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Still don’t know what to do this weekend?

Let Patch help you out! The following list provides some of the best activities and events going on in your own backyard! Check out this week’s picks for a fun-filled weekend!

 

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  • Where/ When? , 7435 Village Center Dr, O’Fallon, on Saturday, July 16 from 10 to 11 a.m.
  • Why Go? Naturalists from Animal Tales offer families a fun and educational interaction between you and six live animals –including birds, mammals, reptiles and other creatures from six different continents.
  • Pricing: Free

 

  • Where/ When? , 1200 Corporate Pky, Wentzville, on Friday, July 15 from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
  • Why Go? Naturalists from Animal Tales offer families a fun and educational interaction between you and six live animals –including birds, mammals, reptiles and other creatures from six different continents. (This is the same event as the Zoofari on Saturday in O’Fallon).
  • Pricing: Free

 

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  • Where/ When? , 1200 Corporate Pky, Wentzville, Friday, July 15 from 5  to 8 p.m.
  • Why Go? Part two come out this weekend. This is your chance to refresh your memory and it’s free!
  • Pricing: Free

 

  • Where/ When? , 520 N Main Ctr, Saint Charles on Friday, July 15 beginning at 7:30 p.m.
  • Why Go? It’s date night and Robert Shaw (from the original Chicago cast of Broadway's smash-hit musical "Million Dollar Quartet") is joining a six-piece to pay tribute to jazz musician Bobby Darin. Sounds romantic.
  • Pricing: $15 members/$20 non-members. Tickets are on sale at the Foundry or by phone using Visa, Mastercard or Discover at (636) 255-0270.

 

  • Where/ When? , 318 S Duchesne Dr, Saint Charles on Saturday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Why Go? Pony rides from 11a.m. to 12 p.m., a bounce house from noon to 3 p.m., plus water balloons; egg toss; washers, and more! 
  • Pricing: Free excpet the cake walk ($1.00); BBQ lunch ($5.00). 

 

  • Where/ When? , 101 N Main St, Saint Charles on every third Sunday of the month from 2 to 5 p.m.
  • Why Go? All musicians, singers, and dancers of all levels familiar with Irish jigs are welcomed to join. If you don’t dance, that’s quite alright, just grab a drink and enjoy the atmosphere.
  • Pricing: Free

 

  • Where/ When? , 5100 Mexico Rd, Saint Peters on Friday, July 15 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Why Go? This is your chance to join a national campaign to fight cancer. Cancer doesn’t sleep so neither will this event.
  • Pricing: Donate Start or join a team for $10 

 

  • Where/ When? , 968 Meyer Rd, Wentzville on Saturday, July 16 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
  • Why Go? Children four to six have the opportunity to make several items that are safe for them to prepare. Each child will receive a cookbook including the recipes made during the class so the little one can remember how to make it for snack time.
  • Pricing: This is class is designed for children age 4-6; $15 resident/$18 non-resident.

 

  • Where/ When? , 968 Meyer Rd, Wentzville on Saturday, July 16 from noon to 1 p.m.
  • Why Go? Children four to six have the opportunity to make several items that are safe for them to prepare. Each child will receive a cookbook including the recipes made during the class so the little one can remember how to make it for snack time. (This will cover different snacks than the early session).
  • Pricing: This is class is designed for children age 4-6; $15 resident/$18 non-resident. 

  • Where/ When? , 520 N Main Ctr, Saint Charles Friday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Why Go? Why play in the heat when the kids can make ‘cool’ paper-mâché and clay scuplture in the cool Foundry Art Center?
  • Pricing: Grades 1-3: $85/non-member, $76.50/member, $72.25/ family level member. Grades 4-9: $135/nm, $121.50/m, $114.75/flm. For more information or to register, please contact Angela at 636-255-0270.

 

  • Where/ When? , 1 Saint Peters Centre Blvd, St. Peters on Friday, July 15 from 7 to 10 p.m.
  • Why Go? Dance to your favorite hits from the past for under $10.
  • Pricing:  Advance tickets can be purchased at City Hall and are $6, and $7 at the door.

 

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