This Weekend: See Art, Clean a Stream, Attend Garden Expo in O'Fallon

As we head into the weekend, Patch rounds up a list of events going on in St. Charles County.

Black and White Photo Exhibit Opens at RSC 

• When/Where? Friday, April 13 at 7 a.m. at the , 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O'Fallon.
• What? Melissa R. Davidson presents an untitled gallery of black and white photos at the O’Fallon Cultural Arts Gallery. The exhibit continues through May 25.

SCC Hosts Early Childhood Education Conference

• When/Where? April 13-14 at 8 a.m. at , 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville.
• What? Child care and early education leaders and teachers from throughout eastern Missouri gather for the spring conference of the Rivers Bend Association for the Education of Young Children (RBAEYC) April 13-14. For more information, visit the RBAEYC website, or contact Estes at 636-922-8669 or lestes@stchas.edu.

Wentzville Senior Citizens Prom

• When/Where? Friday, April 13 at 4:30 p.m. at , 600 Campus Dr. in Wentzville.
• What? Holt High School Student Council hosts their annual Senior Citizens Prom. All Senior Citizens are invited to attend the dance that lasts from 4:30-8 p.m. The cutest couple will be crowned King and Queen. RSVP to 636-327-3876 ext.26297.

Missouri Tartan Day

• When/Where? Friday and Saturday , 500 S Riverside Dr, St. Charles.
• What? This is a free festival celebrating Scottish-American Heritage. Click __ to see a schedule of events throughout the day. 

Lindenwood Presents 'A Streetcar Named Desire'

• When/Where? Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at _, 2300 W Clay St. in St. Charles.
• What? Lindenwood University’s Theatre Department presents the edgy classic, A Streetcar Named Desire in the university’s Emerson Black Box Theater. General admission tickets are available for $10 at the Lindenwood University Box Office. To reserve tickets or for more information, call 636-949-4433. 

Ronstadt Generations Performs at the Foundry Art Centre

• When/Where? Friday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at the , 520 N Main Ctr. in St. Charles.
  
• What? Listen to this family trio bring traditional Southwestern and Mexican songs to life. Tickets are $20 for the general public and $15 for FAC members. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit foundryartcentre.org or call 636-255-0270.

O'Fallon Hosts Free Garden Expo

• When/Where? Saturday, April 14 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at _. _
• What? Talk to gardening experts, shop for plants, lawn and garden accessories to get a head start on your spring garden at this free event. 

Mission: Clean Stream

• When/Where? Saturday, April 14 at 8:30 a.m.
• What? This is an annual county-wide event sponsored by the cities of O’Fallon, Wentzville, St. Peters, St. Charles, Cottleville, Dardenne Prairie and Lake St. Louis, in partnership with Greenway Network, Inc. and Missouri River Relief, with additional sponsorship by Missouri Stream Team, Cee Kay Supply, Inc., and Wal-Mart. Volunteers collect trash from local creeks. Pre-registration is required. Contact O’Fallon’s Volunteer Services at 636-379-5408 or 636-379-5507, or email volunteer@ofallon.mo.us.

Kite Fun in Lake Saint Louis

• When/Where? Saturday, April 14 at 1 p.m. at , 9 Fountain Grass Dr.  Lake Saint Louis. 
• What? This free event includes free kite building for the first 50 kids and a chance to fly their creations, a candy drop from a kite and flying demos. 

Lake Saint Louis Farmers & Artists Market

• When/Where? Saturday, April 14 at 8 a.m. at , 20 Meadows Circle Dr. in Lake St Louis.
• What? The Lake Saint Louis Farmers & Artists Market (formerly the O’Fallon Farmers & Artists Market) announces its opening day at The Meadows Shopping Center on Saturday, April 14 from 8am-noon. Festivities include a ribbon cutting, live music and a free gift for the first 250 guests. The market will operate on Saturdays from 8am-noon through mid-October.

Mid Rivers Elementary PTO Spring Fling Carnival

• When/Where? Saturday, April 14 at 10 a.m. at , 7479 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters. 
• What? Support your local school with a day of games and fun. Proceeds benefit the Mid Rivers Elementary School PTO. 

MLB's Pitch, Hit & Run event

• When/Where? Sunday, April 15 at 9 a.m. at  , 900 T R Hughes Blvd. in O Fallon.
• What? This event is designed to provide kids an opportunity to compete,  in a free baseball/softball competition. Competitors are divided into four age divisions: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14. All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and fill out a registration/waiver form prior to the start of the competition. For questions more information, contact your local coordinators, Courtney or Ashley at 636-240-2287.