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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

May Days Festival on WingHaven Boardwalk Rescheduled for Saturday

The event runs from noon to 3:30 p.m.

After a rainy weekend canceled plans to celebrate May Days in O'Fallon, the event is rescheduled for this coming Saturday, May 11.  May Days Festival is a family event held at the Boardwalk at Marketplace in WingHaven.  Parents can get to know local business owners by stopping by booths for free giveaways and children can enjoy bounce houses, face painting, games, clowns and live-music.  Also in the entertainment line up:

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Big Equipment Rules at O’Fallon’s Kid-Friendly Public Works Fair

The 8th Annual Public Work Fair is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Watch ‘Wreck it Ralph’ on the big screen at SCC on May 3

Pack the picnic basket, grab the kids and watch “Wreck it Ralph” on the big screen at St. Charles Community College at sundown on Friday, May 3.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Shower of Love Collects for Local Moms, Babies

The seventh annual event focuses on prevention of child abuse and neglect. Volunteers are needed Thursday, April 25.

Monday, December 31, 2012

New Year's Eve 2012 Family-Friendly Events in St. Louis

Check out these ways to ring in the new year together as a family.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

New Year's Eve 2012 Family-Friendly Events in St. Louis

Check out these ways to ring in the new year together as a family.

New Year's Eve Walk Hike Columbia Bottom Conservation Area on New Year's Eve from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This activity is ppropriate for kids ages 10 and older. Families will discover the sounds of the night and will spend a few minutes at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers before heading back. Reservations are required and open Dec. 15, call 314-877-6014 to reserve. Noontime New Year Celebration with the Magic House  Ring in 2013 a little early at The Magic House. Between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. kids are invited to dance to music by Complete Music, make wish wands and noise makers and march in a noisy parade. There will be a special countdown at noon. Cost is free with museum admission.  See Acrobats at First Night  Head to …

Monday, October 24, 2011

Fort Zumwalt Hosts Parent Coffee on Monday Night

The event is held from 7-8 p.m. at North High School.

Fort Zumwalt School District's first Parent Coffee of the school year is scheduled at Fort Zumwalt North High School from 7-8 p.m. on Monday night.  The district offers four parent coffees throughout the school year as an opportunity for parents to hear district updates and talk with administrators.  "It's an opportunity to start a dialogue with the public," Superintendent Bernard DuBray said, adding the coffee events started 10 years ago as a way to allow board members and parents to meet face-to-face and discuss issues.  During Monday night's coffee, Presiding Judge of St. Charles County Rick Zerr will speak about the challenges of parenting in the digital age. The Fort Zumwalt North Middle School orchestra and Forest Park Elementary …

Friday, July 15, 2011

Dive-In With Shrek at Alligator's Creek

Alligator's Creek Aquatic Center is hosting a dive-in movie from 8:30-10 p.m. on Friday night.

Combine the best of summer fun with swimming and movies at Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center's Dive-In movie event this weekend.  The pool turned theatre will be showing Shrek Forever After from 8:30-10 p.m.   The pool will be closed for cleaning and set-up between 8-8:30 p.m. The concession stand will be open for swimmers and movie goers throughout the night. According to a news release from the City of O'Fallon, a limited number of inner tubes will be available for use, or swimmers may bring their own if they are no larger than 30 inches in diameter. 

Get Out

Get Out: Music, Mammals and Movies!

Unsure what to do this weekend? Let us help!

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!  Zoofari Earth - O’Fallon  Zoofari Earth - Wentzville  After Hours Teen Movie: Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Pt.1  The Music of Bobby Darin: Robert Shaw & the Stardusters Jazz Orchestra  An Old Fashioned Picnic  Traditional Irish Music Session  Relay For Life of Central St. Charles  Kids Cooking Class  Little Chef's Cooking Class Sculpting Fun Summer Camp at the Foundry!  City Centre Dance  

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Moms Talk

Moms Talk: Keeping Sane, the Kids Busy in Summer

Local moms and dads discuss parenting issues in this weekly Q&A.

School is out for the summer, and that means plenty of quality time at home with your kids for the next few months--whether you like it or not.  This week, we're asking parents how they keep their kids busy in the summertime. Do you plan vacations, send them to camp or make daily trips to the pool? After a few weeks, when the summer boredom blues sink in, how do you keep your cool and keep them occupied?  Share your thoughts and weigh in on the conversation in the comments section below. If you have another topic you would like to see discussed, send it to jordan.lanham@patch.com.

Trish Feldt

5:24 pm on Thursday, June 9, 2011

Usually, I don't have much trouble keeping the kids occupied during the summer months. There are so many wonderful attractions in and around O'Fallon its hard to choose what to do! However, both of my boys have been struck with swimmer's ear, which is proving to be challenging to keep them entertained. My older son has a pretty bad case, so all he wants to do is lay around and watch TV. My …   more ›

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