Get Out: Memorials, Fitness Fest and Oktoberfest

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. 

• 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

• Where/When? , 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 we pull out the sweaters and the beer steins. Kick off Oktoberfest with a German dinner, open bar with German beer, dancing, live music, and more.
• Price: $65

• Where/When? Kathryn Linnemann Library, 2323 Elm St, St. Charles on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m.
• Why Go? Do you like the finer things in life? Sample some wine and beer while chowing down on local eats and gazing at art. You may even get an opportunity to meet some of the featured artists.
• Price: VIP Reception $40; Admission & Raffle $25; General Admission $5 (EXCLUDES raffle entry)

• Where/When? Frontier Park, 500 S Riverside Dr, St. Charles on Sunday, Sept. 11, at 9 a.m.
• Why Go? Five Acres Animal Shelter is hosting a mile long walk/fun run for you and your pet. Check out pet games, contests and vendors while supporting this great cause.
• Price: $25

• Where/When? Civic Park, 38 Civic Park Dr, O'Fallon on Friday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m.
• Why Go? Everyone loves trivia. Grab some friends and release your inner pop culture genius.
• Price: $160

9/11 Services:

Why Go? It is the 10 year anniversary of the destruction of the twin towers, come join in this memorial service to remember and respect those and the families of those who lost loved ones in 9/11.

• Where/When? Veteran's Memorial Park, 200 Civic Center Dr, Lake Saint Louis on Sunday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m.
• Price: Free

• Where/When? City of O'Fallon, 100 N Main St, O Fallon on Sunday, Sept. 11, at noon.
• Price: Free

• Where/When? St. Charles County Family Arena, 202 Arena Pky, Saint Charles on Sunday, Sept. 11, at 10:28 a.m.
• Price: Free

Tell Patch what you did this weekend!