15 Things to Do in St. Charles County This Weekend
Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County the weekend of Sept. 7-9.
As we head into the weekend, Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County.
FAM JAM: Free Family Night Out
- When/Where? Friday, Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Morning Star Church, 1600 Feise Rd., Dardenne Prairie.
- What? Morning Star Church brings parents and kids out for a night of free entertainment including a live production, music and a look at the Bible.
Watch Lord of the Rings at the Library in O'Fallon
- When/Where? Friday, Sept. 7 from 6-9 p.m. at Deer Run Branch, 1300 N Main St., O'Fallon.
- What? Teens are invited to watch the first movie of the Lord of the Rings Triology. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Movie at Shady Springs Park - The Adventures of Tintin
- When/Where? Friday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Shady Springs Park in St. Peters.
- What? Bring a chair or blanket and some snacks and enjoy a movie with your whole family.
Pool Paws Dog Swim in O'Fallon
- When/Where? Saturday, Sept. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Alligator's Creek Aquatic Center, 403 Civic Park Dr., O'Fallon.
- What? Enjoy swimming with your dog and the chance to win prizes. Cost is $10/dog and 1 person, $3 each additional person. This event event benefits the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation.
Community Appreciation Day at Fifth Third Bank - O'Fallon
- When/Where? Saturday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. at Fifth Third Bank, 2419 Highway K, O Fallon.
- What? This free event features free food, music, face painting, games and some will have the chance to win an iPad, TV and more.
Wise Owl Resale: Grand Opening Celebration
- When/Where? Saturday, Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. at 301 Droste Rd., St. Charles.
- What? The shop celebrates its grand opening with all day door prizes, refreshments and a free take-home craft for kids.
Middle Eastern Dancer Aisha Ali Performance, Workshops at SCC
- When/Where? Saturday-Sunday at 10 a.m. at St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., Cottleville.
- What? Aisha Ali, an internationally recognized Middle Eastern dancer and teacher, will host a performance along with four workshops at St. Charles Community College Sept. 8-9. Tickets for the dinner and performance are $25 each. Tickets are $8 for the performance only. Click here to read more.
Willott Road Community Church Car Show
- When/Where? Saturday, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. at 1610 Willott Rd., St. Peters.
- What? See cars, enjoy food and enter for a chance to win door prizes.
Comedians Grant Lyon and Josh Wolf Perform at SCC
- When/Where? Saturday, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at at St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., Cottleville.
- What? Share a laugh with nationally recognized comedians Grant Lyon and Josh Wolf. The show is rated PG-13. Tickets are $10 for the general public and $5 for SCC students with valid ID. Purchase tickets online at stchastickets.com or through the SCC box office at 636-922-8050.
- When/Where? Saturday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. at J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts, 2300 W Clay St., St. Charles.
- What? Hear Kenny Rogers perform Kenny Rogers his timeless classics at The Benzemes Family Theater. Tickets start at $38.50 and go up to $58.50.
Chocolate, Wine and All that Jazz
- When/Where? Saturday, Sept. 8 at Yacht Club of St. Louis, 105 Lake Village Drive, St. Charles.
- What? Help United Way of Greater St. Louis Tri-County Division kick off its 2012 Campaign with an evening filled with wine, food, chocolate and live jazz from Denise Thimes. RSVP by clicking here.
- When/Where? Sunday, Sept. 9 at 9 a.m. at Frontier Park, 500 S Riverside Dr., St. Charles.
- What? Run a 5K or one-mile walk to benefit shelter dogs and cats at Five Acres Animal Shelter. Registration begins at 8:30am, run starts at 9am, walk starts at 9:30am. Registration is $25.
Act II Theater 20th Anniversary Open House
- When/Where? Sunday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. at 1 Saint Peters Centre Blvd., St. Peters.
What? Act II kicks off the show season with free refreshments, a chance to learn more and meet the cast of the upcoming show, Sweeny Todd.
Knights of Columbus Patriot Day 5K/10K in O'Fallon
- When/Where? Sunday, Sept. 9 at 8 a.m. at T.R. Hughes Ballpark,
- What? This second annual event benefits Backstoppers and the Wounded Warrior Project. Register online or the day of the race.
6th Annual Hill of Thrills Soapbox Race
- When/Where? Sunday, Sept. 9 at noon at Progress Park, 968 Meyer Rd, Wentzville.
- What? This community event features cars donated by businesses and organizations and randomly picked racers. The race is won by gravity and the racers are competing against the clock.This year's race will feature a special opening ceremony for U.S. Veterans