Festivals & HolidaysFriday, December 4
Parkville Christmas on the River 2026
Friday, December 4 · 5-9 p.m. · Downtown Parkville
- When
- Friday, December 4 · 5-9 p.m.
- Where
- Downtown Parkville
- Good to know
About this event
Parkville’s signature holiday festival, Christmas on the River , will take place on Friday, December 4, 2026 , from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM in historic downtown Parkville, Missouri. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
Event Highlights
• Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
• Location: Historic Downtown Parkville (Main Street area) [ 1 ]
• Fireworks: A winter holiday fireworks display over the Missouri River at approximately 8:45 PM. [ 1 , 2 ]
• Activities: Live music and youth choir performances, visits and photos with Santa Claus, and costumed holiday characters like the Grinch. [ 1 , 2 ]
• Shopping & Food: An outdoor Christmas market, specialty holiday vendors, hot chocolate, kettle corn, and extended open hours for downtown shops and restaurants. [ 1 , 2 ]
• Transportation: Free round-trip shuttle services running from the YMCA at 8875 Clark Avenue. [ 1 ]
Additional December Events
• Holiday Shop Hops: Downtown businesses will host special sip-and-shop evening strolls on Thursday, December 10 and Thursday, December 17, 2026 .
From City of Parkville
Listed by Visit Platte County, MO (The Events Calendar), gathered by the Olathe events calendar.