Around St. Charles County

Thursday, July 2-Saturday, July 4
Riverfest, Frontier Park. Games, food, crafts, carnival rides, parade, fireworks and fun for the entire family.
Thursday, Bluegrass Festival
4:30-9:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
Music at 2 stages. Parade at 10:00 AM on July 4th. Fireworks at 9:20 PM. On Friday and Saturday www.stcharlesriverfest.com

Friday, July 3-Saturday, July 4
O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest
Friday, 4-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-11 p.m.
Ozzie Smith Sports Complex.
National bands, fireworks, carnival rides, family-friendly shows, kids’ activities, festival food and beverages, Independence Day parade. Info, www.heritagandfreedomfest.com. Or (636) 379-5614.
Free

Saturday, July 4
1 p.m. Parade
4-8 p.m. music
New Town St. Charles

Friday, July 10
Bicentennial Historical Trolley Tours
1-4:45 p.m.
Tour of Old Cemeteries
Historical Trolley Tours developed in conjunction with the Greater St. Charles CVB, the Bicentennial Committee & Steve Wiechens of the First Capitol Lions Club. Trolley Transportation will be provided by the CVB. Participation is limited to 20-22 people per tour and is by reservation only on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Info, 636-255-6154
Free

Saturday, July 11
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
MoCHIP - Child Identification and Protection Program: Keeping MO Kids Safe!
Little Guppy Child Development Center, 3151 Elm Point Industrial Drive.
MO Masonic Family will be on hand to further ensure the safety of area children free of charge. Representatives from the police department and fire department to discuss child safety. Car seat and helmet safety checks, games, ice cream social.
Info, 636-530-6069.
Free

Friday, July 17-Saturday, July 18
Friday, July 24-Satuday, July 25
7:30 p.m.
Lindenwood Center for Fine & Performing Arts Events
Production of Pulitzer Prize Broadway play Harvey
Tickets available at Lindenwood Box Office, www.telecharge.com or 800-447-7400.
General Admission $10.
Info, 636-949-4433

Thursday, July 23
1:30 p.m.
Middendorf-Kredell Branch, St. Charles Library District
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Free

Sunday, July 26
1-4 p.m.
Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton
Hummingbird Festival
See hummingbirds up close. The Illinois Audubon Society will band birds. Adopt a hummingbird for a small fee.
Info, 618-786-2331, ext. 338
Free

Friday, July 31
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Corporate Parkway Branch, St. Charles Library District
Teen 80s End of Summer Party
Games, trivia, snacks, prizes for best dressed.
Register online or call 332-9966
Free

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Best Place to Live

Exactly what is happening in your neighborhood and your county? With the
Grant Hickman Team Market SnapShot, you can know exactly what is happening
in your neighborhood. And, according to MLS, St. Charles County dipped by
just 103 fewer homes sold this year than in 2007 in September. In contrast,
more homes were sold in the cities of O'Fallon and Wentzville this year in
September than last year during the same time.

In fact St. Peters, St. Charles, and O'Fallon, Missouri were all chosen by
Money Magazine's Best Places to Live 2008. O'Fallon was also chosen as one
of Relocate-America's Top 100 Places to Live in 2008.

Around St. Charles County

• July 3 – 4: Heritage & Freedom Fest at TR Hughes in O’Fallon. T 6:00-10:00 and W 12:00 – 9:00 – Free
• July 3 – 5: Riverfest at Frontier Park in St. Charles – Free
• July 4: Independence Celebration at Daniel Boone Home 9 am – 5 pm - Admission
• Tuesdays: Free Concerts at O’Fallon Civic Park 5:30 – 8:30 - Free
• July 13: Truck and Motorcycle Show at McNair Park
• July 16: Music on Main in St. Charles from 5:00 – 7:30 - Free
• July 25: Friday Night Flicks in Frenchtown 8:00pm
• July 25: Kids Block Party by Radio Disney at the St. Charles Convention Center from 10 am – 2 pm – Free
• July 26: Hot Summer Nights Music 6 – 11pm on Main Street St. Charles.
• July 26: St. Charles Antique Mall Summer Sale from 10 am – 6 pm with free appraisal 1 – 4 pm.