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Get Out: Historic Children's Festival, Lewis and Clark Heritage Days

Each week, St. Charles Patch features a planner with weekend events in and around St. Charles County.

Posted Thu, May 17, 2012 at 4:26 am CT|Updated Thu, May 17, 2012 at 5:10 am CT

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

When/Where? Friday May 18, 2012, 7:30 pm, , 520 N Main Ctr, Saint Charles, MO
What? Charles Glenn Group will perform favorites from Motown at the Foundry Art Centre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Live Music With Brad Welker

When/Where? From 9 p.m.-1 a.m. on Friday, May 18 at Padavan's NY outdoor Rockstar Patio located at Padavan's NY, 3249 Rue Royale, St. Charles.
What? Brad Welker will be performing live at Padavan's NY. Come join the fun and indulge in delicious food and cold drinks all night long. For more information visit http://www.padavansny.com.

RiverCity Rascals Opener

When/Where? At 7:05 p.m. on Friday, May 18 at , 900 T.R. Hughes Blvd, O'Fallon.
Kick off the Rascal's 2012 season with new owners and players, and enjoy lots of food. $9 to attend the game. For more information visithttp://www.rivercityrascals.com.

When/Where? Saturday, May 19, 2012, 10:00 a.m. 200 S Main St, Saint Charles, MO
What? Come and experience historic games, toys, candlemaking, petting farm animals, butter churning, crafts and more! Costumed reenactors will show kids of all ages how life was lived in 1820's St. Charles.

When/Where? From 6:30-10:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 at the YMCA, 3456 Harry S. Truman Blvd, St. Charles.
What? Enjoy a fun night out while your child enjoys fun activities, movies, and games. This is for children age 6 weeks to 6 years. Kids Night Out for this age group is held at the St. Charles County Family YMCA Early Childhood Education Center. For more information or to register, contact Julie at 636-949-7929.

When/Where? All day from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 at Schnucks, 1950 Zumbehl Rd., St. Charles.
What? Volunteers are needed for the 6th annual Shower of Love. The Shower of Love is a St. Charles Countywide collection drive for baby-care items. This event benefits moms and babies at Birthright-St. Charles, Crisis Nursery, Mary Queen of Angels, Nurses for Newborns, Our Lady's Inn, ThriVe St. Louis and Youth in Need. The Shower of Love is a St. Charles Countywide collection drive which provides basic baby supplies to young families in hopes of preventing child abuse and neglect. Volunteers will hand out "wish list" items to customers at participating grocery stores in St. Charles County and receive donated items. To view a list of participating stores and hours visit www.freewebs.com/showeroflove.

When/Where? Sunday, May 20, 2012, 12:00 pm , 520 N Main Ctr, Saint Charles, MO
What? Kids are invited to bring their parents and spend a special day potting flowers in their own decorated clay pots on Sunday, May 20, 2011 from 12-3 p.m.

What/When? Saturday, May 19, 2012, 9:30 am , 500 S Riverside Dr, Saint Charles, MO
Where? This event celebrates Lewis and Clark’s exploration of the Louisiana Purchase. Step back into the 1800s and see fire starting demonstrations, an artillery and fire arms demonstration.

St. Peters Kite Festival

When/Where? From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 at 370 Lakeside Park, 1000 Lakeside Drive, St. Peters.
What? This free annual festival sponsored by the St. Peters Rangers Division allows individuals to enjoy the spring winds while joining together with other kite enthusiasts. Come check out the new 300-acre park. The first 100 kids will receive free kite-building kits. Refreshments will be available for a small cost.

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