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

Faith Chapel Summer Watermelon Festival

• When/Where? Friday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Faith Chapel, 6747 Keats Rd, O Fallon.
• What? This free event offers watermelon and games for the whole family to enjoy. 

Excel Speed Camp

• When/Where? Friday, June 29 at 9 a.m. at  5055 Highway N, St. Peters.
• What? Excel hosts a camp to help runners with sprinting technique, stride and time. Cost is $99. Call 636-926-3277 or email info@trainatexcel.com to reserve your spot. Third Graders and older are welcome.

St. Louis Wind Symphony Patriotic Concert

• When/Where? Friday, June 29 at 7 p.m. at the Foundry Art Centre, 520 N Main Ctr, St. Charles.
• What? Start your Fourth of July celebrations with the Saint Louis Wind Symphony, as they play patriotic tunes. Cost is $5. Doors open at 6 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 636-255-0270.

See an Outdoor Movie in New Town

• When/Where? Friday, June 29 at 8 p.m. at 3544 Galt House Dr, Saint Charles.
• What? New Town shows outdoor movies during the summer in the amphitheatre. Show starts at sundown. This Friday, bring the family out for Kung Fu Panda 2.

Saturday Writers Monthly Meeting

• When/Where? Saturday, June 30 at 11 a.m. at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre, 1 Saint Peters Centre Blvd., St. Peters.
• What? The Saturday Writers chapter of the Missouri Writers' Guild hosts a monthly meeting, where local writers can network and learn from one another. Each meeting features a guest speaker and visitors are welcome. 

Patriotic Celebration at First United Methodist Church

• When/Where? All day on Sunday, July 1 at First United Methodist Church, 801 1st Capitol Dr., St. Charles.
• What? The church will sing "America, God Shed His Grace on Thee" and honor veterans during all three services on Sunday.

Sunday Bingo in Wentzville

• When/Where? Sunday, July 1 at 2 p.m. at the  American Legion Hall, 504 Highway 61, Wentzville.
  
• What? Everyone age 16 and older is invited to enjoy food and drinks with a game of Bingo. Bingo includes $3,600 payout, progressive game, horse derby and other events. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and the games start at 2 p.m. Cost is $17.