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Get Out is our weekly guide for weekend planning. Get Out will run every Thursday.
Check out what's happening in and around St. Peters this weekend.  O'FallonTheatreWorks' Presents A Dickens of a Christmas Carol  When/Where? Friday-Sunday  at City Hall, 100 North Main St. in O'Fallon.  What?  "A Dickens of a Christmas Carol: A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts," showtimes are Friday Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. Matinees will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, and on Saturday, Dec. 10. The cost is $10 for general admission (ages 18-64), and $8 for both students (ages 6-17) and seniors (age 65 and up). Ages 5 and under are …
Check out what's happening in and around St. Peters this weekend.  Holiday in the Park Trivia Night 2011 When/Where? Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 8500 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O'Fallon.  What? Sign up for a table and support the Fort Zumwalt North Panther Pride Marching band. A table of eight players cost $160 and includes free beer and soda. Players must be 21 years of age or older. Participants are welcome to bring snacks. For table reservations, register online or contact Amy Hawkins at fznbbweb@gmail.com.  FAM JAM Live Family Theater When/Where? Friday, …
Check out Patch's round-up of events going on in and around St. Peters this weekend.  Holiday Night Lights Drive When/Where? Friday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. atRotary Park, 2577 W Meyer Rd. in Foristell. What? Friday kicks off the holiday light tours that will be held Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in Rotary Park through Dec. 10. The displays are open daily on Dec. 15-30 from 6-10 p.m. The one-mile light display costs $8 per car up to six people. Call 636-639-2082 for more information. O'Fallon's Celebration of Lights  When/Where? Opens on Friday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. at Fort Zumwalt Park What? O’…
Check out Patch's round-up of events going on in and around St. Peters this weekend.  St. Peters Tree Lighting When/Where? 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, at St. Peters City Hall What? The city of St. Peters will kick off the holiday city with it's tree lighting ceremony. Lindenwood's Voices Only, the St. Peters Choral Society, and Fort Zumwalt East High School's Orchestra will perform. This year's free holiday movie is The Muppet Christmas Carol.  SCC Community Theatre Presents "The 39 Steps" When/Where? 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at St. Charles Community College, 4601 …
Check out Patch's round-up of events going on in and around St. Peters this weekend.  Lucky Eleven Trivia Night When/Where? Friday, Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Professional Firefighters of Eastern Missouri Banquet Hall, 115 McMenamy Road in St. Peters.  What? The Child Center, a child advocacy center based in Wentzville, is hosts a trivia night complete silent auction and prize for best decorated table. Tickets are $20 per person or $160 per table of eight and include beer, soda and snacks. Register online at www.thechildcenter.org. SCC Presents “United We Stand: A Tribute to the United …
Check out Patch's round-up of events going on in and around O'Fallon this weekend.  Nunsense the Musical When/Where? Friday, Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre, 1 Saint Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters.  What? Act II Community Theatre presents this musical production that takes the audience through the humorous adventures of the Little Sisters of Hoboken as they plan a variety show to raise money. Tickets are $10-$15. Order online or call 1-800-838-3006.  Good Rockin' LIVE! - A Salute to Sun Studios When/Where? Friday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the …
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 …
Check out Patch's round-up of events going on in and around St. Peters this weekend.  Fort Zumwalt West Presents "Wait Until Dark" When/Where? Fort Zumwalt West'sauditorium at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21 and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22.  What? Support local high school students this weekend by heading to Zumwalt West and checking out the student production of this mystery play.  Wiffle Ball Tournament When/Where? Rotary Park, 2577 W Meyer Rd, Foristell on Friday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m.  What?  This recreational, but competitive tournament is open for those ages 16 and older. Official wiffle ball …
Check out Patch's round-up of events going on in and around St. Peters this weekend.  Halloween Spooktacular  When/Where? U.S. Cellular, 6091 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 12-4 p.m.  What? Parents are invited to bring the kids out dressed in their Halloween costumes to paint pumpkins, play in a bounce house and see farm animals from Cindy's Zoo. Cottleville Police and Fire Departments will also be onsite to provide parents with helpful Halloween safety tips and parents will also be able to pick up a free child identification kit. For more information, call 636-447-1394. Tale …
Check out Patch's round-up of events going on in and around St. Peters this weekend.  O’Fallon’s 27th Annual Fall Festival and Craft Bazaar When/Where? At Civic Park, 308 Civic Park Dr, O Fallon on Friday and Saturday. The event runs from 5-10 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday What? On Friday night, enjoy a street dance on Civic Park Drive and shopping at festival booths in the park. On Saturday, continue shopping at festival booths for hand-crafted gifts. Entertainment for the whole family on Saturday includes live music, Bob Hamm’s Wild West Show, the Peppy Puppet Troupe, Bish…
Check out Patch's round-up of events going on in and around St. Peters this weekend.  St. Charles Community College Idol Competition   When/Where? Friday, Sept. 30, at St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr, in the auditorium of the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building on the college’s campus in Cottleville. What? St. Charles Community College (SCC) presents its own “American Idol,” competition featuring the talents of SCC students. First place winner will receive a $500 tuition grant from the SCC Foundation. Admission is $5.  Movie in Rotary Park: Cloudy With A Chance …
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!   Taste of St. Louis at Soldiers' Memorial Where/ When? 12 N Market St # and, Saint Louis. Friday, Sept. 23, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Why Go? No worries, if you’ve never really explored St. Louis restaurants. Taste of St. Louis features some of St. Louis’ best cuisine. Saint Charles OKTOBERFEST Where/ When? …
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! Celebrate St. Peters 2011 Where/When: 370 Lakeside Park, St. Peters, Sept. 16 to Sept. 18. Why Go? Live music, barbecue, fireworks, games and outdoor activites. Celebrate St. Peters is a three-day event that's fun for the whole family.  Price: Free Chocolate, Wine and All That Jazz – Tri County Division of United Way Campaign Kickoff Where/When: 311 N Main St, Saint Charles, …
It's already Thursday, but don't let that get you stressed. Patch has your weekend plans covered. The following are Patch's top things to do in your own backyard.  Rec Plex Fitness Fest Where/When? St. Peters Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Rd, St. Peters on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 9 a.m. Why Go? The recplex is free today for residents and non-residents, so get your fitness on! Price: Free German DeutschFest-Kickoff to St. Charles Oktoberfest Where/When? Stegton Regency Banquet & Conference Center, 1450 Wall St, St. Charles, MO 63303 on Friday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. Why Go?It’s that time of the year when …
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! 22nd Annual Mozingo Marching Competition Where/ When? Francis Howell North High School, 2549 Hackmann Rd, Saint Charles all day on Saturday, August 27 Why Go? Nearly 35 high schools around St. Louis will be marching toward this annual competition. Come see what they’ve been preparing for all summer. Pricing: Free admission.  Festival of Nations Where/ When? 2710 S Grand Blvd, …
Still don’t know what to do this weekend? Let St. Peters 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! Campfire Storytime Where/When?St.Charles County Library - McClay Branch, 2760 McClay Rd, St. Charles on Friday, August 19 at 10 a.m. Why Go? Enjoy campfire stories, crafts and s’mores! Price: FREE City Centre Dance Where/When? St. Peters City Hall, 1 Saint Peters Centre Blvd, St. Peters on Friday, August 19 at 7 p.m. Why Go? These adult dances are a great way to get …
Still unsure how to spend your weekend? Let St. Peters Patch get you out for a great time with our comprehesive guide to what's going on in your backyard. Casting Call Where/When: 291 Chesterfield Mall, Chesterfield, MO on Saturday, August 13 beginning at 10 a.m. Why Go: Have you watched the success of the Biggest Losers and thought "I wish I had something like that to help me accomplish my weight loss goals?" This could be your calling. Pricing: Free. Skatefest 2011 Where/When: 7801 Highway N, O'Fallon on Saturday, August 13 at 9 a.m. Why Go: Ollie down to Skatefest to watch the some of the …
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! Kicking For a Cause Kickball Tournament Where/ When? Woodlands Sports Park, 1 Woodlands Parkway, St. Peters on Sunday, August 6 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Why Go? Kick it with friends for a good cause. All proceeds will benefit Central County Community Outreach, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those in need in the CCFR community. Pricing: $250 Per Team with a 3 Game Minimum. BBQ and soda are included. Local …
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! St. Charles County Fair Where/ When? Friday, July 29, All day at Rotary Park, 2577 W. Meyer Rd., Foristell. Why Go? This fair has something for everyone from bull riding to a rock band. There’s even a petting zoo for the children. Pricing: For tickets go here. Free Childbloom Guitar Program Summer Lessons Where/ When? Saturday, July 30,11 a.m. at Childbloom Guitar Center, 7829 …
Still don’t know what to do this weekend? Let St. Peters 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! Summer Camp - Gymnastics Style Where/ When? Friday, July 22, 9 a.m. at 248 Mid Rivers Ctr, St. Peters Why Go? Are the kids doing summersaults around the house? This summer camp will allow them to perfect their summersault in a designated area (It might save your grandmother’s vase, too!) Pricing: $100. Group A are ages 3 1/2 through kindergarten and Group B grades 1 …

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