Upcoming Events

O’FallonTheatreWorks presents The Man From Earth

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 20-22 and 27-29 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. matinees on Sunday O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), East Entrance

See page 38 in the Parks & Rec Guide for more information.

Underwater Egg Hunt • Ages 4-12

Friday, April 3 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Renaud Center

Kids will have an egg-citing time searching the Renaud Center’s indoor pool for Easter eggs, and the Easter Bunny is sure to hop on by. Eggs will be placed in parts of the pool to accommodate all age groups. Make sure you keep an eye out for the golden eggs, which will get you a special prize at the end! Bring swimming goggles and a waterproof basket or container for gathering eggs. Cost is $15 for residents ($17 for non-residents). Register at www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec by Friday, March 20.

Egg-stravaganza Glow Hunt • Ages 21+

Saturday, April 4 7-9 p.m., Civic Park

Bring a basket and flashlight for our after-dark Easter egg hunt. Search for thousands of glowing eggs, some of which are redeemable for special prizes. Bring your coolers (no glass) and lawn chairs while a DJ plays music after the hunt. Food trucks will be available on site for purchase! This event will be held rain or shine. Entry fee is $15 for residents ($18 non-residents) and includes eggs and a bottle opener. All participants must be 21+. Visit www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec to register.

Find Your Fit Week

April 4-10 Renaud Center

Visit the Renaud Center between April 4–10 for a week-long health and wellness event created to inspire and motivate you and your family! See the cover of the Parks & Rec Guide for more, and visit www.renaudcenter.com/find-your-fit-week to find the entire schedule for this free week of events.

Become a volunteer! Call 636-379-5417 or email volunteer@ofallon.mo.us.

O’Fallon: Game On • Ages 13–18 and Game On After Dark • Adult-only (18+)

Friday, April 24, CarShield Field 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Game On • Teen Event (Ages 13-18) 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.; Game On After Dark • Adults-only (Ages 18+)

This gaming event is more than meets the controller! In addition to playing the latest video games on the multi-player game truck, you can also compete in extreme inflatable challenges, oversized versions of your favorite yard games and more! A DJ will provide the music and vendors will be on site with food and beverages available for purchase.

This year the games continue After Dark, where adults (ages 18+) can join in the fun. This adult-only portion of the event will feature additional vendors, including local craft beer.

Tickets are $10. For more event information, follow us on Instagram @visitofallon1856 or go to www.ofallon.mo.us/game-on.

April Pool’s Day

Saturday, April 25 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Renaud Center

April is National Water Safety Month. Help us celebrate this important topic with special activities and promotions and learn how you can encourage safety in and around the water. See page 43 of the Parks & Rec Guide for event details!

Founders’ Day

Saturday, May 2 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Fort Zumwalt Park

Celebrate O’Fallon’s history with demonstrations of heritage skills, hands-on activities, live bluegrass music, swing dancing and more! Admission and parking are free, and food and drinks will be available for purchase. This year’s entertainment and educational highlights include butter churning, candle making, model trains, calligraphy, an Arbor Day ceremony and more. Self-guided tours of the historic Heald Home and Zumwalt’s Fort will be available for a small donation. Additional event details can be found at www.ofallon.mo.us/founders-day.

Attention, period artisans and performers: to participate in Founders’ Day, please email eleu@ofallon.mo.us.

Wednesday, May 20 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Ozzie Smith Sports Complex

Bring the kids to see the big trucks and the vehicles used to provide City services, such as street sweepers, snow plows, a paint striper, a recycling truck on which kids can operate the mechanical arm and more. The event is free, and demonstrations include working models of the City’s water treatment plant and the enviroscape water pollution model. Enjoy free rides on the City train, safety awareness games for kids, giveaways, booths and the chance to talk to City staff. A free hot dog lunch with chips and water will be available.

Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center opens Memorial Day weekend

Saturday, May 23 – Monday, September 7 Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center

Get the most out of summer with a day at O’Fallon’s outdoor aquatic complex. Slide your choice of three water slides, float along the lazy river with your family and watch the kids play on the water playground and the splash pad. Food and beverages available at the concession stand. See pages 10-11 of the Parks & Rec Guide for hours, admission information, summer passes, pool party information and special events.

Food Truck Frenzy featuring Steve Ewing

Friday, May 29 5:30–8:30 p.m., Sports Park

Start the summer off with a food truck picnic, a free concert, inflatables and free kids’ activities, too! Bring some chairs or a blanket and purchase food from some of the area’s best food trucks while you enjoy live music from Steve Ewing. Please visit www.ofallon.mo.us/food-truck-frenzy for the most up-todate listing of food trucks.

Take a break for summer fun with rock, country, R&B, soul and Motown by some of the region’s best bands performing live at the free, weekly O’Fallon Jammin’ concerts. A variety of food trucks and concessionaires will sell favorite foods, cold treats and adult beverages. Bring a chair or blanket for lawn seating at this weekly family-friendly event. The ADA-compliant area around the bandstand has restrooms, paved paths and playgrounds. 2020 O’Fallon Jammin’ concert calendar

June 2: Somebody to Love – Tribute to Queen June 9: That 80s Band – Hits from the ‘80s June 16: On the Fence – Rock hits June 23: Wildfire – Country hits June 30: patriotic band to be announced July 7: no concert July 14: Queens Blvd – Party music from the ‘80s and ‘90s July 21: No Diggity – Hip hop, R&B, Pop from the ‘90s & ‘00s July 28: Power Play – New age, Motown, R&B, rock, funk August 4: Dirty Muggs – The best dance music August 11: Dogs of Society – Tribute to Elton John

For concert and food truck details, please visit www.ofallon.mo.us/jammin. For weather updates, call 636-379-5614 or follow Visit O’Fallon on Facebook. All pets must be leashed and no glass containers are allowed in the park. Please note that band and food truck lineups may change without notice.

Follow City of O’Fallon festivals and events on Instagram @visitofallon1856

Upcoming Events

Heritage and Freedom Fest to rock O’Fallon

July 2, 4:00 – 11:00 p.m. July 3, 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. July 4, Noon – 11:00 p.m.

Save the date for the best Independence Day celebration in St. Charles County, featuring expanded hours and more fun! This year’s event features rock headliner Styx performing on the main stage on July 4th! Country music star Dylan Scott will take the stage on July 3rd. For more information and for the announcements of this year’s opening acts, keep an eye on www.heritageandfreedomfest.com.

Historic Site Tours

Historic Heald Home & Zumwalt’s Fort tours

This summer, come see O’Fallon’s historic treasures at Fort Zumwalt Park! Admission is $5 per person to see both attractions, and children 10 and under are admitted free. For private and/or group tours of 10 or more, please call 636-379-5502.

Open on the 2nd and 4th Sundays May 24 – September 27; 12–3 p.m.

O’Fallon Historical Society’s Log Cabin Museum in Civic Park

Open the 2nd and 4th Sundays May 24 – September 27; 12–3 p.m., Free

Volunteer Events

Mission: Clean Stream

Saturday, April 4 9:00–11:00 a.m.

Spend the morning jumping in creeks with Volunteer O’Fallon! Help maintain a clean water system by clearing litter and debris from local creeks before it has a chance to move downstream, clog waterways and have a negative impact on native plants and wildlife. To join the fun, please pre-register by March 20. Contact Volunteer Services at 636-379-5417 or volunteer@ofallon.mo.us for more information.

National Volunteer Appreciation Week Sunday, April 19 – Saturday, April 25

Thousands of volunteers offer their support to staff, programs, events and City projects. Their continuing effort has been vital to keeping O’Fallon strong and vibrant as a community. In the past year, 2,271 citizen volunteers contributed nearly 16,000 hours of service, assisting in city offices and at 50+ activities, events, festivals and days of service. Their passion for the environment resulted in the removal of 1,300 lbs. of trash from area creeks and roadsides and the planting of 5,500 flowers in city parks. Outreach programs resulted in 3,600 food items taken to local pantries, care boxes sent to 85 deployed troops, hand-crafted cards and flowers delivered to 700 seniors, and enough blood donations to potentially save 400 lives locally. Appreciation events are planned throughout the week to recognize volunteer service in O’Fallon.

O’Fallon’s Earth Day

Saturday, April 25 9:00–11:00 a.m. for projects at locations around the City 11 a.m. – noon, post-event picnic

Your help is needed at O’Fallon’s annual Earth Day celebration! Become a major participant in the community by volunteering for projects at roadsides and parks and help maintain a clean environment where nature can thrive. Families, individuals and organizations are encouraged to join in. Pre-registration is required by Friday, April 10. Contact Volunteer Services at 636-379-5417 or volunteer@ofallon.mo.us for more information.