Holiday Walk

Kirkwood’s Holiday Walk & Santa's Arrival on the Train Saturday, November 21 Beginning at 8:40 a.m., holiday shopping, free entertainment, and refreshments will make this day a festive way to begin your celebration of the holiday season. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive in downtown Kirkwood at 8:40 a.m. After his grand entrance, Santa will pose for photos inside the train station from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Be sure to bring your camera to snap a photo for your Christmas cards! Adults will enjoy shopping for holiday gifts offered by Downtown Kirkwood’s unique specialty stores—many of which will feature sales and special offers. The Lucille Rapp Tumblers and Dancers will perform at Station Plaza at noon. Holiday Walk Schedule of Activities 2025 8:40 am: Santa Claus arrives in Downtown Kirkwood by train 9 am - 12 pm: Santa poses for pictures with children, Bring your camera for photos 9 am - 12 pm: Mrs. Claus stories and songs in Ken Connor Park 9 am - 12 pm: Youth-in-Action—cookies for donations at Ken Connor Park (Cookies donated by Pioneer Bakery) 10 am: Holiday Shopping begins, Downtown Kirkwood stores open 11 am - 1 pm: Caroling St. Louis carol all around Downtown Kirkwood 12 pm: Lucille Rapp Dancers perform at Station Plaza 1 pm: Stretch your Spirits at 4 Hands & Peacemaker--Keep the Kirkwood holiday magic going with a tree lighting and ugly sweater contest at 5 pm. Seasonal cocktails and photos with The Grinch! All Day: Shop and Eat at your favorite DTK businesses!