Special Events FREE
COPS AND BOBBERS Rotary Park
Ages: All Ages
Come enjoy a beautiful evening of fishing at Rotary Park with Wentzville’s Police and Parks and Recreation departments! At this FREE, two-hour event, participants will receive one container of bait, a goody bag and a chance to win fun prizes. Fishing poles and tackle will be available to check out for FREE, while supplies last. Although there isn’t a registration deadline, you must still visit www.wentzvillemo.gov/copsandbobbers to register for this event.
NEW! FREE
POLICE AT THE PLAYGROUND Heartland Park
Ages: All Ages
Come celebrate the end to a great summer at Jake’s Field of Dreams with Wentzville’s Parks and Recreation and Police departments. Although this event is free and there isn't a deadline, all those who participate must register by visiting www.wentzvillemo.gov/policeandplaygrounds. You are invited to enjoy the playground, explore the Police Department vehicles and watch a demonstration with their drone.
*A Missouri fishing license is required for anyone over the age of 15 who intends to fish. A license is not required for parents supervising and assisting children.
We will hold a chalk art contest and two winners will receive a special prize! All who register by AUG 16will receive an event swag bag filled with promotional items from both the Police and the Parks and Recreation departments.
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DAY
W
TIME
5P
BEGINS
MAY 18
DEADLINE
NONE
LENGTH
1 DAY
PRICE
FREE
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FREE
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Multiple Locations
Ages: All Ages
Wentzville Parks and Recreation is excited to celebrate our nation’s independence! Fourth of July Parade: The annual Fourth of July Parade starts at 10A at the Wentzville Ice Arena and travels south on Luetkenhaus Boulevard, turns right onto Pearce Boulevard and ends at the old City Hall at Pearce Boulevard and Allen Street. Everyone is invited to participate in the parade by designing a float. This year’s theme is, "Wentzville Cheers to 150 Years.” Floats will be judged for overall first-, second- and third-place, along with Mayor’s Choice and Best Musical Entry for first- and second-place. Float registration required; please email Alyssa.Groeteke@wentzvillemo.gov or call (636) 639-2085 to register. Float registration deadline is JUN 10. A $10 late fee will be applied to applications submitted after this date. This event is FREE to observe. Fourth of July Free Swim: Residents and passholders ONLY, join us for a FREE swim on JUL 4 from 12-5P at Progress Park Pool! Come compete in our annual Belly Flop and Cannon Ball Contests and participate in our Soda Drop. Splash Station Aquatic Center will be open during regular hours and requires the daily admission fee or an aquatics season pass. Fourth of July Fireworks: Everyone is invited to bring a chair and watch the fireworks light up the sky at Progress Park! Fireworks will start at 9:05P. *Parade starts at 10A. Free swim starts at 12P. Fireworks start at 9:05P. **Pricing for float registration varies according to the type of organization represented and a resident card or aquatic season pass must be presented at the time of entry to attend the free swim. DAY
M
TIME
10A*
BEGINS
JUL 4
FLOAT DEADLINE
JUN 10
LENGTH
1 DAY
PRICE
VARIES**
TIME
4P
BEGINS
AUG 17
DEADLINE
NONE
LENGTH
1 DAY
PRICE
FREE
POOCH PLUNGE
Splash Station Aquatic Center
Ages: All Ages
Has your pooch been looking for a way to beat the heat? Bring man's best friend to Splash Station Aquatic Center for this once-a-year chance for your canine friend to enjoy the pool like the rest of Wentzville's residents. Each dog will receive a snack and have a chance to win door prizes.* All dogs must be leashed while out of the water. Please call (636) 332-9236 to register. You must show proof of vaccination at the time of registration or email it to Alyssa.Groeteke@wentzvillemo.gov. For questions about sponsorship or vendor opportunities, please contact Alyssa Groeteke at (636) 639-2085 or Alyssa.Groeteke@wentzvillemo.gov. *You must preregister your dog by SEP 5 to be guaranteed a snack. **The cost is $15/day-of the event. DAY
TU
TIME
5P
BEGINS
SEP 6
DEADLINE LENGTH
SEP 6
1 DAY
PRICE
$10/15**
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SPLASH
Splash Station Aquatic Center
Ages: All Ages
The Wentzville Parks and Recreation Department and Wentzville Fire Protection District (WFPD) have once again teamed up to provide your student with one final Back-to-School Splash to celebrate a great end to summer and a bright, new beginning to the school year. Join us at Splash Station Aquatic Center for this special event hosted by the WFPD. Only 800 tickets are available. All who preregister will receive a FREE hot dog, bag of chips and a bottle of water. All children 14 and under who attend will have the chance to win a Kindle Fire! Two Kindle Fires will be awarded as attendance prizes and two will be awarded as prizes for games played at the event. You must be present to win the attendance prizes. All pool rules apply. This event runs 7-9P. *You must preregister by AUG 5 or pay $5 at the door the day of, if tickets are available. Day of registration does not include the food ticket. The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an End of Summer Bash in the Peine Ridge Elementary School parking lot next to Splash Station from 7P-9P as well. Please stop by as supplies and personal care items will be available until they are gone. DAY
SA
(636) 332-9236 | www.wentzvillemo.gov
TIME
7P
BEGINS
AUG 6
DEADLINE LENGTH
NONE*
1 DAY
PRICE
FREE*
Nonresident registration opens APR 26.
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