Time to Start Thinking About the Weekend

Spring is a time of renewal, so get your family's bodies and minds in motion with some of these activities.

• When/Where: . Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to noon.
• Why Go: This event is tailor made for tween girls (ages 11 to 14). Participants will craft and create. They just need to bring their own scissors!
• Pricing: $25 per person.

READ ACROSS AMERICA

• Where/When: . Saturday, 2 p.m.
• Why Go: Read Across America is a program that aims to spark a love of books in kids. This year's program also coincides with the birthday of Dr. Seuss! There will be stories, games, arts and crafts and more. 
• Pricing: Free.

• Where/When: Parade route begins at North Riverside Drive and ends at the , St. Charles. Saturday, Noon.
• Why Go: Clowns, a fleet of  little cars, floats, music and all the fun stuff that comes with this famous circus. The parade kicks off the new season of Moolah Shrine Circus. 
• Pricing: Free

WEEKEND BOWLING BONANZA

• Where/When: . Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Cosmic Bowling. Sunday, 11 a.m. to midnight for Strikerz Food 'N Fun.
• Why Go: Cosmic Bowling involves dancing lights, hot new music, glow-in-the-dark lanes, pins and balls. And if that doesn't get you and your family moving, the Food 'N Fun special Sunday free $10 game card might do the trick.
• Pricing: Ranges from $2.99 to $3.99 per game or $14.99 to $24.99 by the hour, depending on the day.

LACE UP YOUR SKATES

• Where/When: . Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Why Go: Old-fashioned roller skating with the family: What's not to love?
• Pricing: $5 admission. Skate rental is $2.

Look for the St. Peters Patch "Get Out" planner this Thursday. We've got ideas for grownups!