through time—one bingo square at a time! Join us for a high-energy, nostalgia-filled game night as we journey through the decades from the swingin’ 1940s to the pop-filled 2000s. Each round of bingo will spotlight a different decade, featuring iconic music, memorable moments, vintage trends, and pop culture favorites. Price includes 8 themed rounds, 50/50 drawings, and a gift basket raffle! Please register by 2/2 at noon.
Fri. 3/6 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
R $13 NR $16 per person

Ages 2-9: The Lucky Leprechaun Hunt is just around the corner! The Kirkwood Leprechauns are on a mission to recover all the scattered gold coins in Kirkwood Park. Helps us find the special coins to win exciting prizes! Join us for this event taking place in Kirkwood Park at 11 am. Please register by 3/10.
Sat. 3/14 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
R $12 NR $15

Wear your best ugly sweater and bring your own food and adult beverages. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Price includes 8 themed rounds, ugly sweater contest, 50/50 drawings, and a holiday basket raffle! Please register by 12/8 at noon.
Fri. 12/12, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
R $13 NR $16 per person

Kirkwood residents can haul down the clutter from their attics and treasures from their garages for the Kirkwood Rummage Sale. The rummage sale will be held at the Kirkwood Recreation Center’s Gymnasium on February 7th, 2025, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. All of the usual rummage sale items can be found throughout the sale as well as some unique finds. There is sure to be a treasure with your name on it! Each applicant will only receive one space, register today before space runs out!

Each booth space will only receive a 10' X 10' space. Tables and chairs are self serve, and a layout of the gym will be sent out the week of the event for the assigned spaces. Set up is from 7:30am-9:00am. Clean up from 1:00pm-2:00pm. If you have any other questions, please contact Scout at adamssa@kirkwoodmo.org.