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Five Things to Do with Kids This Week

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When/Where: Friday, March 25 at in Wentzville from 7 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Why Go: Parents drop your kids off at Playtime Party Center for a night out. Ages seven through 15 welcome. Six year olds are welcome if accompanied by an older sibling. Price includes, admission, quad skates, fun games, prizes, playground and dodgeball. There will be food specials available. Call 636-887-4244 to reserve your spot.

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Pricing: $15 per person in advance, plus tax  or   $20 per person at the door, plus tax (non-refundable).

LOWE'S BUILD & GROW CLINIC

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When/Where: Saturday, March 26 at the O'Fallon location at 8501 Mexico Road at 10 a.m.

Why Go: This kit is fun for the whole family. Ask a question, shake up the kit and look inside for the answer!

When/Where: Saturday, March 26 at the Midwest Sport Hockey Complex located at 570 Weidman Road, Ballwin in Queeny Park) at 7 p.m.

Why Go: St. Louis' first and only flat track men's roller derby league. The South Grand Slammers will square up against the Riverfront Crimes for Game one of the St. Louis GateKeepers 2011 Turf War season! Arrive at 6:30 p.m. to catch a special women's roller derby opener: St. Lunachix v. Rockford Rage! All of the action is kid-friendly and in a non-smoking arena!

Pricing: Seats are just $10! Ages 10 and under are FREE!

 RSC 1-MILE KIDS RUN/WALK & 5K RUN/WALK

When/Where: Sunday, March 27 at the . The 5K starts at 8 a.m. The one-mile Kids Run will start after the completion of the 5K.

Why Go: This is a great opportunity to get out as a family and enjoy a Sunday run or walk together. Register soon because registration is limited to 300 competitors.

Pricing: 5K Run/Walk individual entry fee is $20 for ages 15 and up and $15 for kids 14 and under. The one-mile Kids Run individual entry fee is $15 for ages 15 and up and $12 for kids 14 and under. A $5 late fee will be charged on registrations after March 19. A $10 late fee will be charged for race day registration.

LEGO CLUB

When/Where: Monday, March 28 at the Deer Run Branch in O'Fallon in Meeting Room A from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Why Go: Who doesn't love to play with legos!  Now you can come build with the library's Legos. This event is for school aged children in grades kindergarten through fifth. Call (636) 978-3251 or (636) 980-1332 to register.

Pricing: Free

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