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Five Things to Do With Kids This Week

Check out O'Fallon Patch's weekly list of kid-friendly family activities around town.

Where/When:  Saturday, Feb. 12 at the Deer Run Branch in O'Fallon in Meeting Room A  from 2-4 p.m.

Why Go:  Celebrate Valentine's Day with crafts for all ages.  Families are welcome and parents are encouraged to participate.  Children under five must be accompanied by an adult.  No reservations required.

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Where/When:  Sunday, Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.  at the Butterfly House – Faust Park in Chesterfield.

Why Go:  Come into the Lopata Learning Lab for Bugaloo: Nature’s Shapes and Colors.  Celebrate Mother Nature’s shapes and colors with fun books, insects, learning games and other hands-on discoveries.  Mix red, yellow and blue with circles, squares and triangles, and have a “naturally” good time.  For children ages two to four with their families.

Pricing:  General admission is $6, children 3-12 are $4 and children two and under are free.

WEHRENBERG FAMILY WINTER SERIES

Where/When:  At in Dardenne Prairie, other participating theaters can be found on their website.  The movies will play every Wednesday at noon through March 2. 

Why Go:  Who doesn't love a free movie!!  Seats are available on a first  come, first serve basis on the day of the movie, so please arrive early. 

Pricing: Free. A series concession combo will also be offered for $5 per show that will get you popcorn, soda and candy. 

BRUNSWICK ZONE

Where/When:  After School Blast at .  The After School Blast promotion is available every school day, Monday-Friday from 2-5:30 p.m.  Must show student ID.  Not valid for groups or on national school holidays.

Why Go:  Give the kids a break after school and head to Brunswick Zone XL.  You’ll get up to two hours of unlimited bowling, shoe rental, $5 in game play, small fries and a small soft drink. 

Pricing:  $6.99 per kid.

GREAT SKATE

Where/When:  Great Skate is located at 130 Boone Hills Drive in St. Peters.  They offer different skate times on Friday, Saturday and Sunday every week.

Why Go:  Great Skate is a fun place for families to come together and roller skate.  On Friday's from 10:30-11:30 p.m., a late skate and dodgeball session is offered for only $2.  Then on Saturday mornings, from 9:15-10 a.m. you can take skating lessons for only $5, including your skate rental.  The lessons are for all ages and skill levels and no registration is required. 

Pricing:

  • Friday’s from 7-10:30 p.m - $6 admission and $2 skate rental     
  • Saturday's from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 8-10:30 p.m. - $5 admission and $2 skate rental
  • Sunday's from 12:30-5 p.m. - $5 admission and $2 skate rental
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