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Get Out: Audition for a Play, Watch a Scary Movie, Go to a Halloween Party

Each week, St. Peters Patch features a planner with weekend events

 

Check out Patch's round-up of events going on in and around St. Peters this weekend. 

Watch the Poltergeist at SCC 

  • When/Where? St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville on Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 pm. The movies will be shown in the auditorium of the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building.
  • What? St. Charles Community College (SCC) concludes its third annual Scary Movie Marathon with the 1982 version of Poltergeist.Before the movie, guests can hear at lecture on “Pursuing the Paranormal,” with Greg Myers, president and investigative coordinator of Paranormal Task Force (PTF), and Sandy Oates, PTF vice president and case management coordinator.

Zombie Crafts and Costume Contest

  • When/Where? Corporate Parkway Library, 1200 Corporate Pky in Wentzville at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28. 
  • What? Teens are invited to create their own zombie felt creature and enjoy Halloween treats for free on Friday. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed, Most Creative, Scariest and Silliest costume. 

O'Fallon Police Host Prescription Drug Collection

  • When/Where? O'Fallon Police Department, 100 N Main St, O Fallon on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
  • What? O’Fallon Police are partnering with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to host a Prescription Drug Take Back Program. O’Fallon residents are welcome to drop off expired, unused or unwanted prescription medications free of charge with no questions asked. Police host the program and help prevent prescription drug abuse and theft by collecting and safely disposing of unneeded medications.

SCC Holds Open Auditions For Young People’s Theatre’s “It’s a Wonderful Life”

  • When/Where? St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 8:30 a.m. 
  •  What? St. Charles Community College’s Young People’s Theatre invites children age 8-18 to open auditions for  “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. A parent must be present with the children auditioning. “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be performed in the theater of the Fine Arts Building at 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 16-17, and 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 17-18.

Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service Children's Halloween Party

  • When/Where? 4116 McClay Road in St. Peters from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30.
  • What? There will be food, drinks, games, and a costume contest, all free of charge at this second annual Halloween party. 

Halloween Concert 

  • When/Where? St. Peters Cultural Arts Center, at 1 Saint Peters Centre Blvd in St. Peters on Oct 29 from 7-9 p.m. 
  • What? St. Peters residents can see the St. Charles Symphony in a special spooky Halloween concert on Oct. 29 at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Center. Musicians will be in costume, and kids who don costumes will receive special treats.

Fall Craft and Vendor Fair

  • When/Where? Willott Road Community Church and Christian Academy, 1610 Willott Rd. in St. Peters on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 9 a.m. 
  • What? Shop from local vendors, handmade artist and crafters.  Showcasing jewelry, hand sewn creations, accessories, art, photography.  All proceeds benefit Willott Road Community and Christian Academy. 

St. Louis Pet Lovers Expo

  • When/Where? St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plz in St. Charles at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. 
  • What? This free event includes giveaways, options to adopt, discounted animal care, live entertainment, demonstrations, author readings and book signings. 

Monsters in the Meadows

  • When/Where? The Meadows Shopping Center in Lake Saint Louis from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. 
  • What? This annual Halloween event allows kids to trick-or-treat from store to store, enjoy pumpkin painting and hayrides.

Fall Hayrides at Broemmelsiek Park

  • When/Where? Broemmelsiek Park, 1615 Schwede Rd. in Wentzville from 6-8 p.m. on Friday-Sunday. 
  • What? Two tractor pulled wagons take guests on a 45-minute ride through tree-lined fields of the park. Afterwards, participants can enjoy sitting around a bonfire for an hour to roast their own treats. Advanced reservations are required by contacting the St. Charles County Parks Department at 636-949-7535. The cost is $125 a wagon with a maximum of 20 people per wagon. 

Halloween Spooktacular in New Town

  • When/Where? New Town Amphitheater at 3333 Rue Royale Ste 2 in St. Charles from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29.  
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Lindenwood University Campus YMCA Spooky Saturday

  • When/Where? 1116 1st Capitol Dr. in St. Charles from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29.
  • What? Lindenwood University Campus YMCA celebrate Halloween with a trick-or-treat day for children 12 and under and their families. Events include face painting, candy and pumpkins. The cost is $1 for children and free for adults. 

St. Charles Parks and Recreation Halloween Spooktacular 

  • When/Where? Blanchette Memorial Hall, 1900 W Randolph St. in St. Charles from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30. 
  • What? St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department hosts a Halloween spooktacular event for kids ages 3-12. No reservations are necessary.
About this column: Get Out is our weekly guide for weekend planning. Get Out will run every Thursday. Related Topics: Halloween, It's A Wonderful Life, Lake Saint Louis, Lindenwood, O'fallon, SCC, St. Charles, St. Charles County, Wentzville, and st. peters

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