Ages 7-14. Spring Break is the perfect time for an exciting night out! Join us at the community center for a pizza party, followed by a flashlight dance party in the park and an adventurous egg hunt through Kirkwood Park under the night sky. This outdoor event will be held rain or shine, so please dress accordingly and bring a flashlight and a basket or bag for the egg hunt. This is a drop-off program. Space is limited to 50 participants. Please pre-register by 3/15 at noon. R $20 NR $25
Friday, March 18th 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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, 12/6
R $15 NR $19 per child if pre-registered by Wed. 12/19 at 4:30 p.m.
NO WALK-UP REGISTRATION AVAILABLE
Sugar Creek Pavilion in Kirkwood Park
Sat. 12/12 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. 2/5 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. 12/21 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tues. 12/22 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. 12/21 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tues. 12/22 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. 12/23 R $20 NR $25 per child (drop-off program)

Come and show off your NERF skills! Join us for an action-packed NERF War at the Community Center featuring team-based games, exciting challenges, and plenty of friendly competition. Participants must provide their own NERF blaster and protective eyewear. We will provide NERF darts that fit most standard NERF equipment. NERF Wars will be offered on select dates throughout the year. Check www.kirkwoodparkandrec.org for upcoming dates and registration information.

5th Annual Kirkwood Spooktacular, is taking place on October 28th at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. This family-friendly "Trunk or Treat" event provides a wonderful opportunity for kids to showcase their Halloween costumes while strolling through a festive candy walk.
During the candy stroll, local businesses and organizations have the chance to engage with the community by distributing candy and promotional materials in a fun and interactive setting. If you would like to be a vendor please sign up below.

Event Description:
Dress up in your Halloween best and join us for a candy stroll at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Make sure to bring your own candy bag to collect lots of sweet treats! Free event, All ages welcome. Sign up today to be a vendor! Vendors can decorate their vehicles and hand out flyers and well as candy. If you have any questions, about being a vendor please contact Scout at adamssa@kirkwoodmo.org.

Come and celebrate the winter season with Kirkwood Parks & Recreation at the Hot Coco Fun Run held in Kirkwood Park! All participants, ages 6-15 years old, will receive a warm cup of hot cocoa as they complete the 1 mile loop run which will begin at 11:10 am. The first three participants to complete the course will receive a special award. This is a rain or shine event.
Please register by 12/9.
NO WALK-UP REGISTRATION AVAILABLE
Sat. 12/12 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Res $11 NR $14

All Ages. It's a dog egg hunt, with a scavenger hunt twist! Your personalized doggie bag, along with some treats hidden in eggs, will be hidden in Fillmore Park. Arrive anytime between 6:00 and 6:30 pm to sniff out your treat bag and socialize with other dogs, and snap a photo with your pup at our photo-op area. Pre-registration required by 3/22 at Noon.
Please note: You will register humans for this activity and we will ask the name(s) of your dog(s) as part of the registration process. If registering more than one dog, please register more than one human from your household. For assistance, please call 314-822-5855.

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. 12/12
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 9:30 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. 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25

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. 3/6 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
R $12 NR $15

(Ages: 8+) Calling all new and experienced Archers!!! This fantastic after school club was designed to combine the discipline, focus, and skill needed for archery with the excitement of being able to safely play games like Charades, Castle Defense, Team Competitions, and RC Car targets. With a high energy warm up game and different activities each session this club is sure to impress.
6 Week Class 9/23-10/28
Wednesday’s 4:15pm-5:15pm
R $137 NR $156

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 12/7 at noon.
Fri. 12/11, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
R $13 NR $16 per person

Love is in the air, and so is the excitement! Join us for Cupid’s Bingo Bash, a fun-filled night of bingo, laughter, and Valentine’s Day spirit. Enjoy 8 themed rounds of bingo featuring love songs, famous couples, romance movies, Cupid’s favorites, and more! Between rounds, test your luck with 50/50 drawings and enter our gift basket raffle for a chance to win some fabulous prizes. Gather your friends, bring your lucky charm, and get ready for a heart-filled night of fun!
Fri. 2/12 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
R $13 NR $16 per person

Get creative and make a beautiful holiday wreath to display at home! Join Wildflowers by Sara Ward for a fun, hands-on wreath-making class where you’ll learn simple techniques while designing your own unique seasonal creation. All supplies are provided, and you’ll leave with a finished wreath ready to hang and enjoy. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity!
Tuesday, November 24th, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Cost: $68

Ugly Christmas Sweater Paint & Sip
Let's face it, the holidays are coming and life is about to get a little chaotic! Between shopping, decorating, planning, and checking those lists (twice), it's easy to forget to take a little time for yourself. So why not put the holiday hustle on hold, grab your friends, and treat yourself to some much-needed fun, laughter, and creativity? You deserve it!
Join Inspired Brushes for a festive and relaxing paint & sip experience where you'll choose between painting an adorable snowman or a Christmas ornament on canvas!
What to Expect:
Your choice of a snowman or Christmas ornament canvas painting
All painting supplies provided
Sip, socialize, and enjoy the holiday atmosphere
Show off your funniest, tackiest, or most outrageous Christmas sweater
Take home your very own holiday masterpiece!
Ugly Sweater Giveaway!
Wearing an ugly Christmas sweater is encouraged, but absolutely not required! Come dressed however you feel most festive and comfortable. However, everyone who shows up rocking an ugly Christmas sweater will automatically be entered into a special prize drawing for a gift from Inspired Brushes! The uglier, the merrier!
No painting experience? No problem! At Inspired Brushes, we believe creativity is about expressing yourself, not making everyone's painting look the same. We'll guide you along the way while encouraging you to add your own personal touch.
So dig out that gloriously ugly sweater (or just bring your holiday spirit), grab your friends, and leave the holiday stress at the door. It's time to unwind, get creative, and make some colorful Christmas memories!
Spaces are limited — reserve your canvas today!

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 April 3rd, 2026, 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! Sign up for a 10x10 space today at: www.kirkwoodparksandrec.org or call our front desk at 314-822-5855

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.