Upcoming Events

Pool Paws Dog Swim

Saturday, September 11

9:30–11:30 a.m., Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center Swim with your furry friend and raise money for the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation, too! All dogs must be accompanied by an adult and have written proof of rabies vaccinations. Admission is $13 for you and your dog, and $7 for each additional person.

Rec-or-Treat

Friday, October 1

6–8 p.m., Renaud Center Come to the Renaud Center for Halloween treats and enjoy free games, prizes, contests, 10% off memberships and much more! Turn to page 11 for more information.

Pumpkin Plunge

Friday, October 8

5:30 p.m. & 7 p.m., Renaud Center Join us for our 4th annual Pumpkin Plunge! Your child will get to plunge for their perfect pumpkin in our pool “patch” and then decorate it. This event offers two time slots. Get signed up to plunge at www.renaudcenter.com.

Egg-tober Glow Hunt

Friday, October 15

6:30–8 p.m., Dames Park Join us at Dames Park for our famous Egg-tober Glow Hunt! Search for glowing eggs throughout the park and redeem them for prizes. The glow will be available any time between 6:308pm. Registration is $9, and pre-registration is recommended.

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Wednesday, November 17

6–8 p.m., O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) Ring in the holiday season with this O’Fallon favorite! Gather your family and join Mayor Bill Hennessy in counting down to the lighting of the great tree outside City Hall, officially welcoming Santa to O’Fallon. With plenty of children’s activities, musical performances, holiday vendors and a chance to meet Santa, there’s something for the whole family! In the spirit of giving, please bring donations of canned and boxed food and personal care items to share with O’Fallon residents in need through our local food pantries.

Celebration of Lights

November 26 – December 30

Nightly, Fort Zumwalt Park Make plans to join us in Fort Zumwalt Park for an incredible holiday light display as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of this O’Fallon tradition! Celebration of Lights is full of fanciful displays. designed and funded by local organizations, churches and businesses. Started in 1991, the dazzling lights attract more than 12,000 vehicles each year. Get your tickets starting November 8 at www.ofallon.mo.us/celebration-of-lights.

Celebrating 30 years of holiday magic!

Specialty rides

See the lights from a horse-drawn carriage, sleigh or the City train! These special rides tend to fill quickly. Reservations are required. See www.ofallon.mo.us/celebration-of-lights for more details, including pre-purchase information.

Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll

Monday, December 6, and Tuesday, December 7

6–8:30 p.m., Fort Zumwalt Park Visitors will walk along the illuminated route, enjoy holiday music, visit with Santa and enjoy a fireworks show over Lake Whetsel. Food will be on sale from O’Fallon-based non-profit organizations. Fireworks start at 7:25 p.m. Tickets go on sale November 8 and must be purchased in advance. Holiday Stroll tickets may be purchased online at www.ofallon.mo.us/holiday-stroll or at the Renaud Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle. There will be no sales at the gate.

O’Fallon’s 21st Annual Make a Difference Day

Saturday, October 23

9–11 a.m.; lunch 11 a.m. – noon

Families, organizations and individuals are encouraged to participate in community volunteering at roadside cleanups and in O’Fallon’s parks. Help keep O’Fallon a clean environment where nature can thrive. To register, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ volunteer or call 636-379-5417.

Cornucopia of Care Food Drive

Monday, November 1 – Friday, December 10

You and your family are invited to help spread holiday cheer in our community and support local families in need with donations of non-perishable food and personal care items for area food pantries. For more information on how you can be a part of this year’s Cornucopia of Care Food Drive, contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@ofallon.mo.us or call 636-3795417. Please visit www.ofallon.mo.us/cornucopia-of-care to view an updated list of collection sites.

20th Annual National Family Volunteer Day

Saturday, November 20

9–11 a.m., O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) Bring joy to others this holiday season through volunteering! Families are invited to spend the morning working together to help strengthen our community by sorting, boxing and delivering food and personal care items donated through the Cornucopia of Care Food Drive. Families also can decorate Thanksgiving-themed placemats for citizens living in residential care facilities and Meals on Wheels recipients. To register for this event or for more information, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ volunteer or call 636-379-5417.

Friday, January 7

11 a.m. – 3 p.m., O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) January is National Volunteer Blood Donor Month. Each volunteer donor can help as many as four people survive a lifethreatening trauma or health condition. Make an appointment at www.ofallon.mo.us/volunteer, or contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@ofallon.mo.us or 636-379-5417. All inquiries regarding blood donation eligibility and processes should be directed to ImpactLife (formerly Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center) at www.bloodcenter.org or 1-800-747-5401

On Stage in O'Fallon

All productions are held on stage at O'Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main Street, O'Fallon 63366. Tickets can be purchased at www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec, in person at the Renaud Center or at the box office before each show.

• $12 general admission • $10 seniors (ages 55+), children and students (ages 6–17) • $5 children (ages 2–5) no charge for children under 2 and held on lap • $2 additional charge at tickets purchased at the box office

O'FallonTheatreWorks presents Little Women

October 15–17 and 22–24

7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. on Sundays Louisa May Alcott’s immortal 19th century novel takes a spirited leap onto the OTW stage, telling the story of a family struggling to make their way in a time when opportunities for women are few and the American Civil War is raging across the land. As the inventive and adventurous March sisters navigate that timeless journey between youth and adulthood, they’ll each discover what it means to be a strong woman and how important it is to love one another through the many triumphs, hardships and mistakes that come with growing up in the 1860s. Little Women has been inspiring audiences for more than 150 years. See this American classic with the “sisters” in your life!