Downtown Kirkwood Events

With numerous free special events, Downtown Kirkwood is the center of activity throughout the year.
-April-
Brunch with the Bunny
Saturday, April 4th; seating times at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Catered brunch at Kirkwood Train Station • Petting zoo at Kirkwood Farmers’ Market
-May-
Yoga at the Market
Every Sunday in May and the first Sunday of the month June-September at 9 a.m.
Free classes in the grassy area just west of the farmers' market.
Festival of Food & Flowers
Saturday, May 16th beginning at 10 a.m.
“Artists in Bloom” art show at Station Plaza • Free flowers from participating downtown merchants
-June-
Summer Concert Series
Thursday evenings beginning in June from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Station Plaza
June 4th • Band TBD, sponsored by UMB Bank
June 11th • The Funky Butt Brass Band, sponsored by Kirkwood Music Center Inc.
June 18th • Early Review Band, sponsored by Commerce Bank
Tunes at Ten
Live music from local bands on selected Saturdays mornings beginning at 10 a.m. at Kirkwood Farmers' Market
-July-
Sidewalk Sale
Saturday, July 11th beginning at 10 a.m.
Shopping & bargains throughout Downtown Kirkwood
Peach Festival
Saturday, July 11th beginning at 10 a.m. at Kirkwood Farmers' Market
A celebration of everything “peachy” • Peach pie contest and sampling
-September-
Dog Days Celebration
Saturday, September 26th; 9 a.m. to noon at Kirkwood Farmers' Market
Pet parade at 9 a.m. • fall-themed pet photos • Visit with animal welfare groups
-October-
Fall Festival of Local Flavor
Saturday, October 10th beginning at 10 a.m.
A celebration of all things homegrown and locally-owned • Demonstrations, sales and sampling of local products • Live music and art show
Halloween Walk
Thursday, October 29th beginning at 5 p.m.
Trick-or-Treating from 5-7 p.m. • Performance by Babaloo at Station Plaza
-November-
Holiday Walk
Saturday, November 21st beginning at 10 a.m.
Celebrate Santa's arrival in Downtown Kirkwood • Photos with Santa and stories with Mrs. Claus • Free refreshments and entertainment • Holiday sales and specials at more than 60 unique shops • Festive fare at many unique restaurants
-December-
Photos with Santa
December 3rd and 10th from 5-7 p.m.
Free photos with Santa at Kirkwood Train Station

Featured Event: 2009 Kirkwood Greentree Festival

Wine Garden Friday, September 18, 5-10 pm

Saturday, September 19, 8:30am-7pm - Kirkwood Park

Sunday, September 20, 10-5 pm - Kirkwood Park
The 49th annual Greentree Festival will come to Kirkwood Park Friday through Sunday, Sept. 18 through 20. The annual parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, and is a festival highlight. This year's theme is "Making Music in Kirkwood."
This years event is still in the planning stages so check back for more details later this summer.

The festival was created in 1961 in response to an epidemic of Dutch elm disease that was sticking many of the city's beautiful, century-old trees. Residents were encouraged to plant trees to replace those being lost, and trees were sold for $1 each at the festival. Today many of those trees are mature and grace the lawns and streets of Kirkwood. The festival's link with trees and its original purpose continues to this day as a Boy Scout troop carries on the tradition of selling or giving away trees each year at the festival.
The Greentree Festival also gives residents and visitors a time to gather together and celebrate the season. In 2001, the festival went from a two-weekend event to a three-day event. Some of this year's events include:
Email: info@greentreefestival.com

The annual Greentree Festival is attended by more than 40,000 people who gather for the food, arts and crafts, a children's dog show, a parade and craftspeople demonstrating their skills each September in Kirkwood Park. Gardener's Village - Exhibits and demonstrations featuring Master Gardeners.

Featured Event: 2009 Turkey Day Game!

The 102nd Battle for the FRISCO Bell
Thanksgiving Day 2009

DETAILS TO COME

HISTORY: As two leather-helmeted teams faced off in 1907 at the first annual Turkey Day game, they had no idea that their knockdown, drag-out game would result in modern day football-not to mention the longest running classic west of the Mississippi. Kirkwood defeated Webster Groves 5-0. The rules of the game did not develop until 1910. Read Entire Article

Game History - Win/Loss Record

2004 Kirkwood Student's Turkey Day Site

100th Anniversary Site

Following tradition, the winning team will receive the Frisco Bell, a 400-pound bell from a retired train. The famed bell was donated by the Frisco Railroad Company in 1951 and currently belongs to the Webster Groves Statesmen.

The game has brought both towns celebrity status over the years, with clips on ESPN as well as features in the New York Times and Sports Illustrated. Thousands of alumni, family and community members will gather for their pre-feast fill of football, tailgating and community spirit.

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Downtown Kirkwood Events

With numerous free special events, Downtown Kirkwood is the center of activity throughout the year.

-April-

-May-

-June-

-July-

-September-

-October-

-November-

-December-

Featured Event: 2009 Kirkwood Greentree Festival

Wine Garden Friday, September 18, 5-10 pm

Saturday, September 19, 8:30am-7pm - Kirkwood Park

The Greentree Festival also gives residents and visitors a time to gather together and celebrate the season. In 2001, the festival went from a two-weekend event to a three-day event. Some of this year's events include:

Featured Event: 2009 Turkey Day Game!

The 102nd Battle for the FRISCO Bell Thanksgiving Day 2009

Game History - Win/Loss Record

2004 Kirkwood Student's Turkey Day Site

The 102nd Battle for the FRISCO Bell
Thanksgiving Day 2009